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Setting the PACE in Product Development: A Guide to Product and Cycle-time Excellence [Paperback]

Michael E. McGrath (Author)
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"Setting the PACE embodies all the precepts and directions of PDMA in that its primary thesis is reducing the concept-to-consumer cycle time while heightening the need for improvements in all supporting functions such as marketing, R & D, consumer research, logistics, etc. Its strengths lie in clearly recognizing the multiple functional disputes that exist within most companies and redefining these functional roles to align with and support new product development...This book is more of a primer, which would make it essential reading for companies beginning to recognize that they no longer qualify as a "fast follower" as defined by Michael Porter."
-Journal of Product Innovation Management, May 1997


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Setting the PACE in Product Development describes how to effectively manage the key ingredients of successful product development: time, quality, talent and resources.

This revised edition of Product Development provides essential insight as to how to efficiently organize people, resources and processes to dramatically improve financial results, strategic positions, internal morale and customer satisfaction. The PACE techniques integrate vital company-wide functions, engaging the entire company and focusing its collective energy on strategically and financially important goals.

Previously in hardback, now in paperback with 3 new chapters on product strategy, technology management and cross-project management.
Popular proven method of success for achieving efficiency in product development and cycle time.
A must for anyone who needs quality results in a timely fashion.
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"In the first edition, published in 1992, we declared that product development would be the industrial battleground of the 1990s and into the next century, just as manufacturing was the industrial battleground of the 1970s and 1980s." Read the first page
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1.0 out of 5 stars Even as an ad it is not very good, Dec 12 2003
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This review is from: Setting the PACE in Product Development: A Guide to Product and Cycle-time Excellence (Paperback)
This is nothing more than a rehashing of some very old concepts cleverly disguised(or so the author thinks) in a bunch of vague terminology. As a book it lacks substance. As an ad for the author's consulting service it doesn't offer enough too make anyone, with any knowledge or experience in this area, want to hire them. But if you are easily impressed by high-sounding terms and promises of speed to market and lots of savings, etc...then this book and many others like it, is for you. If you're looking for a real solution for designing better products, faster - look elsewhere.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Ship on time and under budget, Nov 16 2002
This review is from: Setting the PACE in Product Development: A Guide to Product and Cycle-time Excellence (Paperback)
If you've ever wondered why some companies seem to be able to get products out the door reliably and others end up having constant battles between sales, marketing and engineering, this book will help clarify the situation. Not only is building great product on time and on schedule possible, it's a repeatable process. Even if you don't buy into the entire process of PACE (Product And Cycle-Time Excellence) you can still benefit from some of the concepts around a core team to encourage better communications at each stage of development.
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best Product Development books that I have read, Mar 29 2001
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In the last few years I must have read around 30 or more books on Product Development (OK!!! to keep track of what is going on is part of my job! :), from old authors from the 70Â's (Jones) to more recent books. In my opnion, "Setting Pace.." is very clear, very consistent, and provides a VERY good understanding of the nature of Product Develoment in industrial, manufacturing oriented businesses. Nevertheless, I donÂ't know whether or not this book is good for software development. From the reviews bellow, it appears not to be the case.

In any case, and if your business is not software, it is a MUST READ to any Manager or Director involved with the in NPD. Just donÂ't expect the book (or worse, external consultants) to do YOUR job of improving YOUR PD process for you. It doesnÂ't exist! Furthermore, one book does not bring all of the solutions. Look around. Read other books. Talk to people. Visit other companies. See how they are doing! Make your mind BEFORE engaging in a PD reengineering project.

Claudiano, Ph.D....

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