Title :
Management of a project to train small manufacturers in problem and process simulation techniques: a strategy to enhance the global competitiveness of small industry
Author :
Zerwekh, Robert P. ; Tatham, Elaine L. ; Kraft, David C.
Author_Institution :
Kansas Univ., Lawrence, KS, USA
Abstract :
A partnership was formed between the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the State of Kansas to establish the mid-America Manufacturing Technology Center (MAMTC). The alliance intends to assist small manufacturers in Kansas in becoming more globally competitive. The engineering management program at the University of Kansas has formed an alliance with NIST/MAMTC to provide simulation training and consulting services to small industry in the region. The authors describe the organization, management, and structure of the project. Examples of manufacturing problems solved by simulation techniques are provided
Keywords :
manufacturing industries; project management; training; USA; consulting services; global competitiveness; manufacturing industries; problem simulation; process simulation; project management; training; Cities and towns; Computational modeling; Industrial training; Management training; Manufacturing industries; Manufacturing processes; NIST; Project management; Research and development management; Virtual manufacturing;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering Management Conference, 1992. Managing in a Global Environment., 1992 IEEE International
Conference_Location :
Eatontown, NJ
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0854-9
DOI :
10.1109/IEMC.1992.225263
