Product Modularization Along the Supply Chain

How the Implementation Succeeds

JournalIndustrie 4.0 Management
Issue Volume 35, 2019, Edition 5, Pages 50-54
Open Accesshttps://doi.org/10.30844/I40M_19-5_S50-54
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Abstract

The advancing technological change, the globalization of markets as well as increasing customer requirements have led to a significant increase in complexity in manufacturing companies and their supply chains. Companies and entire value chains are countering this development with product modularization strategies. In this context, however, the investigation of the influences of product modularization on the supply chain receives little attention. This can lead to unused potentials and additional risks, such as the loss of core competencies. Therefore, this article deals with necessary processes and success factors that result from a joint consideration of product modularization along the supply chain. On the basis of a systematic analysis of scientific literature and guideline-supported expert interviews, a process model with different phases and steps was developed and currently necessary success factors were identified.

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