Investigating the Impact of Product Volume and Variety on Production Ramp-Up

Ann-Louise Andersen (), Mads Bejlegaard, Thomas D. Brunoe and Kjeld Nielsen
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Ann-Louise Andersen: Aalborg University
Mads Bejlegaard: Aalborg University
Thomas D. Brunoe: Aalborg University
Kjeld Nielsen: Aalborg University

Chapter Chapter 33 in Managing Complexity, 2017, pp 421-434 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Reconfigurable manufacturing systems are attractive options for realizing the competitive strategy of mass customization, due to their ability to quickly introduce new products and rapidly change functionality and capacity. However, achieving such efficient reconfigurations requires continuous reduction of production ramp-up. This is a rather challenging task, as ramp-up periods generally are characterized by many unforeseen events and problems that create high uncertainty and difficulties in realizing planned performance. Therefore, the aim of this research is to empirically investigate ramp-up challenges in two case companies, a large enterprise producing high-volume standard electronic products and an SME producing low-volume customized excavators. Through this multiple-case study, significant differences in ramp-up challenges are identified and related to product volume, product variety, and company type. The findings provide a valuable addition to current research, which is mainly related to ramp-up in high-volume industrial settings.

Keywords: Mass customization; Product introduction; Reconfigurable manufacturing; Ramp-up; Ramp-up problems (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-29058-4_33

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