LEAN PRODUCT MODELING SYSTEMS AND METHODS

摘要

A lean product modeling system (LPM system). The LPM system includes a plurality of modeling objects representing multiple perspectives of the product, a plurality of corresponding modeling object properties identifying characteristics of those product modeling objects which are used to configure product simulations, and a plurality of corresponding modeling object property data items that define those characteristics and are reflected in product simulations and analyses. All product modeling objects may be linked in an integrated product knowledge model that reflects ontological characteristics of the product or the application as a service and a corresponding operational environment. The integrated product knowledge model defines an authoritative source for any specific corresponding modeling object within the plurality of corresponding modeling objects. The LPM system further includes a device for use in manufacturing the product or implementing the application as the service based on a product design created by the LPM system.

主权项

1. A system for manufacturing a product or providing an application as a service, comprising:
a lean product or service modeling analysis and simulation system, comprising:
at least one non-transitory computer readable storage medium storing a plurality of modeling objects representing multiple perspectives of the product, a plurality of corresponding modeling object properties identifying characteristics of those product modeling objects which are used to configure product simulations, and a plurality of corresponding modeling object property data items that define those characteristics and are reflected in product simulations and analyses, wherein the modeling objects, the corresponding modeling object properties, and at least some of the plurality of corresponding modeling property data items are tailored for each lifecycle phase of the product, wherein at least some product modeling objects are linked in an integrated product knowledge model that reflects ontological characteristics of the product or the application as a service and a corresponding operational environment, and wherein the product knowledge model defines an authoritative source for any specific corresponding modeling object within the plurality of corresponding modeling objects;at least one processor configured to execute a plurality of disparate tools for manipulating the plurality of modeling objects, each of the plurality of disparate tools comprising at least one corresponding element stored in the non-transitory computer readable storage medium, wherein at least some corresponding elements of the plurality of disparate tools are linked to at least one corresponding concept in the integrated product knowledge model, and wherein at least some given corresponding elements of a given tool are linked to a related element in a different tool through the integrated product knowledge model; and at least one device for use in manufacturing the product or implementing the application as the service based on a product design created by the lean product or service modeling analysis and simulation system.