A descriptive multi‐attribute model for reconfigurable machining system selection examining buyer‐supplier relationships
International Journal of Agile Management Systems
ISSN: 1465-4652
Article publication date: 1 April 2000
Abstract
Presents a model of the machining system selection process that is focused on capital intensive, complex machining systems that are intended to provide service over a long time horizon. This model was developed based on interviews with both machine tool suppliers and buyers. The systems considered here increasingly face potentially conflicting demands such as: the ability to be quickly and inexpensively upgraded and reconfigured in order to have quick new product change‐over and ramp‐up time; and high product variety at close to mass production costs. This new “reconfigurability” capability increases the importance of the supplier‐buyer relationship after the machining system has been selected. We also remark that the selection process can serve as the basis for internal consensus and team building within the buyer firm and for enhancing supplier base quality.
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Citation
Chick, S.E., Lennon Olsen, T., Sethuraman, K., Stecke, K.E. and White, C.C. (2000), "A descriptive multi‐attribute model for reconfigurable machining system selection examining buyer‐supplier relationships", International Journal of Agile Management Systems, Vol. 2 No. 1, pp. 33-48. https://doi.org/10.1108/14654650010312598
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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