Profiling PD processes by combining structural analysis and simulation

M. Kreimeyer, D. C. Wynn, P. J. Clarkson, U. Lindemann

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Abstract

This paper shows how two approaches to PD process analysis - structural metrics and simulation analysis - can be combined. Structural metrics can be used to provide a high level analysis of an existing network of tasks. Stochastic simulation can be used to obtain an overview of how tasks interact over time. Both approaches are applied to a process model that originates from the body-in-white design process of a premium class sedan as used in a major German automotive manufacturer. We demonstrate and contrast the analysis approaches, individually and in combination.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication11th International Design Conference, DESIGN 2010
Pages1131-1142
Number of pages12
StatePublished - 2010
Event11th International Design Conference, DESIGN 2010 - Dubrovnik, Croatia
Duration: 17 May 201020 May 2010

Publication series

Name11th International Design Conference, DESIGN 2010

Conference

Conference11th International Design Conference, DESIGN 2010
Country/TerritoryCroatia
CityDubrovnik
Period17/05/1020/05/10

Keywords

  • Case study
  • Metric
  • Process
  • Simulation
  • Structure

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