The Pdma Handbook of New Product Development
New Product Development is one of the most important challengesfacing organizations today.
The Product Development and Management Association (PDMA)Handbook of New ProductÂ
Development 3rd Edition provides an exceptional review ofcutting edge topics for both new andÂ
experienced product development leaders. It offers acomprehensive and updated guide to the
practices, processes and tools critical to achieving andsustaining new product/service development
success in today’s world, delivering valuable informationabout the fundamentals as well as emerging Â
practices such as venturing, virtual product development and theuse of social media in NPD.
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As the premier global advocate for professionals andorganizations working in the fields of new
product/service development, PDMA has assembled in the Handbookunique content on the
critical aspects of product development success including its2012 Best Practices Research, Lessons
Learned from its Outstanding Corporate Innovator Award Winnersand keys to success from
organizations with proven innovation track records.
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The 3rd Edition is an essential reference for anyone withresponsibility for product development
activities, from novices looking for fundamentals to expertsseeking insights on emerging concepts,
 and is relevant for all functions and all product/serviceindustries. Â