Application of AHP on SMED for Jig and Fixture Design Selection

The purpose of this paper is to discuss the application of AHP as decision-making tool in determining best design model. Three design models had been developed were based on SMED concept which significant with small manufacturing enterprise jig and fixtures engineering project. For analysis, 10 design requirements were considered and used in AHP analysis. The result shows that there are four parameters were agreed as critical measures including gripping, ease of assembly, ease of cleaning and go-no-go inspection, meanwhile easy maintenance was less important for SMED product

Factors Influencing Enterprise Resource Planning System: A Review

The purpose of this paper is to provide a comprehensive review on factors that influence the enterprise resource planning system (ERP-S) implementation from literature studies between 2011 and 2016. A set of criteria was set to explore ERP-S related research articles through academic search engines and academic databases. Selected articles were categorized into critical success failure factors (CSFF), ERP-S user factors, and ERP-S assimilation factors. The findings from this paper provides a deeper understanding to both academicians and industrial practitioners regarding ERP-S success factors. A strategic plan can also be developed to ensure successful ERP-S implementation

ESUPPLIER APPROVAL PROCESS ON COMPOSITES’ PRODUCT-BASED MANUFACTURERS

The supplier is one of the keys to success in an organization and can also be the cause of the collapse of the company in which the supplier is able to introduce a number of problems such as supply of poor raw materials, shipping delays, poor services and failure to comply the requirement. Hence, approved supplier list has been used as a reference and a guide to the purchasing department to sourcing a trusted supplier. Therefore the development of process flow for approved supplier list must be done right for the effectiveness of this system. This paper analyzed supplier approval process on four selected companies specializing in composite product and manufacturing. The data collection consists of a series of semi-structured interview with supply chain personnel, documentation review and observation. These findings indicated that the same concept such as system audit, questionnaire and supplier assessment was used in a process of selecting potential suppliers prior to being inserted in the approved supplier list. Besides, the study identified that different companies (same business nature, but different product) had their distinctive ways in developing the process flow of the approved supplier list. The results can be used as reference to other companies to restructure their process flow for approved supplier list; focusing on their business goal and objective

A systematic planning scheme for deployment of technology combined lean implementation framework

In this modern age, use of technology combined lean implementation framework seems beneficial which not only helps in lean implementation but also contributes to speed up the process with the availability of proper planning scheme. However, based on previous literature available, a gap has been observed regarding the availability of “Systematic Planning Scheme” which is essential for the deployment of technology combined lean implementation frameworks. Based on this, the aim of this study is to propose “Systematic Planning Scheme” for such frameworks and since, lean has its stakes in a wide range of sectors but carries the maximum stake in the automotive industry (based on literature review utilized) so it is feasible to develop planning scheme for automotive sectors. With the help of data collection methods that have been utilized were field observations, on-site plant visits, and organizational documents in case study, a Systematic Planning Scheme has been developed. The designed systematic planning scheme critically required three steps which were team selection, phase wise distributions of work, and access to lean tools for lean implementation (by the team to implement framework. The contribution and significance of this study is the provisions of new planning strategy which carried originality in its structure by following three goal steps and visions to implement modern frameworks in a systemized way

Managing project success using project risk and green supply chain management

Purpose: The implementation of the risk management in the development of new car models can contribute to the improvement of the project management performance and project success. The purpose of this paper is to provide evidence about whether project risk management (PRM) and green supply chain management (GSCM) are positively related to project management performance and the project success. Design/methodology/approach: Data were collected from 145 project managers in the Malaysian automobile manufacturing industry and analyzed using structural equation modeling. Findings: The results found that PRM and the GSCM had a positive association with project management performance and the project success