int. j. prod. res.‚ 2001‚ vol. 39‚ no. 16‚ 3561±3600 A review of agile manufacturing systems LUIS M. SANCHEZy and RAKESH NAGIy* About a decade ago‚ the agile manufacturing paradigm was formulated in response to the constantly changing `new economy’ and as a basis for returning to global competitiveness. While agility means di erent things to di erent enterprises under di erent contexts‚ the following elements capture its essential concept: agility is characterized by cooperativeness and synergism
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The Agile Manifesto August 2001 Facilitating change is more effective than attempting to prevent it. Learn to trust in your ability to respond to unpredictable events; it’s more important than trusting in your ability to plan for disaster. by Martin Fowler and Jim Highsmith In the past 12–18 months‚ a wide range of publications—Software Development‚ IEEE Software‚ Cutter IT Journal‚ Software Testing and Quality Engineering‚ and even The Economist—has published articles on what Martin Fowler
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supplier to Ford‚ the OEM in this case. Agile Electric‚ located in southern India‚ is a supplier to Automek. Automek has invested significant time and resources into the development of Agile due to its low cost of manufacturing capabilities. Agile has been asked to manufacture an actuator assembly for Automek. Agile is concerned about their ability to supply the assembly without assistance from Automek but their CEO is pushing them to step up to the challenge. Agile is also concerned about their downstream
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across Agile in India and sent its technical team to assess this potential supplier. The team was satisfied with the facility and approved it as its supplier of motors to Automek. As Agile’s quality and delivery performance was good. In 2002 Automek awarded a business for a new product which was not in Agile’s existing product portfolio. A team was deputed to work with Agile to setup the manufacturing line to produce the product as per Automeks requirement. The launch was successful and Agile continued
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Agile Ports Agile Ports Functional ports over the world handle different cargos of varied quantities and size to complete the international transport chain (Konings‚ Priemus & Nijkamp‚ 2008). The capacity of such ports needs enhancement to minimize operational interruption of their terminals as the containers move in and out the ports. Technological advancements and application of best business practices ensure the operations in the ports are efficient enough to handle the capacities
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Summary: Agile Logistics‚ a Singapore based warehousing and logistics specialist‚ is a well-recognized third-party logistics (3PL) provider. Agile Logistics has the know-how to power their customers’ supply-chain - delivering intelligent solutions that streamline efficiencies and boost their customers’ bottom line. Agile Logistics wanted to design‚ fabricate and commission a new computer-controlled system for automatic placement‚ storage and retrieval of standardized shipping containers.
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MSC756 PROJECT MANAGEMENT ASSIGNMENT TWO THE PRINCE2 METHODOLOGY: A DETAILED COMPARISON OF RELATIVE STRENGTHS TO THE PMBOK AND APPLICATION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT AUTHOR: KANE WRIGHT STUDENT: 400072002 WORD COUNT (LESS TABLE OF CONTENTS‚ REFERENCES‚ APPENDICES): 4972 DUE DATE: 28 SEPTEMBER 2009 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION________________________________________________ _____________3 LITERATURE REVIEW______________________________________________________ _3 Backgrou
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Study 3: Primavera Gets Agile Eustace Langley CIS 525 August-25-2014 Dr. Gideon U. Nwatu Strayer University Case Study 3: Primavera Gets Agile TABLE OF CONTENT Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………....…..3 Identify the problems with Primavera’s development organization prior to its adoption of agile strategies…………………………………………………………………………………….…….4 Analyze if agile techniques should be considered
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IIBA ® International Institute of Business AnalysisTM The Agile Extension to the BABOK® Guide November 2011 Draft for Public Review The Agile Extension to the BABOK® Guide is a collaborative effort by the International Institute of Business Analysis and the Agile Alliance. Agile Extension to the BABOK® Guide November 2011 Draft for Public Review www.iiba.org International Institute of Business Analysis‚ Toronto‚ Ontario‚ Canada © International Institute of
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Martinez Mr. Phelps English 115: Essay 3 November 14‚ 2012 The CMMI and the Agile Methods This paper will compare and contrast the CMMI model and the agile method model. In the software engineering profession there has passed time since professionals listen‚ or read with frequency in conversations‚ projects or e-mails‚ the questions about whether their businesses should implement the CMMI‚ or the agile methods for their software development projects. The capability maturity model integration
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