Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) are used to assess, investigate and predict the Risk Priority Number (RPN) of potential failures within the manufacturing industry. The authors use fuzzy logic as a tool to overcome the vagueness associated with traditional methods of assessing potential...

Das Management von Produktionsunternehmungen steht vor dem Problem, dass die Ableitung von strategischen Plänen in operative Handlungsmöglichkeiten und deren Umsetzung vielfach nicht zum gewünschten Erfolg führen. Die aus dem Strategieprozess entwickelten Zielvorstellungen finden häufig...

In order to stay efficient, companies need to improve their existing business processes on a continuous basis. To ensure competitive edge, it is essential for companies to adapt radically to new business opportunities and when external demands change. However, experience and research show that...

"Foreword In my role as vice-president of North American Operations for a global manufacturer, I would frequently be asked if we were a world-class manufacturing organization. I would answer yes, as we had a dynamic market share, state-of-the-art product offerings, and a seasoned management...