Discuss the advisability of using modular assemblies in manufacturing. (What are the advantages and ...

Modules are easily segmented components. They add flexibility to production and marketing. They allow mix-and-match of components (customization at point of customer contact). Use of modules usually means fewer parts, less design and tooling expense. Disadvantages include using a module in a product for which a more specific component would have been better. It also may be possible that a module is more expensive than a product-specific version would be because it has to function properly for multiple products. Modules do exist in services, as in fast-food meals built to customer specification.