... systems and information systems. This approach has not been empirically explored in the operations and supply chain management literature. This research fills this gap with the new power definition method. Design/methodology/approach This research conducted a two-stage scale development and validation...

...Pierre Eric Christian Johansson; Lennart Malmsköld; Åsa Fast-Berglund; Lena Moestam Purpose The purpose of this paper is to describe challenges the manufacturing industry is currently facing when developing future assembly information systems. More specific, this paper focuses on the handling...

... at: manjeetkharub@gmail.com 14 06 2017 09 06 2018 18 08 2018 28 08 2018 © Emerald Publishing Limited 2018 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Competitive strategy Organizational performance Continuous improvement Quality management Information systems...

... and competitive context (Ghobakhloo, 2018). Mobile information systems (MobIS) are pillars of I4.0. For example, in the aeronautical industry, mobile systems can be found in the critical maintenance repair process (Koornneef et al., 2017). However, despite the general use of mobile technologies...

... of this study is to provide a validated model of e-commerce adoption for SA and develop a clear understanding about the different factors that support and or impede the adoption process. Information systems E-commerce Technological innovation Technology implementation Finally, stabilisation of e...

... (including Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan) to ascertain the effects of some determinants (i.e. environmental uncertainty, production techniques, and information system (IS) maturity) on postponement application. Design/methodology/approach A field survey of big manufacturers of electronic...

... This paper used a case study methodology to examine the case of a business‐to‐business (B2B) collaborative information system based on the first textile company in Taiwan to implement a RosettaNet‐like for B2B process integration. Findings The results showed that some key success factors included...

... between integration and the quality of information. Mattias Gustavsson can be contacted at: mattias.gustavsson@chalmers.se © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2008 Information systems Quality Strategic manufacturing Manufacturing resource planning The aim of manufacturing...

.... Design/methodology/approach It is based on a case study of enterprise distributed databases aggregation for Taiwan's National Immunization Information System (NIIS). Selective data replication aggregated the distributed databases to the central database. The data refresh model assumed heterogeneous...

... quality problems in a manufacturing process. This paper attempts to assist manufacturers in obtaining such data and information and further to make decisions regarding quality control. Design/methodology/approach In this paper, an online quality information system (OQIS) for quality control in an e...

... methodology from users perspective in critical production process is conceptualised for effective referencing, recording and data transmission on a seamless input/output operable platform. Software tools Performance measures Productive maintenance Information systems Aircraft This paper...

...Milind Kumar Sharma; Rajat Bhagwat Purpose To provide the outcome of information system (IS) related practice survey designed to identify current trends in Indian small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Design/methodology/approach This research is exploratory in nature, a survey methodology...

...Yuejin Zhou; K.B. Chuah; Shuping Chen Purpose This paper deals with the modelling of an information system for Chinese herbal medicine manufacturing enterprises, describes its structures and functions, and discusses its implementation issues. Design/methodology/approach A case experience...

... of product data and information systems for the design of materials supply systems in product development projects. The results from a case study show that there are product data available at an early stage in the project. However, the product data have to be retrieved from several information systems...

... satisfaction, the companies have to listen the voice of the customer and to produce value added products and services by reducing the cycle time. This requires an active and an effective management of operational functions and customer/supplier relationship. Information systems and technologies are the most...

...Richard Greenough; Devendra Fakun; John Kay This paper describes the development and evaluation of an information system to identify spare parts associated with an automated assembly machine that is part of a Ford engine assembly line. The information system is a digital manual, similar to a class...

... useful knowledge on suitable system functionality which can help users in the early stages of MPC system implementation. © MCB UP Limited 1999 Control systems Information systems Manufacturing Planning Manufacturing planning and control (MPC) systems have been established...

...Rajeev Kaula A conceptual framework for structuring a flexible manufacturing system (FMS) environment called an open automation architecture (OAA) is proposed. The framework is based on the open‐systems approach to information system development. OAA proposes partitioning of the manufacturing...

... survey of the problem, recalls basics of stock profiles, then presents their adaptation to multi‐level decision making and illustrates this with a flow‐shop production case study. © MCB UP Limited 1997 Databases Decision making Information systems Manufacturing We are concerned...

... factors were detailed planning, user involvement and vendor support. These combined to create an atmosphere of excitement in the project and success. Reports on the future plans that include the development of an integrated information system at PBR which will involve customers and suppliers in addition...