The Dilemma of Managing Iterations in Time-to-market Development Processes

Abstract

Delimitation of Product and Process AreaMost publications and research in this area are concerned with huge development projects e.g. in aircraft or automotive companies.These development projects are characterised by large development teams and stringent external safety regulations.In general there are only a few publications reflecting iterations in practice.For example Wynn et al. (2007) remark that there are only rare examples of the correlations between specific design reworks and project delays.One of the cited time-to-market projects is from the Airbus A380.The authors' experience is based on design practice in small design and projects teams (3 to 15 development engineers, and project teams with up to 30 people).In addition to this, the external safety regulations for product approval are at a lower level.The major difference is that the decisions about product quality and maturity are made within the company itself.It has to be investigated in further research how these experiences can be compared to development projects with large teams and stringent external regulations.