... term, but the plan to reach the expected level of maturity is not easy to draw. To converge toward higher maturity levels, we need first to assess the readiness level of the company and define the tools required for reaching the next level of maturity. Design/methodology/approach We propose...

... for Public Opinion Research (AAPOR, 2000) about computing and reporting detailed outcome rates. Citations of survey methodology sources were largely absent in the articles of Table I. An exception is Orr’s (1999) article that cites textbooks in marketing research (i.e. Zikmund) and sociological methods...

... into isolated and unconnected subproblems whose individual solutions may result in a poor global solution. This paper describes a methodology of analysis and evaluation of FMS design competitive alternatives. It examines the use of an integrated, systemic, global, and user‐centred approach for solving the FMS...

... Concurrent engineering Design Methodology Software Theory For the worldwide competition, more and more manufacturing enterprises have adopted the concept of concurrent engineering as a strategy for achieving shorter time to market, reduced development costs, and high‐quality products. Concurrent...

... of the interoperational storage (ISL_{max); the average throughput time of a job‐group (Th.Tav). © MCB UP Limited 1996 Flexible manufacturing systems Methodology Real time processing Scheduling Many studies have been dedicated to the scheduling of general flexible manufacturing}...

... their current position to the desired goal. Emphasizes the importance of effective information systems planning, details its requirements in today′s manufacturing environment and outlines a planning methodology that helps identify and rank opportunities to develop information systems to meet business needs. ©...

... industry Methodology Systems engineering Methodology Manufacturing methods Control over the tooling flow on the shopfloor. Effective tool performance monitor­ ing. Effective management reporting. Theseries of featuresfrom the University ofLiverpool continues with a report on The method consists...

... a number of criticisms can be made: jargon,over‐rigourousness, and neglect of the factory environment the system will become a part of. © MCB UP Limited 1990 Computer‐aided manufacturing Manufacturing industry Methodology Systems engineering Methodology Methods in manufacturing systems...

... Considers the success Lucas sites are having in achieving increased competitiveness through taskforces using a systems engineering approach to manufacturing business redesign. Discusses the stages in manufacturing systems design and corporate best practice that have evolved the methodology...

... issues. Concludes that:available systems methods can be of significant use, although further research is needed to establish the role of methods in manufacturing systems engineering, particularly in the field of integration. © MCB UP Limited 1990 IT Manufacturing systems Methodology Systems...