Distributed manufacturing network models of smart and agile mini-factories

Q1 Multidisciplinary

International Journal of Agile Systems and Management Pub Date : 2017-12-12 DOI:10.1504/IJASM.2017.10009457

E. Rauch, P. Dallasega, D. Matt

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Abstract

Traditional centralised manufacturing systems will be replaced in future more and more through decentralised and geographically dispersed manufacturing strategies. So-called distributed manufacturing systems represent an ideal approach to meet challenges regarding individualisation of products, customer proximity or more sustainable production. Networks of smart and agile micro-production units lead to a rationalisation of the supply chain and therefore to an increase of sustainability. In this paper, the actual state of the art in distributed manufacturing is presented. Afterwards, sustainability oriented reasons for a trend towards distributed manufacturing networks are explained. Then, evolutionary stages in the development of factories are represented describing their characteristics at every stage. Finally, a framework of possible network models for distributed manufacturing networks of smart and agile mini-factories is provided and enforced by examples from industrial practice. The paper closes with a discussion of the proposed framework and an outlook on future needs in research.

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智能敏捷小型工厂的分布式制造网络模型

未来，传统的集中制造系统将越来越多地通过分散和地理分散的制造战略被取代。所谓的分布式制造系统代表了一种理想的方法，可以应对产品个性化、客户接近度或更可持续的生产方面的挑战。智能和敏捷的微型生产单元网络导致供应链的合理化，从而提高可持续性。本文介绍了分布式制造技术的实际现状。然后，解释了面向可持续性的分布式制造网络趋势的原因。然后，描述了工厂发展的进化阶段，描述了每个阶段的特征。最后，通过工业实践的实例，给出了智能敏捷小型工厂分布式制造网络的可能网络模型框架。论文最后讨论了所提出的框架，并展望了未来的研究需求。

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International Journal of Agile Systems and Management Multidisciplinary-Multidisciplinary

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期刊介绍： The objective of IJASM is to establish an effective channel of communication between academia, industry and persons concerned with the design and development of systems. Change is eternal and perpetual, irrespective of type of system. Systems created in the course of the advance of human civilization need to be functionally and operationally sustainable amid changes in technological, political, socio-economical, financial, cultural and other environmental challenges. IJASM aims to promote and harmonize knowledge developments in the emerging fields of agile systems research, sustainability and vulnerability analysis, risk assessments methodologies, complex systems science, e-organisation and e-supply chain management, with emphasis on the international dimension, particularly breaking cultural barriers, and on national contexts, globalisation and new business practices. As such, we aim to publish papers presenting new research, innovative theoretical approaches, changes in agile management paradigms, and action (both examples of successes and failures as long as there are important lessons to be learned) from leading scholars and practitioners. Papers generally fall into two broad categories: those grounded in theory and/or papers using scientific research methods (e.g., reports of original empirical studies, models, critical reviews of existing empirical research, theory pieces that clearly extend current thinking); and those focusing on innovative agile approaches that are based on well reasoned extensions of existing research, experiential knowledge, or exemplary cases (e.g., thought pieces, case studies, etc).