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2023 | OriginalPaper | Chapter

5. Responsiveness of the Development Process to Uncertainty and Complexity

Author : António Augusto Fernandes

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Product development models provide a roadmap to transform an idea into a concept and a viable product.

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Metadata
Title
Responsiveness of the Development Process to Uncertainty and Complexity
Author
António Augusto Fernandes
Copyright Year
2023
Book
Product and Service Design Innovation

Print ISBN: 978-3-031-12773-1

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-031-12774-8

Copyright Year: 2023

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-12774-8_5

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