(1580-5003-1-PB)PROACTIVE IDENTIFICATION OF SCALABLE PROGRAM ARCHITECTURES: HOW TO ACHIEVE A QUANTUM-LEAP IN TIME-TO-MARKET

摘要

This paper presents the Architecture Framework for Product Family Master Plan. This framework supports the identificationof a program architecture (the way cost competitive variance is provided for a full range of products) for a product programfor product-based companies during the early stages of a product development project. The framework consists of three basicaspects: the market, product program, production and a time aspect – captured in the multi-level roadmap. One of the uniquefeatures is that these aspects are linked, allowing for an early clarification of critical issues through a structured process. Theframework enables companies to identify a program architecture as the basis for improving time-to-market and R&Defficiency for products derived from the architecture. Case studies show that significant reductions of development lead timeup to 50% is possible.