Uncertainty handling in integrated product development

U. Lindemann, M. Lorenz

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Abstract

Innovation projects have to face uncertainties resulting from lacking or imperfect information on market or technology-related issues. Common development process model do not fully support radical and thus uncertain development projects. The widely recognized integrated product development framework can be expanded through a flexible but direction setting process. The overall set-up is front-loaded, embeds options on the market and technology side, and stipulates an integrative work mode. Uncertainties are thus addressed using real options that support integrated decision making. Cases study research applied in radical innovation projects in the engineered goods sector demonstrates the positive impact of such a real options approach.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings DESIGN 2008, the 10th International Design Conference
PublisherThe Design Society
Pages175-182
Number of pages8
ISBN (Print)9789536313891
StatePublished - 2008
Event10th International Design Conference, DESIGN 2008 - Dubrovnik, Croatia
Duration: 19 May 200822 May 2008

Publication series

NameProceedings DESIGN 2008, the 10th International Design Conference

Conference

Conference10th International Design Conference, DESIGN 2008
Country/TerritoryCroatia
CityDubrovnik
Period19/05/0822/05/08

Keywords

  • Design process model
  • Integrated product development
  • Real options
  • Uncertainty and risk

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