Design/Engineering For Production (DEFP) and Shipyard: A Review on the Malaysian Technological Aspects and Practices

Authors

  • Jamaluddin Abdullah School of Technology Management and Logistics, Universiti Utara Malaysia, 06010 Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia
  • Halim Mad Lazim School of Technology Management and Logistics, Universiti Utara Malaysia, 06010 Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37934/araset.28.3.336350

Keywords:

DEFP, shipyard, shipbuilding industry

Abstract

Design/Engineering for Production (DEFP) DEFP is viewed as a function and strategic resource of the shipyard. More importantly, the ability to strengthen DEFP would enable the shipbuilding industry to gain competitive advantage. This paper examines the role of Design/Engineering for Production (DEFP) as strategic decision in the shipbuilding industry. Incorporating evidence from reviews of relevant literature, this study demonstrates that there were abundant opportunities for DEFP, thus, proves that the role of DEFP was important. Moreover, the current approach focusing on transformation programs which emphasized on enhancement and effectiveness of planning and DEFP functions were justified. The company’s investment in this area of concerned eventually would bring up the competitiveness of the company. Indirectly, the effort would also be contributing to the continual growth of the local shipbuilding and ship repair industry.

Author Biographies

Jamaluddin Abdullah, School of Technology Management and Logistics, Universiti Utara Malaysia, 06010 Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia

japhd1967@gmail.com

Halim Mad Lazim, School of Technology Management and Logistics, Universiti Utara Malaysia, 06010 Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia

mlhalim@uum.edu.my

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Published

2022-11-30

How to Cite

Jamaluddin Abdullah, & Halim Mad Lazim. (2022). Design/Engineering For Production (DEFP) and Shipyard: A Review on the Malaysian Technological Aspects and Practices. Journal of Advanced Research in Applied Sciences and Engineering Technology, 28(3), 336–350. https://doi.org/10.37934/araset.28.3.336350

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