Concurrent engineering and manufacturing flexibility: an integrated model
by Arash Shahin; Narges Rostamian
International Journal of Productivity and Quality Management (IJPQM), Vol. 12, No. 2, 2013

Abstract: The aim of this paper is to propose an integrated model of concurrent engineering (CE) and manufacturing flexibility mechanisms. For this purpose, a conceptual model has been proposed, in which the dimensions of CE are interconnected with manufacturing flexibility mechanisms. A questionnaire has also been developed in order to examine the addressed linkages. Questionnaires have been fulfilled by senior managers and supervisors of two industrial organisations. Statistical analysis has been used to investigate the linkages and the viewpoints of two groups of respondents. Findings indicate that the linkage values are almost high and there is no significant difference between the two groups of respondents.

Online publication date: Mon, 31-Mar-2014

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