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A Framework for Sharing Knowledge in Product Development by E-collaboration through Project Management
Marjan Mohammadjafari, Shamsuddin Ahmed, Siti Zawiah Md Dawal and Hadi Zayandehroodi
Corresponding Author: Marjan Mohammadjafari
Submitted: 2011 November, 03
Accepted: 2011 December, 09
Published: 2012 March, 15 |
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In this study, the author has purposed electronic collaboration (E-collaboration) through a project
manager between different departments in a factory can create a favorable environment to development the
projects in terms of time and cost. In fact, the E-collaboration is a tool in hands of project managers. For this
concept the author purposes, a conceptual model for sharing knowledge, which support development product.
The model uses four factors, namely, design, planning, procurement and production. In addition, these factors
consist of several items separately: For design department, there are four categories: (1) standard materials (2)
teamwork (3) expected level of production (4) process restrictiveness. For planning department, there are three
categories: (1) schedules (2) Inventory control (3) Receive progress reports. For the procurement department,
there are three categories: (1) information gathering (2) background review (3) negotiation. For production
department, there are two categories: (1) check on the incoming raw materials (2) change volume of production.
The performance of the conceptual model tested in terms of some objectives. This test has done by interview
with 20 project managers in electronic industry in Iran. The result indicated the model has accuracy for
development new products in conditions of time and cost.
Key words: Development time, E-collaboration, knowledge sharing, new product, project management, reduce cost,
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Marjan Mohammadjafari, Shamsuddin Ahmed, Siti Zawiah Md Dawal and Hadi Zayandehroodi, . A Framework for Sharing Knowledge in Product Development by E-collaboration through Project Management. Research Journal of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology, (06): 649-659.
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