Abstract :
Contrary to popular belief, the most difficult problem in software reuse is not technical; rather, it is establishing a manufacturing culture. To manufacture software systematically, managers must provide three supporting pillars: development processes, infrastructure and culture. The author discusses these three issues
Keywords :
product development; software development management; software reusability; culture; flexible software manufacturing; manufacturing culture; software development management; software development processes; software reuse; system infrastructure; Assembly; Asset management; Computer aided manufacturing; Computer architecture; Costs; Financial management; Flexible manufacturing systems; Management information systems; Manufacturing automation; Manufacturing processes; Runtime; Software development management; Software systems;
