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==Inhibitors:==
==Inhibitors:==
The lack of top mamagement recognition <br>
Cost, schedule, and quality problems will be worse with larger systems<br>
● The lack of training program <br>
 


==Paradigms:==
==Paradigms:==

Revision as of 11:31, 17 November 2005

Increasing the importance of software in products

Description:

Future products will use more software and be more complex those of today. In product development software is the most economical and reliable way to implement almost any sophisticated functions. Software is now a critical element of computers, television sets, cell phones, and automobiles. (from "The winning of software" : Watts Humphrey) Below picture can show the typical example. Today, the 80% of aircraft functionality is up to software. SW Aircraft.jpg

Enablers:

● The essential factor to corporate survive : Customer Satisfaction
● Various statistical tools


Inhibitors:

● Cost, schedule, and quality problems will be worse with larger systems

Paradigms:

If only it can be measured, it can be improved.


Experts:

● Master Black Belt
● Black Belt


Timing:

Web Resources:

http://www.sei.cmu.edu