Total cycle time compression and the agile supply chain

Article Abstract:

The concept of the information enriched supply chain is proposed for manufacturers to attain agility. Adoption of the concept, together with good business systems engineering principles, results in a dramatic reduction in information and material flow lead times. They also lead to the creation of a structural supply chain that utilizes market knowledge and a virtual corporation to take advantage of profitable opportunities present in a changing marketplace.

Information Systems, Industrial supplies, Industrial Supplies Whsle, Industrial Supplies Wholesalers, Analysis, Manufacturing industry, Manufacturing industries, Information management, Business-to-business market, Business to business market, Production engineering research

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A goal programming approach to mixed-model assembly line balancing problem

Article Abstract:

A binary goal programming model for the mixed assembly line balancing plight offers a substantial degree of versatility to companies because a number of opposing plans can be concurrently considered. A growing number of companies are employing mixed-model assembly lines to keep up with the demand of yielding a number of models to achieve greater client satisfaction without storing huge stocks of finished goods.

Management, Assembly-line balancing

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