Title :
The importance of the supplier in the lean manufacturing process
Author :
Steiner, Edward L.
Author_Institution :
Ind. Indexing Syst., Victor, NY, USA
Abstract :
The move toward lean manufacturing promises to create new ways for manufacturers and suppliers to work together. This paper addresses some of those considerations, and illustrates efficient methods of cooperation in this new manufacturing environment
Keywords :
manufacture; manufacturing industries; lean manufacturing process; manufacturers; manufacturing environment; supplier;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical Insulation Conference, 1997, and Electrical Manufacturing & Coil Winding Conference. Proceedings
Conference_Location :
Rosemont, IL
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3959-2
DOI :
10.1109/EEIC.1997.651324
