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      On the impact of order volatility in the European automotive sector

      Childerhouse, Paul; Disney, S.M.; Towill, D.R.
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       10.1016/j.ijpe.2007.09.008
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      Childerhouse, P., Disney, S. M., & Towill, D. R. (2008). On the impact of order volatility in the European automotive sector. International Journal of Production Economics, 114(1), 2-13.
      Permanent Research Commons link: https://hdl.handle.net/10289/8245
      Abstract
      Order volatility is an unfortunate fact of life facing most suppliers of both products and services. In this paper we are concerned with establishing the magnitude of the problem faced by the European automotive sector. The evidence has been acquired via the site-based Quick Scan Audit Methodology (QSAM). Production scheduler strategy is thereby classified according to a new five-set schema as observed via individual value-stream volatilities. System variables have then been codified and correlated with customer order volatility. Powerful statistically significant relationships emerge from this evidence. This generally (but not wholly) supports intrinsic views on what constitutes good practice. A specific interface between supplier and OEM shows the existence of a positive loop that acts as a vicious circle to create unnecessary volatility in material flow.
      Date
      2008
      Type
      Journal Article
      Publisher
      Elsevier
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