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The design process requires various kinds of inputs from several departments of the company and external sources.  These interfaces should be identified and necessary information should be collected, documented, transmitted and regularly reviewed.

 

The various interfaces that contribute in design process include:

 

• Marketing
• Research & Development
• Purchasing
• Quality Assurance
• Production
• Engineering
• Services
• Plant Engineering
• Communication
• Information System
• Warehousing
• Regulatory Authorities

 

To function effectively, the design project team should clearly define:

 

• What information should be received and transmitted?
• Who will transmit/receive the information?
• What is the purpose of information transmittal?
• How will the information be transmitted?
• What records are to be maintained?