International Journal of Operations & Production Management, Volume 30, Issue 1

ebook Modularity: Implications for Strategy and Operations · International Journal of Operations & Production Management

By Desmond Doran

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This e-book brings together, for the first time, a collection of papers that explore the validity, scope and dimensions of modularity and modularization. Together they demonstrate that the concept of modularity is applicable to both tangible and intangible environments and that there is plenty of scope to extend modular thinking into, as yet, untapped and unexplored areas. The current economic crisis may hasten the acceleration of modular production as manufacturers seek to reduce costs whilst maintaining quality. Similarly, an increasing number of service environments have explored modular service provision (education (with distinct modules attracting a set amount of credits and outlining clear aims and objectives), banking services (with modularised financial package options), healthcare (seeking modular solutions to capital projects, particularly building provision)) which present many possibilities to test existing concepts, tools and techniques of modularity and to extend and solidify the modular lexicon.

International Journal of Operations & Production Management, Volume 30, Issue 1