integrated process and data model

Foresighted Change Management

Foresighted Change Management

On the integration of electric, electronic and software components
Thilo Jania
The foresighted management of technical changes based on the EESI-Concept is fundamental for the management of specific electric-, electronic- and software requirements. The EESI-Concept comprises three integration steps, “Create transparency”, “Anticipation instead of documentation” and “Comprehensive realization”. The concept is based on a fundamental change in product and process documentation that is the complete documentation of all relevant information and interdependencies in form of an information net. The use of information nets for example even considers the interconnection between the electronic component, the software and the required installation and testing software. The foresighted change management then uses the complete documentation to simulate and analyze future product changes before their realization.
Industrie Management | Volume 22 | 2006 | Edition 6 | Pages 51-54
Visualising and Valuating Complexity

Visualising and Valuating Complexity

An approach based on an integrated process and data model (IPDM)
Thilo Jania
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