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A Systems Approach to AMT Deployment

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  • © 1993

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Editors:
  1. D. R. Towill

    1. School of Electrical, Electronic and Systems Engineering, University of Wales College of Cardiff, Cardiff, UK

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  2. J. E. Cherrington

    1. Faculty of Engineering and Computer Technology, University of Central England (in Birmingham), Perry Barr, Birmingham, UK

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Part of the book series: Advanced Manufacturing (ADVMANUF)

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Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvi
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  2. Setting the Scene

    • A. Davies, J. E. Cherrington
    Pages 1-17

  3. Organizational Factors Affecting the Introduction and Efficiency of AMT Operation in Small Firms

    • D. G. Coward, E. Schott
    Pages 19-34

  4. Combined Company Profiling

    • T. H. A. Burden
    Pages 35-55

  5. Learning Curve Models

    • D. R. Towill, J. E. Cherrington
    Pages 57-75

  6. Forecasting via Learning Curves

    • D. R. Towill, M. M. Naim
    Pages 77-90

  7. Dynamics of AMT Capacity Planning

    • A. Davies, H. Lewis
    Pages 91-108

  8. Use of Discrete Event Simulation in Evaluating FMS Performance

    • M. M. Naim, S. M. Hoh
    Pages 109-123

  9. FMS Shop-Floor Experience

    • A. Davies, M. M. Naim
    Pages 125-139

  10. Case Studies Based on Three AMT Users

    • D. G. Coward, J. E. Cherrington
    Pages 141-174

  11. Organizational Problems in the Introduction of AMT into the Large Firm

    • E. Schott, M. M. Naim
    Pages 175-190

  12. AMT Vendor Experience

    • M. M. Naim, E. Schott
    Pages 191-203

  13. General Methodology for Smoothing the Introduction of AMT

    • J. E. Cherrington, D. G. Coward
    Pages 205-219

  14. Back Matter

    Pages 221-224
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A Systems Approach to AMT Development is part of the Advanced Manufacturing Series edited by Professor Pham of the University of Wales, College of Cardiff. Its subject is the acquisition of Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT) and its introduction into a production environment. The topic is approached from various aspects such as long-term future performance which is closely related to pay back periods. The authors point out the significance impact which the introduction of AMT has made to international competitiveness. There is also discussing of the importance of learning curve modelling. A Systems Approach to AMT Deployment is firmly based on the author's experience of working with a variety of industries.

Editors and Affiliations

  • School of Electrical, Electronic and Systems Engineering, University of Wales College of Cardiff, Cardiff, UK

    D. R. Towill

  • Faculty of Engineering and Computer Technology, University of Central England (in Birmingham), Perry Barr, Birmingham, UK

    J. E. Cherrington

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