Product Variety In Automotive Industry

Author : Marco Guerzoni
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 69 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783319019079

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Product Variety in Automotive Industry by Marco Guerzoni Pdf

This book is about the history of product variety in the US automotive industry from the black Ford-T to hot-rodders and easy-riders up to latest trends. It focuses on the dual structure of automotive industry in the United States: on one hand, relatively few and large companies producing cars that apparently achieve a degree of market power through product differentiation, and on the other hand, a relatively small niche market with distinct and smaller producers offering specialty equipment to enhance the performance, appearance, and handling of vehicles. The book presents novel results from an in-depth study with implications for both economic theory and the management of product variety.​

Author : Yannick Lung,Jean-Jacques Chanaron,Takahiro Fujimoto,Daniel Raff
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 415 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2018-08-14
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780429839931

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Coping with Variety by Yannick Lung,Jean-Jacques Chanaron,Takahiro Fujimoto,Daniel Raff Pdf

First published in 1999, this book explores pint points, compares and dates the development of product differentiation and variety. This book also analyses’ how firms have embraced a variety of ways of efficiently managing this verity though production, the design of the product as well as in the relations with the suppliers and distributors.

Author : Taylor & Francis Group
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 415 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2020-12-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1138313963

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Coping with Variety by Taylor & Francis Group Pdf

First published in 1999, this book explores pint points, compares and dates the development of product differentiation and variety. This book also analyses' how firms have embraced a variety of ways of efficiently managing this verity though production, the design of the product as well as in the relations with the suppliers and distributors.

Author : Nizar Abdelkafi
Publisher : Erich Schmidt Verlag GmbH & Co KG
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Business logistics
ISBN : 3503110224

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Variety Induced Complexity in Mass Customization by Nizar Abdelkafi Pdf

Author : Mikell P. Groover
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 1027 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2010-01-07
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780470467008

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Fundamentals of Modern Manufacturing by Mikell P. Groover Pdf

Engineers rely on Groover because of the book’s quantitative and engineering-oriented approach that provides more equations and numerical problem exercises. The fourth edition introduces more modern topics, including new materials, processes and systems. End of chapter problems are also thoroughly revised to make the material more relevant. Several figures have been enhanced to significantly improve the quality of artwork. All of these changes will help engineers better understand the topic and how to apply it in the field.

Author : Charu Chandra,Janis Grabis
Publisher : Springer
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2016-03-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781493935574

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Supply Chain Configuration by Charu Chandra,Janis Grabis Pdf

This book discusses the models and tools available for solving configuration problems, emphasizes the value of model integration to obtain comprehensive and robust configuration decisions, proposes solutions for supply chain configuration in the presence of stochastic and dynamic factors, and illustrates application of the techniques discussed in applied studies. It is divided into four parts, which are devoted to defining the supply chain configuration problem and identifying key issues, describing solutions to various problems identified, proposing technologies for enabling supply chain confirmations, and discussing applied supply chain configuration problems.Its distinguishing features are: an explicit focus on the configuration problem an in-depth coverage of configuration models an emphasis on model integration and application of information modeling techniques in decision-making New to this edition is Part II: Technologies, which introduces readers to various technologies being utilized for supply chain configuration and contains two new chapters. The volume also has an added emphasis on the most recent theoretical developments and empirical findings in the area of supply chain management and related topics. This book is appropriate for professional and technical readers, including research directors, research associates, and institutions involved in both the design and implementation of logistics systems in manufacturing and service-related products. An equally appropriate audience is the academic reader, including professors, research associates, and students in industrial, manufacturing, mechanical, and automotive engineering departments, as well as engineering management, management sciences, and production and operations management.

Author : Charu Chandra,Ali K. Kamrani
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2011-06-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781441990150

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Mass Customization by Charu Chandra,Ali K. Kamrani Pdf

Mass Customization: A Supply Chain Approach is a text on the emerging topic of mass customization in manufacturing. The contributed chapters in this book provide a unified treatment to the topic by offering coverage in four main categories - concepts and current state of research; problem solving frameworks, models, and methodologies; supportive techniques and technologies for enabling mass customization; and future research agenda. The book blends theory and practice and includes prototypical applications to illustrate this complex, yet emerging field of inquiry.

Author : Thomas Rolf Nitsch
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UCAL:C3445101

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Coping with Product Variety in Automobile Assembly by Thomas Rolf Nitsch Pdf

Author : Thomas Friedli,Prabir Basu,Daniel Bellm,Jürgen Werani
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 536 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2013-11-26
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783642351617

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Leading Pharmaceutical Operational Excellence by Thomas Friedli,Prabir Basu,Daniel Bellm,Jürgen Werani Pdf

Achieving operational excellence is a challenge for the pharmaceutical industry, with many companies setting successful examples time and again. This book presents such leading practices for managing operational excellence throughout the pharmaceutical industry. Based on the St.Gallen OPEX Model the authors describe the current status of OPEX and the future challenges that have to be dealt with. The ample theoretical background is complemented hand-in-hand by case studies contributed by authors from leading pharmaceutical companies.​

Author : Luis Maia Carneiro,Thomas Jasinski,Marc Zolghadri,Paolo Pedrazzoli
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 453 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2013-02-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781118607121

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Intelligent Non-hierarchical Manufacturing Networks by Luis Maia Carneiro,Thomas Jasinski,Marc Zolghadri,Paolo Pedrazzoli Pdf

This book provides the latest models, methods and guidelines for networked enterprises to enhance their competitiveness and move towards innovative high performance and agile industrial systems. In the new global market, competitiveness and economic growth rely greatly on the move toward innovative high performance industrial systems and agile networked enterprises through the creation and consolidation of non-hierarchical manufacturing networks of multi-national SMEs as opposed to networks based on powerful large-scale companies. Network performance can be significantly improved through more harmonious and equitable peer-to-peer inter-enterprise relationships, conforming decentralized and collaborative decision-making models. Traditional hierarchical manufacturing networks are based on centralized models, where some of the actors involved must adapt themselves to the constraints defined by those who are most dominant. Real-world experiences of such models have revealed some major problems due to the centralized vision of the supply chain and the sub-optimal performance of centralized decision-making. For the current highly dynamic markets, this generates major inefficiencies in operation throughout the supply chain. This book collects the latest research regarding non-hierarchical manufacturing networks and provides enterprises with valuable models, methods and guidelines to improve their competitiveness.

Author : Glenn Parry,Andrew Peter Graves
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2008-07-23
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781848002258

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Build To Order by Glenn Parry,Andrew Peter Graves Pdf

Over the past 100 years the European Automotive Industry has been repeatedly challenged by best practice. First by the United States, through the development of ‘mass production’ pioneered by Henry Ford and more recently by ‘lean production techniques’ as practised by the leading Japanese producers, particularly Toyota. It has consistently risen to these challenges and has shown it can compete and even outperform its competitors with world-class products. However, the European - dustry is now faced with growing competition and growth from new emerging low-cost countries and needs to re-define its competitive advantage to remain at the forefront of the sector. Automotive growth is driven by two factors, new m- kets and new technologies. Global competition is increasing, with technology and product differentiation becoming the most important sales factors, but with c- tinued cost pressure. Within the market the winners will be more profitable and the losers will disappear. The Automotive Industry makes a significant contribution to the socio-economic fabric of the European Union. Manufacturing output represents €700 billion and research and development spending €24 billion. European automotive suppliers number 5000 member companies and represent 5 million employees and generate €500 billion in revenues. These are significant figures that generate wealth and high value employment within the EU. European firms must consistently improve their competitive position to ensure that the industry does not migrate to growing new markets.

Author : Edward H. Bowman,Bruce Mitchel Kogut
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780195087109

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Redesigning the Firm by Edward H. Bowman,Bruce Mitchel Kogut Pdf

Examines the best way to organize a firm

Author : Wilson Adarme Jaimes
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 498 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Business logistics
ISBN : 9783844100716

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International Supply Chain Management and Collaboration Practices by Wilson Adarme Jaimes Pdf

Author : Paul Nieuwenhuis,Peter Wells
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2015-08-10
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781118802359

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The Global Automotive Industry by Paul Nieuwenhuis,Peter Wells Pdf

The automotive industry is still one of the world's largest manufacturing sectors, but it suffers from being very technology-focused as well as being relatively short-term focused. There is little emphasis within the industry and its consultancy and analyst supply network on the broader social and economic impacts of automobility and of the sector that provides it. The Global Automotive Industry addresses this need and is a first port of call for any academic, official or consultant wanting an overview of the state of the industry. An international team of specialist researchers, both from academia and business, review and analyse the key issues that make vehicle manufacturing still the world’s premier manufacturing sector, closely tied in with the fortunes of both established and newly emerging economies. In doing so, it covers issues related to manufacturing, both established practices as well as new developments; issues relating to distribution, marketing and retail, vehicle technologies and regulatory trends; and, crucially, labour practices and the people who build cars. In all this it explains both how the current situation arose and also likely future trajectories both in terms of social and regulatory trends, as the technological, marketing and labour practice responses to those, leading in many cases to the development of new business models. Key features Provides a global overview of the automotive industry, covering its current state and considering future challenges Contains contributions from international specialists in the automotive sector Presents current research and sets this in an historical and broader industry context Covers threats to the industry, including globalization, economic and environmental sustainability The Global Automotive Industry is a must-have reference for researchers and practitioners in the automotive industry and is an excellent source of information for business schools, governments, and graduate and undergraduate students in automotive engineering.

Author : G. Calabrese
Publisher : Springer
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781137018908

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The Greening of the Automotive Industry by G. Calabrese Pdf

An examination of the greening of the automotive industry by the path dependence of countries and carmakers' trajectories. Three sources of path dependency can be detected: business models, consumer attitudes, and policy regulations. The automobile is changing and the race towards alternative driving systems has started!