The book "New Product Development and Production Networks," edited by Prof. Dr. Ulrich Jürgens, offers a comprehensive analysis of the integration of development and production processes, particularly in the automotive and electronics industries. Authors from various countries present practical models that have been implemented in the industry and highlight the crucial role of efficient collaboration between these two areas. At a time when reducing time-to-market is of paramount importance, this work provides valuable insights and strategies that are of interest to both scholars and practitioners. It serves as a reference for those who need to establish benchmarks for their own development and production processes. The publication is an important resource for anyone dealing with the challenges and opportunities in product development and production.