Research of the optimization methods for mass customization (MC)

A group of graphical models and mathematical models are used to describe the methods of mass customization (MC). First, an efficiency optimization model for MC is used to show that the implementation of MC is a gradual process. Second, two optimization methods for minimal customization quantity are presented, which are to widen the optimization breadth in a product’s family and to reduce the customized quantity in every section of the production process. Finally, two optimization methods for minimal customization depth are presented, which are to increase optimization depth in a product’s family and to move the customer order de-coupling point (CODCP) backwards in the production process. All of these works integrate the methods for MC, which can help in the overall use of these methods.