Metodologia de desenvolvimento de produtos com foco na logística de abastecimento aplicada a uma montadora de motores

Abstract

This dissertation develops an adaptation of the product development methodology called Stage-gates in order to meet the requirements of the logistics supply company a manufacturer of engines for the automotive industry in order to structure and formalize the evaluation process, selection and development projects. From the author's experience in the business focus of this study, we developed an approach for improving the process of developing products of the same. The analysis in this study illustrates the application of this methodology, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses and achievements, as well as the main difficulties encountered during the deployment process. The study presents the theoretical framework that has supported the development of the model, including aspects related to knowledge management, product development methodologies and concepts on the management of the supply chain, notably on the development of integrated product. The process of product development with a focus on supply logistics is difficult to visualize due to the complexity of its management, its dynamic nature and great interaction with other activities and areas of the company, suppliers and customers. The literature is deficient in techniques that show the application of systematic sequence and the best use of gates. The purpose of this paper is to help fill this gap through a comparison of different methodologies and, by the method Pugh, choose the most adherent to the reality of product development projects from this perspective of the supply chain. With that, among other contributions, the study reports this experience and proposes a systematic methodology for the implementation of structured processes to develop new products with focus on supply logistics.