Towards integrated manufacturing planning with common tools and data sets.
Dewhurst, F. Barber, Kevin D. Rogers, J.J.B.
Dewhurst, F.
Barber, Kevin D.
Rogers, J.J.B.
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The performance of manufacturing systems needs to be continuously reviewed in response to increasingly evolving market conditions. In recent years, a large volume of research has concentrated on improving manufacturing performance. Some research has been directed at senior management emphasising the strategic need for change and how to initiate change; other research has been directed at shop floor level and the provision of tools for continuous improvement; whilst more recent research has focused on business process re-engineering and supporting methodologies. However, there is a very limited set of tools available for middle managers to encapsulate the aspirations of senior management (e.g. the strategic objectives of a company) and translate these into shop floor actions. This paper proposes a methodology to support management of the introduction of new processes, products and systems and to improve the performance of manufacturing systems. The paper presents a case and methodology for an integrated system for strategic, tactical, operational and project planning. The proposed methodology is based on structured systems analysis and simulation of a manufacturing plant. Feasibility of the approach is demonstrated through application to two small to medium-sized enterprises.
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Dewhurst, F., Barber, K.D. and Rogers, J. (2001). Towards integrated manufacturing planning with common tools and data sets. International Journal of Operations and Production Management. Vol. 21, No. 11, pp. 1460-1462.
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