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Issues on Introducing Model-Based Definition: Case of Manufacturing Ecosystem

  • Antti Pulkkinen*
  • , Pekka Uski
  • , Lasse Hillman
  • , Asko Ellman
  • *Corresponding author for this work
    • Etteplan Oyj
    • Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK)
    • Tampere University

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference article in proceedingsScientificpeer-review

    Abstract

    The benefits of Model-Based Definition (MBD) are well known. Considering this there is a need to understand the reasons why MBD is utilized rarely in the manufac-turing ecosystems of low volume, customized products. For studying MBD, manu-facturing ecosystems and their mutual relations a literature study and a case study of manufacturing ecosystem were applied. It was noticed that there are differences between the maturities of digital product processes between the actors of the ecosys-tem, while MBD itself is a matter affecting the whole ecosystem. Investing in educa-tion and renewing, integrating and harmonizing processes, legacy data and software lower barriers towards adopting MBD. The motivation of the actors of an ecosystem has to ensure investments and commitment to change. The investment decisions require an ecosystem wide value definition and business case for each actor. The role of an actor within an ecosystem, how common or niche the utilized product and production technology is and the economic situation of a company appear to impact companies’ willingness to change into MBD. Also, the motivation to adopt MBD depends on the amount of legacy data and the complexity of manufactured parts. Adopting PMI-data can increase the efficiency of manufacturing processes, such as quality control.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProduct Lifecycle Management Enabling Smart X - 17th IFIP WG 5.1 International Conference, PLM 2020, Revised Selected Papers
    Subtitle of host publication17th IFIP WG 5.1 International Conference, PLM 2020
    EditorsFelix Nyffenegger, José Ríos, José Ríos, Louis Rivest, Abdelaziz Bouras
    Place of PublicationCham
    PublisherSpringer
    Pages604-617
    ISBN (Electronic)978-3-030-62807-9
    ISBN (Print)978-3-030-62806-2, 978-3-030-62809-3
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 18 Dec 2020
    MoE publication typeA4 Article in a conference publication
    EventIFIP 17th International Conference on Product Lifecycle Management - Rapperswil-Jona, Switzerland
    Duration: 5 Jul 20208 Jul 2020

    Publication series

    SeriesIFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology
    Volume594
    ISSN1868-4238

    Conference

    ConferenceIFIP 17th International Conference on Product Lifecycle Management
    Abbreviated titlePLM20
    Country/TerritorySwitzerland
    CityRapperswil-Jona
    Period5/07/208/07/20

    Funding

    The research organizations have received financial support from Business Finland for the project IME and the authors of the paper acknowledge the support.

    UN SDGs

    This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

    1. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
      SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

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