Browsing by Author "Tabucanon, M. T"

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Component part standardization: A way to reduce the life-cycle costs of products
(Elsevier, 1999-04-20) Perera, H. S. C; Nagarur, N; Tabucanon, M. T
This paper studies the effects of component part standardization on life-cycle costs. Three possible situations for component standardization are discussed. A summary is presented of various costs in different phases of the product life cycle and how they are shared among the manufacturer, user, and society. Then, we explain how the component standardization reduces the costs of different phases of the product life cycle. Finally, we point out some of the possible disadvantages of component standardization.
Open Access
A Cost Model for Evaluating Component Standardisation: A Case Study
(O. P. A, 2000) Nagarur, N. N; Perera, H. S. C; Tabucanon, M. T
As manufacturing industry tries to grapple the oftenconflicting objectives of increasing product variety and reducing the production costs, one of the strategies oft contemplated is component standardization or using common components. However, developing and using standard components may sometimes push the overall costs actually higher. This paper proposes an evaluation model for decision making in the context of component standardization. First, it discusses various types of costs to be considered for selecting desired components. Then the paper presents a specific case study in which some purchasing parts are considered for standardization. An evaluation model is developed for the relevant costs of the case. The solution and sensitivity analysis are presented and discussed.