Software product line evolution method based on kaizen approach

  • Authors:
  • Mari Inoki;Yoshiaki Fukazawa

  • Affiliations:
  • Waseda University, Fuchu-shi, Tokyo, Japan;Waseda University, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan

  • Venue:
  • Proceedings of the 2007 ACM symposium on Applied computing
  • Year:
  • 2007

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Abstract

Continuing optimal product line development needs to evolve core assets in response to market, technology or organization changes. In this paper, we propose a product line evolution method based on the kaizen approach. Kaizen is a continuous improvement method that is adopted in Japanese industry. The important points of the kaizen are to prepare a work standard and continue to improve processes by correcting the differences between the standard and actual results. Our core asset kaizen method provides a standard that includes core asset types based on simple metrics, kaizen patterns representing expertise, and kaizen processes for continuous improvement.