Affiliations: [a] University of Toulouse, Mines Albi, Albi, France | [b] University of Toulouse, Tarbes, France | [c] Pulsar Innovation, Colomiers, France
Correspondence:
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Corresponding author: Elise Vareilles, University of Toulouse, Mines Albi, route de Teillet Campus Jarlard, 81000 Albi
cedex 09, France. E-mail:[email protected]
Abstract: This article proposes a model and rules dealing with the management
of the interaction between system design processes and project
planning ones. An industrial benchmark analysis has reinforced our
{belief} that the interaction between the two processes has to be
supported by models, processes and relevant tools. Firstly, after
presenting the results of the analysis, the different entities are
defined and the {one-to-one relationship or bijection} between
the structure of the system and the structure of the project is
made. Then, a model, taking into account design activities and
planning activities as well as management of interactions, is
proposed in compliance with existing project and design standards. A
process of interaction is presented to carry out design and project
management. Two interaction modes have been proposed. On the one
hand, the structural interaction establishes links between entities
of the two domains. On the other hand, the behavioral interaction
(subject of this paper) is based on the definition of states for
each entity following feasibility and verification criteria, and can
thus manage the changes between states. Some rules are defined
(precedence and synchronous rules) to forbid certain changes when
they are inconsistent and to synchronize them.
Keywords: System design, project planning, aiding decisions, knowledge based systems
