Optimizing Concurrent Product Development Process Using Genetic Algorithm

0　IntroductionTimesaving,timetomarketandcycletimereductionarethenewgoalsandaimsforenterprisesinordertosuccessfullycompeteintothemodernglobalmarket[1].Thereisnodoubtthatconcurrentconsiderationofproductandprocessdesignimprovesproductqualityandreducesthere-designwork,whichleadstoshorterproductlead-time.Buttheconcurrentdevelopmentfashionbringsaboutmoreobstaclessuchascomplextimeorder,informationandresourceconstrainednatureofrelationshipsbetweenactivitiestothedesignprocess,whichleadtothefactthatiti…     

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