Saudi Journal of Engineering and Technology (SJEAT)
Volume-1 | Issue-04 | 127-134
Review Article
How to Improve the New Product Development
Faisal Shalabi, Christian Bach
Published : Oct. 31, 2016
Abstract
In order to compete in the dynamic business environment, it is has become extremely essential for the
businesses and industries to enhance their performance. To achieve this new product development is considered a vital
source. Therefore, the companies are now required to focus more on the quality of the product instead of internal
efficiency. Hence, more emphasis is being placed on the new product development processes that enable the firms to
develop more complex products to provide paramount quality products and services to the customers. this research has
analyzed the benefits as well as challenges of new product development. The researcher also examined various factors
that affect new product development. A comprehensive product development constitutes of 8 steps. It has been also
observed that factors such customer satisfaction, design and culture significantly influence the development of new
products.