Implementing component reuse strategy in complex products environments

ABSTRACT

Tensions grow---and often so do costs---when operating procedures change. This corporate study illustrates how friction between engineers and management can be eased by introducing complementary initiatives.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.6 SIMULATION AND MODELING
      I.6.2 Simulation Languages

Additional Classification:
  D. Software
  D.2 SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.6 SIMULATION AND MODELING
      I.6.5 Model Development

  K. Computing Milieux
  K.6 MANAGEMENT OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS
      K.6.3 Software Management