Patrick Walsh, Philippos Koutsakas, A. Vontas, A. Koumpis
{"title":"Building enterprise‐wide information supply chains based on the fractal concept","authors":"Patrick Walsh, Philippos Koutsakas, A. Vontas, A. Koumpis","doi":"10.1108/09576060310477807","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/09576060310477807","url":null,"abstract":"Presents work carried out in the wider context of the IST Adrenalin project whose aim is to facilitate formation and lifecycle management of networked enterprises utilising concepts from two key information research areas. The approach described places heavy emphasis on the notion of mobile agent technologies and their adaptation for achieving the IT realisation of the above theoretical background. It covers specification, design and conceptual realisation of how information supply chains and routes can be organised and navigated across networked enterprise activities within the context of a branch independent model. Builds on the distribute and integrate concept as well as on the fractal idea by supporting self‐similarity, self‐organisation, self‐optimisation and dynamic organisational behavior. The harmonised combination of the concepts formulated in the Adrenalin theoretical framework and their IT realisation are employed within the context of a real‐world case study in an industrial ERP system.","PeriodicalId":100314,"journal":{"name":"Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems","volume":"344 1","pages":"397-408"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2003-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79750573","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Simulation workbench for analysing multi‐echelon supply chains","authors":"W. K. Ng, R. Piplani, S. Viswanathan","doi":"10.1108/09576060310477852","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/09576060310477852","url":null,"abstract":"End‐user demand information suffers from delay and distortion as it moves upstream in a supply chain. Co‐ordination between organisations in the supply chain, through sharing of demand information, is a possible solution to counter this distortion. Modelling and analysing supply chains, however, is not an easy task, as the supply chains contain multiple echelons and are faced with uncertain demand and lead‐times. For multi‐echelon supply chains adopting different inventory and forecasting policies at the echelon level, simulation is the most appropriate analysis tool. In this paper, we describe the development of a simulation workbench for modelling and analysing multi‐echelon supply chains. The workbench facilitates study of inventory and forecasting policies practised by the echelons, and models different information exchange mechanisms adopted by them. An experiment conducted, to test the workbench and demonstrate its capabilities, confirms that the workbench is a useful tool for gaining valuable insights into information exchange in a particular supply chain.","PeriodicalId":100314,"journal":{"name":"Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems","volume":"13 1","pages":"449-457"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2003-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87657961","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Integrating ABC and TOC for better manufacturing decision making","authors":"C. Sheu, Ming-Hsiang Chen, Stacy E. Kovar","doi":"10.1108/09576060310477834","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/09576060310477834","url":null,"abstract":"This paper reviews and compares the concepts of theory of constraints (TOC) and activity‐based costing (ABC). The primary objective of this study is to investigate the integration of both theories so as to provide management with the capability of making better operations decisions in the presence of diverse activities and committed costs. First, the assumptions of each theory are discussed against traditional cost accounting. Next, based on numerical examples, we discuss the managerial implications of the two theories in various decisions such as pricing, make‐or‐buy and product mix. Numerical results show that both ABC and TOC can provide management with better performance measurement of diverse production activities especially when committed costs are a significant factor. Accordingly, suggestions for integrating the two theories are provided.","PeriodicalId":100314,"journal":{"name":"Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems","volume":"50 1","pages":"433-441"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2003-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89478174","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Implementation of unidirectional functional dimensioning and tolerancing algorithm in CAD systems","authors":"J. Ciurana, C. Riba, M. Romeu","doi":"10.1108/09576060310477870","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/09576060310477870","url":null,"abstract":"Functional dimensioning has a clear mission: to choose the correct dimension and tolerance in order to optimise the parts in the definition of the mechanical assembly for their functional purpose. The current development of computer systems allows us to introduce intelligent help in CAD systems, which makes the complex task of functional dimensioning a lot easier. The international technical literature offers a number of investigation projects that contribute to establishing the bases for implementing intelligent help for functional dimensioning in the design phase. The main aim of this study is to define a system of computer‐aided dimensioning, using graphic design (CAD) systems and the necessary programming language.","PeriodicalId":100314,"journal":{"name":"Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems","volume":"16 1","pages":"468-476"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2003-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91545591","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Analysis of the decision process for selecting ERP software: the case of Keller Manufacturing","authors":"Jacques C. Verville, Alannah Halingten","doi":"10.1108/09576060310477825","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/09576060310477825","url":null,"abstract":"Keller Manufacturing, a mid‐sized furniture manufacturer, completed the purchase of an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software solution in August of 1996 at a cost of US$1 million. From 12 individuals who participated on Keller’s acquisition team, the four principals were interviewed for this case. The structure of the acquisition process that emerged from the data revealed six distinctive iterative, recursive and inter‐related processes that, together, form a complex web of activity and tasks for the acquisition of ERP software. These activities and tasks are described and analyzed as a function of the six processes. The ERP acquisition process developed by Keller for this purchase was atypical of their normal purchasing practices and proved to be a significant learning experience for the entire organization. This case provides a useful illustration of “good practice” and sets forth the framework for the ERP acquisition process.","PeriodicalId":100314,"journal":{"name":"Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems","volume":"29 1","pages":"423-432"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2003-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75842905","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The vision of next generation manufacturing – how a company can start","authors":"N. Conradsen, Marie Lystlund","doi":"10.1108/09576060310469707","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/09576060310469707","url":null,"abstract":"Next generation manufacturing is a strategic tool, which identifies the paths that manufacturing companies may follow in order to stay competitive in today’s changing world. This paper describes the background and the development of a tool to be used in companies with the aim of identifying areas on which the company can and should concentrate its development efforts. The tool has proven workable in practice and approximately 200 Danish manufacturing companies have tested it. Some general trends regarding the future development of these companies can be concluded within the fields of flexible organisations, innovation, utilisation of IT, and collaboration between companies.","PeriodicalId":100314,"journal":{"name":"Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems","volume":"1 1","pages":"324-333"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2003-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83129274","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Managing Industrial Buyer-supplier Relations - the Case for Attractiveness","authors":"Chris Ellegaard, J. Johansen, A. Drejer","doi":"10.1108/09576060310469725","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/09576060310469725","url":null,"abstract":"This article is about managing industrial buyer‐supplier relations as seen from the customer perspective. Two successful examples of supplier network management are described, and the limits to broader applicability of these supply management principles discussed. Next the focus is on managing the dyadic relation. Contributions from four of the most influential groups of researchers on the subject are overviewed. Empirical findings from a case study from industry are presented, leading to a short conceptual presentation of an alternative supply management approach. The empirical contribution comes from two case studies carried out at the Danish industrial company Danfoss Drives, which produces frequency converters and is a division of the Danfoss industrial corporation. One case study is about the characteristics of a supplier network supplying aluminum components to Danfoss Drives. The other is about the evolution of one of the industrial buyer‐supplier relations in the aluminum network – between Danfoss Drives and a supplier of extruded aluminum components.","PeriodicalId":100314,"journal":{"name":"Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems","volume":"12 1","pages":"346-356"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2003-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87972899","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Manufacturing strategy and e-business : An exploratory study","authors":"J. Olhager, Martin Rudberg","doi":"10.1108/09576060310469716","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/09576060310469716","url":null,"abstract":"Whilst much of the e‐business evolution has been referred to as an additional and complementary marketing channel, there has been little concern about the impact on manufacturing. However, since a manufacturing strategy should be closely linked to the marketing strategy, developments in marketing are likely to impact manufacturing. In this paper, we explore the ways in which e‐business is impacting the manufacturing strategy in manufacturing firms. We study seven Swedish manufacturing firms and investigate the relationship between e‐business and manufacturing strategy. The findings indicate that e‐business mainly affects two decision categories – vertical integration, and manufacturing planning and control systems – through new ways to communicate and exchange information between buyers and sellers at both business ends. Improvements in these decision categories lead to potential gains in delivery speed and reliability, but only for make‐to‐order companies, whereas the impact on quality, price and flexibility is more or less negligible. Make‐to‐stock firms report only limited impact on manufacturing.","PeriodicalId":100314,"journal":{"name":"Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems","volume":"120 1","pages":"334-345"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2003-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81563381","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Managing Buyer-supplier Relationships and Inter-organisational Competence Development","authors":"Morten Munksgaard Møller, J. Johansen, H. Boer","doi":"10.1108/09576060310469743","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/09576060310469743","url":null,"abstract":"The work presented in this article is part of an action research project carried out in collaboration between Bang & Olufsen (B&O) and the Center for Industrial Production (CIP) of Aalborg University. The aim of the project is to investigate how end‐manufacturers can source new technology via innovative NPD‐related supplier relationships. Whereas prior work on buyer‐supplier relationships is dominated by a product‐oriented view, the present research has adopted a resource‐based (competence) view to develop a framework to guide companies in developing and handling competence‐based relationships with technology suppliers. The framework suggests four different types of inter‐organisational competence development, two of which will be illustrated using empirical data obtained through two in‐depth case studies of innovative partnership projects between B&O and some of its sub‐suppliers.","PeriodicalId":100314,"journal":{"name":"Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems","volume":"13 1","pages":"369-379"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2003-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90655669","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Internationalisation and evolution of manufacturing systems: classic process models, new industrial issues and academic challenges","authors":"Yongjiang Shi","doi":"10.1108/09576060310469734","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/09576060310469734","url":null,"abstract":"Based on both the observations of case studies during the last few years and on action research work on the global manufacturing strategy development, this paper introduces another type of evolutionary process that looks at the internationalisation of manufacturing systems. The paper seeks to explore the new driving forces and responses of manufacturing systems in terms of their static architectures, dynamic mechanisms, and strategic capabilities in the evolutionary process. Reviews those internationalization models developed during the last 25 years, as well as reviewing manufacturing globalisation over the last 15 years, to gain a comprehensive picture about the international manufacturing system (IMS). Based on the empirical observations of industrial issues and the difficulties faced, a new research framework is proposed that will tackle the wider issues in international manufacturing, covering the manufacturing value creation process, internationalisation process, and inter‐firm collaboration formation process. Argues that it is important for future research to develop the strategy process to synthesise the three dimensions of the IMS.","PeriodicalId":100314,"journal":{"name":"Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems","volume":"46 12 1","pages":"357-368"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2003-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81721206","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}