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Title Managing Complexity In Manufacturing Changeovers: A Sustainable Manufacturing-Oriented Approach And The Application Case Study
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Authors Mustafa, K; Cheng, K
Title Managing Complexity In Manufacturing Changeovers: A Sustainable Manufacturing-Oriented Approach And The Application Case Study
Year 2016
Published
DOI
Abstract Increasing manufacturing complexity continues to be one of the most significant challenges facing the manufacturing industry today. Due to these rapid changes in manufacturing systems, one of the most important factors affecting production is recognized as the frequent production setup or changeovers, consequently affecting the overall production lead times and competitiveness of the company. Developing responsive production setup and process capability is increasingly important as product ranges and varieties in manufacturing companies are growing rapidly and, at the same time, production business models are operating more towards being customer-oriented. Furthermore, although different conventional methods have been used to manage complexity in production changeovers, sustainability and competitiveness development in a manufacturing company needs to be scientifically addressed by managing manufacturing complexity. In this paper, a sustainable manufacturing oriented approach is presented in mind of managing manufacturing changeover complexities. A case study is carried out specifically concerning changeover complexity in a pharmaceutical company, aiming at minimising complexities in production changeover and waste, increasing plant flexibility and productivity, and ultimately the sustainable competitiveness of the company in managing manufacturing changes.
Author Keywords Manufacturing complexity; Manufacturing changeover; Sustainable manufacturing; Complexity management
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Conference Proceedings Citation Index - Science (CPCI-S)
EID WOS:000388159400090
WoS Category Engineering, Biomedical; Engineering, Manufacturing; Engineering, Mechanical; Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Research Area Engineering; Materials Science
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