Abstract
This paper describes a methodology to support product life cycle management based on evaluation of service value. In addition to life cycle costing and environmental impacts analyses, service value is introduced. Usage modes, product structures and life cycle scenarios are modeled for simulating life cycle management. A life cycle scenario is defined considering usage modes and referred for controlling the circulation of products and executing maintenance and other processes. Life cycles of products are simulated with modifying management scenarios and product configurations under the constraint of usage modes and product structures. Finally a scenario that can achieve the highest service value is selected.
