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Information systems as a key facilitator of manufacturing flexibility: a documented application

Beach, R., Muhlemann, Alan P., Price, D.H.R., Paterson, Andrew H., Sharp, John A. (1998) Information systems as a key facilitator of manufacturing flexibility: a documented application. Production Planning & Control, 9 (1). pp. 96-105. ISSN 0953-7287. (doi:10.1080/095372898234569) (The full text of this publication is not currently available from this repository. You may be able to access a copy if URLs are provided) (KAR id:17580)

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Abstract

The desire to exploit new process technology and the need to reduce costs and throughput times, to accelerate new product introductions, and to insure against market uncertainties have contributed to the increased importance manufacturing enterprises attach to manufacturing flexibility. The Manufacturing Management Information System (MMIS) is a central component in the manufacturing enterprise's quest to achieve these key objectives yet its role is frequently neglected when formulating strategy. This paper explores the operational mismatch which often arises between the preferred mode of operation of the MMIS and that dictated by the enterprise's developing and changing strategic and hence operational requirements. Illustrated by a case study, the implications of the changes to the business environment currently being experienced by manufacturing industry on the future development and role of the MMIS are considered.

Item Type: Article
DOI/Identification number: 10.1080/095372898234569
Uncontrolled keywords: manufacturing flexibility; information systems; planning models; case study
Subjects: T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
Q Science > Operations Research - Theory
Divisions: Divisions > Kent Business School - Division > Kent Business School (do not use)
Depositing User: I. Ghose
Date Deposited: 05 Apr 2009 19:14 UTC
Last Modified: 16 Nov 2021 09:55 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/17580 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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Sharp, John A..

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