Structuring the development process according to the project context: two case studies

A framework is presented to assist in the tailoring of the development process according to the context of the development project. Aspects such as novelty and complexity of the project and the product to be developed have a major effect of the development process. Starting with a brief description of the framework, the paper discusses case studies which illustrate the application of the framework in practice. The paper concludes with a view into the future, illustrating how the framework, as part of a software tool, can assist the management and generation of technology and know-how, particularly in the development of products.