Table 7.

Consolidation of relevant variables in the configurator.

Variable	Effects	Solution Strategies	Methodologies	Technologies
7. Product Manufactured	High number of product references	Reduce the number of product references. Optimize product catalog management.	Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED): To reduce changeover times and handle multiple products. Heijunka: To level production of multiple product references.	Flexible manufacturing technologies (adaptive CNC, 3D printing). Automation of set-up and assembly processes. Computer-aided design (CAD) tools for standardization.
8. Parts of the Product	High number of product components and parts	Standardize components and parts. Improve inventory management.	Kanban: To manage and control component inventory. Standardized Work: To standardize assembly and component handling processes.	Design for additive manufacturing (3D printing). Component visibility and traceability technologies (QR codes, RFID).
10. Manufacturing process	Different flows of operations or activities	Standardize operation flows. Implement process management systems.	Value Stream Mapping (VSM): To identify and optimize different operation flows. Standardized Work: To standardize processes and improve efficiency.	Real-time quality management systems (integrated quality sensors). Simulation and modeling tools for workflow optimization.