Change Propagation in Workflows
Research Theme: Process Management
The project is developing new algorithms and tools based on the Cambridge Advanced Modeller, to allow companies to understand how change propagates in design workflows. We focus mostly, but not exclusively, on automated or semi-automated and iterative workflows as used extensively in the aerospace industry.
The approaches being developed can help understand the cost of implementing a change in terms of which activities will need to be revisited to complete the change, which personnel and sites will be affected, and how the effects of change can be compounded by iterations and cyclic dependencies in the design workflow.
Motivation
A novel simulation algorthm has been developed based on a DSM sequential rework simulation.
Selected Publications
- DC Wynn, NHM Caldwell, & PJ Clarkson, P.J. 'Can change prediction help prioritize redesign work in future engineering systems?' 11th International Design Conference (DESIGN 2010), Dubrovnik, Croatia.
