Authors: Latorre, Souad¹; Pointet, Jean-Marc²

Source: International Journal of Automotive Technology and Management, Volume 8, Number 3, 9 September 2008 , pp. 350-368(19)

Publisher: Inderscience Publishers

Abstract:

In order to reduce costs and deadlines while increasing product differentiation and variety, companies make use of Digital Mock-Ups (DMUs) and rapid prototyping (virtual and physical models). These allow them to anticipate (a long way upstream) questions which may arise later. The considerable development of simulation tools and prototyping has transformed the way in which products are developed. Thus, the use of a digital chain of information that goes from the expression of a product idea right through to recycling, passing through the phases of conception, production and commercialisation (Product Life Cycle Management (PLM)), has become a priority. This involves removing the separation between the world of planning and the world of production. It permits a shared nomenclature, better access to information, better anticipation and, hence, simulation at the earliest possible stage. Having said that, the approach is relatively new and using Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in design and production is full of hurdles and setbacks. Finally, the experience feedback of the new usages of DMUs, virtual platforms and collaborative work highlights the importance of the strategic, organisational, cultural and human dimensions that are associated with technological innovation. The deployment of Information Technology (IT) has completely changed work practices.

Keywords: TECHNICAL JOURNALS; Automotive and Transportation Systems; MANAGEMENT JOURNALS; Policy and Organisational Management; Technology Management

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJATM.2008.020217

Affiliations: 1: Universite Paris-Est, ESIEE Management (CCI-Paris), Cite Descartes, 2 boulevard Blaise Pascal - BP 99, 93162 Noisy-le-Grand Cedex, France. 2: Universite Paris-Est, ESIEE Management (CCI-Paris), Cite Descartes, 2 boulevard Blaise Pascal - BP 99, 93162 Noisy-le-Grand Cedex, France

Publication date: 2008-09-09

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