Abstract
Research in modularity design and in production systems in the automotive industry is increasing, as many Western and Japanese firms are applying this concept. This study focuses the relationships between modularity in design (MID) and production (MIP). After analysing 60 papers on MID and MIP in automotive companies, it was observed that some publications suggest that relationships between MID and MIP can be twoways, i.e. not only the former affects the latter, but the latter also affects the former. Conclusively, the relationships between MID and MIP are relevant and future studies should emphasise how they produce managerial benefits and/or drawbacks.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication date | 2015 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Publication status | Published - 2015 |
| Event | The 22nd International Annual EurOMA Conference 2015 - Neuchâtel, Switzerland Duration: 26 Jun 2015 → 1 Jul 2015 Conference number: 22 http://www.euroma2015.org/ |
Conference
| Conference | The 22nd International Annual EurOMA Conference 2015 |
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| Number | 22 |
| Country | Switzerland |
| City | Neuchâtel |
| Period | 26/06/2015 → 01/07/2015 |
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Cite this
Kubota, F. I., Cauchick Miguel, P. A., & Hsuan, J. (2015). Analysis of the Theoretical Relationships Between Product and Production Modularity and their Implications in the Automotive Industry. Paper presented at The 22nd International Annual EurOMA Conference 2015, Neuchâtel, Switzerland.