NEUTRAL DATA FORMATS IN PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT: FROM USE CASES TO A REQUIREMENTS PORTFOLIO
DS 60: Proceedings of DESIGN 2010, the 11th International Design Conference, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Year: 2010
Editor: Marjanovic D., Storga M., Pavkovic N., Bojcetic N.
Author: Eigner, M.; Gerhardt, F. J.; Gilz, T.; Handschuh, S.
Section: DESIGN INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE
Page(s): 1471-1480
Abstract
The demand for integrating a neutral, lightweight format as a process-enabler along the product lifecycle rises, but so far there has been lack of a company-neutral driving force to determine and further document the full extent of exactly which processes can be supported by such a format. In this paper, we present a procedure model whose foundation was layed by conducting a comprehensive process chain analysis. Generalizing use cases were derived. Based thereon, a requirements portfolio was established, in turn allowing a judgement on whether or not a format supports a specific use case.
Keywords: product lifecycle management, lightweight data formats