Industrial Engineering articles from May 1991

Industrial Engineering archives from May 1991

Support and training are the keys to success with rules-based system. (configure-to-order software)(Make-to-Order) (column)
May 1, 1991... Throughout the past few months we have discussed the nuts and bolts of rules-based systems, the types of manufacturing environments in which they are used, their technological benefits, and how they compare to other systems in the marketplace....

JIT manufacturing is more than inventory programs and delivery schedules. (just-in-time manufacturing)(Production and Inventory Control) (column)
May 1, 1991... JIT manufacturing is a popular buzzword in U.S. industry today However, many common misconceptions exist regarding JIT manufacturing, and few truly understand the meaning and scope of this manufacturing philosophy. The intent o,' this paper is...

You can use simulation to make the correct decisions. (computer simulation in manufacturing)
May 1, 1991... Computer simulation has become a part of an integral element in successful business operations. it is widely used as a quantitative method of analysis to simulate the behavior of an actual system. By observing the behavior of the mathematical...

Involved in systems evaluation? Use a multiattribute analysis approach to get the answers. (Industrial Management)
May 1, 1991... In these austere times, the prudent use of available resources and maximization of return for money expended is absolutely essential A common approach to effectiveness analysis in industry is to perform a benefit-cost ratio analysis. The...

An academic-industry interface could expand the recognition of industrial engineering.
May 1, 1991... Idustrial engineers are pragmatic professionals. Industrial engineers have always been at the forefront of practical implementation of new technology tools. This leadership role was demonstrated through the widespread use of personal computers...

Want to be more competitive? Concentrate on attacking non-value-added-wastes. (managing manufacturing costs)
May 1, 1991... American industry has always prided itself on being efficient and reducing costs wherever possible. Specific waste reduction programs exist in many companies. The problem with many of these programs is they don't challenge the established...

Total process management...or, the art and science of competitive positioning.
May 1, 1991... Many manufacturing and service companies are finding a decrease in their competitive effectiveness within their respective industry. Even though most industries have felt the emergence of global, competitive pressures, many companies within...

Cross functional teams improve manufacturing at Motorola's Austin plant.
May 1, 1991... In recent years, American organizations have faced increased challenges from international competition. Several of the old assumptions and traditional structural arrangements in many industries are ineffective in the new competitive arena (1)....