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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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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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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AGILE MANUFACTURIN G Tuğçe İŞSEVER 524413007 Marmara University Institute of Pure and Applied Science History of Agile Manufacturing In 1991‚ an industry-led study‚ sponsored by the United States Navy Mantech Program‚ and supported by the Iacocca Institute at Lehigh University in the United States‚ was conducted in order to originate a new paradigm for successful manufacturing enterprises. The report of that study‚ entitled “21st Century Manufacturing Enterprise Strategy”‚ coined the term “agile
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Project - temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product‚ service‚ or result Program -group of related projects managed in a coordinated way Project management -the application of knowledge‚ skills‚ tools and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements Knowledge areas-key competencies project managers should develop Project portfolio management -involves organizing and managing projects and programs as a portfolio of investments Project management tools and techniques-assist
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America with plants worldwide. It supplied complete systems to many car manufacturers globally. This particular project was the first time that it had supplied components to OEM. Automek was looking forward for more business form OEM if this was successful. Due to increasing cost in the United States‚ Automek was on a lookout for global low-cost source. During its search it came across Agile in India and sent its technical team to assess this potential supplier. The team was satisfied with the facility
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Project management is the discipline of planning‚ organizing‚ motivating‚ and controlling resources to achieve specific goals. A project is a temporary endeavor with a defined beginning and end (usually time-constrained‚ and often constrained by funding or deliverables)‚[1] undertaken to meet unique goals and objectives‚[2] typically to bring about beneficial change or added value. The temporary nature of projects stands in contrast with business as usual (or operations)‚[3] which are repetitive
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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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ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY‚ ISLAMABAD (Department of Business Administration) PROJECT MANAGEMENT (5539) CHECKLIST SEMESTER: SPRING‚ 2011 This packet comprises the following material: 1. Text Books (Two) 2. Course Outlines 3. Assignment No. 1‚ 2 4. Assignment Forms ( 2 sets ) In this packet‚ if you find anything missing out of the above mentioned material‚ please contact at the address given below: Mailing Officer Services Block No
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www.forrester.com. [1-L29GJM] About Forrester Consulting Forrester Consulting provides independent and objective research-based consulting to help leaders succeed in their organizations. Ranging in scope from a short strategy session to custom projects‚ Forrester’s Consulting services connect you
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