Title :
Estimating the software development schedules for advanced products
Author :
Weston, Nicholas ; Baxter, Lynne F. ; Simmons, John E L
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Mech. & Chem. Eng., Heriot-Watt Univ., Edinburgh, UK
Abstract :
Estimating the resources and time for the development of control software for advanced engineering products is a major challenge for manufacturers. In a study with a leading company, systematic use was made of qualitative data collection methods to elucidate existing practice. Analysis of the data led to suggestions for improvement in procedures and the development of a computer based aid for estimation
Keywords :
computerised control; resource allocation; scheduling; software development management; advanced engineering products; advanced products; computer based aid; control software development; data analysis; development time estimation; effort estimation process; electromechanical devices; estimating assistant testing; improvement opportunities identification; qualitative data collection methods; resources estimation; software development schedules estimation; Centralized control; Chemical engineering; Collaborative software; Collaborative work; Companies; Costs; Job shop scheduling; Manufacturing; Programming; State estimation;
Conference_Titel :
Innovation in Technology Management - The Key to Global Leadership. PICMET '97: Portland International Conference on Management and Technology
Conference_Location :
Portland, OR
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3574-0
DOI :
10.1109/PICMET.1997.653523
