Adaptable design method and evaluation

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Canadian product manufacturing is operating in a new era of global competition. Product design and development are highly value-added activities and Canadian firms must maintain competitive advantages in product design and innovation. However, increasing global competition for better product functionality and quality, increased personalization and customization, lower costs, shorter delivery times, and greater environmental friendliness presents unprecedented challenges for Canadian product oriented enterprises. The above challenges cannot be completely addressed by advancing manufacturing technologies or management strategies since many of the issues originate with the product design. Effective solutions must start at the design stage of product and process development.