Manufacturing and the product cycle case study

Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm) (Added Author). Infobase (Added Author). Video Education Australasia. (Added Author).

Summary: The development process for any product, large or small, is complex and made up of many phases. This program examines the various stages of manufacturing that take place in the production of an award-winning line of furniture. Viewers receive an in-depth look at the product cycle, from the initial concept to the evaluation of a finished sofa. At each stage, the program spotlights the personnel involved and the specialized roles they play in the process. Students gain an understanding of what goes into design, creation of the prototype, production, distribution, marketing, sales, evaluation, and modification.

Record details

Physical Description: 1 streaming video file (27 min.) : sd., col., digital file. + instructional materials (online)
remote
electronic resource (video)
Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Infobase, [2009], c2005.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on Aug. 19, 2009. Films On Demand is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.
Formatted Contents Note:	Product Cycle: Concept (6:18) -- Product Cycle: Design, Planning, and Prototype (4:58) -- Product Cycle: Production and Distribution (3:38) -- Product Cycle: Distribution (2:46) -- Product Cycle: Marketing and Sales (3:47) -- Product Cycle: Evaluation and Modification (4:13)
Restrictions on Access Note:	Access requires authentication through Films On Demand.
Target Audience Note:	11 & up.
System Details Note:	Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: Films On Demand platform.
Language Note:	Closed-captioned.
Source of Description Note:	Title from distributor's description.