Improving the Performance of On-engine Automation Hardware Development Projects in Wärtsilä: WCD-20 Project as a Case Study.
Lartey, Daniel (2020)
Lartey, Daniel
2020
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2020052212961
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2020052212961
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The design and development of a new product is a focal point of competition and due to rapid technological development and strong global competition, companies are compelled to design better products efficiently and shorten the development lifecycle. These intense competitions are forcing organizations to improve and optimize their processes to meet the increasing demand of high-quality products at lower costs. The aim of this thesis was to investigate the factors that greatly influence the performance of hardware development projects and how the performance of these projects could be improved in the target organization.
Data was collected through literature study as well as by reviewing internal documentations and observation from the case study company. A case study research methodology was chosen to collect the data from the target organization. In all, seven persons with hardware expertise were interviewed.
The study found that supplier involvement, organization culture and the firm’s development processes were some of the vital factors that influence the performance of their projects. However, early involvement of suppliers in the project, open and effective communication between the buyer and the supplier, a clear definition of project scope, a clear definition of roles and responsibilities of project team were some of the vital factors in improving the performance of hardware development in the target organization. Finally, an Agile Stage-Gate model hybrid framework was deduced and proposed for the target department.
Data was collected through literature study as well as by reviewing internal documentations and observation from the case study company. A case study research methodology was chosen to collect the data from the target organization. In all, seven persons with hardware expertise were interviewed.
The study found that supplier involvement, organization culture and the firm’s development processes were some of the vital factors that influence the performance of their projects. However, early involvement of suppliers in the project, open and effective communication between the buyer and the supplier, a clear definition of project scope, a clear definition of roles and responsibilities of project team were some of the vital factors in improving the performance of hardware development in the target organization. Finally, an Agile Stage-Gate model hybrid framework was deduced and proposed for the target department.