ZOPH – A Systemic Approach to the Modeling of Product Development Systems

Abstract

In this paper, a comprehensive systems modeling approach is introduced, that is intended to embrace, structure, model, and interrelate information that is considered to be essential for product development systems. In order to achieve an integrated development of products, processes, organizations, and goals, the use of the ZOPH method is proposed. It applies one consistent modeling language to the entire development system (and its environment). Therefore, the resulting ZOPH-Model supports an easy generation and handling of interfaces and interrelationships, which is crucial for the successful management of increasingly complex systems.

An evaluation method for innovation capability based on uncertain linguistic variables

“…Negele identified product system, process system, agent system and goal system within the innovation system [18]. Browning argued that an innovative project contains at least five domains: product, process, organization, tool and goal [19].…”

Simulation-Supported Participative Processes Improvement in Engineering Design

“…In contrast to business and manufacturing processes, which are easier to reengineer or improve towards some dimension (Browning et al, 2006, p. 11), the domains in engineering design are highly connected. Due to the high number of interdependences, Engineering Design (ED) processes can be better described as networks or webs instead of as chains (Negele et al, 1997;Browning et al, 2006, p. 11). However, not only the processes and structures are interlinked, but documents, IT-systems, and the protagonists of the process who communicate with each other (Kreimeyer, 2009).…”

“…Nevertheless, the applicability of existing participatory methods for product development processes is limited. Processes in engineering design have a long duration, have very complex interrelations (Negele et al, 1997), are ill-defined (Maier and Störrle, 2011), and unique -since they aim to create something new (Browning et al, 2006). A process evaluation approach that includes the people in the engineering design process and their experiences and context is missing.…”

Application of Adapted Hall's 3-D Systems Engineering Methodology to Innovation of Food and Beverage Service Industries in Taiwan

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