..., 2005), but also potentially at the genus, family and order level when combining with the hierarchical classification. However, this potential has only been explored in the work of Leseure (2000) . Change management Organizational development Evolution Manufacturing systems Knowledge-based...

... Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only The purpose of this paper is to propose a three-staged approach to configuration change management that uses a combination of complexity analysis, data visualization, and algorithmic validation to assist in validating configuration changes...

... for achieving sustainable growth through lean systems design (LSD). The paper presents a techno‐economic and technology change management framework, with an application of a holistic set of lean deployment tools that include establishing a strategic and operational plan for implementing CAD/CAM systems...

..., the “production strategy” indicates the customisation level along the servitization continuum (Gilmore and Pine, 1997). Table I shows the criteria and their opposite poles. The strategy and change management literature suggests four schools of thought for processes of change (Pillai and Hofacker, 2007...

..., the paper shows how a set of interlinking BPI programmes are planned and executed to enable comprehensive improvements in business performance. Findings In order to be effective, change management needs to be embedded within a highly active industrial learning organisation. This must substantially...

... cadre capable of defining, designing and implementing effective change. “Managing‐by‐projects” (MBP) has its origins in the then novel concept of a manufacturing system (Parnaby, 1979) but now developed into a proven business process improvement methodology. Based on effective action...

... of flexibility measurements and evaluations and to integrate this in the companies' internal as well as companies' cross‐organisational processes of change management. Design/methodology/approach The approach consists of two phases: first, a consistent systematics for the production systems flexibility...

..., because the EC does not affect the item's neighbours. Thus, only the affected items need to be handled, and production can continue, allowing all old items to be used up. Carl Wänström can be contacted at: carl.wanstrom@chalmers.se © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2006 Change management...

... then summarises the conclusions of this study. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2005 Change management Uncertainty management Small to medium‐sized enterprises Manufacturing resource planning The new economy entails e‐business and knowledge‐driven enterprises that could lead to more...

...Annie Bartoli; Philippe Hermel After the prophetic messages about the contributions of information technologies (IT) on firms, we face warning signals on the unavoidable need for change management, and the perverse side effects of IT improvements when they are not integrated within a strategic...

... Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2004 Continuous improvement Team working Organizational change Change management Using self‐assessment tools to measure an organization's current status on continuous improvement (CI) and to plan future process improvement activities is becoming widely...

... achieved”. The solutions become permanent, and the bottom‐line continues to improve. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2004 Change management Leadership Continuous improvement Process analysis Learning Finland Rapid change has become imperative in business life driven by a number...

... and the option of using the local manufacturing division of the Commonwealth Scientific Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) was forwarded by one manager who was familiar with their work. © MCB UP Limited 2001 Cellular manufacturing Change management Organizational politics Case studies...