...M. Caridi; R. Cigolini This research provides a literature review in the field of uncertainty dampening methods for manufacturing systems, and proposes a new model to improve materials management effectiveness in materials requirements planning environments. The literature review gives rise...

... involved. © MCB UP Limited 1995 Case studies Logistics Manufacturing systems Materials The term “new wave manufacturing” (NWM) strategies[ 1 ] has been introduced to embrace the radical new approaches to manufacturing pioneered by the Japanese and packaged under such labels as lean...