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Modeling the Effect of Product Architecture Modularity in Supply Chains

In: Research Methodologies in Supply Chain Management

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  • Juliana H. Mikkola

    (Copenhagen Business School)

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Summary This paper proposes mathematical modeling as an alternative research methodology for analyzing complex systems. The process of deriving a mathematical model is explored through the complexities of product architecture modularity in supply chains. Two model settings are analyzed: (1) supply chain and (2) focal firm. At the supply chain level, ‘modularization characteristic curve’ is applied to assess the impact of degree of supplier-buyer interdependence on modularization. At the focal firm level, the ‘modularization function’ is applied to measure the degree of modularization embedded in product architecture designs. In order to illustrate how the models can be applied, the case of Chrysler Jeep WIPERs is presented.

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  • Juliana H. Mikkola, 2005. "Modeling the Effect of Product Architecture Modularity in Supply Chains," Springer Books, in: Herbert Kotzab & Stefan Seuring & Martin Müller & Gerald Reiner (ed.), Research Methodologies in Supply Chain Management, pages 493-508, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-7908-1636-5_32
    DOI: 10.1007/3-7908-1636-1_32
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    1. Brandenburg, Marcus & Govindan, Kannan & Sarkis, Joseph & Seuring, Stefan, 2014. "Quantitative models for sustainable supply chain management: Developments and directions," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 233(2), pages 299-312.

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