The individualization in demand has led to an enormous increase in the complexity of products and processes in internal company practice. That is why the management of complexity is one of the main company targets, especially in the automotive industry. With an Integrated Process and Data Model (IPDM) current business processes can be completely illustrated by a new documentation method called documentation of interconnections. The method of valued change management makes it possible to optimise the model gradually concerning the complexity of products and processes. Therefore, the strategically foundation for an extensive and process accompanying management of complexity is laid.
Industrie Management | Volume 20 | 2004 | Edition 4 | Pages 49-52