Software and the Agile Manufacturer: Computer Systems and World Class Manufacturing - Hardcover

Maskell, Brian H.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1563270463 ISBN 13: 9781563270468

Publisher: Productivity Press, 1994

Synopsis

Becoming a world-class company demands agile manufacturing―a responsive method of expeditiously delivering products at a lower cost. For organizations which desire to increase profits while minimizing liability, this text is an invaluable guide. It explains how to introduce flexibility into manufacturing facilities through the modification of current computer software and systems. Rather than taking the cost-prohibitive approach of discarding the processes a company already has in play and starting from scratch, organizations can achieve their goal of becoming agile manufacturers by modifying existing systems.

The author utilizes numerous case studies from companies such as Xerox, General Motors, Harley-Davidson, and Motorola to explore the current software movement, from MRP II (benefits and limitations) to alternative methods employed by companies attempting to align their software with new world class methodologies.

For manufacturing managers and MIS employees struggling with inadequate systems, Software and the Agile Manufacturer offers the practical solutions they need to successfully navigate the difficult transitional period on the way to world-class status.

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From the Author

Advanced manufacturers need to move beyond MRP or MRPII
Companies moving towards agile and world class manufacturing methods require a quite different approach to all aspects of manufacturing information systems. This book addresses customer service, manufacturing planning, shop-floor control, purchasing, quality, accounting & control, and so forth. The book is aimed at executives, manufacturing managers, IT professionals, and others using, or searching for, information systems to support advanced manufacturing operations.

Synopsis

Agile manufacturing is responsive, flexible manufacturing that can deliver better products, faster, at lower cost. This book is the first to show you how computerization can aid this transition. Computer systems and software designed for individual departments or functions can be adapted to create an integrated world class manufacturing environment. Case studies reveal common challenges and provide guidelines for companies just starting out. A non-technical, practical guide.

Edition details

• Publisher: Productivity Press
• Publication date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1563270463
• ISBN 13: 9781563270468
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 390