Log into the Capstone Spreadsheet and click the Decisions menu. Select Research & Development. To change a product’s performance, enter a number in the New Pfmn cell; to change its size, enter a number in the New Size cell. To change the reliability rating, enter a number in the MTBF cell. As you vary the specifications, observe the effect upon the revision date, project cost, material cost and age.

The Rehearsal Tutorial’s R&D Tactics show you how to run the department. Log in at the Capsim website and go to Getting Started for information about the Rehearsal.