Title :
Manufacturing strategies: implementing `sequencing´
Author_Institution :
AT&T-Network Systems, North Andover, MA, USA
Abstract :
The author examines the evolution and revolution around the implementation of sequencing (a type of just-in-time manufacturing) in a large, high-technology, customer-ordered optioned product, telecommunications systems manufacturing plant. Implementations of this type require changes in process, procedures, and mainly in mindset. The change resulted in a more focused team of people working toward better-defined goals. Manufacturing intervals were reduced by 75% once sequencing was fully implemented in a pilot focused factory. There were similar reductions in work in progress, inventories, floor space requirements, and material rework
Keywords :
manufacture; production control; stock control; telecommunication systems; floor space requirements; inventories; just-in-time manufacturing; material rework; sequencing; telecommunications systems manufacturing plant; work in progress; Assembly; Bills of materials; Business communication; Companies; Fires; Floors; Manufacturing industries; Materials requirements planning; Production facilities; Pulp manufacturing;
Conference_Titel :
Technology Management : the New International Language
Conference_Location :
Portland, OR
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0161-7
DOI :
10.1109/PICMET.1991.183662
