Managing the redesign of manufacturing systems
by Andrew M. Tobias
International Journal of Technology Management (IJTM), Vol. 6, No. 3/4, 1991

Abstract: The redesign of manufacturing systems for improved performance and effectiveness is rapidly becoming commonplace. Based on project work in the high-volume medium-variety environment of supplying products to the British motor industry, the present paper discusses selected key issues which determine success or failure in implementing change. These include the composition of project teams, manufacturing strategy, system design, manufacturing control systems, human issues and implementation.

Online publication date: Mon, 25-May-2009

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