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Our History

Our journey began in the early 1990s with researchers from KTH Royal Institute of Technology and IVF Swedish Institute of Production Engineering Research. Inspired by modularization’s potential in product design, our team studied how leaders like Sony, Honda, and Scania applied these principles to address complex product structures.

With insights from this research, we developed a structured model for modularization, helping companies meet changing customer needs and rapid technological shifts. In 1996, we launched Modular Management to share our research-based strategies with businesses seeking streamlined product development.

Today, our toolkit includes 20 methods and over 70 specialized tools, supporting clients worldwide—including Whirlpool, Ericsson, ABB, and Volvo — from our headquarters in Stockholm and offices in the U.S., Asia, and Germany. Close collaboration with these companies continually drives us to refine modularization techniques, ensuring they remain fast, effective, and cutting-edge.

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Alex Von Yxkull

Founder,
Modular Management

What We Can Offer

KTH Course

Modularisation of Products

The purpose is to provide knowledge about the Modular Management, the Modular Function Deployment (MFD) method and Design for Assembly methods.

After passing the course, the student should be able to:

Present, in brief, the MFD method and explain its part in integrated product development
Suggest a proper modularization of a product family, considering company strategies
Define module variants and show how these can be configured into products
and more!
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Master’s Thesis

Looking for an exciting, hands-on environment to complete your master’s thesis? At Modular Management, we’re always open to bold ideas and fresh perspectives. Join us to explore cutting-edge modularization challenges and make a real impact!

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Meet the Team

Education:

Bachelor in design and product realization and master in aerospace engineering at KTH.

Favorite part of MM?

Great mix of junior and senior colleagues, central office and that our company is built on research and is still in the forefront of development.

Favorite part of your work?

Helping clients redesign their products and production setups driven by company strategy and with a holistic view of their business.

Isak Maxstad

Consultant | Modular Management

Education:

Master of Science in Information Technology, Uppsala University.

Favorite part of MM?

Great mix of different competences!

Favorite part of your work?

Amazing colleagues, a big focus on quality with freedom to explore.

Kristian Samuelsson

Software Architect​ | Modular Management

Education:

Bachelor in design and product realization and Master in industrial engineering and management at Linköping University.

Favorite part of MM?

Small and flexible company where you can grow fast and kickstart your career together with world-leading companies.

Favorite part of your work?

Great teamwork with my colleagues!

Malin Ekerå

Vice President, Head of Strategy Execution | Modular Management

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Design and Product Realization with a Master's in Product Innovation Management at KTH

Favorite part of MM?

Everyone’s voices are heard, and leadership is very accessible. The central office location doesn’t hurt.

Favorite part of your work?

PALMA Proof-of-concepts. With the PALMA Suite it’s quite easy to make a strong first impression, and those first reactions are usually very rewarding. Sometimes, it just takes a day or two to prove that we can solve a real-world customer problem.

Tom Sjöberg

Product Specialist PALMA​ | Modular Management

Education:

Industrial PhD at KTH ITM on modular design for circular business. Master in Mechanical Engineering for Modular Product Development and Management from Dalarna Högskolan and HTI Berne Fachhochschule. Bachelor Industrial Design & Engineering, The Hague

Favorite part of MM?

We’re all nuts, and that’s a strength.

Favorite part of your work?

Small breakthroughs and aha! moments at our clients, our own development and the inspiring communities we work in.

Colin de Kwant

Vice President, Partner | Modular Management

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Advice to Students

What We Can Offer Students

Proud to work with some of the world's leading brands

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Young Professional

It’s not easy to have lots of experience when you’re a few years into your career or have just finished university. If you have a digital, technical or economics background, welcome to send in your application. Since we work in teams it’s easier for you to learn on the job.

 

Master's Student

If you want a fun and collaborative place to do your master’s thesis we’re always interested in big ideas. Send an introductory email together with your CV via the form.
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