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EXPLOITING THE TURNPIKE EFFECT IN ENGINEERING PROCESS SUPPORT
Author(s) -
Jennings Larry E.,
Tauber Stephen J.
Publication year - 1996
Publication title -
incose international symposium
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2334-5837
DOI - 10.1002/j.2334-5837.1996.tb02006.x
Subject(s) - unavailability , process (computing) , engineering design process , engineering management , engineering , systems engineering , computer science , process management , construction engineering , mechanical engineering , reliability engineering , operating system
The unavailability of a suitable commercial requirements management package led Sanders to develop such a tool in house. Use of the prototype Requirements Information Manager (RIM) on four active company projects identified desirable design modifications and additional capabilities which were required. These have been incorporated, making RIM a powerful, versatile tool. RIM is steadily being adopted within the Company's engineering community. Some culture shock occurs, but in general engineers are receptive to use of RIM. The ever increasing usage of RIM by engineers with urgent requirements‐related information needs has led to the pragmatic introduction of new features just in time for immediate use. Overall RIM's evolution (which still continues) demonstrates a beneficial application of the normally counterproductive turnpike effect. Availability of the tool has facilitated adherence to good engineering practice.