Chapter 2: Frameworks and Reference Models

Title: Representing and sharing process knowledge in PLM systems design

Author(s): Marco Bertoni, Umberto Cugini

Address: Division of Functional Product Development, Luleå University of Technology, SE-97187, Luleå, Sweden | Department of Mechanical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Via La Masa 1, 20156, Milano, Italy

Reference: International Conference on Product Lifecycle Management 2008 pp. 126 - 136

Abstract/Summary: The main aim of this paper is to contribute in leveraging the rate of success of BPR in a Virtual Enterprise environment by proposing a framework supporting PLM system designers in selecting the best communication tool to be used in reengineering. The aim of the framework is to enhance interoperability between users, process owners and knowledge experts in design, by proposing a set of guidelines for the use of process modelling languages when dealing with the definition of PLM system specifications. This work has been conducted within the EU 6th Framework Programme VIVACE Project (Value Improvement through a Virtual Aeronautical Collaborative Enterprise) with the purpose to support the design and implementation of a Knowledge Enabled Engineering system able to improve product development process performances by leveraging past design experience.

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