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Blismas, N and Wakefield, R (2009) Drivers, constraints and the future of offsite manufacture in Australia. Construction Innovation, 9(01), 72–83.
Davidson, C H (2009) The challenge of organizational design for manufactured construction. Construction Innovation, 9(01), 42–57.
Jeong, J G, Hastak, M and Syal, M (2009) Framework of manufacturer-retailer relationship in the manufactured housing construction. Construction Innovation, 9(01), 22–41.
Nahmens, I and Mullens, M (2009) The impact of product choice on lean homebuilding. Construction Innovation, 9(01), 84–100.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Construction industry;Housing;Lean production;Mass customization;Product design
- ISBN/ISSN: 1471-4175
- URL: http://www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/14714170910931561
- Abstract:
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to better define the relationships between product variety and lean production in enabling mass customization in industrialized homebuilding. Design/methodology/approach – This study includes a case study analysis of two housing plants that instituted lean production systems. For each company, the case study documented the company's background, the product choice offered, the lean implementation approach used, the results obtained, and the effect of product choice on the lean implementation. Using these case study findings, common trends were identified and used to develop guidelines for an effective mass customization strategy for industrialized homebuilders. This paper summarizes the extensive findings for one of the two plants and provides the recommended guidelines developed from common trends identified at both plants. Findings – Case study findings indicated that product choice does not necessarily make the implementation of lean concepts more difficult. In fact, good lean concepts (e.g. continuous flow, pull system, workload leveling, defect-free processes, standard tasks, good visual control, and reliable technology) were also good concepts for (or easily accommodated) handling a range of product choice. Research limitations/implications – Research findings are limited by the small number of plants involved in the study. Originality/value – The paper makes an important contribution to the understanding of both lean production and mass customization, identifying the lean principles that facilitate mass customization for industrialized homebuilders. Findings also provide useful guidelines for builders interested in better addressing specific customer needs, while managing the operational complexities resulting from product variety.
Pan, W and Gibb, A G F (2009) Maintenance performance evaluation of offsite and
Polat, G (2009) Simulation-based efficiency assessment approach for rebar supply chains in Turkey. Construction Innovation, 9(01), 101–21.
Sabharwal, A, Syal, M and Hastak, M (2009) Impact of manufactured housing component assembly redesign on facility layout and production process. Construction Innovation, 9(01), 58–71.