This book contains a study for investigating the definition of design guidelines for manufacturing (DGM) and how information systems should be built accordingly to support successful and smooth production development projects. Firstly, the concept of guideline in manufacturing context and the characteristics of effective information systems and knowledge management are theoretically reviewed based on previous research. That is followed by an empirical case study at Volvo Car Group that either compliments or emphasizes facts and results, which are thoroughly analyzed and discussed in a...