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Variability in complex product/system design: case study in automotive industry

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 May 2024

José Lameh ,
Alexandra Dubray  and
Marija Jankovic
José Lameh*
Affiliation:
Laboratoire Genie Industriel, CentraleSupélec, Université Paris-Saclay, France Renault Technocentre, France
Alexandra Dubray
Affiliation:
Renault Technocentre, France
Marija Jankovic
Affiliation:
Laboratoire Genie Industriel, CentraleSupélec, Université Paris-Saclay, France
*
joselameh@hotmail.com

Abstract

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The complexity of the products/systems requires an in-depth understanding of variability and its impact on all phases, from design to maintenance. This study explores Variability Management (VM) emphasizing its challenges. Conducting semi-structured interviews with experts at Renault Group, the research examines variability aspects, semantics, methods, challenges, and possible solutions. The findings offer practical insights into industrial-scale variability management, addressing the use case of the automotive industry.

Keywords

variability managementcomplex systemsautomobile engineeringproduct line engineeringsystems engineering (SE)

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Type
Systems Engineering and Design
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Proceedings of the Design Society , Volume 4: DESIGN 2024 , May 2024 , pp. 2635 - 2644
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