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Design to Cost Principles and Best Practices for Comprehensive Product Development

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Design to Cost Principles and Best Practices for Comprehensive Product Development

Unlock the secrets to delivering high-quality products on time and within budget with our comprehensive course on Design to Cost Principles and Best Practices. Upon completion, participants will receive a Certificate issued by The Art of Service, recognizing their expertise in design to cost principles.



Course Overview

This interactive and engaging course is designed to equip product development professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to apply design to cost principles and best practices in real-world applications. The curriculum is organized into 8 modules, covering over 80 topics, and is delivered through a combination of bite-sized lessons, hands-on projects, and gamification.



Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Design to Cost Principles

  • Defining Design to Cost
  • Importance of Design to Cost in Product Development
  • Key Principles of Design to Cost
  • Benefits of Design to Cost
  • Common Challenges in Implementing Design to Cost

Module 2: Understanding Cost Drivers

  • Identifying Cost Drivers
  • Analyzing Cost Drivers
  • Prioritizing Cost Drivers
  • Cost Driver Management Strategies
  • Case Studies: Cost Driver Analysis

Module 3: Design to Cost Methodologies

  • Design to Cost Methodologies Overview
  • Target Costing
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis
  • Value Engineering
  • Design for Manufacturability and Assembly

Module 4: Cost Estimation and Analysis

  • Cost Estimation Techniques
  • Cost Analysis Methods
  • Cost Modeling
  • Cost Breakdown Structure
  • Cost Estimation and Analysis Tools

Module 5: Design to Cost Tools and Techniques

  • Design to Cost Tools Overview
  • Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Software
  • Simulation and Modeling Tools
  • Cost Estimation Software
  • Design for Manufacturability and Assembly Tools

Module 6: Implementing Design to Cost in Product Development

  • Integrating Design to Cost into Product Development
  • Design to Cost Process Flow
  • Design to Cost Team Roles and Responsibilities
  • Design to Cost Metrics and Performance Monitoring
  • Case Studies: Design to Cost Implementation

Module 7: Best Practices for Design to Cost

  • Design to Cost Best Practices Overview
  • Early Supplier Involvement
  • Design for Manufacturability and Assembly Best Practices
  • Value Engineering Best Practices
  • Cost Estimation and Analysis Best Practices

Module 8: Advanced Design to Cost Topics

  • Advanced Design to Cost Topics Overview
  • Design to Cost in Agile Development Environments
  • Design to Cost in Global Product Development
  • Design to Cost and Sustainability
  • Emerging Trends in Design to Cost


Course Features

  • Interactive and Engaging: Bite-sized lessons, hands-on projects, and gamification ensure an engaging learning experience.
  • Comprehensive and Up-to-date: Over 80 topics covered, with the latest industry trends and best practices.
  • Personalized Learning: Learn at your own pace, with lifetime access to course materials.
  • Expert Instructors: Learn from experienced professionals with real-world expertise.
  • Certification: Receive a certificate upon completion, issued by The Art of Service.
  • Flexible Learning: Access course materials on desktop, tablet, or mobile device.
  • User-friendly: Intuitive course navigation and user-friendly interface.
  • Community-driven: Join a community of professionals, sharing knowledge and experiences.
  • Actionable Insights: Apply learned concepts to real-world applications.
  • Progress Tracking: Monitor your progress, with course completion tracking.
Join our comprehensive course on Design to Cost Principles and Best Practices for Comprehensive Product Development, and gain the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver high-quality products on time and within budget.

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