Conceptional Framework to Reduce Misinformation in Production System Engineering

In addition to the efficient use of materials, the significance of information as a resource increase in digital age. Digital tools are seen as a catalyst in generating and processing of digital data and information. One of the main challenges is to find the right information in the increasing oversupply of information as well as to manage this resource sustainably throughout the entire product life cycle. Misinformation is identified to be one of the main drivers of inefficiency in an engineering activity and is influenced by quantity and quality of data and information. To further reduce this inefficiency, the study presents a conceptual framework that pursues the approach of demand-orientation as well as the smallest possible and appropriate quantum of data and information. Senior experts confirm the conceptual framework in semi-structured interviews. The outlook refers to use cases for investigation in a multi case study.