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This paper introduces an emergent process oriented approach to systems engineering. It has come to be known within its domain of development as ‘process engineering.’ The approach has been developed through collaboration with companies in the services and manufacturing sectors, and through the ‘Process Engineering Framework’ Project. A case study is used to illustrate the approach which relates to the development of software.
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Kawalek, P. (1995). An introduction to a process engineering approach and a case study illustration of its utility. In: Browne, J., O’Sullivan, D. (eds) Re-engineering the Enterprise. IFIP — The International Federation for Information Processing. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-34876-6_24
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