RnD

Research and Development

process of investigating, designing and improving products, services

Research Trend

the way new ideas and discoveries change over time

Industrial Research

systematic study and development of new products, processes in industries

Public Reseach Org

funded by the goverment and conducr research in various fields

Private Research Org

Org that is funded by businesses, trade associations or independent institutions

Research Community

group of scientist, engineers, and innovators collaborating in specific area

Time Frame of Research

long delay between initial research and commercial success

Scope of Research

defines its range, purpose, and categories

Basic Research

aimed at advancing scientific knowledge withouth specific commeciarl objectives
study of fundamental concents and natural phenomena

Applied Research

Focused on discovering new scientific knowledge with specific commercial objectives

Market Research

Test consumer acceptance of products
Develop data for manufacturing schedules and prices

Material Research

linked with product development

Product Research

Crucial for a business’s ongoing success

Equipment and Process Research

Lab vs Factory Production, Quality Control, efficiency improvements, Replacing manual Labor, Testing and pilot plants

Administration of Industial Reseach

research conducted withing the enterprise may be of two types: 1 Gathering ideas from employees or outside investors. 2 through a dedicated research department

Organization

necessary to organize the research personnel into effective working unit

Operating Procedures

company’s management must plan research wisely to avoid wasted effort and keep cost down

Types of Personnel

Research Director and Research Worker

Research Director

should devote all or part of his time to the research department

Research Worker

Person with a specific area or curiosity together with a facility

Development Research

activities addressing non routine problems in translating research findings or scientific knowledge

Creativity

Embodies both originality and Relevance

Brainstorming

Technique for group ideations
Originated by Alex F Osborn

Product Development

Process of building a new product

Product Researcj

essential before and after a product launch to ensure continuous improvement and alignment

Consumer Acceptance

Sales depends on consumer acceptance of the product
two classes of consumers: those who use the product everyday. Those who use the product for further manufacture

Factors of Ultimates consumer to buy on

Apperance
convenience
usefulness
durability
cost of operation
purchase price

Factors of Producer Consumers to buy ob

Sustainability Durability and Quality, Stable Supply, Price

Patent protection

protecting innovations before investing in development. Protection is for a term 17 tears after which the innovation passes into the public domain

Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)

primarily a time management tool that helps estimate project cost and timeline

Critical Path Scheduling (CPS)

project management technique which controls complex but routine projects

Three Time Estimates

OPTIMISTIC- accomplishing earlier than goal
PESSIMISTIC - accomplishing long after the goal
MOST LIKELY- sakto lang

Network

A picture of activities required to complete a project