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Risk management and quality gates in new product development projects: a case study in the automotive industry
| Resumo: | This study assesses the importance of Risk Management in New Product Development projects within the automotive industry, a sector characterized by high technical complexity and strict quality standards. In today’s context, where markets are increasingly dynamic and demanding, the integration of Risk Management practices with Quality Gates proves crucial to ensuring that each phase of the project meets specific quality standards. The objective of this thesis is to evaluate how robust Risk Management practices impact quality in New Product Development projects, providing a detailed analysis of how this integration influences product outcomes and proposing improvements to address specific industry challenges. A Case Study methodology was adopted, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative data, allowing for a comprehensive view of the effectiveness of Risk Management practices. The results indicate that projects with a structured Risk Management approach exhibit higher quality indicators, with a strong correlation observed between Risk Management ratings and compliance with Quality Gates. The study concludes that effective Risk Management is fundamental to the success of New Product Development projects. Based on this, a set of improvements is proposed to enhance the organization’s ability to manage uncertainties and promote project quality. The study emphasizes the importance of a cooperative and proactive approach, suggesting the creation of an organizational culture focused on risk awareness and continuous strengthening of processes and team dynamics. |
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| Autores principais: | Silva, Samuel Fernandes |
| Assunto: | New product development Quality gates Risk management Desenvolvimento de novos produtos Gestão do risco |
| Ano: | 2024 |
| País: | Portugal |
| Tipo de documento: | dissertação de mestrado |
| Tipo de acesso: | acesso aberto |
| Instituição associada: | Universidade do Minho |
| Idioma: | inglês |
| Origem: | RepositóriUM - Universidade do Minho |
| Resumo: | This study assesses the importance of Risk Management in New Product Development projects within the automotive industry, a sector characterized by high technical complexity and strict quality standards. In today’s context, where markets are increasingly dynamic and demanding, the integration of Risk Management practices with Quality Gates proves crucial to ensuring that each phase of the project meets specific quality standards. The objective of this thesis is to evaluate how robust Risk Management practices impact quality in New Product Development projects, providing a detailed analysis of how this integration influences product outcomes and proposing improvements to address specific industry challenges. A Case Study methodology was adopted, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative data, allowing for a comprehensive view of the effectiveness of Risk Management practices. The results indicate that projects with a structured Risk Management approach exhibit higher quality indicators, with a strong correlation observed between Risk Management ratings and compliance with Quality Gates. The study concludes that effective Risk Management is fundamental to the success of New Product Development projects. Based on this, a set of improvements is proposed to enhance the organization’s ability to manage uncertainties and promote project quality. The study emphasizes the importance of a cooperative and proactive approach, suggesting the creation of an organizational culture focused on risk awareness and continuous strengthening of processes and team dynamics. |
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