Structural Complexity Management

An Approach for the Field of Product Design

Udo Lindemann, Maik Maurer, Thomas Braun

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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
15 October 2008

Cybernetics & systems theory; Management & management techniques; Management of specific areas; Production & quality control management; Non-linear science; Engineering: general; Technical design

Product design is characterized by a steady increase in complexity. The main focus of this book is a structural approach on complexity management. This means, system structures are considered in order to address the challenge of complexity in all aspects of product design. Structures arise from the complex dependencies of system elements. Thus, the identification of system structures provides access to the understanding of system behavior in practical applications.

The book presents a methodology that enables the analysis, control and optimization of complex structures, and the applicability of domain-spanning problems. The methodology allows significant improvements on handling system complexity by creating improved system understanding on the one hand and optimizing product design that is robust for system adaptations on the other hand. Developers can thereby enhance project coordination and improve communication between team members and as a result shorten development time. The practical application of the methodology is described by means of two detailed examples.

By: Udo Lindemann, Maik Maurer, Thomas Braun
Imprint: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Country of Publication: Germany
Edition: 2009 ed.
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 155mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 547g
ISBN: 9783540878889
ISBN 10: 3540878882
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 15 October 2008
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Udo Lindemann was postdoctoral engeged in many industrial enterprises. Since 1995 he is head of the Department for product development of the Technical University of Munich. Teaching and research are focused on the development of strategies for the early stages of development, approaches to product innovation, questions of cost management and the use of computers in product development and the inclusion of psychological and sociological insights. Dr.-Ing. Maik Maurer graduated in mechanical engineering at the Technische Universitat Munchen. In 2007 he became Ph.D. at the Technische Universitat Munchen.