Product architecture and platforms: a conceptual framework
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چکیده
The search for continuous improvement in product development forces companies to look for new competitive capabilities based on a redesign of their product strategies. In particular the role of product architectures, product platforms and modularisation, becomes important in shaping the development and operations strategies. The paper offers a general framework explaining the relevant product structure concepts that could be used to improve product strategies and the management of the development process. The main relationships between these concepts are analysed, highlighting major constraints and opportunities.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- IJTM
دوره 24 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2002