The Process of Product Modularization

To attain a product architecture as described above, a modularization framework is proposed that details the different steps necessary for breaking down the product into its components (Shamsuzzoha 2011). 

The modularization framework is a guideline for breaking the production process down into its individual components. Here different steps have to be carried out, starting with the functional level, analysis and evaluation, and sensitivity analysis. 

Once the modules have passed the sensitivity analysis, they are, in a final step, analyzed regarding the dependency of their respective components. The dependency of components is then ranked according to the level or strength of their dependency. 

Finally, the coordination of resource requirements and customer preferences has to be borne in mind during the entire modularization process (Shamsuzzoha 2011, Fig. 4.3). 

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