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Overall equipment effectiveness of a manufacturing line (OEEML): An integrated approach to assess systems performance
Marcello Braglia, Marco Frosolini, Francesco ZammoriOverall equipment effectiveness (OEE) is the key metric to measure the performance of individual equipment. However, when machines operate jointly in a manufacturing line, OEE…
The impact of materials feeding design on assembly process performance
Carl Wänström, Lars MedboThe purpose of this paper is to provide an understanding of how the materials feeding design at a workstation impacts the assembly process performance, in terms of manufacturing…
Performance implications of strategy‐technology connections: an empirical examination
Hong Liu, Peter BarrarThe purpose of this paper is to test the positive effect of strategy‐technology integration on performance in comparison with the impact of other types of strategies.
Advanced manufacturing technology adoption: an integrated approach
S.E. Gouvea da Costa, E. Pinheiro de LimaAlthough, the advanced manufacturing technologies (AMT) benefits and potentialities are already known, issues regarding the management process, from the planning to the…
Development of a product model for manufacturing planning and control in a made‐to‐order business
John P.T. Mo, Adhi Sigit, Katrina MyersThe purpose of this paper is to describe the development of a product model that is created from the existing products of a small made‐to‐order furniture company.
Applying lean six sigma in a small engineering company – a model for change
Andrew Thomas, Richard Barton, Chiamaka Chuke‐OkaforBoth lean and six sigma are key business process strategies which are employed by companies to enhance their manufacturing performance. However, whilst there is significant…
Emergence of multitasking machining systems: applications and best selection practices
Manocher DjassemiMultitasking machining (MTM) systems have become increasingly sophisticated and expensive capital equipment. The lack of practical guidelines for selection of these machines can…
ISSN:
1741-038XRenamed from:
Integrated Manufacturing SystemsOnline date, start – end:
2004Copyright Holder:
Emerald Publishing LimitedOpen Access:
hybridEditor:
- Prof Harm-Jan Steenhuis