CONSIDERATIONS ABOUT SCHEDULING METHODS USED IN THE DESIGN BY NONCONVENTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES ORGANIZATION

In the current environment there is a growing need for rapid development of advanced manufacturing technologies. The complexity of such projects requires the integration of work from various technical specialties. If the new product is an incremental development of existing technology, the previous plans could be adapted to the new project. In the absence of pre-existing schedule templates, managers must develop the work breakdown using their best knowledge. Once the activities are identified, the order in which they are to be performed will form the project’s schedule. Axiomatic Design theory is a method that breaks down customer needs into functional requirements and design parameters which become the project deliverables and can help in developing the most comprehensive work breakdowns. This article investigates the application of Axiomatic Design in the development of a project schedule for the development of nonconventional technology which utilizes computer programs, automated tools, and laser beam for material removal. The results of the study prove that the method is beneficial for developing better product designs due to the application of the theory’s axioms but also for developing better plans. This method is quick and easy to apply in many industries either for designing products or processes.