Authors:
Ekin Uhri
1
;
2
;
Christoph Matz
2
and
Ingrid Isenhardt
1
Affiliations:
1
Chair of Production Metrology and Quality Management & Institute for Information Management in Mechanical Engineering (WZL-MQ & IMA), RWTH Aachen University, Dennewartstr. 27, 52068, Aachen, Germany
;
2
BMW Group, Department of Total Vehicle Development, Petuelring 130, 80788, Munich, Germany
Keyword(s):
Function-Oriented Development, Socio-Technical Systems, Knowledge Management, OSTO® System Model, Model-Based Systems Engineering.
Abstract:
Based on the RFLP concept (requirements, functions, logic, product) of model-based systems engineering, a function-oriented approach can enable a universal, data and model-driven knowledge management system for product development. Additionally, this approach can automate development steps and ease communication between disciplines. However, the impact of function-orientation on the established organizational structures remains unexplored. This case study investigates the effects of digital transformation towards function-orientation on the knowledge management system of a large corporation from a socio-technical perspective. OSTO® system model (open, socio-technical, economic) is employed to analyse and redesign the socio-technical system to observe the possible effects. The results show that the main limitations of the development department lie within the information and decision-making systems. RFLP-based function-oriented development can address these limitations, resulting in a
n efficient, universal, data-driven knowledge management system.
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