Modularity-based mass customisation for the competitiveness of the manufacturing industry

Bezuneh M, Tsegaw A, Haile B, Bogale T, Brossog M, Franke J (2025)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2025

Journal

International Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering Inderscience Publishers

Book Volume: 51

Pages Range: 59-90

Journal Issue: 1

DOI: 10.1504/IJISE.2025.148387

Abstract

The manufacturing industry is undergoing a significant transformation into mass customisation (MC) to achieve sustainable competitiveness. The effectiveness of MC strategy pivots on a firm’s ability to achieve product variety with high volume, low costs, superior quality, and fast delivery. Modularity-based manufacturing approach (MBMA) is utilised as one strategy for the effectiveness of MC capabilities. However, the impact of MBMA on each MC capabilities is not adequately addressed. Hence, this study examines how MBMA impacts each MC capabilities, thereby enhancing competitiveness of the manufacturing industry. Hypotheses were developed following a thorough review of the literature on manufacturing capabilities and modularity-based manufacturing. Expert opinions were collected using structured data-collection tools, and analysis was conducted using the algorithms of the fuzzy Delphi method. The research findings indicate that applying an MBMA in MC strategy enhances MC capabilities and ultimately contributes to increasing the competitiveness of the manufacturing industry.

Authors with CRIS profile

Matthias Brossog Lehrstuhl für Fertigungsautomatisierung und Produktionssystematik (FAPS) Jörg Franke Lehrstuhl für Fertigungsautomatisierung und Produktionssystematik (FAPS)

Involved external institutions

Bahir Dar University (BDU) / ባህር ዳር ዩኒቨርስቲ ET Ethiopia (ET)

How to cite

APA:

Bezuneh, M., Tsegaw, A., Haile, B., Bogale, T., Brossog, M., & Franke, J. (2025). Modularity-based mass customisation for the competitiveness of the manufacturing industry. International Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering, 51(1), 59-90. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJISE.2025.148387

MLA:

Bezuneh, Mehari, et al. "Modularity-based mass customisation for the competitiveness of the manufacturing industry." International Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering 51.1 (2025): 59-90.

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