Product development methodology is described in such a way, that the various phases involved in the product formation are identified before it is finally launched or approved. Further information about the constraints in the product development indicate the level of complexity involved in the product development & its intended application or the market.

1. Modeling
(Metrics related to planning,
monitoring the product
specifications & requirements)
Design
(Includes the metrics related to
analysis of product operations &
its conditions)
Manufacturing
TESTING
(Involves testing for Design &
Manufacturing typically validated using
the modal analysis & similar methods)
CUSTOMER
Product Requirements /
Specifications
HAS CUSTOMER
PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS
/REQUIREMENTS
THOROUGHLY MET
?
Product Release
/Launch Approval
PHASES IN PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT METHODOLOGY
Modeling Constraint
Design Constraint
Other Constraints
(Testing, Cost, Customer
product specification
inaccuracies etc.)
CONSTRAINT
IDENTIFICATION
Verification &
Validation
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Yes
No
Inputs
Modeling,
Design, Testing,
Maintenance
Documentation
Prepare
Yes
Manufacturing
Constraint
Modify
Modify
Modify