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Product modularisation and organisational coordination

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  • Magnus Persson
  • Pär Ã…hlström

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Product modularisation can bring a lot of benefits, for example shorter lead-time since different modules can be developed in parallel. Existing literature proposes that by standardising interfaces, it is possible to avoid coordination problems in the development of different modules; coordination problems that might be caused by conflicts calling for management decisions. We test this assumption by investigating two modules in a new car development project. Despite having standardised and simple interfaces to other modules, managerial involvement in coordination was still needed. Hence, dividing a product into modules does not eliminate the need for a managerial hierarchy making important decisions.

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  • Magnus Persson & Pär Ã…hlström, 2013. "Product modularisation and organisational coordination," International Journal of Automotive Technology and Management, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 13(1), pages 55-74.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijatma:v:13:y:2013:i:1:p:55-74
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