Product Design Specifications & Statement of Work Spring 2013, Week 2 – Thursday ME 4054W: SENIOR DESIGN PROJECTS IDENT OPP DEFINE PROBLEM GEN
10 Customer Needs Example: Bicycle Suspension Fork Exhibit 5-2 from text (abbreviated)
11 Establishing Target Specifications 1. Prepare a list of metrics from the needs 2. Collect competitive benchmarking information 3. Set ideal and mar
12 Metrics • The metrics should be: – Complete – Practical – Achievable – Expressed as a dependent variable (what, not how) – Derived from a customer
13 Metrics • Majority should be objective and numeric with units – Ex: lb, $, inch, N-m, etc. • Can also be subjective and binary. – For example, “A
14 Metrics Example: Bicycle Suspension Fork Exhibit 5-4 from text (abbreviated)
15 Competitive Benchmarking • Relationship of new product to competitive products – critical to success in the marketplace • A product is differentia
16 Competitive Benchmarking Exhibit 5-6 in the text (abbreviated)
17 Target values • Numeric….with units – 4.0 lb, 2 by 2 ft or $20 • Express target as: – At least X – Exactly X – Less than X – Greater than X – Range
18 Example: PDS for Bicycle Fork This is an abbreviated list of product specs for the suspension fork. See Exhibit 5-8 in the text.
20 Establishing Target Specifications, review • Prepare a list of metrics from the needs • Collect competitive benchmarking information • Set ideal an
2 Notes • Reminder: Google Site & Roster Due Today • For all future lectures, please sit with your project team.
21 Establishing Final Specifications 1. Develop technical models for the product 2. Develop a cost model of the product 3. Refine the specifications,
22 Develop technical models for the product Exhibit 5-9 in the text
23 Develop a cost model of the product Exhibit 5-10 in the text
24 Establishing Final Specifications 1. Develop technical models for the product 2. Develop a cost model of the product 3. Refine the specifications,
25 Bottom Line • The design requirements in the PDS must: – reflect customer need – differentiate the product from the competition – be technically an
26 What is a Statement of Work? • Statement of Work (SOW) explains: what, why and how of a project, before it starts • It is a contract between the
27 What’s in a Statement of Work? Elements of the SOW: • Background • Scope • Tasks • Deliverables Document Audience: Advisor and design team. Documen
28 Background Introduction Describe problem and context Why the problem exists How the end result will be used Background Many riders who are
29 Scope Describes what will and won't be done on the project. X Does not refer to specific tasks or deliverables. The team will design, prot
30 Tasks Choose 4 - 5 tasks. Describe the approach for completing the tasks. Tasks The tasks of the modification include: 1. A stabilization mechani
3 Class Agenda • Product Design Specifications – Metrics – Competitive Benchmarking – Target Values • Statement of Work
31 Deliverables A completely retrofitted and functional motorcycle is the primary deliverable for the Senior Design Show on XXX. This includes the don
32 SOW Tips • Use simple words and sentences. No jargon. • Be concise. No gratuitous or extraneous words. • Use active rather than passive voice. •
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7 Roles of the Product Design Specification • Translate Customer Needs into Precise Targets • Establish Metrics of Successful Product • Support Desi
8 What is a Product Design Specification? • A Product Design Specification (PDS): – Documented statement of what the product is to do – Living documen
9 Timing: Product Design Specs Identify customer needs Establish target requirements Generate concepts Select concept Refine requirements Detail desig
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