13. The use of cross-functional teams in product design and preproduction manufacturing is known as: a. Manufacturability and value engineering b. Concurrent engineering c. Life cycle assessment d. Quality Function Deployment e. Modular design

The correct answer is letter "B": Concurrent engineering.

Explanation:

Compared to the traditional model in which the design is drawn chronologically and methodically, concurrent engineering is a method that allows working in parallel. This model is based on the idea that designers must consider all the stages a product goes through, from the moment when it is an idea until it reaches end-consumers.

This implies the design of the product, its production, quality measurements, market demand, and its positioning among competitors.