DSM based Multi-view Process Modelling Method for Concurrent Product Development

Process management system for concurrent product development is one of the key technologies and its main functional modules include product development process modeling, process analysis, process optimization, process improvement, process reengineering, process execution, process monitoring, etc. The module of process modeling is the basis of process management system for concurrent product development. A review for product development process modeling including design structure matrix (DSM) is described. The DSM based method of process modeling for concurrent product development is presented on the basis of multiview process modeling. The bidirectional mapping relationship is set up between multi-level process modeling and DSM. The basic steps for process reengineering is presented based on DSM. The DSM based process modeling system is developed and a case is given.