期刊
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OPERATIONS & PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
卷 41, 期 5, 页码 574-597出版社
EMERALD GROUP PUBLISHING LTD
DOI: 10.1108/IJOPM-08-2020-0543
关键词
Servitisation; Modularity; Paradox theory; Advanced services; Product upgrade services; Firm boundary; Boundary negotiation
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资金
- EPSRC iCase award [EP/L505730/1]
This study explores the interplay between firm boundary decisions and the management of efficiency and flexibility in the provision of advanced services. The findings provide a process model of boundary negotiations for the efficient and flexible modular systems design. The research offers a novel theoretical insight into the relationship between firm boundary decisions and the management of efficiency vs. flexibility in the provision of product upgrade services.
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the interplay between firm boundary decisions and the management of both efficiency and flexibility and the implications this has for modular design in the provision of advanced services. Design/methodology/approach A single case study in the defence industry employs semi-structured interviews supplemented by secondary data. Data are analysed using thematic analysis. Findings The findings provide a process model of boundary negotiations for the design of efficient and flexible modular systems consisting of three phases; boundary ambiguity, boundary defences and boundary alignment. Practical implications The study provides a process framework for boundary negotiations to help organisations navigate the management of both-and efficiency and flexibility in the provision of advanced services. Originality/value Drawing upon modularity, paradox and systems theory, this article provides novel theoretical insight into the relationship between firm boundary decisions and the management of both-and efficiency vs. flexibility in the provision of product upgrade services.
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