Conference paper
Impact of the utilization of a product configuration system on product’s life cycle complexity
The purpose of this paper is to identify areas throughout a product’s lifecycle processes where complexity can be reduced by implementing a product configuration system (PCS). As discussed in the literature, several benefits are realized by using a PCS in terms of product and process standardization.
This also leads to control and reduce of complexity both in products and processes. To this end, this research attempts to quantify and assess these benefits and is supported by empirical evidence. A case study of an engineering company is used and the results indicate significant improvements for the company in several life cycle processes.
Language: | English |
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Year: | 2017 |
Proceedings: | 5th World conference on Production and operations Management |
Types: | Conference paper |
ORCIDs: | Myrodia, Anna , Kristjansdottir, Katrin , Shafiee, Sara and Hvam, Lars |