Mathematical Problems in Engineering

Research Article

Statistical Analyses and Modeling of the Implementation of Agile Manufacturing Tactics in Industrial Firms

Table 1

Mappings of AM tactics to eight impact areas.
Impact area IdentifierAgile tacticIdentifier
(1) Manufacturing equipment and technology METGroup technology, cellular layouts, continuous flowGTC
Production process reengineeringPPR
Flexible manufacturing systemFMS
CNC and DNCCNC
Robotics and PLC’sPLC
CAD/CAM, CAPP, and CIMCIM
(2) Processes technology
and know-how		 PTKRemoval of waste methodsRWM
Reconfigurable, and continuously changeable systemRCS
Rapid machine setups and changeoversRSC
Standardized operating proceduresSOP
Rapid prototyping, remote, and e-manufacturingE-M
(3) Quality and productivity improvement and measures QPIMFast identification of in-process defectsFID
Strategic focus on long-term productivity performanceLPP
Modular production facilitiesMPF
Fast production cycle timesFPT
(4) Production planning
and control		 PPCEffective information systemEIS
Make-to-order strategyMTO
Decision making at functional knowledge levelsDMK
Manufacturing resource planningMRP
(5) Shop floor management SFMHigh flexibility approachesHFS
General purpose equipmentsGPE
Effective communication technologyECT
Removal of waste methodsRWM
Make-to-lot sizeMLT
(6) Product design and development PDDQuick introduction of new productsQIN
Rapid changes to control softwareRCC
Rapid prototyping, remote, and e-manufacturingE-M
CAD/CAM, CAPP, and CIMCIM
(7) Supplier relationship management SRMEffective communication technologyECT
Long-term supplier relationshipLTR
Supplier evaluation and selectionSES
(8) Customer relationship management CRMImmediate and quick deliveryIQD
Effective communication technologyECT
Make-to-order strategyMTO
Competitive unit costCUC
Product customizationPCU