In order to solve the complex problems raised by our customers’ diverse development projects, while ensuring the highest quality, we use modern project management methods. These methods lead to systematic and efficient processing from the initial concept study to the successful startup of series production.
Consistent product and process development |
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A standardized product development process, which can be applied flexibly to a simple component development as well as to highly complex system environments, forms the basic structure of the development work. It describes the business process of product and process development from the customer enquiry to delivery of the series product and is subdivided into five project phases. The individual phases are completed by means of “quality gates,” in which the status of the project progress is checked and approval is granted for the following phase. All tasks, interfaces and responsibilities are described in detail in the product development process. The standardized documentation and the project plan – coordinated with the product development process – are available for all process partners, regardless of their location, in MAHLE’s internal worldwide information system. This ensures that, in the future, all development is carried out worldwide in accordance with a uniform, clearly structured procedure. Consequently, development and production risks are detected at an early stage and any necessary remedial measures can be implemented at the appropriate time. |