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Conference Agenda

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Agenda Overview

Session

D445: ORGANISATIONAL AND VALUE MANAGEMENT IN COMPLEX DESIGN SYSTEMS

Time:

Thursday, 21/May/2026:

3:15pm - 4:15pm

Session Chair: Alessandro Bertoni, Blekinge Institute of Technology, Sweden

Location: Conference Hall Konavle

Presentations

Identifying challenges and limitations of interface modeling in multi-brand product engineering processes

Oliver Mitschang, Daniel Roth, Matthias Kreimeyer

University of Stuttgart, Germany

This paper addresses the increasing complexity of interfaces in multi-brand product development processes (PDPs). By conducting a systematic literature review and validating findings through industry expert workshops, we assess and compare existing modeling approaches. Seven criteria for effective interface management are derived and applied to model clusters. The results reveal that only integrated, multi-level modeling strategies can adequately capture technical, organizational, and governance challenges in multi-brand PDPs, highlighting key gaps and future research needs.

The static vs. dynamism paradox in value-driven design: a descriptive study of value management challenges in complex system design

Antoine Persehais^1,2, Thierry Gidel¹, Pierre-Emmanuel Fayemi²

¹UTC - Université de Technologie de Compiègne, France; ²Ikos Lab, France

This study investigates the challenges of dynamic value integration in complex innovation projects. Difficulties stem not from a lack of willingness, but from a persistent lack of re-openability in design governance systems. This study identifies a triple closure mechanism that filters out evolving stakeholder values. The paper reframes value integration from a technical problem to a political-institutional process, arguing for an Adaptive Governance Infrastructure designed to manage the necessary tension between static and re-opening.

How to select stakeholders for participatory design of social robots: a systematic approach

Ebru Yalçın Ermiş, Zühal Erden

Atilim University, Turkey

Social robots increasingly interact with humans in diverse contexts. In this study, a systematic framework is proposed for selecting stakeholders based on the user requirements in participatory design of social robots. Matching social robot design dimensions with stakeholder fields in the framework, is achieved using Quality Function Deployment (QFD) and Design Structure Matrix (DSM) methodologies. A case study is presented to demonstrate utilization of the framework. The contribution of this paper is to develop an infrastructure towards formalization of participatory design of social robots.

12 roles for the organisational design of data-driven product management

Timm Fichtler¹, Lisa Petzke¹, Stephan Skupin^1,2, Khoren Grigoryan³, Christian Koldewey^1,3, Roman Dumitrescu^1,3

¹Heinz Nixdorf Institute, Paderborn University, Germany; ²OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Germany; ³Fraunhofer IEM, Germany

This paper conceptualizes data-driven product management (DDPM) as an organisational capability requiring clearly defined roles for effective coordination across technical, analytical, and managerial domains. Based on a systematic literature review and industry workshops, twelve interdependent roles were identified and specified through standardized role profiles. The resulting role architecture provides a structured foundation for organisational design, enabling companies to assign responsibilities, align competences, and operationalise DDPM in practice.