Finn-Power Italia develops and implements a method to cope with high product variety and frequent modifications

Finn-Power Italia develops and implements a method to cope with high product variety and frequent modifications

0.00 Avg rating0 Votes
Article ID: iaor20063457
Country: United States
Volume: 35
Issue: 6
Start Page Number: 449
End Page Number: 459
Publication Date: Nov 2005
Journal: Interfaces
Authors: ,
Keywords: decision, organization
Abstract:

Finn-Power Italia produces automated machines for sheet metal bending, which it sells in more than 60,000 configurations, obtained by combining several options. Furthermore, designers often modify the product. Bending machines can produce very different products, from baking ovens to panels for ventilation systems for cruise ships. We developed and implemented a method of using planning bills and product modularity to deal with high product variety and frequent modifications. Planning bills are an artificial grouping of components used to simplify forecasting and material planning. The method develops (1) decision-support models that simultaneously translate sales specifications for new or changed options into product documentation, and engineering changes into saleable options; and (2) planning bills that need not be fully revised as products change.

Reviews

Required fields are marked *. Your email address will not be published.