The architectural attributes of auto parts and transaction patterns on design drawings

In this paper, we make a tentative study on the strategic choice of transaction patterns for the detailed design drawings of auto parts in the Japanese auto industry. Using the available taxonomy of transaction patterns from previous studies - the Drawing-Supplied (DS) system, the Drawing-Entrusted (DE) system and the Drawing-Approved (DA) system - we further explore the conditions under which these patterns are chosen to achieve the efficiency of interfirm cooperation in the new product development process. The inquiry into why diverse patterns can still be observed even within a transaction dyad (one automaker and one supplier) motivates us to relate the architectural attributes of auto parts to the outsourcing decision for their detailed design. Results of our empirical study show that the functional modularity of auto parts had a positive effect on the outsourcing of design drawings.(A)

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Authors:
- TAKAHIRO, F
- DONGSHENG, G
Publication Date: 2006

Language

English

Media Info

Pagination: 370-386
Serial:
- International Journal of Automotive Technology and Management
- Volume: 6
- Issue Number: 4
- Publisher: Inderscience Enterprises Limited
- ISSN: 1470-9511
- Serial URL: http://www.inderscience.com/jhome.php?jcode=IJATM

Subject/Index Terms

TRT Terms: Administration; Design; Dynamics; Evaluation; Vehicles
Uncontrolled Terms: Efficiency; Quality
Geographic Terms: Japan
ITRD Terms: 155: Administration; 9011: Design (overall design); 5473: Dynamics; 5911: Efficiency; 9020: Evaluation (assessment); 8053: Japan; 9063: Quality; 1255: Vehicle
Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Design; Vehicles and Equipment; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;

Filing Info

Accession Number: 01050721
Record Type: Publication
Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
Files: ITRD
Created Date: Jun 4 2007 11:56PM