Komplexität messbar machen: Eine Methode zur Quantifizierung von Komplexitätstreibern und -wirkungen am Beispiel der Refabrikation

Compared to manufacturers of new parts, remanufacturing companies can only react passively to an increased complexity in products and processes instead of an active avoidance or reduction. For this reason a successful complexity management, created upon detailed knowledge of drivers and effects is necessary. This article shows main aspects of a new methodology for the quantification of complexity drivers and effects in the industrial sector of remanufacturing. The results from analyzing over 4.800 data sets will show focal points of complexity effects within the production process. Thus, it will be possible to identify the main drivers of complexity and develop an appropriate complexity management