Possibilities to Reduce Manufacturing and Management Costs of Tractors and Agricultural Equipment

Simultaneous (or concurrent) Engineering, is a concept which should be normal nowadays. Then, without early and simultaneous involvement of all departments, specialists, special suppliers and potential external consultants, you are no longer able to develop these ever more complex agricultural machines. In that case „simultaneous“ means to be faster on the market, because all manufacturers can contribute their expertise earlier, and also have the opportunity to use the expertise of the various specialists as early as possible. Thus, the product quality and the market use is improved simultaneously. By the product accompanying calculation the economic parameters are available on time too. In former times and up to now with small machines, you could afford to have them designed and looked after by one specialist. Nowadays this is no longer feasible due to the fact that machines became too complex. For the various conditions in different markets it is important to cooperate with a very high flexibility in the field of design, production, purchasing, controlling and at least in the sales field.