Industrial Engineering articles from October 1990

Industrial Engineering archives from October 1990

Update: simultaneous engineering design in Japan. (human creativity will be a key issue in future manufacturing)
October 1, 1990... Update: Simultaneous Engineering Design In Japan Concurrent engineering, also known as simultaneous design, is being recognized as the most effective and efficient approach to engineering design. Because concurrent engineering is a...

Analysis of data requirements for FMS implementation is crucial to success. (Flexible Manufacturing Systems)
October 1, 1990... Analysis Of Data Requirements For FMS Implementation Is Crucial To Success Faced with increasing global competition, many manufacturing companies are recognizing that competitive manufacturing in terms of cost, quality, and market reception...

Honeywell puts simulation to work in multiple arenas. (Simulation in Manufacturing)
October 1, 1990... Honeywell Puts Simulation To Work In Multiple Arenas Many articles have been written addressing the benefits of computerized simulation. Usually they are focused on one particular case study or a single product manufacturing process....

Northern Telecom tackles successful implementation of cellular manufacturing. (telecommunication switching equipment manufacture) (Manufacturing Strategies)
October 1, 1990... Northern Telecom Tackles Successful Implementation Of Cellular Manufacturing Numerous success stories on the application of the world class manufacturing concept, such as "just in time", "total quality control", and "total preventive...

The critical imperative in flexible manufacturing is information; flexible manufacturing is more than automated equipment on the factory floor - it is business strategy powered by a total enterprise, integrated information architecture. (Issue Focus: Flexible Manufacturing Systems)
October 1, 1990... The Critical Imperative In Flexible Manufacturing Is Information If the 1980's were the days of awakening to global competitiveness in manufacturing, the 1990s are likely to be known as the days of reckoning. As the competitive pressures...

External CAD service increases efficiency, quality. (computer-aided design) (Applications)
October 1, 1990... External CAD service increases efficiency, quality Many industrial engineers have begun to use high-resolution scanning and CAD conversion systems to produce plant or facility design and assembly drawings. Most companies find their needs are...