Optimizing early-stage efficiency in complex system development via model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and concurrent engineering (CE) integration
摘要
The study conducted a systematic review with a bibliometric analysis to examine the extent of utilization and effectiveness of model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and concurrent engineering (CE) in managing and optimizing system design factors in complex systems across various domains, including space, healthcare, as well as active and assisted living and smart environments. The study aims to explore how MBSE and CE can address the inherent challenges in complex system definition and development, particularly focusing on their impact on system design factors such as mission analysis, system architecture, cost, schedule, and risk contingencies, which are commonly considered critical across the entire system lifecycle. By utilizing the PICO framework, the review formulates research questions and systematically searches multiple databases to identify relevant studies. The systematic review highlights that MBSE is prominently used in approximately 88% of the analyzed articles. These integrations enhance the methodologies’ ability to manage complexity and improve efficiency across various stages of the system lifecycle. Specialized tools such as MagicDraw, Cameo Systems Modeler, and OPCAT play a crucial role in the technical implementation of MBSE and CE, providing detailed diagrams and models that represent system components with their interactions and behavior. The principal findings highlight how MBSE and CE support product systems engineering (PSE) in the early lifecycle stages of complex systems of interest. This support is particularly evident in optimizing system design, reducing time, costs, and technological risks, and enhancing the efficiency of business systems engineering through lifecycle management and quality management.