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View article: EPEC 4.0: an Industry 4.0-supported lean production control concept for the semi-process industry
EPEC 4.0: an Industry 4.0-supported lean production control concept for the semi-process industry Open
The combination of lean production and Industry 4.0 exhibits excellent potential in advancing operations management and, especially, production control. This improvement potential is applicable to the semi-process industry (S-PI), as highe…
View article: The complementary effect of lean manufacturing and digitalisation on operational performance
The complementary effect of lean manufacturing and digitalisation on operational performance Open
The most recent trend manufacturers have embraced to seek operational performance improvements is the use of a wide range of digital technologies typically associated with Industry 4.0. However, few studies have investigated the relationsh…
View article: Status of engineering change management in the engineer-to-order production environment: insights from a multiple case study
Status of engineering change management in the engineer-to-order production environment: insights from a multiple case study Open
Engineering Changes (ECs) are a fact of life for companies in the Engineer-To-Order (ETO) production environment. Various Engineering Change Management (ECM) strategies, practices and tools exist, but no explicit distinction has been made …
View article: Exploring the challenges with applying tracking and tracing technology in the dairy industry
Exploring the challenges with applying tracking and tracing technology in the dairy industry Open
The purpose of this research is to identify the various challenges encountered when using tracking and tracing technology in the dairy industry. Based on a systematic literature review, the challenges are reviewed from the supply chain per…
View article: Decision Variables for Inbound Transportation Redesign in a Chemical Manufacturing Supply Chain
Decision Variables for Inbound Transportation Redesign in a Chemical Manufacturing Supply Chain Open
With respect to process manufacturing industries, there has been limited research on inbound transportation management in the literature. While some of the methods and strategies developed in the discrete manufacturing industry are easily …
View article: Managing engineering changes in the engineer-to-order environment: challenges and research needs
Managing engineering changes in the engineer-to-order environment: challenges and research needs Open
Engineering changes (ECs) in companies in the engineer-to-order (ETO) production environment are practically unavoidable. It is important for ETO companies to accommodate ECs throughout the project duration, effectively and efficiently man…
View article: The Role of Cultural Characteristics in Industrial Manufacturers Performance -Implications of locating production in Norway
The Role of Cultural Characteristics in Industrial Manufacturers Performance -Implications of locating production in Norway Open
Geographical location is one of the factors that can contribute to the company's competitive advantage on the global market [1]. Each location is unique in terms of its cultural characteristics; understanding the relation between cultural …