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Volume 7, Issue Speical 7 (2026)

Published: November 5, 2026

Pages: 54-61

Research Article

The impact of concurrent engineering technology on supporting product quality

Ahmed Y. Khodair 1 Azhar S. Hatem 2 Karrar A. Al-Ghazzawi 3
1Oil and gas economics, Administration and Economics, University of Warith Al-Anbiyaa, Karbala, Iraq
2Accounting, Administration and Economics, University of Warith Al-Anbiyaa, Karbala, Iraq
3Health Institutions Management, Administration and Economics, University of Warith Al-Anbiyaa, Karbala, Iraq
History
  • Received: August 15, 2026
  • Available Online: November 5, 2026
DOI

https://doi.org/10.56967/ejfb20261014

Abstract

The research aims to demonstrate the role of concurrent engineering technology in enhancing product quality. To achieve this objective, the researchers adopted a descriptive-analytical methodology, relying on a distributed questionnaire as the primary tool for collecting field data, alongside the statistical program (SPSS.V.22) for data processing and hypothesis testing. The research sample comprised the staff and operational data of Diyala State Company for Electrical Industries. The conclusions revealed a strong correlation and a statistically significant impact of implementing concurrent engineering on supporting product quality. This contributes to transitioning from sequential workflows to integrated teamwork, thereby reducing costs, accelerating time-to-market, and satisfying customer requirements. Furthermore, concurrent engineering technology creates a sustainable competitive advantage in enhancing product quality, enabling the economic unit to outperform competitors in its market.

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