Towards the 3Daycar: vehicle design and its impact on rapid build-to-order
by M. Howard, K. Young, A. Graves
International Journal of Vehicle Design (IJVD), Vol. 26, No. 5, 2001

Abstract: This paper identifies the key technological opportunities for rapid build-to-order in vehicle design. It questions the ability of conventional volume car production methods to deliver total customer order fulfilment. It examines the link between body construction, vehicle complexity and capacity as a means of reducing the current average 48-day lead time, from order placement through manufacture to delivery to the customer. Four case studies of new models at European automotive manufacturing plants suggest that emerging technology offers a significant contribution towards meeting customer demand and shortening order-to-delivery lead time.

Online publication date: Sun, 12-Sep-2004

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