Citation
Design Structure Matrix Methods and Applications
TL;DR
DSM visualizes interactions between system elements
This book provides methods for mapping organizational and product interactions to identify modular boundaries. Design Structure Matrices (DSM) visualize which elements interact, enabling identification of clusters that should be grouped into modules.
The chapter references DSM as a key tool in the boundary definition process. This methodology provides practical techniques for implementing the theoretical modularity principles the chapter discusses.
Key Findings from Eppinger & Browning (2012)
- DSM visualizes interactions between system elements
- Clustering reveals natural module boundaries
- Method applies to products, organizations, and processes
- DSM supports both analysis and design of modular systems