Many models of the design and development process have been published over the years,
representing it for different purposes and from different points of view. This article contributes …

The design structure matrix (DSM), also called the dependency structure matrix, has become
a widely used modeling framework across many areas of research and practice. The DSM …

An approach to managing the architecture of large software systems is presented.
Dependencies are extracted from the code by a conventional static analysis, and shown in a …

Robot-based assembly in construction has emerged as a promising solution to address
numerous challenges such as increasing costs, labor shortages, and the demand for safe …

Project portfolio management is central to many organizations' strategic processes and
requires consideration of multiple factors and the ability to envision alternative future …

Requirement change is a major source of risk to software development projects. The
prediction of requirement changes provides a challenge in software risk management …

Many product development (PD) projects rely on a common pool of scarce resources. In
addition to resource constraints, there are precedence constraints among activities within …

Background aims Advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMP) have gained considerable
attention in academia due to their therapeutic potential. Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) …

In modular construction—a type of industrialized construction—production planning is very
important, as it is closely related to the project's duration, quality, and sustainability. The …

The practice of overlap** activities is becoming a requirement for fast-tracking complex
construction projects. The amount, timing, and nature of the information exchanged between …