Paper Info
Title
Towards Global Deviation Management in Product Development Using Pulse Methodology: A Case Study.
Abstract
Problem solving is an important part of product development. Efficient deviation management together with efficient synchronization can increase the problem solving capabilities of companies. In this paper, we present a deviation management methodology called pulse methodology, which is widely used for product development management in Sweden. It is based on identifying deviations with traffic-coded magnets on a whiteboard and synchronizing the company with frequent meetings. We describe both the baseline pulse methodology and a specific adaptation case of it in a Swedish product development company where this research was carried out. Results showed that pulse methodology manages deviations in local projects efficiently and brings further benefits to the company. The aim of this research is to make the case company more efficient at managing deviations in global projects; specifically help them use pulse methodology for also global projects. In order to do so, we proposed improvements on pulse methodology to make it feasible to be used for global projects. The results have implications to all companies that use or want to use pulse methodology for managing deviations in global projects.
Year
DOI
Venue
2014
10.1016/j.procs.2014.03.034
Procedia Computer Science
Keywords
Field
DocType
Lean,knowledge boundaries,synchronizing organisation,integrative events,boundary objects
Data mining,Synchronization,Product development management,Computer science,Synchronizing,Whiteboard,New product development
Conference
Volume
ISSN
Citations 
28
1877-0509
2
PageRank 
References 
Authors
0.48
2
4
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Onur Kaya110613.85
Daniel Stenholm220.82
Amer Catic331.11
Dag Bergsjö4143.21