plattformstänkande
English translation: paraphrase
| 04:32 Feb 23, 2006 |
| Swedish to English translations [PRO] Bus/Financial - Automotive / Cars & Trucks | |||||||
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| 4 | platform thinking |
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| 3 | platform approach |
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| 3 | paraphrase |
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2 hrs confidence: 
platform thinking Explanation: The link below is probably useful for you - has a fair bit about "platforms" and the car industry. "Think of it like Lego. You create building blocks that allow you to reuse these things across different platforms. Platform thinking has too many constraints." Reference: http://www.ireland.com/newspaper/motoring/2006/0208/41117828... |
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3 hrs confidence:
platform approach Explanation: Another suggestion. "ULSAB-AVC incorporates numerous design advances, including a platform approach, a highly efficient body structure with an innovative front end module, and efficient front and rear suspension systems, all aimed at balancing fuel efficiency, environmental performance and safety while fostering low-cost assembly and ease of servicing." http://www.worldautosteel.org/ulsab-avc/a.php "There is, however, a danger in the platform approach, one perfectly illustrated by a trap GM fell into in the mid-1980s and early 1990s. At that time GM employed a platform strategy that led to a range of mid-size cars so similar they became known as regrettable examples of badge engineering -- same car, different model name." http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/jc/platform.htm |
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13 hrs confidence:
paraphrase Explanation: Although the suggested answers are perfectly respectable translations, I think in this case I would be tempted to paraphrase rather than trying to translate this indigestible dumpling of a word into English. Alltså : We need to think more in terms of platforms in order to boost volumes ... etc |
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