Thesis (Ph.D.)--Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, 2006. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 101-105). Also available in electronic version.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, 2006. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 141-145). Also available in electronic version.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--School of Computing and Engineering and Dept. of Mathematics. University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2005. / "A dissertation in engineering and mathematics." Advisor: Ghulam Chaudhry. Typescript. Vita. Title from "catalog record" of the print edition Description based on contents viewed June 26, 2006. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 341-346 ). Online version of the print edition.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Ohio State University, 1986. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 192-206). Available online via OhioLINK's ETD Center.

In the competitive field of metalworking industry, the planning of manufacturing systems so as to maximise their performance is crucial. The relatively new field of Flexible Manufacturing Systems presents a new set of planning challenges to the production engineer. This is due to the integrated nature of the these systems and the resultant effects upon their performance. This thesis presents a structured approach to the planning of materials flow within these systems and develops it by the analysis of several proposed manufacturing systems. The approach is based upon the use of mathematical and discrete event simulation techniques. The thesis gives the background to the need for a structured approach, investigates the parallel development of simulation languages and related techniques as applied to manufacturing facilities planning; and of the Flexible Manufacturing Systems themselves. The approach is then detailed and some specific types of planning tool are identified as suitable for use at each project stage. The effects upon the system of the integration of separate units, especially in low work in progress environments, are discussed in some detail. The methodology developed is then used in the context of three projects, specifically developing the theme of automated tool handling and the requirements that it places upon other aspects of a manufacturing system. The projects cover the analysis of pooling strategies, a key factor in determining tool magazine sizes and handling capacity/frequency demands; an academic analysis of a system with both component and tool handling systems; and an advanced Flexible Manufacturing System, also with both automated component and tool handling, which is currently being installed. Conclusions are presented at each stage, and these are drawn together to form a foundation for the planning of materials flow within Flexible Manufacturing Systems in general. Finally, suggestions are made for future work to develop the analysis.

Thesis (Master)--İzmir Institute of Technology, İzmir,2003 / Includes bibliographical references (leaves.195-202).

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, 2004. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 173-179). Also available in electronic version. Access restricted to campus users.

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New product development has been considered a key success factor for today's businesses. Long term survival of many manufacturing organizations depends on how successful organizations are introducing new products to compete in existing markets or in creating new markets. Despite the importance of new product development, many manufacturing organizations face a limited understanding of the relationship between manufacturing capabilities and new product success. This study examined the relationship between manufacturing flexibility and new product performance. Eight dimensions of manufacturing flexibility and three measures of new product performance were identified and the relationships among these variables were examined. Impact of new product type, value creation mode, and manufacturing system on the relationships was also assessed. A survey of the U.S. electronic manufacturing industry was conducted. Data obtained was statistically analyzed to provide valid and reliable measures for research variables and to test the hypothesized relationships. This study supports the multidimensionality of flexibility and the existence of a hierarchy among flexibility dimensions. A suggested hierarchy of manufacturing flexibility is offered. Manufacturing flexibility was found to be more positively correlated with market success than with quality, cost or delivery. The difference between quality and cost and delivery was found to be insignificant. For more radical products, manufacturing flexibility was found to be more positively correlated with product performance. Another finding suggested that manufacturing flexibility is more positively correlated with product performance in a product focused environment than in a process focused or market focused environment. Manufacturing flexibility was found to be more positively correlated with product performance in a market focused than in a process focused environment. Another result suggested that the level of positive correlation between manufacturing flexibility and new product performance is higher in a Line Flow manufacturing system and in a Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS) than in any other manufacturing system. / Graduation date: 2004

Dissertation (Ph.D.)--University of Toledo, 2009. / Typescript. "Submitted as partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy in Manufacturing and Technology Management." Bibliography: leaves 246-252.