Showing papers by "Enrico Cagno published in 2007"
TL;DR: A model based on three detail levels and three risk classification dimensions is developed to analyze major risks in complex projects and allows for the identification of project elements affected by possible risk overload and for an effective definition of a suitable set of mitigation actions.
Abstract: The paper develops a model – based on three detail levels and three risk classification dimensions – to analyze major risks in complex projects. The model makes it possible to identify and classify project major risks, the related main sources of uncertainty and the activities and stakeholders that are most exposed, that is to create a project risk map considering all organizational and operational coordinates. The assessment of risk allocation for each project element has a relevant impact from a managerial and contractual point of view, in particular it allows for the identification of project elements affected by possible risk overload and for an effective definition of a suitable set of mitigation actions. The model can be applied at different levels of detail, taking into account the different stages of the project life cycle. The model has been tested in a particularly risk-critical engineering and contracting project.
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TL;DR: In this paper, a new product development and improvement methodology termed integrated green and quality function deployment (IGQFD) is proposed, which focuses on quality and eco-efficiency needs results in greater and more interactive integration of these areas, thus reducing the arbitrary assumptions in a coherent product strategy.
Abstract: Using the 'Matrix Approach' of simplified Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) together with Enhanced Quality Function Deployment (EQFD), a new product development and improvement methodology termed 'Integrated Green and Quality Function Deployment' (IGQFD) is proposed. The focus on quality and eco-efficiency needs results in greater and more interactive integration of these areas, thus reducing the arbitrary assumptions in a coherent product strategy. The most innovative aspects are essentially the introduction of two new design tools in the product development process. In particular, the lack of effective integration in Green Quality Function Deployment-II (GQFD-II) Zhang et al., (1999) is overcome in IGQFD by means of the 'Green and Quality House' (GQH); this tool allows not only the joint optimisation of requirements in product development but also the continual integration of objectives. The second innovative tool is the 'Concept Selection Matrix' (CSM), which identifies the design alternative that best combines the needs of the stakeholders, the direction in which the company wishes to move. The methodology has been applied in a case study of the design of an engine oil filter.
24 citations