A Comprehensive Mathematical Model for Sequencing Interrelated Activities in Complex Product Development Projects

Research and Application of the Simulation Method for Product Development Process Based on System Dynamics

“…Some scholars have studied organizational management issues in the development process or examined the development process from an organizational perspective. Attari-Shendi et al (2019) proposed a multi-objective activity organization model based on the design structure matrix and technology maturity level for the sequencing of activities in complex product development projects [5]. The model considers information interdependence between activities and the project's budget.…”

“…Two types of complexity exist within this context: structural complexity and dynamic complexity [3]. Many models, such as the Design Structure Matrix (DSM) [4,5], Quality Function Deployment (QFD) [6][7][8], Concurrent Engineering (CE) [9,10], and Integrated Product Development (IPD) [11,12], have been utilized to analyze and solve these problems from various perspectives. These models prioritize the stability and reliability of the product but do not give sufficient consideration to the factors that trigger dynamic changes in the process and the resulting dynamic change patterns.…”