Web-based knowledge management for distributed design

NHM Caldwell; PJ Clarkson; PA Rodgers; AP Huxor

doi:10.1109/5254.846284

Web-based knowledge management for distributed design

NHM Caldwell^*, PJ Clarkson, PA Rodgers, AP Huxor

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Abstract

Contemporary product design is a knowledge-intensive process undertaken by virtual teams dispersed across multiple organizations. Successful design requires contextual knowledge of the target market. Knowledge management and decision support can assist in this task. By considering AI as a form of writing, we can represent knowledge in a transparent and modifiable form, which better supports the multiplicity of contexts required in real design. To assist designers in conceptual-design evaluation, we have implemented the WebCADET Web-based decision-support tool. Based on a knowledge-server architecture, WebCADET operates in design-guidance, knowledge-viewing and knowledge-capture modes. We discuss our efforts in developing WebCADET and deploying four WebCADET servers at different locations for various applications.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	40-47
Number of pages	8
Journal	Ieee intelligent systems & their applications
Volume	15
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/5254.846284
Publication status	Published - 2000

Keywords

knowledge management
product design
humans
process design
virtual groups
artificial intelligence
writing
consumer products
ergonomics
intelligent systems

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