In Order to Move More Quickly Through a Product's Development

question 64

Multiple Choice

In order to move more quickly through a product's development stage, companies like Motorola and Chrysler are using

• A)concurrent engineering.
• B)cross-functional work teams.
• C)advisory committees.
• D)task forces.
• E)continuous engineering.

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