Industrial Engineering articles from October 1989

Industrial Engineering archives from October 1989

Professionals must train for factory of future's integrated work environment.
October 1, 1989... Professionals Must Train For Factory of Future's Integrated Work Environment The factory of the future can be described as comprising horizontal and vertical information networks driven by computer integrated manufacturing systems, expert...

Reduction in lead time does make the difference in profitable operations.
October 1, 1989... Reduction In Lead Time Does Make The Difference In Profitable Operations American discrete lot (batch) manufacturing companies which amount to over 70% of all manufacturing companies, are focusing their manufacturing lead time reduction...

An AEM at United Airlines answers the need for high-speed parts delivery. (automated electrified monorail)
October 1, 1989... An AEM At United Airlines Answers The Need For High-speed Parts Delivery In the highly competitive airline industry, on-time flight departures and arrivals are crucial to a commercial carrier's survival. When a flight is delayed for takeoff...

Data collection package provides accurate on-line information in detail. (System Software Associate's BPCS CIMPath)
October 1, 1989... Data Collection Package Provides Accurate On-line Information in Detail How can a company track the movement of as many as 3,000 open work orders with a manual data collection system? The Turbine Components Flight Engine Division,...