... Systems engineering Input/output analysis Modelling Manufacturing systems The incessant growth in demand for higher quality of performance coupled with rising economic or cost competitiveness requirements over the past 30 years have forced the increasing application of methodologies, tools...

..., and further on to the customers. The model makes a clear distinction between internal and external factors. Flexibility Input/output analysis Manufacturing strategy Supply and demand The strategic importance of the manufacturing function has experienced a renaissance, becoming the focus...