The quest for combined generativity and criticality in digital-physical complex systems

IF 3.7 3区管理学 Q2 BUSINESS

Journal of Engineering and Technology Management Pub Date : 2022-07-01 DOI:10.1016/j.jengtecman.2022.101701

Nicolette Lakemond , Gunnar Holmberg

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Abstract

The transformation from physical systems into digital-physical systems puts new engineering and technology management challenges at the foreground. This paper explores how industrial firms engaged in such systems simultaneously can address the seemingly disjunct properties of criticality and generativity in platform-based systems including the connected (inter)-organizational processes and related strategic choices. The in-depth embedded single case study of avionics, the electronics on aircraft, underline the importance of (1) considering organizational and technology aspects together, (2) the long-term gradual transition towards digitalization, and (3) openness in innovation including temporality and cross-industry aspects. Digital innovation appears as a double-edged sword as it enables mastering an increasingly complex system, facilitating its safe operation and maintenance, but at the same time requires new approaches to manage increased complexity during the development and evolution of systems.

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在数字-物理复杂系统中对综合生成性和临界性的探索

从物理系统到数字物理系统的转变对工程和技术管理提出了新的挑战。本文探讨了参与此类系统的工业企业如何同时解决基于平台的系统中看似分离的关键性和生成性属性，包括连接的(内部)组织流程和相关的战略选择。对航空电子设备(飞机上的电子设备)的深入嵌入式单一案例研究强调了以下几点的重要性:(1)同时考虑组织和技术方面，(2)向数字化的长期逐步过渡，以及(3)创新的开放性，包括暂时性和跨行业方面。数字创新似乎是一把双刃剑，因为它使人们能够掌握日益复杂的系统，促进其安全运行和维护，但同时也需要新的方法来管理系统开发和演变过程中日益增加的复杂性。

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Journal of Engineering and Technology Management 管理科学-工程：工业

CiteScore

8.00

自引率

6.20%

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审稿时长

>12 weeks

期刊介绍： The Journal of Engineering and Technology Management (JET-M) is an international scholarly refereed research journal which aims to promote the theory and practice of technology, innovation, and engineering management. The journal links engineering, science, and management disciplines. It addresses the issues involved in the planning, development, and implementation of technological capabilities to shape and accomplish the strategic and operational objectives of an organization. It covers not only R&D management, but also the entire spectrum of managerial concerns in technology-based organizations. This includes issues relating to new product development, human resource management, innovation process management, project management, technological fusion, marketing, technological forecasting and strategic planning. The journal provides an interface between technology and other corporate functions, such as R&D, marketing, manufacturing and administration. Its ultimate goal is to make a profound contribution to theory development, research and practice by serving as a leading forum for the publication of scholarly research on all aspects of technology, innovation, and engineering management.