Management of R&D investment plan and product catalogue in a modern defense system company

Some processes are central to the growth of a modern company. This article focuses on two such processes for product and technology portfolio management. The first process is for the preparation of a research and development (R&D) investment plan, and the second is for the preparation of a product catalogue. Both of these processes are crucial, and significant attention to detail is required when preparing them. This article presents the rationale and processes used for the following activities: Development of a multiyear research and development (R&D) investment plan; Review of ongoing company-funded R&D activities; and Preparation of a product catalogue.