Strategic road mapping of embedded software production technology

Along with rapid increase of diversification in customer demand and digitalization of products, the percentage of embedded software technology among electronic devices has been increasing. In addition, the demand for embedded software technology is increasing due to its multi-functionality, such as shorter lead time and lower cost. As a result, there´s an unprecedented need for productivity improvement in embedded software development. This research paper proposes a process model for the acquisition of technology production that will improve the embedded software development´s productivity. By using this model, a method for acquiring software technology can be applied to practical situations. In the first stage, software engineers formulate a market roadmap through brainstorming. The second stage examines the products and technology that will be necessary in the future market, and establishes a business plan that will improve software development efficiency. In the third stage, through the application of QFD and visualization of production technology, the relationship between the market, products and technology is confirmed by allowing the parties concerned to share this relationship. In the fourth stage, distinction is made on the selection of production technologies, procured internally or externally. In addition, a production technology acquiring training plan intended for engineers is designed and executed. This allows an effective allocation of resources, both within and outside the organization. Based on frameworks suggested in preceding studies on roadmapping using the T-plan and MAFFINT method, this model has been developed into a practical process capable of a consistent execution that ranges from the selection of the target production technology to the development of human resources that will acquire the technology. The application of this model to real-world businesses has verified that significant implications have been provided to the development of n- - ew technology.