Customer-driven manufacturing in Japan

作者： Toshihiro Murakoshi

关键词: Computer science 、 Operations management 、 Product (business) 、 Phase (combat) 、 Manufacturing engineering 、 Manufacturing systems

摘要: Abstract This paper describes the evolution of manufacturing systems in Japan through four phases, from highly product oriented to customer oriented. The fourth phase culminates a customer-driven approach that satisfies individual orders. One example an advanced third company and three examples companies are presented. Some requirements for achieving orientation provided discussion functional coordination these is