Design Chain Operations Reference Model

The Design Chain Operations Reference (DCOR) model is a process framework in SCOR structure linking typical research and development business processes, performance metrics and practices into a unified structure.

Level 1 Processes included in DCOR:

• Plan
• Research
• Design
• Integrate
• Amend

Level 1 Metrics included in DCOR:

• Perfect product design
• Product design chain cycle time
• Total design chain cost
• Product design chain change cycle time
• Design chain fixed assets value

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