Managing Manufacturing Operations: A Casebook

Front Matter....Pages i-ix
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Objectives of the Case Studies....Pages 2-8
Developing Production Standards: Medina Polymers Plastic Mouldings....Pages 9-23
Front Matter....Pages 25-26
Quoting Delivery Dates: Parsons Peebles Electric Motors....Pages 27-37
Determining Stock Levels: Van Heugten Carpet Tiles....Pages 38-46
Front Matter....Pages 47-48
Controlling the Jobbing Shop: Midland Components Machine Shop....Pages 49-69
Group Working on a Product Line: Midland Components Star-line....Pages 70-82
Running Assembly Lines: Smiths Industries....Pages 83-100
Building Complex Products: Speedcraft Transport Ltd....Pages 101-118
Front Matter....Pages 119-120
Producing a Product Range: Perivale Gütermann Threads....Pages 121-136
Integrating separate processes: English Steel Plate Mill....Pages 137-152
Managing Sales Variations: Adams Ice Cream....Pages 153-166
Front Matter....Pages 167-168
Coordinating Sales and Production:Gomme’s Furniture....Pages 169-191
Linking Manufacturing Policy and Operational Control: Arnold’s Children’s Wear....Pages 192-207
Managing without a System: Micronair Aircraft Crop Sprays....Pages 208-229