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Towards virtual manufacturing: an implementation framework from feasibility to product development

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  • Howard Harris
  • Kym Fraser

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This paper presents an implementation framework to implement Cellular Manufacturing (CM). One of the critical success factors linked to CM has been its implementation, with evidence indicating that firms converting to CM often struggle with implementation and achieve results that are less than anticipated. In this study, a multiphase implementation framework is developed that recognises the importance of both technical and human aspects while providing practitioners with a holistic view of the many activities and issues associated with the implementation process. To evaluate the usefulness of the new framework, a manufacturing cell is implemented which resulted in operators gaining a better understanding of the process and a greater ownership of the operations within the cell. This lead to significant improvements in manufacturing costs and higher levels of operator involvement in both process and product development.

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  • Howard Harris & Kym Fraser, 2010. "Towards virtual manufacturing: an implementation framework from feasibility to product development," International Journal of Product Development, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 11(1/2), pages 136-162.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpdev:v:11:y:2010:i:1/2:p:136-162
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