Integrated Manufacturing Systems: Volume 7 Issue 1
Table of contents
A comparison of two approaches for designing line type cellular manufacturing systems
T. Warren Liao, L.J. Chen, Z.H. Chen, E.R. CoatesCompares two approaches for designing production line cellular manufacturing systems, or “focused factories”. Production line manufacturing cells are dedicated to producing a set…
Improved methodologies for vertical integration research
Edward J. Nugent, David J. HamblinVertical integration is a key strategic management decision which requires research support. Existing literature is extensive but is preoccupied with measures of the extent of…
Networks and the diffusion/adoption of MRPII
Maxine RobertsonConsiders the way in which firms first become aware of computer‐aided production management technologies, with reference to three case studies. Focuses on the process through…
How skills development affects manufacturing’s competitive capability
David WoodcockDiscusses the link between various forms of shopfloor worker competences and the ability of manufacturing plants to compete on different forms of market attractiveness. Shows how…
Implementing SPC in a small organization: a TQM approach
Dennis Krumwiede, Chwen SheuStates that total quality management (TQM) is an accompanying philosophy for companies who desire to be competitive in the global market, and the importance of statistical process…
An effective loading rule for FMS real time scheduling
Pacifico Marcello Pelagagge, Gino CardarelliFMS real time scheduling requires the concurrent solution of both loading and despatching problems. The loading strategy is the most critical and important scheduling decision in…