Abstract
This paper uses the theory of technical systems to develop a frame of reference of
product configuration systems. Following a definition of the configuration task,
product model and product configuration system the theory of technical systems
are presented.
Configuration systems are then related to the theory of technical systems and
it is shown that it is possible to understand configuration systems in this context.
By doing so the configuration system is expanded to include human system. Three
operators of the technical system are identified and analyzed.
In this perspective it is realized that users, organization and the configuration
system influence each other and the configuration process. Consequently design of
such a system must be approached holistically.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Mass Customization Services |
Editors | Kasper Edwards |
Volume | 1 |
Place of Publication | Kgs. Lyngby |
Publisher | Technical University of Denmark |
Publication date | 2008 |
Pages | 321-334 |
ISBN (Print) | 87-90-85512-3 |
Publication status | Published - 2008 |
Event | International Mass Customization Meeting 2008 (IMCM'08) and the International Aspects of Product Configuration Systems (PETO'08) - Lyngby, Denmark Duration: 1 Jan 2008 → … |
Conference
Conference | International Mass Customization Meeting 2008 (IMCM'08) and the International Aspects of Product Configuration Systems (PETO'08) |
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City | Lyngby, Denmark |
Period | 01/01/2008 → … |