Authors:
Filipe E. S. P. Palma
1
;
Marcelo Fantinato
1
;
Laura Rafferty
2
and
Patrick C. K. Hung
2
Affiliations:
1
University of São Paulo, São Paulo and Brazil
;
2
University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Oshawa and Canada
Keyword(s):
Cyber-Physical Systems, Project Management, Scope, Stakeholers, Human Resources.
Related
Ontology
Subjects/Areas/Topics:
Applications
;
Enterprise Information Systems
;
Information Systems Analysis and Specification
;
Operational Research
;
Project Management
;
Requirements Analysis And Management
;
Software Engineering
;
Tools, Techniques and Methodologies for System Development
Abstract:
Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) represent the convergence of physical processes and computational platforms
into technological solutions composed by sensors, actuators and software. Such as for other types of projects,
project management practices can benefit a CPS development project. Due to some particularities of CPS, such
as multidisciplinary team and high innovative aspect, generic project management practices may not be enough
to enhance project success. Therefore, specific practices are proposed for better managing CPS projects,
called CPS-PMBOK approach. CPS-PMBOK is based on the Project Management Institute’s PMBOK body
of knowledge. It is focused on the integration, scope, human resource and stakeholder knowledge areas;
which were chosen considering a systematic literature review conducted to identify the main CPS challenges.
Managers and developers of a R&D organization evaluated the approach. According to the practitioners
consulted, the proposed practices can improve severa
l aspects related to CPS projects.
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