MATERIAL CRITICALITY METHOD - PRODUCT VULNERABILITY FROM A SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS PERSPECTIVE
DS 84: Proceedings of the DESIGN 2016 14th International Design Conference
Year: 2016
Editor: Marjanovic Dorian, Storga Mario, Pavkovic Neven, Bojcetic Nenad, Skec Stanko
Author: Hallstedt, S.; Isaksson, O.; Wallin, J.; Zetterlund, H.
Series: DESIGN
Section: DESIGN METHODS
Page(s): 221-230
Abstract
A novel method is presented, including a material criticality list and sustainability compliance index. The method aims to support an estimation of the vulnerability of a product concept due to material criticality and strategically guide early design decisions. A jet engine component design team evaluated the method. It was understood that the method increased communication and clarification regarding material criticality. Further, it became apparent that the method provided a collaboration link between the design team and the business development team.
Keywords: material criticality, product development, sustainable product development, decision support