Information channel diagrams: an approach for modelling information flows

被引:7
作者
Durugbo, Christopher [1 ]
Hutabarat, Windo [1 ]
Tiwari, Ashutosh [1 ]
Alcock, Jeffrey R. [1 ]
机构
[1] Cranfield Univ, Sch Appl Sci, Cranfield MK43 0AL, Beds, England
基金
英国工程与自然科学研究理事会;
关键词
Information flow; Diagrammatic modelling; Conceptual design; Function-orientation; Delivery phase; Product-service systems; MANAGEMENT; NETWORKS;
D O I
10.1007/s10845-011-0523-7
中图分类号
TP18 [人工智能理论];
学科分类号
081104 ; 0812 ; 0835 ; 1405 ;
摘要
In this article, the 'information channel diagram' (ICD) approach is introduced as a diagrammatical tool for modelling information flow during the delivery phase of organisations in which goods are deployed or delivered to customers. An initial review and evaluation of current tools for modelling information flow will be conducted based on the characteristics of information flow during the delivery phases in organisations. Diagrammatic primitives and a prescribed modelling methodology for developing an ICD will be presented, and a case scenario of the delivery phase of an organisation within the health care sector will be applied to demonstrate the use of the ICD. The article concludes by discussing some applications, generalisation potential and limitations of the ICD approach.
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页码:1959 / 1971
页数:13
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