A METHODOLOGY OF SYSTEM PRODUCTIVITY MANAGEMENT FOR MULTIPLE PROJECT PRODUCTS

摘要

In industries that manufacture highly-engineered products, manufacturing firms usually engage in multiple project products in various phases of life cycle. This paper is based on a case study of a manufacturer in the defense industry that is engaged in multiple project products in various phases of life cycle. Projects are classified as R&D projects, production projects, and maintenance and logistic service projects. Successful R&D projects will lead to production projects and subsequent service projects. This paper addresses a business strategy decision issue of whether to be aggressive or conservative by allocating more resources to R&D or not. Since resources are constrained, outsourcing is utilized in production and service projects. A methodology is presented for finding an efficient allocation of resources among projects and outsourcing to optimize the organization's long-term prospect while satisfying short-term mission. Its application is demonstrated with three strategies of organization development: conservative, ordinary, and aggressive.