In support of the life-cycle engineering of manufacturing enterprises (MEs), there is a need to
provide reusable computational representations of organisational structures, processes …

Cost modelling is used to support business decisions, especially, when the objective is to
remain competitive on price and be able to realise outputs at low cost. Many researchers …

Operations and activities in manufacturing enterprises (MEs) are undergoing frequent
changes as a result of external and internal factors which actively impact on the structures …

Methods related to Design for X are known to have contributed positively to product designs,
resource selection and realisation of products. Despite these achievements, frequent design …

Design methods support the derivation of alternative design solutions, and based on product
requirements, it provides a platform for the evaluation and selection of appropriate solutions …

Enterprise modelling techniques support business process re-engineering by capturing
existing processes and based on perceived outputs, support the design of future process …

Design methods applied at the concept development stage of a design process help the
derivation of alternative design solutions so that, based on product requirements and design …

To remain competitive, most Manufacturing Enterprises (MEs) need cost effective and
responsive business processes with capability to realise multiple value streams specified by …

Enterprise modelling techniques support business process reengineering by capturing
existing processes and based on perceived outputs, support the design of future process …

Assembly processes are undergoing frequent changes as a result of the current drive for
agility and rapid product solutions. These changes induce complexities and dynamics in the …