A Conceptual Framework for Data Sensemaking in Product Development—A Case Study

The industry acknowledges the value of using data and digitalization approaches to improve their systems. However, companies struggle to use data effectively in product development. This paper presents a conceptual framework for Data Sensemaking in Product Development, exemplified through a case stu...

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Main Authors: Tommy Langen, Haytham B. Ali, Kristin Falk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-12-01
Series:Technologies
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7080/11/1/4
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description The industry acknowledges the value of using data and digitalization approaches to improve their systems. However, companies struggle to use data effectively in product development. This paper presents a conceptual framework for Data Sensemaking in Product Development, exemplified through a case study of an Automated Parking System. The work is grounded in systems engineering, human centered-design, and data science theory. The resulting framework applies to practitioners and researchers in the early phase of product development. The framework combines conceptual models and data analytics, facilitating the range from human judgment and decision-making to verifications. The case study and feedback from several industrial actors suggest that the framework is valuable, usable, and feasible for more effective use of data in product development.
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spelling doaj.art-29107aafbd3a484e84bb37161d8f9a562023-11-16T23:35:53ZengMDPI AGTechnologies2227-70802022-12-01111410.3390/technologies11010004A Conceptual Framework for Data Sensemaking in Product Development—A Case StudyTommy Langen0Haytham B. Ali1Kristin Falk2Faculty of Technology, Natural Sciences and Maritime Sciences, Campus Kongsberg, University of South-Eastern Norway, 3616 Kongsberg, NorwayFaculty of Technology, Natural Sciences and Maritime Sciences, Campus Kongsberg, University of South-Eastern Norway, 3616 Kongsberg, NorwayFaculty of Technology, Natural Sciences and Maritime Sciences, Campus Kongsberg, University of South-Eastern Norway, 3616 Kongsberg, NorwayThe industry acknowledges the value of using data and digitalization approaches to improve their systems. However, companies struggle to use data effectively in product development. This paper presents a conceptual framework for Data Sensemaking in Product Development, exemplified through a case study of an Automated Parking System. The work is grounded in systems engineering, human centered-design, and data science theory. The resulting framework applies to practitioners and researchers in the early phase of product development. The framework combines conceptual models and data analytics, facilitating the range from human judgment and decision-making to verifications. The case study and feedback from several industrial actors suggest that the framework is valuable, usable, and feasible for more effective use of data in product development.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7080/11/1/4conceptual modeldata analyticscomplex systemsarchitecturecase study
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