The key to the successful development of any product is a smooth product development cycle—particularly in the automotive industry, where safety is paramount. The planning and control of your automotive product development process can make or break its ultimate success. It can mean the difference between a long, costly process that requires redesigns and reworks and one that flows smoothly for a quicker time-to-market.
Ultimately, it comes down to knowing which steps to take—and in what order—and having the right resources in place to carry them out.
Steps in the automotive product development process:
The obvious first step in your product development cycle is to define the scope. But beyond that, what comes next? Here are the six steps required for a successful automotive product development process: