Integration Analysis of Product Decompositions

TLDR

The paper presents a methodology for analyzing product design decompositions. The study aims to develop an understanding of system engineering needs arising from complex component interactions in design. The method decomposes the system into elements, documents their interactions, and clusters them into architectural and team chunks. The approach enables defining product architecture, organizing development teams, and simplifying large, complex projects by clarifying system interactions.

Abstract

Abstract This paper describes a methodology for the analysis of product design decompositions. The technique is useful for developing an understanding of the “system engineering” needs which arise because of complex interactions between components of a design. This information can be used to define the product architecture and to organize the development teams. The method involves three steps: 1) decomposition of the system into elements, 2) documentation of the interactions between the elements, and 3) clustering the elements into architectural and team chunks. By using this approach, development teams can better understand the complex interactions within the system, thus simplifying the development process for large and complex projects.