These publications are for managers implementing Virtual Product Development. They are based on intensive experience implementing IPD in the military and civilian aerospace industry.

The publications are under two sub-headings, "Implementing Virtual IPD," and Recommended Best Practices."

2. IMPLEMENTING VIRTUAL IPD

2.1 Virtual Integrated Product Development Concepts
2.2 Recruitment & Selection
2.3 Organization & Structure
2.4 Team Building & Communications
2.5 Human Resource Management Practices
2.6 Training & Development
2.7 IPD's Relationship with other Enterprise Initiatives
2.8 The role of an IPD Architecture Team and the Process Owners

3. RECOMMENDED BEST PRACTICES APPROACH

3.1 Management Practices

• How To Create a Climate that Embraces Change
• Preferred Business Process
  • Business Process Overview
  • Digital Product Definition
  • 3D Solid Pre-Assembly
  • Concurrent Engineering
  • Co-Located Design Build Teams
  • Manufacturing Key Characteristics
  • Design as Built
  • Integrated Schedules
  • Integrated Work Statement
• Defining Key Program Measures
• How to Perform Project Reviews

3.2 Organisation Development

• IPT Leader Selection Process
• IPT Member Selection Process
• Personal Development Programs
• Partner Reviews
• Vendor/Sub-Contract Reviews
• Engineering Reviews
• Organisation and Structure
• Roles and Responsibilities for the New Program Team
• Team Building for New Program Team
• How To Perform Effective Communications
• How To Plan a Career Path
• Appraisal methods
• Reward methods
• How To Develop an Implementation Plan

3.3 Program Management

• Program Phasing
• Exit Criteria
• Task Structuring (WBS)
• Project Planning and Control
  • Schedule and Networks
  • Reporting Charts
• Configuration Management
• How To Perform Risk Management
• Program Management Organisation Roles & Responsibilities
• Procurement
• Make/Buy
• Operations Planning and Control
• Cost Management
• Organisation Breakdown Structure and Work Package Allocation
• Program Management Implementation Plan