• DocumentCode
    1531631
  • Title

    Uncertainty reduction through flexible manufacturing

  • Author

    Talaysum, Adil T. ; Hassan, M.Zia ; Goldhar, Joel D.

  • Author_Institution
    Center for Research on Industrial Strategy and Policy, School of Business, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL 60616
  • Issue
    2
  • fYear
    1987
  • fDate
    5/1/1987 12:00:00 AM
  • Firstpage
    85
  • Lastpage
    91
  • Abstract
    The crucial strength of the CIM/FMS is the capability to produce variety at lower cost. This article provides a justification for the move towards computerized flexibility in manufacturing based upon the premise of uncertainty reduction in sales through extensive product differentiation. The economic feasibility of this marketing strategy is shown by delineating the sources of economies and diseconomies of scope in CIM/FMS production.
  • Keywords
    Biological system modeling; Computer integrated manufacturing; Cost benefit analysis; Economics; Manufacturing processes; Production facilities; Uncertainty;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Journal_Title
    Engineering Management, IEEE Transactions on
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • ISSN
    0018-9391
  • Type

    jour

  • DOI
    10.1109/TEM.1987.6499031
  • Filename
    6499031
    • Link To Document
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