In this paper, we explore the need to improve systems awareness to support early-phase decision-making. This research uses the Norwegian energy industry as context. This industry deals with highly complex engineering systems that shall operate remotely for 25+ years. Through an in-depth study in a systems supplier company, we find that engineers are not sufficiently aware of the systems operational context and do not focus on the context in the early phase. We identified the lack of a holistic mindset and the challenge of balancing internal strategy and customers’ needs as the prevalent barriers. To support the concept evaluation, the subsea system suppliers need to raise systems awareness in the early phase. The study identifies four aspects that are important to consider when developing and implementing approaches to improve systems awareness in the early phase.

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需要系统意识来支持早期决策——来自挪威能源行业的研究

在本文中，我们探讨了提高系统意识以支持早期决策的必要性。本研究以挪威能源行业为背景。该行业处理高度复杂的工程系统，这些系统将远程运行 25 年以上。通过对系统供应商公司的深入研究，我们发现工程师对系统运行环境的了解不够充分，早期也没有关注环境。我们认为缺乏整体思维以及平衡内部战略和客户需求的挑战是普遍存在的障碍。为了支持概念评估，海底系统供应商需要在早期提高系统意识。