Concurrent Engineering in the 21st Century [electronic resource] : Foundations, Developments and Challenges /
Stjepandić, Josip.editor.
Wognum, Nel.editor.
J.C. Verhagen, Wim.editor.
Presenting the gradual evolution of the concept of Concurrent Engineering (CE),  and the technical, social methods and tools that have been developed, including the many theoretical and practical challenges that still exist, this book serves to summarize the achievements and current challenges of CE and will give readers a comprehensive picture of CE as researched and practiced in different regions of the world. Featuring in-depth analysis of complex real-life applications and experiences, this book demonstrates that Concurrent Engineering is used widely in many industries and that the same basic engineering principles can also be applied to new, emerging fields like sustainable mobility. Designed to serve as a valuable reference to industry experts, managers, students, researchers, and software developers, this book is intended to serve as both an introduction to development and as an analysis of the novel approaches and techniques of CE, as well as being a compact reference for more experienced readers.
Description based upon print version of record.
Acknowledgments; Contents; Editors and Contributors; Used Trademarks; 1 Introduction to the Book; Abstract; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Origins of the Book; 1.3 Goals of the Book; 1.4 Audience; 1.5 Structure of the Book; 1.6 Content of the Book; 1.6.1 Part 1: Foundations; 1.6.2 Part 2: New Developments and Methods; 1.6.3 Part 3: Applications of Methods and Tools for CE; 1.6.4 Part 4: Current Challenges; 1.7 Contributors of the Book; References; Part I Foundations; 2 The System of Concurrent Engineering; Abstract; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 History of CE; 2.2.1 Concurrent Engineering
2.2.2 Collaborative Engineering---CE*2.2.3 Collaborative Innovation---CI; 2.2.4 CE Success and Failure; 2.3 The System of CE; 2.3.1 Organisational System; 2.3.2 The System of CE; 2.4 Concurrent Engineering in the Food Industry; 2.4.1 Innovation Processes in Food; 2.4.2 A Food Production System---Integration and Coordination; 2.5 Summary and Further Research; References; 3 Complex Engineering Programs as Sociotechnical Systems; Abstract; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 What Makes Concurrent Engineering Difficult?; 3.3 A Century of Work as Centrally Controlled Tasks
3.4 Evolution of Engineering Programs as Organization3.5 Evolution of Systems Thinking; 3.6 Force Fields; 3.7 Conclusion; References; 4 Technology Foundations; Abstract; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Background; 4.3 Complexity of Computing Systems; 4.3.1 Meta-computing; 4.3.2 Programming and Platform Complexity; 4.3.3 Generations of Remote Procedure Call; 4.3.4 SOA and Metamodeling Architecture; 4.4 Service Platforms; 4.4.1 Three Categories of Service Platforms; 4.4.2 Service-Object Oriented Platform: SORCER; 4.4.3 SORCER Grid Platform: SGrid; 4.4.4 SORCER Intergrid Platform: IGrid
4.5 A Case Study of an Efficient Supersonic Air Vehicle4.6 Conclusions and Outlook; Acknowledgments; References; Part II New Developmentsand Methods; 5 Requirements Engineering; Abstract; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Context and Challenges of Requirements Engineering; 5.3 Requirements; 5.3.1 Definition; 5.3.2 Types and Structure; 5.3.2.1 Business Requirements; 5.3.2.2 Stakeholder Requirements; 5.3.2.3 System Requirements; Functional Requirements; Non-functional Requirements; Derived Requirements; 5.3.2.4 Architectural Design; 5.3.2.5 Constraints; 5.4 Requirements Processing
5.4.1 Requirements Development5.4.1.1 Requirements Elicitation; 5.4.1.2 Requirements Analysis; 5.4.1.3 Requirements Specification; 5.4.1.4 Requirements Validation; 5.4.2 Requirements Management; 5.4.2.1 Requirements Traceability; 5.4.2.2 Change Management; 5.4.2.3 Requirements Qualification; 5.5 IT Support; 5.5.1 Library Concept; 5.5.2 Life Cycle Requirements; 5.5.3 ReqIF---A Standard for Requirements Exchange; 5.5.4 IBM DOORS---A Requirements Tool; 5.6 Case Studies; 5.6.1 Indesit Company Home Automation Case; 5.6.1.1 The Adopted Methodology; 5.6.1.2 Implementation
5.6.2 Automotive Mechanical Case [48]
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Presenting the gradual evolution of the concept of Concurrent Engineering (CE),  and the technical, social methods and tools that have been developed, including the many theoretical and practical challenges that still exist, this book serves to summarize the achievements and current challenges of CE and will give readers a comprehensive picture of CE as researched and practiced in different regions of the world. Featuring in-depth analysis of complex real-life applications and experiences, this book demonstrates that Concurrent Engineering is used widely in many industries and that the same basic engineering principles can also be applied to new, emerging fields like sustainable mobility. Designed to serve as a valuable reference to industry experts, managers, students, researchers, and software developers, this book is intended to serve as both an introduction to development and as an analysis of the novel approaches and techniques of CE, as well as being a compact reference for more experienced readers.
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Innovation/Technology Management.
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