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IT in Modern Vehicle Development ProgramsGuest chapter by Shailesh Kadre

A considerable portion of IT efforts in any manufacturing organization goes toward supporting and carrying out engineering activities. IT for engineering is a different world altogether from the one most IT people are used to. Middle-level managers in IT departments need to appreciate the engineering aspect of IT because they are responsible for supporting it as well. In this chapter, you will look at a vehicle development program as an example of the use of IT in engineering. You will learn about the role of IT in rolling out a car, from the initial concept to the dealer’s place.

If you don’t understand some of the specific engineering details, ...

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