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Title:

Virtual Obeya: Collaborative Tools And Approaches To Boost The Use Of Simulators In Concept

Authors:

Detlef Blankenburg, Kjetil Kristensen, Knut Einar Aasland, Ole Ivar Sivertsen

Published in:

 

(2013).ECMS 2013 Proceedings edited by: W. Rekdalsbakken, R. T. Bye, H. Zhang  European Council for Modeling and Simulation. doi:10.7148/2013

 

ISBN: 978-0-9564944-6-7

 

27th European Conference on Modelling and Simulation,

Aalesund, Norway, May 27th – 30th, 2013

 

Citation format:

Detlef Blankenburg, Kjetil Kristensen, Knut Einar Aasland, Ole Ivar Sivertsen (2013). Virtual Obeya: Collaborative Tools And Approaches To Boost The Use Of Simulators In Concept Design, ECMS 2013 Proceedings edited by: W. Rekdalsbakken, R. T. Bye, H. Zhang, European Council for Modeling and Simulation. doi:10.7148/2013-0163

 

DOI:

http://dx.doi.org/10.7148/2013-0163

Abstract:

This paper presents research results from a study on user requirements for in-context lean engineering collaboration. The study forms an integral part of multidisciplinary research on collaborative tools and approaches addressing sources of waste in lean engineering in the European large-scale integrating project LinkedDesign.

The results are guiding the research and technology development work on a Virtual Obeya; a digital, improved version of the Obeya collaborative arena concept pioneered by Toyota and later adopted in a range of companies and industries using lean engineering principles. Topics of particular interest include geographically distributed project teams collaborating closely on concept and product development, and also sharing of models, tools and techniques in collaborative team environments - including simulators and their use within such teams. The paper summarizes project objectives for the Virtual Obeya, results from an analysis of frequently observed sources of waste in collaboration and finally selected approaches for improving collaborative performance in

engineering teams.

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