Evaluation and driver analysis in product family evolution

To overcome the difficulty of dynamic evaluation and driver analysis in product family evolution (PFE), a comprehensive evaluation approach was proposed by analyzing the influences of customer needs, enterprise resources, and product data in the product family implementation process. From the perspe...

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Published inInternational journal of advanced manufacturing technology Vol. 69; no. 1-4; pp. 863 - 874
Main Authors Hou, Liang, Wu, Yong-ming, Lai, Rong-shen, Huang, Samuel H.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London Springer London 01.10.2013
Springer Nature B.V
Subjects
CAE) and Design
Computer simulation
Computer-Aided Engineering (CAD
Construction equipment
Engineering
Evolution
Feasibility studies
Industrial and Production Engineering
Loaders
Mechanical Engineering
Media Management
Original Article
Product family
Evolution evaluation
Mass customization
Driver analysis
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Summary:To overcome the difficulty of dynamic evaluation and driver analysis in product family evolution (PFE), a comprehensive evaluation approach was proposed by analyzing the influences of customer needs, enterprise resources, and product data in the product family implementation process. From the perspective of time and space, the dynamic and static relation of PFE was summarized. A comprehensive evaluation model based on gray conjunction degree was established. On the basis of evaluation, the dynamic factors of PFE were analyzed. A driver analysis method based on chaotic dynamics was proposed through the chaos simulation in PFE. The sensitivity of influencing factors was also determined in this process. Finally, the effectiveness and feasibility of the method were demonstrated by evaluation and analysis of small wheel loaders.
ISSN:0268-3768
1433-3015
DOI:10.1007/s00170-013-5071-1