Is modularity another word for standardization?

There is an important difference between standardization and modularization.

While standardization may seem attractive from a cost and quality perspective, it can constrain choices and lead to conflicts with marketing and customers. Modularization starts with understanding where variety is needed and where a company wishes to drive lean product development. Only when this is understood can a company move forward with standardization. Modularization embraces market complexity while still allowing for standardization.

Modular Management can show you how to solve complex problems with the process of modularity, a cross functional product design and manufacturing approach. We address issues as diverse as quality, supply chain optimization and coordination of engineering across geographies.

Contact Modular Management today to find out how we can help you.