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Dynamics of Long-Life Assets : From Technology Adaptation to Upgrading the Business Model.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Grösser, Stefan N.
Other Authors: Reyes-Lecuona, Arcadio., Granholm, Göran.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing AG, 2017.
Edition:1st ed.
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Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Foreword
  • Acknowledgements
  • Contents
  • Contributors
  • Abbreviations
  • List of Figures
  • List of Tables
  • Introduction and Setting the Scene
  • 1 Dynamics of Long-Life Assets: The Editors' Intro
  • Abstract
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Future-Proofing Industrial Product-Service Systems
  • 3 Content of the Book
  • Acknowledgements
  • References
  • 2 The Challenge
  • Abstract
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Presenting the Challenges: A High-Investment Product Manufacturer
  • 2.1 Challenge 1: Involving Customers in Early Stages
  • 2.2 Challenge 2: Factory Upgrading
  • 2.3 Challenge 3: Maintenance Management
  • 2.4 Challenge 4: In-Operation Upgrades Demanded by Customers
  • 2.5 Challenge 5: Upgrades Driven by Changes in Regulations
  • 2.6 Challenge 6: Business Modelling Simulation and Innovation
  • 2.7 Challenge 7: Retirement and reutilization
  • 3 Addressing the Challenges
  • 4 Conclusion
  • References
  • 3 The Use-it-Wisely (UIW) Approach
  • Abstract
  • 1 Introduction
  • 1.1 System Obsolescence and Decay of Use Value Require Change
  • 1.2 Adapting to Change in Markets and Environment
  • 1.3 The Use-it-Wisely Project
  • 1.4 Structure of the Chapter
  • 2 Research Methodology
  • 2.1 Research Setting
  • 2.2 Research Process
  • 3 Principles of the UIW-Approach
  • 3.1 A Holistic System View
  • 3.2 Continual Improvement
  • 3.3 Integrative Flexibility
  • 3.4 Collaborative Innovation
  • 3.5 Sustainability
  • 3.6 Model-Based Engineering and Data Management
  • 4 The UIW-Approach Supports Continuous Upgrades
  • 4.1 The UIW-Framework
  • 4.1.1 Innovation Management and Business Modelling
  • 4.1.2 Collaboration and Data Visualisation
  • 4.1.3 Actor-Product-Service Modelling
  • 5 The UIW-Web Platform
  • 6 UIW-Virtual Community
  • 7 Reference Cases
  • 8 Conclusions
  • References
  • Tools and Methods
  • 4 Innovation Management with an Emphasis on Co-creation.
  • Abstract
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Generic Overview of Innovation Management
  • 2.1 Definition of Innovation Management
  • 2.2 Management of Innovation
  • 2.2.1 Objects and Degrees of Innovation
  • 2.2.2 Innovation Inhibitors
  • 2.2.3 Open Innovation
  • 3 Co-creation in Innovation Management
  • 4 Deep Dive 1: Design Thinking
  • 4.1 Purpose of the Methodology
  • 4.2 The Application Process
  • 4.2.1 Phase 1: Understand
  • 4.2.2 Phase 2: Empathise
  • 4.2.3 Phase 3: Define
  • 4.2.4 Phase 4: Ideate
  • 4.2.5 Phase 5: Prototype
  • 4.2.6 Phase 6: Test
  • 4.3 Expected Results of Applying the Methodology and Limitations
  • 5 Deep Dive 2: Business Model Canvas
  • 5.1 Purpose of the Method
  • 5.2 Applying the Method
  • 5.3 Customer Profile and Value Proposition
  • 5.4 Expected Results of Applying the Methods and Its Limitations
  • 6 Conclusion
  • References
  • 5 Complexity Management and System Dynamics Thinking
  • Abstract
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Background on Complexity and Tools for Its Management
  • 2.1 Selected Background on Complexity
  • 2.2 Definition of Complexity
  • 2.3 Short Overview of Some Tools for Managing Complexity
  • 2.3.1 Soft System Modelling
  • 2.3.2 Cybernetic Models
  • 2.3.3 Mental Models of Dynamic System
  • 2.3.4 Group Model Building
  • 3 Deep-Dive I: Causal Context Models
  • 3.1 Purpose of Causal Context Models
  • 3.2 Elements of a Causal Context Model
  • 3.3 Causal Context Model Development
  • 4 Deep-Dive II: System Dynamics Simulation Modelling
  • 4.1 Purpose of System Dynamics Modelling
  • 4.2 System Dynamics Modelling Process
  • 4.2.1 Step 1: Selection of the Dynamic Problem
  • 4.2.2 Step 2: Conceptualization
  • 4.2.3 Step 3: Formulation
  • 4.2.4 Step 4: Scenario and Policy Analysis
  • 4.2.5 Step 5: Selection of Policies and Planning of Implementation
  • 4.2.6 Step 6: Implementation
  • 4.3 Applying System Dynamics
  • 5 Conclusion.
  • Acknowledgements
  • References
  • 6 Managing the Life Cycle to Reduce Environmental Impacts
  • Abstract
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Life Cycle Thinking and Circular Economy
  • 3 Life Cycle Assessment
  • 4 Other Methods Based on Life Cycle Thinking
  • 4.1 Carbon Footprint
  • 4.2 Water Footprint
  • 4.3 Handprints
  • 5 Conclusion
  • References
  • 7 Virtual Reality and 3D Imaging to Support Collaborative Decision Making for Adaptation of Long-Life Assets
  • Abstract
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Generic Overview of Manufacturing Adaptation Processes and Related Technologies
  • 2.1 Virtual Reality
  • 2.2 Virtual Reality in the Adaptation Process
  • 2.3 VR Technologies Related to Adaptation of Manufacturing Processes
  • 2.4 3D Imaging Introduction
  • 2.4.1 3D Laser Scanning the Adaptation Process
  • 3 3D-Imaging and Virtual Reality Integration Tool
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 The Application Process
  • 3.2.1 Tools/Virtual Technologies Available as Input Data for Expert Tool
  • 3.2.2 Expert Tool
  • 3.2.3 Preparation of Testable Solutions
  • 3.2.4 Accessing Solutions via Different Interfaces
  • 3.2.5 Interactions/Functionalities
  • 3.2.6 Evaluation Result/Feedback
  • 3.2.7 Concept Refinement
  • 3.2.8 Implementation
  • 3.3 Expected Results from Application of the Tool
  • 3.4 Limitations of the Tool
  • 3.4.1 3D Imaging Related Limitations
  • 3.4.2 VR Related Limitations
  • 4 Conclusion
  • References
  • 8 Operator-Oriented Product and Production Process Design for Manufacturing, Maintenance and Upgrading
  • Abstract
  • 1 Introduction
  • 1.1 Industrial Challenges: Changing Market Demands
  • 1.2 Industrial Challenges: Changing Production Technologies
  • 2 Methodologies to Support Parallel Product and Process Design
  • 3 Product Development: Modular Product Architecture &amp
  • Operator-Centred Product Design.
  • 4 New Technologies in Flexible Production Processes: Levels of Automation and Assistive Operator Support
  • 4.1 Level of Automation
  • 4.2 Operator Support Systems
  • 5 Conclusions
  • Acknowledgements
  • References
  • 9 Fostering a Community of Practice for Industrial Processes
  • Abstract
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 General Overview of Communities of Practice
  • 2.1 The Development of the Concept of Communities of Practice
  • 2.2 Communities of Practice and the Management of Knowledge
  • 2.3 Communities of Practice and Industry
  • 2.4 Communities of Practice and Cross-Industrial Knowledge Flow
  • 3 Form and Function for a Successful Virtual Community
  • 3.1 Structural Characteristics of a Community of Practice
  • 3.2 Major Factors for a Successful Virtual Community
  • 3.2.1 Purpose
  • 3.2.2 Content and Context
  • 3.2.3 Conversation and Connections
  • 3.2.4 Technology
  • 3.3 Current Collaborative Tools
  • 4 Conclusion
  • References
  • 10 Extending the System Model
  • Abstract
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 State of the Art in System Modelling for Systems Engineering and Technical Simulation
  • 2.1 Model-Based Systems Engineering
  • 2.2 Technical Analysis and Simulation: Languages, Methods and Tools
  • 3 Extending the System Model to Cover the Entire Lifecycle
  • 4 Proposed Extensions
  • 4.1 Knowledge- and Simulation-Oriented Concepts
  • 4.2 From Definitions to Realizations
  • 4.3 Service-Based Engineering
  • 5 Conclusion
  • References
  • From Theory to Practice
  • 11 Collaborative Management of Inspection Results in Power Plant Turbines
  • Abstract
  • 1 Introduction
  • 1.1 Company Necessities
  • 1.2 Industrial Case Approach in the Use-It-Wisely Project Context
  • 2 Modelling the Problem, from Theory Towards Implementation
  • 2.1 Requirements and Use Cases
  • 2.2 Actor Product Service Model
  • 2.3 Implementation Approach.
  • 3 Contributions and Implementation, Virtual Reality in a Web Context
  • 3.1 Model Viewer Module
  • 3.2 3D and Inspection Result Interactive Viewer Modules
  • 3.3 Discussion Management Tool
  • 4 Conclusions
  • References
  • 12 Rock Crusher Upgrade Business from a PLM Perspective
  • Abstract
  • 1 Introduction
  • 1.1 The Industrial Case
  • 1.2 Product Life Perspective and Product Life-Cycle Approach
  • 1.3 Tool Selection
  • 1.4 State-of-the-Art of the Proposed Technical Solutions
  • 1.5 Outline of This Chapter
  • 2 Tool Applications and Solution to the Company Challenges
  • 2.1 Trials and Demonstrations
  • 2.1.1 Trial 1: Evaluation of the Proposed Business Model
  • 2.1.2 Trial 2: Evaluation of 3D Capture Technology
  • 2.1.3 Trial 3: Evaluation of Digital Visualization Technology
  • 3 Discussion
  • 3.1 Product Lifecycle Management Perspective
  • 3.2 Tool Use Limitations
  • 4 Conclusion
  • Acknowledgements
  • References
  • 13 Space Systems Development
  • Abstract
  • 1 Introduction
  • 1.1 Competition and Challenges in the Space Industry
  • 1.2 Speeding up the Interdisciplinary Approach for a Quicker Response to the Customer
  • 1.3 The Proposed Solution
  • 1.4 Chapter Outline
  • 2 Detailed Application of the Solution to Overcome the Challenges
  • 2.1 The Users-Tools Functional Chain
  • 2.2 Development Innovation
  • 2.3 Results
  • 3 Outcomes from the Application
  • 3.1 Benefits of the Methodology and Related Tools
  • 4 Conclusions and Future Work
  • References
  • 14 Adaptation of High-Variant Automotive Production System Using a Collaborative Approach
  • Abstract
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 The Industrial Case
  • 2.1 Describing the Problem
  • 2.2 Actors and Their Tasks in the Production Organisation
  • 2.3 Adaptation of Production Systems: Changes and Upgrades
  • 2.4 The Volvo Trucks Production System as a Product-Service System.
  • 3 Development and Evaluation of Collaborative Tool.

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