Integrated fuzzy logic-based model for product modularization during concept development phase

International Journal of Production Economics

Volumn 96, Issue 2, 2005, Pages 157-174

  Nepal, Bimal ^a   Monplaisir, Leslie ^a   Singh, Nanua ^a  

^a WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Concept development; Fuzzy logic; Modular architecture; Optimization; Product modularization

Indexed keywords

COMPETITION; COSTS; INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT; MARKETING; OPTIMIZATION; PERFORMANCE; PRODUCT DESIGN; PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT; STANDARDIZATION; STRATEGIC PLANNING;

CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT; MODULAR ARCHITECTURE; MODULAR DESIGN; PRODUCT MODULARIZATION;

FUZZY SETS;

EID: 13444256416     PISSN: 09255273     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpe.2004.03.010     Document Type: Article

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