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SIMS 2026: six papers on simulation for resilient systems
On 16–17 September, the Product Development Research Lab (PDRL) took part in SIMS 2026, the 67th International Conference of the Scandinavian Simulation…
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Congratulations Raj Machchhar, Doctor of Philosophy!
Raj Jiten Machhchar successfully defended his PhD thesis “Changeability Assessment in Complex Systems to Support Early-Stage Design Decisions” in front…
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Changeability Assessment in Complex Systems to Support Early-Stage Design Decisions
Abstract The early design phase of complex, capital-intensive systems is critical for shaping their architecture and value proposition. However, such…
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Changeability Assessment in Systems during Early Design
Abstract Increased stakeholder expectations and tougher global competition push the manufacturing industries to develop more complex solutions, introducing numerous uncertainties…
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Designing value-robust circular systems through changeability: a framework with case studies
Abstract Increasing sustainability expectations requires support for the design of systems that are reactive in minimizing potential negative impact and…
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Incorporating changeability for value-robust product-service systems: an integrative review
Abstract The ongoing servitization journey of the manufacturing industries instills a through-life perspective of value, where a combination of products…
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Congratulations Raj Jiten Machchhar, Licentiate in Mechanical Engineering!
Raj Jiten Machchhar presented his licentiate thesis entitled “Towards Changeability Quantification for Product-Service Systems Design” in front of an hybrid…
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Designing Value-Robust Product-Service Systems by Incorporating Changeability: A Reference Framework
Abstract When a Product-Service System (PSS) has a longer lifecycle, it is subjected to several internal and external changes along…
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On knowledge maturity and biased nature of staged decision making in a high consequence industry
ABSTRACT This paper explores and problematizes decision-making in a high-consequence industry which is characterized by the stage-gate process. We showcase…
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Maturity of Models in a Multi-Model Decision Support System
Abstract To reduce uncertainty in decisions, engineers experiment with models, such as, exploring what-if scenarios, and thus increase knowledge. Still,…
