Manufacturing Enterprise

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Manufacturing Enterprise

This presentation discusses• Manufacturing enterprise concept• Components of enterprise wheel• Significance of wheel components

Manufacturing Enterprise Wheel

Manufacturing Enterprise Wheel

Six Perspectives1. Customer-Centered

2. People and Teamwork

3. Shared Knowledge

4. Key Processes

5. Resources and Responsibilities

6. Infrastructure

Manufacturing Enterprise WheelCustomer-Centered

Customer at center– Shows where the focus should be– End results should contribute something of

value to the customer

Manufacturing Enterprise Wheel People and Teamwork in Organization (P-T-O)

Members contribute to customer value– Enterprise strength is based on people,

organization, and culture

Manufacturing Enterprise Wheel Shared Knowledge and Systems

Information is the dominant material today– Computer systems and intelligent machines

support people and processes

Manufacturing Enterprise Wheel Key Processes

Three process groups– Product/process definition: How– Manufacturing: Planning reality– Customer Support: Meeting customer needs

Manufacturing Enterprise Wheel Concurrent Engineering

Team and communications across wheel– Computer and human networks– Information must be shared

Manufacturing Enterprise Wheel Virtual Enterprise

Enterprise outside of one company– Subcontract processes– Global economy of scale– Effective communication crucial

Manufacturing Enterprise Wheel Resources

Manufacturing transforms resources– Inputs: Capital, knowledge, materials– Outputs: Finished goods– Biology cell analogy

Manufacturing Enterprise Wheel Infrastructure

External Environment– Global competition– Raw materials, energy, transportation,

research institutions, workforce, etc.

Manufacturing Enterprise Wheel

References

Computer and Automated Systems Association of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (3rd ed.). (1993). The new manufacturing enterprise wheel. Dearborn, Michigan: Author.