Brownfield Design of Reconfigurable Manufacturing Architectures: An Application of a Modified MFD to the Capital Goods Industry

Kjeldgaard, Stefan; Brunoe, Thomas Ditlev; Andersen, Rasmus; Sørensen, Daniel Grud Hellerup; Andersen, Ann-Louise; Nielsen, Kjeld

doi:10.1016/j.procir.2022.05.147

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“…Research on ETO types, ETO modularisation and ETO configuration exists already (Gepp et al, 2015;Kjeldgaard et al, 2022;Kristjansdottir et al, 2018;Willner et al, 2016b). This study provides novel information on several engineering types used with partly configurable products and emphasise the practitioner world view in projecting business -configure-to-delivery rather than of configure-toorder, for example.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 91%

“…Also cost and benefit of product configurators in ETO companies is elaborated (Haug et al, 2019). The actual product, modularisation and product structure is studied in application of Modular Function Development in capital goods context (Kjeldgaard et al, 2022). Capital goods standardization programs decomposition aspects are already in an advanced state (Gepp et al, 2015) but the integration of components, modules or subsystems into a customer-specific solution as well as integration of engineering disciplines, life cycle phases and stakeholders are critical yet neglected aspects.…”

Section: State Of the Artmentioning

confidence: 99%

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HVLV Engineering With Module System(s), Eto and Lean Design – Study on Practitioner Information Needs

Juuti,

Heikkinen,

Heino

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This research elaborates the engineering design of high value low volume (HVLV) artefacts (aka Capital goods, investment goods). Our goal is to describe what information needs the practitioners have when doing sales engineering and engineering in HVLV projects. The research approach uses Design Research Methodology with four company cases.Our findings are that engineering design of HVLV artefacts reuses several module systems, module libraries, technology catalogues, engineering-to-order and variety of design support systems, configurators, design guidelines, parametric models and lean-based design reasoning patterns etc. This poses major challenges for the engineers; how to use all relevant information and how to find it from different IT-systems.This study indicates that in HVLV context such engineering strategy is required, which guides and drives tactical and operational engineering decisions not only within a project delivery but across project deliveries. Operative and tactical engineering is done during the delivery project and value capture is not achieved in full potential if the engineering strategy is neglected or overruled. This is challenge for current modularisation and ETO-methods and tools.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 91%

Section: State Of the Artmentioning

confidence: 99%

HVLV Engineering With Module System(s), Eto and Lean Design – Study on Practitioner Information Needs

Juuti,

Heikkinen,

Heino

et al. 2023

Proc. Des. Soc.

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“…Finally, the deficits and propositions related to the research topic are presented. The chapter summarizes and expands upon the reviews by Kjeldgaard et al [156][157][158][159][160][161][162].…”

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confidence: 90%

“…The research question is, "How can the modular function deployment be modified to support the design of reconfigurable architectures of brownfield manufacturing constituents with consideration of requirements and constraints throughout the value chain?" [159]. The aim is motivated by a lack of research on a method to design RMS concepts according to value chain requirements and constraints [34,43,61,74,204].…”

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Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems in Global Production Networks

Kjeldgaard

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This PhD dissertation is the result of a three-year research project at the Department of Materials and Production at Aalborg University in close collaboration with Vestas Wind Systems A/S. The project is motivated by an industrial need and research deficit of methods and models for the financial evaluation of reconfigurable manufacturing systems in global production networks.The research project aims to support decision-making to advance a paradigm shift in the production domain that can enable efficient adaptability and resilience to uncertain changes. These capabilities are needed to secure a competitive advantage in the global wind energy industry. The fierce competition amongst firms increases the introduction rate of larger wind turbines for the onshore and offshore markets. Like the markets, the production is global across multiple factories and countries. Supply disruptions, transportation restrictions, and localization requirements pressure the firms to produce near the demand. However, the demand fluctuates on variety, volume, timing, and location, requiring the production mix of the factories to be adapted accordingly. This imposes frequent reinvestments in capital-intensive assets, which is further intensified when using dedicated manufacturing systems.ix ACKNOWLEDGMENTS I never believed I would complete a PhD project. I never even intended for university. Somehow, I find myself in this position. It required hard work, some luck, and, most of all, support from the people around me. I could not have done it without them.Firstly, I would like to thank my three supervisors, Thomas Ditlev Brunø, Ann-Louise Andersen, and Kjeld Nielsen. Without your support, advice, and guidance, I could not have managed the project. Ann-Louise, thank you for your encouragement to continue the PhD when I lacked belief. Thomas and Ann-Louise, thank you for forcing me to take a break when the pressure overwhelmed me. I would also like to thank Rasmus Andersen and Alessia Napoleone for the discussions and advice. A special thanks to my colleagues from Jönköping, Sweeden. Carin Rösiö, thank you for the opportunity to visit. Simon Boldt and Filip Skärin, thank you for our collaboration and friendship.Secondly, I would like to thank Vestas Wind Systems A/S, Manufacturing Academy of Denmark, and Innovation Fund Denmark for allowing me to conduct the research. My first industrial supervisor, Bjørn Christensen, thank you for opening the doors to Vestas and for your guidance. My second industrial supervisor, Mads Bejlegaard, thank you for picking me up, seeing my potential, and supporting my development. Michael Kofoed Dam, thank you for the warm welcome to the team and our field trips. Daniel Grud Hellerup Sørensen, thank you for the collaboration and advice. A special thanks to Henrik Espensen and Søren Damgaard for guiding me through the corporate maze and helping my work reach new heights up the corporate ladder.Last but not least, I would like to thank my family. The love of my life and fiancé, Aja Katrine Konnerup, thank you fo...

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Brownfield Design of Reconfigurable Manufacturing Architectures: An Application of a Modified MFD to the Capital Goods Industry

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HVLV Engineering With Module System(s), Eto and Lean Design – Study on Practitioner Information Needs

HVLV Engineering With Module System(s), Eto and Lean Design – Study on Practitioner Information Needs

Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems in Global Production Networks

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