Estimating the Relative Importance of Iterative Information Coupling in the Design Process

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Zaman Forootan ◽  
Theodor Freiheit
Keyword(s):  
Product Development ◽  
Concurrent Engineering ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Dependency Structure ◽  
Quantitative Form ◽  
Complex Process ◽  
Engineering Activity ◽  
Dependency Structure Matrix ◽  
Work Done

It is hard to plan tasks using tools for conventional project management in the complex process of product design and development when considering the essential exchange of information necessary in this interdisciplinary, concurrent engineering activity. The dependency structure matrix (DSM) is a useful tool to identify iterative information flows between processes and plan a strategy for managing them. Beyond quality, successful product development is dependent on its time and resource consumption, and the less iteration the project undergoes, the more successful it will be. Extending work done by others utilizing a binary DSM to minimize product development iteration, this paper presents a quantitative form of DSM, called QDSM, with a score of the relative importance of the information dependency of coupled iterations between system elements and through an example explains some of its applications and benefits. QDSM can be used by project managers to more effectively optimize project iteration.

The Development of Virtual Concurrent Engineering and its Application to Stamped Products

1992 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Schmitz ◽  
S. Desa
Keyword(s):  
Product Development ◽  
Design Optimization ◽  
Concurrent Engineering ◽  
Extensive Study ◽  
Engineering Method ◽  
Engineering Product ◽  
Development Method ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Work Done

Abstract It is well-known that so-called Concurrent Engineering is a desirable alternative to the largely sequential methods which tend to dominate most product development methods. However, the proper implementation of a concurrent engineering method is still relatively rare. In order to facilitate the development of a reliable concurrent engineering product development method, we start with a careful definition of concurrent engineering and, after an extensive study of all of product development, we propose three criteria which ideal concurrent engineering must satisfy. However, for labor, time, and overall cost considerations, ideal concurrent engineering is infeasible. Instead, we propose a computer-based environment which, by being constructed in accordance with the three criteria, attempts to approach ideal concurrent engineering. The result is the Virtual Concurrent Engineering method and computer implementation environment. This product development method and computer-based implementation system provide the detailed, structured information and data needed to optimally balance the product with respect to the main product development parameters (e.g., manufacturing costs, assembly, reliability). This important information includes re-design suggestions to improve the existing design. The designer can directly apply these re-design suggestions for design optimization, or he can use the results as input into a more complex design optimization or design parameterization function of his own. To demonstrate Virtual Concurrent Engineering, we use it to refine earlier work done by the authors in the Design for Producibility of stamped products. We discuss, in some detail, the results of applying Design for Producibility to complex stampings, including process plans and product producibility computations.

The Task Decoupling Study on Work Breakdown Structure of Complex Product

2013 ◽  
Vol 411-414 ◽  
pp. 2486-2491 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nan Ren ◽  
Jing Xue ◽  
Yin Wang
Keyword(s):  
Product Development ◽  
Iterative Process ◽  
Information Transfer ◽  
Task Set ◽  
Structure Matrix ◽  
Complex Product ◽  
Dependency Structure ◽  
Work Breakdown Structure ◽  
Dependency Structure Matrix ◽  
Coupled Tasks

The coupled tasks of complex product may lead to iterations and iterative process and it would influence the quality and schedule of the complex product development. To achieve a reasonable planning about tasks, this paper works on the information transfer between measurable tasks to calculate the dependency degree on the basis of the variability and sensitivity, then construct a fuzzy dependency structure matrix to reflect the dependency of the coupled tasks. Then utilize matrix power to identify coupled task set, and decouple the coupled tasks. At last, this paper verifies this theory with instance.

Product development in Islamic finance and banking in secular economies

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 1665-1676 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yusuf Dinc
Keyword(s):  
Product Development ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Product Development Process ◽  
Islamic Finance ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Complex Process ◽  
Islamic Financial Institutions ◽  
Conceptual Research ◽  
Source Materials ◽  
Vital Element

Purpose As the global paradigm in economics shifts, Islamic economics is attracting more attention as an alternative sector. The most common and most active institutional structure of Islamic economics is in the form of Islamic finance and banking. Islamic finance and banking have been the centre of innovation in many economies in recent years. In this regard, product development is a vital element in driving the success of Islamic financial institutions (IFIs). The product development of IFIs is one of the key elements of their overall economic performance. This study aims to fill the gap in the literature concerning the product development process of IFIs in secular economies. Design/methodology/approach Verily, product development is a complex process; it is likely that introducing specific models will be useful for expanding the activities of IFIs. In this study, contemporary source materials are used to develop this conceptual research. Findings It suggests two separate methodologies for the product development process of IFIs in secular economies to overhaul two criticised product-based problems. To the best of the author’s knowledge, it is the first attempt to model the product development process for IFIs in a secular economic setup. Originality/value Recently, this study is the first attempt for modelling product development in IFIs under secular economies. Advances in the field of Shari’ah-compliant product development is important for researchers and professional.

scholarly journals APPROACH FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND APPLICATION OF TARGET PROCESS MODULE SETS

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 531-540
Author(s):  
Albert Albers ◽  
Miriam Wilmsen ◽  
Kilian Gericke
Keyword(s):  
Product Development ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Process Management ◽  
Process Quality ◽  
Project Planning ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Product Development Process ◽  
Design Processes ◽  
Adaptive Processes

AbstractThe implementation of agile frameworks, such as SAFe, in large companies causes conflicts between the overall product development process with a rigid linkage to the calendar cycles and the continuous agile project planning. To resolve these conflicts, adaptive processes can be used to support the creation of realistic target-processes, i.e. project plans, while stabilizing process quality and simplifying process management. This enables the usage of standardisation methods and module sets for design processes.The objective of this contribution is to support project managers to create realistic target-processes through the usage of target-process module sets. These target-process module sets also aim to stabilize process quality and to simplify process management. This contribution provides an approach for the development and application of target-process module sets, in accordance to previously gathered requirements and evaluates the approach within a case study with project managers at AUDI AG (N=21) and an interview study with process authors (N=4) from three different companies.

Concurrent Engineering Assessment: A Proposed Framework

1996 ◽  
Vol 210 (4) ◽  
pp. 321-328 ◽  
Author(s):  
J Poolton ◽  
I Barclay
Keyword(s):  
Product Development ◽  
New Product Development ◽  
Concurrent Engineering ◽  
Research Study ◽  
New Product ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Past Experiences ◽  
Depth Interviews

There are few studies that have found an adequate means of assessing firms based on their specific needs for a concurrent engineering (CE) approach. Managers interested in introducing CE have little choice but to rely on their past experiences of introducing change. Using data gleaned from a nine month case study, a British-wide survey and a series of in-depth interviews, this paper summarizes the findings of a research study that examines how firms orientate themselves towards change and how they go about introducing CE to their operations. The data show that there are many benefits to introducing CE and that firms differ with respect to their needs for the CE approach. A tentative means to assess CE ‘needs’ is proposed which is based on the level of complexity of goods produced by firms. The method is currently being developed and extended to provide an applications-based framework to assist firms to improve their new product development performance.

Concurrent Engineering and more… A Systematic Approach to Successful Product Development

1997 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 662-669 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefan Wenzel ◽  
Thomas Bauch ◽  
Ernst Fricke ◽  
Herbert Negele
Keyword(s):  
Product Development ◽  
Concurrent Engineering ◽  
Systematic Approach

A Survey of PDM Implementation Projects in Selected Swedish Industries

1996 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ulf Sellgren ◽  
Cecilia Hakelius
Keyword(s):  
Product Development ◽  
Concurrent Engineering ◽  
Product Data Management ◽  
Huge Amount ◽  
Strategic Response ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Industrial Companies ◽  
Powerful Approach ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Knowledge Intensive

Abstract Technology and engineering might be characterized as becoming more knowledge-intensive. A huge amount of data is used and produced in most product development projects. Increasing competition requires shorter reaction time to customer demands and a higher level of innovation. Concurrent Engineering (CE) is a strategic response to competition. It has proved to be a powerful approach to integrating engineering activities in product development. However, integration and parallel activities, that is the essence of CE, add complexity to the process. Consequently, information management is recognized as a major component in many CE models. Product Data Management (PDM) systems are a class of computer based systems that address the need to manage product related information that is mainly formal and computer interpretable. PDM systems are sometimes referred to as CE enablers. Results from a resent survey of PDM implementation projects in six Swedish industrial companies, with products ranging from telecommunications systems to trucks and medical equipment, indicate the importance of also utilizing the Concurrent Engineering (CE) approach in the process of implementing an enterprise-wide PDM solution.

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