Factory Concepts and Practices in Software Development: An Historical Overview

Michael A. Cusumano

ISBN 10: 1332260608 / ISBN 13: 9781332260607

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book explores the fascinating history of how software development evolved from a loosely-structured, craft-based practice to a more systematic, factory-like approach. The author examines the struggles of major software producers during the "software crisis" of the 1960s and 1970s, when rapidly increasing demand for software outpaced the supply of skilled engineers. The book delves into the challenges faced by companies like IBM and System Development Corporation (SDC) as they grappled with budget overruns, scheduling difficulties, and the inherent complexity of large-scale software projects. The author then focuses on the innovative "software factory" model, first pioneered by Hitachi in Japan. This approach aimed to standardize processes, introduce reusable software components, and leverage tools and methodologies to improve efficiency and productivity. The book examines the successes and failures of the software factory model, detailing the experiences of leading companies like Hitachi, Toshiba, and SDC, providing valuable insights into the organizational and technological challenges of software development. The book's rich historical analysis reveals how the software industry adapted to the complexities of a rapidly evolving technology, paving the way for the sophisticated software systems we rely on today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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• Titel: Factory Concepts and Practices in Software Development: An Historical Overview
• Verlag: Forgotten Books
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2018
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 1332260608
• ISBN-13: 9781332260607
• Einband: Paperback
• Zustand: New
• Buchtyp: print-on-demand item
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Some researchers, however, have argued that structured engineering or factory processes of this sort have become possible only in industries when the rate of product innovations or changes decline to the point where firms can concentrate on process innovations related to cost reductions (abernathy and Utterback 1978, This requirement suggests that not all products or development processes are suitable for factory-oriented design and production systems, even though managers may have strong incentives to pursue more efficient modes of operations to compete effectively, especially in new industries with complex technologies.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.