System integration in modularization and standardization programs

Gepp, Michael; Foehr, Matthias; Vollmar, Jan; Schertl, Andreas; Schaeffler, Thomas

doi:10.1109/syscon.2015.7116856

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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%

“…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. ETO is still dominant in capital goods, but companies are increasingly using more efficient approaches to produce all information of the unique artefact delivery in the project.…”

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

et al. 2023

Proc. Des. Soc.

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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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“…Lack of proper integration is one of the key reasons for effects and benefits of such initiatives. (Foehr et al, 2015;Gepp et al, 2015). In the case of standardization of technical publications, (Burgess, 1992) suggest four evaluation criteria for effective implementation in order to improve productivity and customer satisfaction: Clearly communicate the standards, make them readily available, train employees to use them and maintain the standards.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…To decrease the amount of repeated work, decrease waste-work in the organization and cope with increasing complexity, ETOs attempt to improve their product creation by various means of portfolio rationalization and management strategies. This includes, but is not limited to: Standardization, modularization, platform based design, mass customization and configuration (Gepp et al, 2015;Hicks et al, 2000;Willner et al, 2016). Common for these initiatives is, that they introduce control measures to the workflow, guiding designers towards standardized solutions, fixed module packages, technology platforms or configurable design solutions.…”

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confidence: 99%

ETO Standardization Strategies: Verifying Implementation and Effect

Bertram

Mueller

Mortensen

2020

Balancing Innovation and Operation

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Engineer-To-Order product development often entails project-based development of highly customized products with a production of low volumes. Unique designs increases the interest for re-use to keep costs down and profits high. Companies are employing efforts such as standardization to achieve this. Benefits can be signifcant if the implementation strategy is correct. This paper presents an approach for assesssing this standardization implementation strategy. The work is founded in an industry case study with the same objective and from this work a generic approach is described.

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“…Integration of the initiatives, especially the results, into the organization, product, processes and business is generally critical. This task can be neglected for various reasons, but can leave intended benefits vanishing (Foehr et al, 2015;Gepp et al, 2015). The purpose of this article is to aggregate the challenges that stall portfolio rationalization initiatives in an ETO context.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Why Engineer-to-Order Portfolio Rationalization Stalls: Challenges in Standardization, Modularization, Platform Design and Mass Customization

Bertram

Mueller

Løkkegaard

et al. 2020

Proc. Des. Soc.: Des. Conf.

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There are various strategies to control complexity and variety growth in ETO businesses. Such portfolio rationalization initiatives sometimes stall. This paper elaborates on the challenges that cause this. Challenges described in literature and challenges seen in five different industry cases are consolidated. The challenges are combined into groups and presented in the ADKAR change management model. The authors intend this list to be used for guidance In industry and expect the collection to be extended with future industry cases and challenges.

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System integration in modularization and standardization programs

Cited by 6 publications

References 22 publications

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

ETO Standardization Strategies: Verifying Implementation and Effect

Why Engineer-to-Order Portfolio Rationalization Stalls: Challenges in Standardization, Modularization, Platform Design and Mass Customization

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