Improvement of efficiency and productivity is a contemporary challenge for industrial
organizations. Product modularization is considered a strategic alternative to achieve such …

Product modularity can be considered as a product design strategy. It provides many
benefits for companies that adapt it. However, there is little empirical evidence to support …

This research aims to aid original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to model, analyze,
evaluate, and benchmark potential design and manufacturing suppliers based on respective …

Improvements to efficiency and productivity have attracted growing interest from companies,
and modularity is considered a strategic alternative to achieve these goals. However …

Product modularization is considered a strategic alternative supporting companies in their
search for competitive advantages. Such advantages are acceleration of product …

One of the benefits of modularity in manufacturing is the reduction in time for completion of
orders. Although the literature exploits such benefits theoretically, there is a lack of empirical …

A study is set up that aims to provide more insights into travelers' preferences regarding the
interior of standard buses serving the urban public transport. To get insights into the …

This article contributes to the understanding of prototypes within translational design
practice by analysing their application during interdisciplinary research. A case study is …

Featured Application This featured application can be implemented in the field of bus
chassis design and manufacture to meet the customization of bus products, due to the …

It is widely recognized that Public Transport (PT) is capable of providing sustainable and
cost-effective solutions to satisfy commuters' mobility needs. However, most users still …