On the selection of mass production systems
- 1 January 1975
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in International Journal of Production Research
- Vol. 13 (5) , 443-461
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00207547508943015
Abstract
This paper is concerned with the comparison and selection of systems for the mass production, in particular the assembly, of complex discrete items. A possible procedure is proposed for system selection based upon (a) an examination of the feasibility of using certain basic system types in particular situations, (b) a comparison of feasible alternatives based upon certain quantifiable factors, and finally (c) a study of the non-quantifiable aspects of systems. Basic system types are listed, a detailed procedure is proposed for the quantitative analysis and some relevant non-quantifiable factors are identified.Keywords
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