Industrial Engineering articles from July 1990

Industrial Engineering archives from July 1990

Configure-to-order: an industry challenge. (Make-To-Order) (column)
July 1, 1990... Configure-To-Order: An Industry Challenge In a market where the customer is king -- and competition is keen -- successful manufacturers have adopted make-to-order methods to create customized products that fulfill specific customer needs. ...

A company-wide perspective to identify, evaluate and rank the potential for CIM. (computer integrated manufacturing)
July 1, 1990... A Company-wide Perspective To Identify, Evaluate, And Rank The Potential For CIM Traditional methods of operations analysis do not account for the challenges and complexities encountered when the corporation is being "reinvented." Innovation...

How to choose the right CIM systems integrator. (computer integrated manufacturing)
July 1, 1990... Know How To Choose The Right CIM Systems Integrator As manufacturers strive to keep pace with foreign competition, computer-integrated manufacturing has gained momentum in the United States. Once accessible only to the largest businesses, CIM...

"Fully automated" isn't always the best solution to your warehouse operations.
July 1, 1990... "Fully Automated" Isn't Always The Best Solution To Your Warehouse Operations Competition has always been a forerunner of action. To avoid being overrun by the competition, you had better get tough and be competitive yourself. New tools have...

Improved product costing: a look beyond traditional financial accounting. (cost accounting systems)
July 1, 1990... Improved Product Costing: A Look Beyond Traditional Financial Accounting Cost accounting systems have not kept pace with the advances made in manufacturing technology. There is a need to correct this situation. Cost measurement and...

Production control software manages product diversity and inventory tracking. (USBI's Integrated Production Control System)
July 1, 1990... Production Control Software Manages Product Diversity And Inventory Tracking When the tragic Challenger accident grounded NASA's shuttle program, contractors who build the shuttle's various components didn't just stand still; they lost...

Enterprise logistics help make-to-stock manufacturers.
July 1, 1990... Enterprise Logistics Help Make-to-Stock Manufacturers A new concept has been developing in the past few years that has great potential benefits for companies in make-to-stock businesses. This powerful new concept is "enterprise logistics."...

Developing five-year trends in logistics information systems. (1982 SRI International survey)
July 1, 1990... Developing Five-Year Trends In Logistics Information Systems Logistics, like them or not, are vital ingredients in modern industry operations. An SRI International survey explored matters and found that computerization of data has a long way to...

1989-90 IIE Annual Report. (Institute of Industrial Engineers)
July 1, 1990... 1989-90 IIE Annual Report Executive Message The 1989-90 fiscal year can be characterized as a year of progress-progress in many areas, to meet the needs of our members and the profession. Progress toward the foundation of our future...

Bar coding improves hospital's inventory and billing processes. (St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, MS)(Applications)
July 1, 1990... Bar coding improves hospital's inventory and billing processes In 1982 St. Lukes Hospital in Kansas City, MS began looking for a way to better manage their inventory and patient charging processes. After studying several health care trade...

Ten steps to purchasing the best storage system. (Applications)
July 1, 1990... Ten steps to purchasing the best storage system Plant managers and facility planners often face a storage system dilemma when attempting to fill their warehousing and material handling requirements. Usually, a system is needed that can perform...

Expert time-generating system rebalances production lines. (TRW Vehicle Safety Systems)(Applications)
July 1, 1990... Expert time-generating system rebalances production lines Improving line balancing while maintaining employee involvement was the goal at TRW Vehicle Safety Systems in Penetanguishene, Ontario. The 725 employee plant produces seat belts for...

Systems integration creates faster design, better communications. (computer integrated manufacturing)(Applications)
July 1, 1990... Systems integration creates faster design, better communications ECS, located in Grants Pass, OR is a $10 million-a-year manufacturer of high-quality thermoplastic equipment. All of its products are custom-designed and offer dozens of options...