Question: What development problems has the NCR approach overcome?

NCR has proven through the new design, construction and implementation of the new 2760 electronic cash register that they have overcome many hurdles and stereotypical ways of approaching of design and manufacturing. NCR has used the design for manufacturability (DFM) process in their approach in developing and manufacturing the 2760 cash register.

One of the first ideas that was used by NCR to support the DFM concept was "concurrent engineering". NCR used a cross-functional integration and concurrent development for the 2760. This was evidenced in the article by the way PCB and plastics housings and other elements were developed simultaneously. This eliminated lag time associated with the "thro

Another cost benefit came about by the fewer parts now required to construct the 2760, the terminal only takes 25% if the time to assemble. Also with the concept of fewer parts the maintenance or service associated with the 2760 is now simplified. Customers can have their equipment serviced more rapidly and back in service much faster now.

w it over the wall" philosophy previously used between design engineering and manufacturing. This facilitated an expedient way of simultaneous engineering the product to get it to market more quickly. This was evidenced in the article by in just 24 months from development the 2760 was introduced in the market. Also all departments (team effort) had say in its design and manufacturability to ensure confidence in the product.

NCR also used the concept of Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE

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