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A Performance-based Design Example of Smoke Extraction System Using CFD Fire Simulation (CFD 화재 시뮬레이션을 이용한 여객선 제연설비의 성능기반 설계 사례)

  • Lee, Jung-Moo;Kim, Sung-Hoon;Lee, Sung-Geun
    • Journal of the Society of Naval Architects of Korea
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    • v.47 no.3
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    • pp.454-461
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    • 2010
  • The new SOLAS regulation permits the alternative design approach for the approval of designs which deviate from those where prescriptive rules apply. The new approach is being promoted by recent advances of noble designs such as those employing large public spaces in passenger ships. From the respect of fire safety, it is needed to show that the level of safety of new design is equivalent to what can be achieved from the prescriptive rules where the fire simulation is regarded to be the essential tool. This paper provides an overview of the process of performance-based design of the smoke extraction system in a cafeteria of a ROPAX. FDS, a CFD fire simulation software is used to show that the field-model software can improve the fire safety over what are expected from prescriptive rule sets or zone-model application.

Limiting the Number of Open Projects to Shorten the NPD Schedule

  • Wang, Miao-Ling;Yang, Chun-I;Chang, Sheng-Hung
    • Industrial Engineering and Management Systems
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    • v.10 no.1
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    • pp.34-42
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    • 2011
  • Many companies open multiple projects simultaneously due to market trends, which results in a crowding out effect because of limited resources. R&D engineers become overloaded and scheduling of product development is delayed resulting in timing misses and lost sales leads. The company in this case study (Company A), often opens up many projects simultaneously in order to respond to market needs quickly. The engineers are overloaded and, of course, the schedule is delayed. In order to identify problems, Company A began using Dr. Goldratt's Thinking Processes (TP) during new product development (NPD). When the analysis phase of TP was completed, Company A's core problem was identified as "the quantity of kick-off projects." Consequently, new rules and conditions and procedures were proposed for the opening, suspending, stopping, and closing of projects. Finally, the "Future Reality Tree" ensured that the proposed rules, conditions and procedures were set up as an available solution approved for practical application by executives. After a one-year trial run, the results showed that the Project Duration Rate was reduced by 53%, the Project Closed Rate was increased by 140% and the Project on Time Rate was increased from 10% to 68%. The above results give significant evidence of the benefits of the proposed methodology.

The Associations between SCM Collaboration, New Product Development, and Organizational Culture (SCM 협력, 신제품 개발, 조직문화의 관계)

  • Sun, Jong-Hak
    • Korean Management Science Review
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    • v.29 no.2
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    • pp.35-52
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    • 2012
  • Although many prior studies have investigated the relationship between supply chain and new product development (NPD), the causal relationship between them has not been clearly established. Therefore, this study investigated systematically over the entire process of supply chain management (SCM) from trust to NPD capability, including not only the associations between trust, commitment, collaboration, supply chain quality, and NPD capability, but also the impact of organizational culture in the context of supply chain. In particular, this study examined the mediating effect of commitment on the relationship between trust and collaboration of channel members. In addition, it studies the moderating effect of organizational culture on the relationship between collaboration, supply chain quality, and NPD capability. Using a questionnaire survey, 112 usable responses are obtained. PLS (partial least square) is employed to assess the relationships among related constructs. The results of the data analysis show that (1) commitment mediates the link between trust and collaboration (2) supply chain quality is positively associated with NPD capability, and (3) organizational culture significantly moderates the association between collaboration and supply chain quality, yet it does not the relationship SC quality and NPD capability. Finally, the implications of the results are discussed, and directions for future research are suggested.

A Empirical Study on the Structural Equation Modeling of LEAN-NPD Application (LEAN-NPD적용에 따른 구조방정식모델 실증분석)

  • Kim, Gye-Soo;Jeong, Seong Taek
    • Journal of Korean Society for Quality Management
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    • v.41 no.3
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    • pp.355-369
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    • 2013
  • Purpose: This study is about Lean-NPD (New Product Development). Lean-NPD is Pulip Line's New Product Development type. This study introduced Lean-NPD Definition, Case Study, and Research Model of Lean-NPD. Empirical results of this survey will be provide suggestions to workers. Methods: Researcher developed research model about Lean-NPD activities. And researched Lean-NPD. This study analyzed model fitness and path significant with SEM(Structural Equation Model). Results: Fitness of the research model was satisfactory level. Leadership capabilities and production operations were significantly influence marketing capabilities(t> ${\pm}1.96$). Organizational culture significantly affected marketing capabilities(t> ${\pm}1.96$). R&D capabilities and marketing competencies had significant influence on business performance(t> ${\pm}1.96$). Marketing capabilities had significant influence on quantitative management performance(t> ${\pm}1.96$). Outstanding leadership appear to directly affect Qualitative Performance(t> ${\pm}1.96$). Conclusion: Under the excellent leadership and management environment definite organic Lean-NPD organizational culture significantly affects the operation can be seen. Lean-NPD of operational activities to provide value to customers, customer-oriented marketing activities can be seen that more important than anything. Lean NPD based on customer needs is key factor of growth.

Peeking Inside The Black-box of Supplier Integration for New Product Development: Salespersons' Coordinating and Regulating Behaviors (신제품 개발을 위한 공급자 통합에 관한 연구: 영업사원의 조정 및 규제 행동의 관점으로)

  • Oh, Jaeyoung
    • Journal of Korean Society for Quality Management
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    • v.50 no.2
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    • pp.221-233
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    • 2022
  • Purpose: This study investigates how the salespersons behave in coordinating the multiple communication channels during supplier integration (SI) for new product development (NPD), especially when their engineers directly collaborate with the buyer. Methods: This study conducted a qualitative study to explore the dynamics of the supplier's salespersons during SI for NPD. With the support of a consumer goods manufacturer (focal firm) in South Korea, we interviewed several managers, including purchasing and engineering, from the focal firm and salespersons from eight tier-1 suppliers of the focal firm. Results: The results found that the supplier's salespersons show two different behaviors toward managing and controlling the collaboration between their engineers and the buyer: (1) Process regulating behaviors that control the flows of information or communication between the engineers and the buyer, and (2) knowledge regulating behaviors that directly and indirectly support the engineers to be equipped with accurate and complete knowledge so that they can share the right knowledge with the buyer. Conclusion: This study contributes to academia and practitioners as follows. To academia, this study fill the gap in the literature by introducing the distinct behaviors of the supplier's salesperson in SI for NPD. To practitioner, in addition, our findings present coordination mechanisms to manage and control multiple communications within an inter-organizational collaboration.

A Study on the Development of One-Mile Comfort Wear Products for New Silver Women (뉴 실버 여성의 원마일 컴포트웨어 제품개발 연구)

  • Eun-Jung Cho;Chan-Ho Kim
    • Journal of the Korea Fashion and Costume Design Association
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    • v.26 no.2
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    • pp.57-72
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    • 2024
  • Currently, Korea is on the verge of entering into an ultra-aged society and the associated market size is growing. In this regard, customer-centered design that understands the consumer needs of the new silver generation, which is emerging as a new consumer group, and reflects them in products is the key to the success of the high-value-added fashion industry. Therefore, this study reviewed the changes in physical, biological, social, and psychological characteristics of the new silver generation, through a review of related books and previous studies, and secured the direction for clothing product development for the new silver generation. The literature review was supplemented by group interviews to accurately identify the needs of silver consumers. In addition, the study conducted case analysis through web searches of fashion magazines, newspaper articles, brand web sites, and trend information sites to investigate the market trends of one-mile wear products that have emerged due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the characteristics of one-mile wear brands, and products for new silver women, including size specification analysis and sewing techniques that minimize skin irritation while reflecting the consumer's characteristics. Based on the results of this study, a competitive design and product development were proposed from an economic and industrial perspective that can enhance the product value and maximize the marketing effect by developing consumer-oriented one-mile comfort wear products with aesthetic, practical, functional, and economic values that satisfy the characteristics and needs of new silver women.

A Study on Improvement of a company's R&D Strategy (기업의 기술개발(R&D)중시 전략에 관한 연구)

  • 구현서
    • Journal of the Korea Society of Computer and Information
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    • v.4 no.2
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    • pp.147-154
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    • 1999
  • Research and Development (R&D) departments concentrate their efforts on one of two key types of research: fundamental research to discover new technology, and product development research to determine ways to use new technology or to improve upon already existing technology. Of these two types of research, the first, fundamental research, does not guarantee that successful products will develop. This type of research generally requires the investment of large sums of money without the surety of financial gain. It can, however, greatly enhance a company's image and profit potential if it can then develop a successful product from the fundamental research their scientists and engineers have done. Also, through this type of research, companies can register patents which can result in income from the sale or license of the patented technology or process to other companies. Companies place themselves at financial risk when they delve into fundamental research. For that reason, most companies concentrate their research funds and efforts on the second type of research, product development. For a product to be considered successful the company must realize some sort of benefit such as profit, increased marketshare, market recognition, or any other company-defined benefits. Both types of research require a company's consistent financial investment and planning. As the world market becomes more competitive, only those companies that can produce a product with good quality, competitive pricing, and in a timely manner will thrive. This thesis focuses on issues for developing a successful product through examining a product life cycle, a product portfolio matrix, and reactive and proactive marketing strategies.

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A Tool for Workflow-based Product Line Software Development (워크플로우 기반의 제품라인 소프트웨어 개발 지원 환경)

  • Yang, Jin-Seok;Kang, Kyo C.
    • KIPS Transactions on Software and Data Engineering
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    • v.2 no.6
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    • pp.377-382
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    • 2013
  • A convergence software development methodology based on product line engineering provides an architecture model for application development and it also provides workflow as a behavior specification of control component development to develop transaction centric application. To effect a change on software development based on product line engineering it has to be supported by a tool. But almost workflow modeling tools dose not support product line engineering concept. So we need new workflow modeling tool to support the convergence software development methodology. In this paper, we introduce a toolset for workflow modeling that consists of eclipse plug-in applications and open source tool and describe the relationships of tools through example.

Innovation Height and Firm Performance: An Empirical Analysis from the Community Innovation Survey

  • ISOGAWA, DAIYA;NISHIKAWA, KOHEI;OHASHI, HIROSHI
    • KDI Journal of Economic Policy
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    • v.37 no.1
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    • pp.44-72
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    • 2015
  • This study evaluates the economic impact of product innovation by using firm-level data from the Community Innovation Survey conducted in Japan. It accounts for possible technological spillover from innovation activities and examines the extent to which new-to-market product innovations contribute to firm performance. Econometric analysis using a simultaneous equation model reveals that new-to-market product innovation is likely to increase a firm's sales without cannibalizing those of existing products and generate more technological spillover to other firms. Moreover, such innovation is more likely to emerge from firms collaborating with academic institutions. The paper concludes by discussing policy implications of these findings as well as points to the importance of cross-country comparison between Korea and Japan.

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A Study on the Application of Korean Standards(KS) Networks to the Development of a Product Portfolio Strategy (제품 포트폴리오 전략 수립을 위한 표준연결망 활용방안 연구)

  • Yun, TaeYoung;Cho, Nam-Wook
    • Journal of Korean Society for Quality Management
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    • v.41 no.4
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    • pp.637-648
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    • 2013
  • Purpose: The objective of this study is to provide a methodology that can facilitate efficient development of a product portfolio by utilizing Korean Standards(KS) networks. Methods: A case study on a steel manufacturing company is provided. Social network analysis h as been conducted on KS network and KS certification information of the company. Core test standards of a company have been identified. The core standards, then, used to construct a product-standard network of a corresponding industry. Results: As a result of analyzing product-standard networks, a product portfolio of a company has been developed. It has been shown that the candidate product portfolio is a cost-effective alternative in terms of standard maintenance cost. Conclusion: By using social network analysis, standards information can be used to support new product development process.