Below is a list of white papers and articles written about various topics in new product development. These papers come from a variety of sources including academics, consultants, and software vendors. If you know of an article that we should add, please e-mail education@norcalpdma.org.
The Emerging Model of Co-Development, by PRTM
Advanced Project & Resource Scheduling, by Speed to Market
Benefits and Limitations of Adopting Mathematical Programming Models for R&D Project Selection: A Case Study, by Loch, Christoph H., Michael T. Pich, Christian Terwiesch, Michael Urbschat, IEEE
Transactions on Engineering Management, Vol. 48, No. 1, 2001
The Capability Maturity Model for Software, by Chrissis, Curtis, Paulk, & Weber
Competitive New Product Dynamics and the Hidden Cost of a Delayed Launch, Savin, S., C. Terwiesch, Working Paper
Envisioning IT-enabled Product Development, by Michael McGrath and Marco Iansiti, adapted from PRTM's Insight
Finite Capacity Portfolio and Pipeline Management, by Speed to Market
Getting started with portfolio management, by Prosight
How to Boost R&D Productivity by 50%, by Michael McGrath, PRTM
Integrated Development Is Improving Project Planning and Management, by Rachel Happe, IDe
An introduction to the Stage-Gate process of new product development, by Value Innovations
Management Collaboration in Product Development, by Speed to Market
Management Leadership: A Requisite for Improving Product Development, by Kenneth Crow for Product Development Forum
Managing Risk as Product Development Schedules Shrink, by Preston Smith for New Product Dynamics
Next Generation Product Development, by Maheshwar Singh, PRTM and Richard Moore, IDe
The Phase-Gate Development Process Takes to the Web, by Richard S. Moore and Drexel Ace, IDe
PLM For Process Manufacturers, by Demir Barlas for Line56
What is Project Portfolio Management?, by Paul Harder for gantthead.com