International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management (IJMTM)

International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management

2008 Vol.14 No.3/4

Special Issue on Innovative Approach in Technology and Manufacturing Management

Guest Editor: Professor Enzo Gentili

Editorial

Pages Title and author(s)
249-265Modular and collaborative automation: achieving manufacturing flexibility and reconfigurability
Armando W. Colombo, Robert Harrison
DOI: 10.1504/IJMTM.2008.017726
266-288A robust scheduling rule using a Neural Network in dynamically changing job-shop environments
Toru Eguchi, Fuminori Oba, Satoru Toyooka
DOI: 10.1504/IJMTM.2008.017727
289-298Six Sigma methodology: an effective tool for quality management
Francesco Aggogeri, Enzo Gentili
DOI: 10.1504/IJMTM.2008.017728
299-310Supply chain management for virtual enterprises with adaptive multi-agent mechanism
Toshiya Kaihara, Susumu Fujii
DOI: 10.1504/IJMTM.2008.017729
311-325Capacitating ERP through mathematical programming: a case study
Rosana B.B. Haddad, Marcius F.H. De Carvalho
DOI: 10.1504/IJMTM.2008.017730
326-341Study of the EDM process effects on aluminium alloys
L. Iuliano, M.G. Violante, A. Gatto, E. Bassoli
DOI: 10.1504/IJMTM.2008.017731
342-358A conceptual model and an information tool for the establishment of production networks based on small and smallest enterprises
Matthias Zimmermann, Lars Zschorn, Joachim Kaschel, Tobias Teich
DOI: 10.1504/IJMTM.2008.017732
359-378A study on integration of process planning and scheduling system for holonic manufacturing with modification of process plans
Rajesh Shrestha, Toshihiro Takemoto, Koji Ichinose, Nobuhiro Sugimura
DOI: 10.1504/IJMTM.2008.017733
379-395A hybrid-approach to model design and development processes and the evaluation of innovation opportunities
Francesca Montagna, Maria Franca Norese
DOI: 10.1504/IJMTM.2008.017734
396-409Improvement through process integration using a simulative, dynamic method
Marco Mazzola, Enzo Gentili, Francesco Aggogeri
DOI: 10.1504/IJMTM.2008.017735
410-430An assessment of recent developments in the finite element software for modelling manufacturing processes
M.A. Sheikh
DOI: 10.1504/IJMTM.2008.017736
431-447Rapid renovation of operational capabilities by ERP implementation: lessons from four Chinese manufacturers
Xiaofeng Ma, Marcel Dissel
DOI: 10.1504/IJMTM.2008.017737
448-460Optimisation of cutting conditions in hard turning using ceramic-coated and uncoated PCBN cutting tools
Ty G. Dawson, Thomas R. Kurfess
DOI: 10.1504/IJMTM.2008.017738
461-474Manufacturing facilities layout design using Genetic Algorithm
Kulendran Balamurugan, Velappan Selladurai, Balamurugan Ilamathi
DOI: 10.1504/IJMTM.2008.017739