systemsproducing

Systemsproducing is a developing concept in systems engineering and manufacturing that describes an approach to production in which the production system and the products being produced are designed and optimized in an integrated, system-wide manner. The term is not yet widely standardized and is used to emphasize practices that treat production as a dynamic, interdependent system rather than a collection of isolated processes. Proponents draw on systems thinking, model-based systems engineering, lean manufacturing, and cyber-physical automation to align product design, process capability, and operational data.

Principles include:

- Holistic optimization of the end-to-end production system

- Modularity and interface management across subsystems

- Data-driven feedback loops and model-based decision making

- Lifecycle perspective from design through decommissioning

- Resilience, redundancy, and risk-aware planning

Applications of systemsproducing appear in the manufacture of complex engineered systems (such as aerospace, automotive, and defense), smart factories, digital twin-enabled manufacturing, and supply chain design. By integrating design, manufacturing, and service considerations, it supports product-service systems and more adaptable production networks.

Challenges include the need for cross-disciplinary coordination, robust data governance, and mature modeling capabilities. Initial costs and organizational change can hinder adoption, and success depends on standardization, data interoperability, and management commitment.

See also: systems engineering, manufacturing systems, Industry 4.0, digital twin.