...Associate Professor Per Hilletofth, Professor Olli-Pekka Hilmola and Professor Yacan Wang; Yiyo Kuo; Taho Yang; David Parker; Chin-Hsuan Sung Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to solve an integration of customer and supplier flexibility problem in a make-to-order (MTO) industry. The flexible...

...Shih‐Chia Chang; Ru‐Jen Lin; Fu‐Jen Chang; Rong‐Huei Chen Purpose Entrepreneurial orientation (EO) purportedly enhances a firm's competitive edge, but its alignment with specific dimensions of manufacturing flexibility has not been convincingly documented. The purpose of this study...

..., interorganizational information systems (IOISs) use and firm flexibility. The path model proposed in this study also posits that joint collaboration planning actions and the strength of relationships positively affect IOISs use, which in turn positively affects firm flexibility. Design/methodology/approach...

...Leslie K. Duclos; Robert J. Vokurka; Rhonda R. Lummus This paper presents an integrated conceptual model of supply chain flexibility. It examines flexibility classification schemes and the commonalities of flexibility typologies published in the literature to create a theoretical foundation...

...Qingyu Zhang; Mei Cao In response to an increasingly global and competitive environment, the flexibility to adapt to changing market needs and develop innovative cross‐functional processes is quintessential to success. Emphasizes that, in order to succeed in BPR, the firm must make...

... criteria using a JIT system from raw material to product shipping. Such an approach allows for reducing set‐up time, lead time, WIP, downtime, inventory, and for increasing flexibility, quality, labour and equipment utilization. In order to pursue these objectives, a production system based...

...Ravi Kathuria This paper investigates managerial practices that are conducive to the management of flexibility. Using data from manufacturing plants in the USA, this paper identifies managerial practices that manufacturing managers strongly demonstrate in plants that place a high emphasis...

... times and increasing flexibility, quality and logistic performances, a new advanced manufacturing system using JIT as an approach. Presents a summary of costs and benefits arising from the new system, outlining factors such as a total cost of $3 million and a lead time reduction of 60 days. © MCB UP...

... the schedules produced under varied assumptions is shown to be much easier. Concludes with suggestions for further research. © MCB UP Limited 1996 Dynamic scheduling Flexibility Project management Quality Resources Scheduling Since the development of network‐based project management...

.... However, substantial gains in productivity, flexibility, and production costs are to be made from integrating all aspects of the planning and scheduling process. Examines the need for integrated,company‐wide planning in manufacturing/engineering companies, and highlights how it is increasingly being...

...Colin‐Coulson Thomas Project management is of growing importance as bureaucratic organisations pass through transition to be more flexible “network organisations”. Work is increasingly undertaken by groups and teams, and the focus of assessment shifts from input to output. In certain sectors...

...Douglas K. Macbeth Flexible manufacturing can be understood and managed even by non‐technological senior management provided they are involved in agreeing market parameters, technological flexibility needs, quality, cost and delivery performances. Abdicating the responsibility of technological...