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Integrated portfolio planning of products and production systems

Publication Type:

Journal article

Venue:

Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management

Publisher:

Emerald

DOI:

10.1108/JMTM-09-2013-0126


Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of the research presented is to analyse and discuss critical challenges related to the development of a production system portfolio.Design/methodology/approach – The study employs a longitudinal case study of an industrialization project at a global supplier in the automotive industry.Findings – This research makes two clear theoretical contributions. First, it extends the existing research on the manufacturing and R&D interface by proposing an innovative structure for production system development facilitating manufacturing companies in their efforts of being fast and cost-effective when introducing new products to the market. Second, this research identifies challenges related to the adoption of a production system portfolio and the necessary actions of a manufacturing company applying such a portfolio strategy.Research limitations/implications – The findings should be seen as a first attempt at assisting the development of a production system portfolio that matches the product portfolio. However, since the findings are based on only one case, the findings are to some extent context-specific and thus need to be complemented by more research.Practical implications – The research unveils challenges related to production system development and provides managers with a better understanding of some of the implications of the adoption of a portfolio strategy.Originality/value – This empirical study is among the first to explore the implications of a production system portfolio strategy. It advances our understanding towards a fully integrated product and production system development.

Bibtex

@article{Bruch3156,
author = {Jessica Bruch and Monica Bellgran},
title = {Integrated portfolio planning of products and production systems},
editor = {David Bennett},
volume = {25},
number = {2},
pages = {155--174},
month = {February},
year = {2014},
journal = {Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management},
publisher = {Emerald},
url = {http://www.ipr.mdu.se/publications/3156-}
}