Product modularisation and organisational coordination

Product modularisation can bring a lot of benefits, for example shorter lead–time since different modules can be developed in parallel. Existing literature proposes that by standardising interfaces, it is possible to avoid coordination problems in the development of different modules; coordination problems that might be caused by conflicts calling for management decisions. The authors test this assumption by investigating two modules in a new car development project. Despite having standardised and simple interfaces to other modules, managerial involvement in coordination was still needed. Hence, dividing a product into modules does not eliminate the need for a managerial hierarchy making important decisions.

• Record URL:
  https://doi.org/10.1504/IJATM.2013.052779
• Record URL:
  http://inderscience.metapress.com/link.asp?target=contribution&id=A7Q5618277405328
• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/issn/14709511
• Supplemental Notes:
  • Copyright © 2013 Inderscience Enterprises Ltd.
• Authors:
  • Persson, Magnus
  • Åhlström, Pär
• Publication Date: 2013

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Features: References;
• Pagination: pp 55-74
• Serial:
  • International Journal of Automotive Technology and Management
  • Volume: 13
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: Inderscience Enterprises Limited
  • ISSN: 1470-9511
  • Serial URL: http://www.inderscience.com/jhome.php?jcode=IJATM

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automobile industry; Coordination; Management; Product development
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Highways; Vehicles and Equipment; I10: Economics and Administration; I90: Vehicles;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01491675
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 3 2013 12:28PM