The evaluation process of conceptual design alternatives is a critical point for companies
which operate in fast-growing markets due to its influence on all subsequent phases with …

Abstract Design concept evaluation in the early phase of product design plays a crucial role
in new product development as it considerably determines the direction of subsequent …

Abstract Design concept evaluation at the early stage of product design has been widely
recognized as one of the most critical phases in new product development as it determines …

This study aims at improving the quality and effectiveness of concept evaluation in the early
phases of new product development. New product concept evaluation has long been …

This paper evaluates the Pugh Controlled Convergence method and its relationship to
recent developments in design theory. Computer executable models are proposed …

Innovative design in the development of new product and process has become the core
value in most business establishments. These innovative designs are often associated with …

A decision support system to assist cage aquaculture managers is presented. The system
enables managers to perform four essential tasks:(i) site classification,(ii) site selection,(iii) …

Concept selection is among the most crucial activities in new product development, since
the consequences of a bad choice may be disastrous. The recent research of concept …

The aim of the research presented in this paper is to propose a classification of the
manifestation of uncertainty to offer a basis for a shared understanding and characterization …

As an effective customer-driven approach, the quality function deployment (QFD) takes
numbers of customer requirements (CRs) into account in the process of the initial product …