What effects do different markets, applications and national stipulations have on the organisation of products, structures, parts lists, processes and IT Systems?
To what extent do different markets and applications as well as local standards and directives present different requirements for product variance? What effects does this have on product modules, structures, parts lists, processes and the need to remain flexible within the scope of processing orders and IT systems?
A manufacturer of air-conditioning equipment with global operations has appointed DLP to analyse and answer these questions. A comparison of the US market and Europe should reveal the differences and help with the future strategic orientation of the product management.
