Comments and Discussions: Soemon TAKAKUWA (高桑 宗右ヱ門)

yes / Cost reduction through the use of technology has become the competitive strength of companies. The benefits of computer integration are quite credible and have been effective in beating the competition. This paper describes a manufacturing strategy for the implementation of lean systems and the development of an integrated CADCAM system in a Small Medium Manufacturing Enterprise (SMME). Using an end-to-end CADCAM system, organisational change paradigm, and lean philosophy of “minimum effort maximum output”—a system with extensive and completely integrated suite of tools for concurrent engineering, product life cycle engineering, PDM collaboration, and manufacturing planning was developed with the objective of creating a more responsive and interactive manufacturing environment.

yes / Purpose – Cost reduction through the use of technology has become the competitive strength of companies. The benefits of technology integration are quite credible and have been effective in business competition. The purpose of this paper is to describe an integrated manufacturing strategy for the deployment of a CAD/CAM system in a small, medium manufacturing enterprise (SMME). Design/methodology/approach – A case study of a SMME is utilised in deploying an integrated CAD/CAM system for practical application of manufacturing technology for achieving sustainable growth through lean systems design (LSD). The paper presents a techno-economic and technology change management framework, with an application of a holistic set of lean deployment tools that include establishing a strategic and operational plan for implementing CAD/CAM systems as a means to achieving world-class performance. Findings – The paper shows that the CAD/CAM integration within the case company increased knowledge of CAD/CAM technology, productivity, and flexibility whilst reducing throughput times. Based on the literature review and the current case study, a framework for ideal CAD/CAM implementation has been proposed. The paper also shows that management and organisational structures are key inhibitors for successful implementation of technology integration. Research limitations/implications – The paper uses a single case study to validate deployment of the integrated manufacturing strategy in SMMEs. Hence there is a limitation to its generality. Practical implications – ThepaperprovidesanopportunitytofurtherunderstandCAD/CAMsystem implementation protocols within a well structured framework and its configuration within SMMEs. Social implications – The CAD/CAM implementation framework will allow the SMMEs to achieve Lean manufacturing (thereby minimising wastes) leading to improved growth and employment rates. Originality/value – The presentation of conceptualisation, development and implementation of an integrated CAD/CAM system in support of organisational wide Lean manufacturing initiative in SMMEs is an originality of this paper.

Целью исследования является разработка методического подхода к оценке эффективности системы мотивации персонала на производственных предприятиях, основанного на расчёте интегрального показателя эффективности системы мотивации, позволяющего проводить динамический анализ внутри предприятия и сравнительный анализ с другими предприятиями отрасли. Практическая значимость научного исследования заключается в том, что полученные результаты могут быть использованы на производственных предприятиях для проведения анализа и внедрения изменений в систему мотивации персонала, что, в свою очередь, позволит повысить эффективность стимулирования труда и совершенствовать систему вознаграждения персонала с учетом наличия альтернативных сценариев применения аутсорсинга в целях оптимизации затрат на персонал и повышения производительности труда. / The aim of the work is to develop a methodical approach to assessing the effectiveness of the personnel motivation system at manufacturing enterprises, based on the calculation of the integral indicator of the effectiveness of the motivation system, which allows for dynamic analysis within the enterprise and comparative analysis with other enterprises in the industry. The practical significance of scientific research lies in the fact that the results obtained can be used at manufacturing enterprises to analyze and implement changes in the personnel motivation system, which, in turn, will increase the effectiveness of labor incentives and improve the personnel remuneration system, taking into account the availability of alternative application scenarios. outsourcing in order to optimize personnel costs and increase labor productivity.