Assessing projects at an early stage: Creating a framework for uncertainty management within cross-functional product development

Assessing projects at an early stage: Creating a framework for uncertainty management within cross-functional product development

Theunis, M.T.T.

Smulders, F. (mentor)
Roscam Abbing, E. (mentor)

Industrial Design Engineering

Product Innovation Management

Master of Science Strategic Product Design

2014-12-18

During the product development process, many “surprises” can materialise. These surprises can be both positive and negative, such as highly capable resources, extensive knowledge on a certain necessary product feature or a lack of communication with the supplier. These surprises can be named uncertainties, since they are still uncertain at the start of the project. The assignment of this graduation project was created by Philips (Mother and Child Care) and was based on early discovery of risks, regarding product development processes within a multidisciplinary context, and evolved to develop a framework for uncertainty management with the aid of boundary objects.

Boundary objects
Uncertainty management

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Campus only

Student theses

master thesis

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