A multiattribute utility theory-based method for product line selection

Henri J. Thevenot; Elizabeth D. Steva; Gül E. Okudan; Timothy W. Simpson

doi:10.1115/1.2771574

A multiattribute utility theory-based method for product line selection

Henri J. Thevenot
, Elizabeth D. Steva
, Gül E. Okudan
, Timothy W. Simpson

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Abstract

This paper presents a method based on multiattribute utility theory (MAUT) that facilitates the selection of a product line. The method helps select the subset of products to manufacture based on criteria at the: (1) product level (e.g., manufacturing cost, profit); and (2) product family level (e.g., commonality, component reuse, variety, market coverage). An example involving a family of staplers is used to demonstrate the method and to provide a well-documented engineering application of MAUT in product family design.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1179-1184
Number of pages	6
Journal	Journal of Mechanical Design - Transactions of the ASME
Volume	129
Issue number	11
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2771574
State	Published - Nov 2007

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Mechanics of Materials
Mechanical Engineering
Computer Science Applications
Computer Graphics and Computer-Aided Design

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