Effective & efficient DSM configuration guidelines for low-cost development of complex systems
DSM 2012 Proceedings of the 14th International DSM Conference, Kyoto, Japan
Year: 2012
Editor: Onishi, M.; Maurer, M.; Kirner, K.; Lindemann, U.
Author: Mirshekarian B., S.
Series: DSM
Institution: Sharif University of Technology, Iran
Section: Modelling Approaches and Information Acquisition
Page(s): 125-137
ISBN: 978-3-446-43354-0
Abstract
With the proliferation of more complex systems has come the need to find better solutions in both technical and management domains. Such complex systems are usually larger in size, have more
parallel operations and contain more complex interfaces (Eisner, 2005). The Design Structure Matrix is a very useful tool in handling such complexities, provided that the system designer can use it
properly. This paper addresses how effectiveness & efficiency are defined for a DSM and how these two important characteristics can be achieved. The importance of understanding the solution space in constructing an effective & efficient DSM is discussed and general guidelines are given on configuring the DSM as such. Most discussions in this paper are valid for all system and DSM types, but the research is mainly built around a parameter-based DSM for use in low-cost space development.
Keywords: Design planning, complex systems, solution space, low-cost space projects, space systems engineering, effective & efficient DSM