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The Manufacture of Cars, 2007.
A discussion on the automobile service industry with a focus on BMW.
1,071 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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The paper looks at the three types of service industries that can be considered in the car manufacture process - the manufacture of tailor made parts for the automobile manufacturer, the development of parts along with the support of the automobile manufacturer and the development of products with a short life span that can be purchased by the manufacturers. The paper focuses on BMW and the manufacture of different parts for its different brands.
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Introduction
Analysis
Conclusion
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"BMW is a short form for Bayerische Motoren Werke AG or Bavarian Motor Works and is a German manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles. This has been the parent company for BMW MINI, Rolls-Royce and Rover brands. As we are talking about ancillaries and other spare parts for the company, it is clear that they can be mentioned only in the country where the company has a manufacturing plant. Regarding other service to the cars, it is possible to even service imported cars, but in the case of BMW, there is a production plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina from 1994."
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Computer-aided Design Manufacture, 1990.
This paper discusses Computer-aided Design Manufacture (CADAM), its functions and applications.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 5 sources, $ 55.95
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"CADAM, or Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing, is one of a group of related acronyms which have emerged in recent years to describe related processes: the more extensive use of computers in industrial design and manufacturing, in such diverse forms as computerized drafting tables, "industrial robots," and driverless automatic freight vehicles. The following report is an outline of the functions and applications of CADAM and its related technologies in industry. The essential feature of CADAM is that it opens a fundamental new option in manufacturing, one intermediate between handbuilt "job shop" production and assembly.line type mass production. As will be seen, it thus makes possible sharp increases in productivity .. and therefore sharp reductions in price .. for a great many types of industrial and consumer products. At a time when concern for productivity ... "
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Manufacture or Retails Business Plan., 2005.
A business plan for a manufacturer/retailer of vitamins and nutritional supplements.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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The paper analyzes the best plan for a manufacturer/retailer of vitamins and nutritional supplements. The writer explains that, in planning the perfect organization, he would base his plans on the concept of an open system structure. The paper discusses how this theory views an organization as a coalition of shifting interest groups which develop goals by mutual negotiation. This kind of organization is greatly influenced by the environment. It emphasizes developing and maintaining excellent communication with its environment, and maintaining sufficient flexibility to respond appropriately and rapidly to environmental inputs.
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Lean Manufacturing, 2004.
This paper discusses the concept called lean manufacturing, a manufacturing process that uses less of every resource, including material, time, and energy.
1,345 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 45.95
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This paper explains that lean manufacturing is a paradigm shift requiring that the organization be structured around the customer pull-value. The author points out that, since the early 1980s, manufacturers have moved away from the conventional Fordist push system of mass assembly line production toward a system of lean production. The paper relates that lean manufacturing is a more capable system of production than Fordism because lean manufacturing stresses quality and a quick reaction to market circumstances, using technologically advanced tools and an adaptable organization of the production process.
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"Implementation of lean manufacturing consumes lots of time and it makes use of the concepts of effective plant layout, workplace organization, standardized work, customer demand-based manufacturing, quick changeover, one-piece flow, cellular manufacturing, batch reduction, teams, visual controls, quality at the source, point-of-use storage. Lean manufacturing also employs the contemporary essentials and technologies of scrap cutback, process enhancement in machining and tool selection over and above material selection, setting time reduction, Just-In-Time, Kaizan, top-notch manufacturing, synchronous manufacturing, and inventory management."
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Lean-Manufacturing in the Automobile Industry, 2002.
An in-depth study examining the transition in automobile manufacturing from a mass production approach to a lean manufacturing approach, due to the effects of globalization.
9,480 words (approx. 37.9 pages), 34 sources, APA, $ 194.95
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The context of the problem investigated in this study is the contemporary automobile manufacturing approach where the competitive environment is increasingly global in character. Each automobile manufacturing operation in a single country is, in effect, in direct competition with counterpart operations in every other country wherever automobile manufacturing occurs. The problem is examined in the context of an automobile assembly plant of the TBC Company. The on-rush of economic globalization persuaded all American automobile manufacturers that a completely new approach to manufacturing was required in place of the hodge-podge of mass production and Japanese khan bhan techniques that had developed. The result of this conclusion was the development of lean manufacturing. The problem investigated in this study involves the transition in manufacturing from a mass production approach to a lean manufacturing approach. The main characteristics of the problem addressed are (1) materials management, (2) engineering changes, (3) machine, equipment and facility readiness, (4) labor flexibility, (5) outsourcing, and (6) cycle-time management.
Table of Contents:
Problem Context and Characteristics
Literature Review, Best Practices and Focal Organization Characteristics
Research Design
Gap Analysis
Conclusions and Recommendations
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"The greater choice of suppliers in international markets makes it possible to reduce costs and improve the quality of procured materials. In relation to production, the generation of economies of scale can be realized either through (1) the concentration of all production activities or through (2) the construction of a number of plants according to the needs of specialization. Production in decentralized plants can facilitate the attainment of several objectives, including (1) lower costs, (2) learning curve economies, (3) the establishment of a company in foreign markets, (4) the introduction of new products, and (5) technical leadership (Gulati, 1995)."
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Manufacturing Sectors in Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, 2002.
An in-depth study which compares the manufacturing sector of Jamaica with the manufacturing sector in Trinidad and Tobago and why one is more successful than the other.
12,014 words (approx. 48.1 pages), 43 sources, MLA, $ 232.95
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This paper compares, through the application of appropriate economic models, the development of the manufacturing sub-sector in Jamaica with the manufacturing sub-sector in Trinidad in order to identify those factors that have led to higher levels of growth in Trinidadian manufacturing than those prevailing in Jamaican manufacturing. The paper asks if the differences between Jamaica and Trinidad in the effectiveness of the transmission of export gains, have contributed to differences in the growth of the manufacturing sub-sector in the two countries. It also questions whether the differences between Jamaica and Trinidad, in relation to the development of internal obstacles emanating from governmental economic policy, have led to differences in the levels of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the two countries.
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"Throughout the decade of the 1980s, Jamaica experienced economic growth. The nation?s mean growth rate for the decade was 2.2 percent, and the Jamaican economy recorded its highest growth rate, 4.1 percent, in 1990. Subsequently to 1990, Jamaican economy performed somewhat erratically through 1994 while maintaining growth. The economy was flat in 1995 and fell into recession in 1996, where it has since remained (World Bank, 1999). Gross domestic product (GDP) in Jamaica declined 0.7 percent in 1998 (Thomas, 1999). By the spring of 1999, Jamaica?s economy was described as being in a state of "shambles" after recording its third consecutive year of recession in 1998 (Gibbings, 1999, p. 1).
The Trinidadian economy, by contrast with that in Jamaica, was in recession throughout the 1980s, experiencing mean negative growth of 2.9 percent across the decade. Trinidad experienced two years of economic growth in 1990 and 1991 before falling back into recession in both 1992 and 1993. From 1994 through 1998, however, Trinidad recorded strong economic growth, although the rate of growth steadily declined from 3.8 percent in 1994 to 3.1 percent in 1998 (World Bank, 1999). By the spring of 1999, however, Trinidad?s economy was described as being in "rapid decline" (Gibbings, 1999, p. 1). GDP growth in the first quarter of 1999 slipped to two-percent (International Monetary Fund, 1999)."
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Lean Manufacturing, 2004.
An analysis of the implementation of lean manufacturing as a cost-effective and time-efficient method of manufacturing.
3,870 words (approx. 15.5 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 105.95
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This paper investigates the implementation of lean manufacturing in a custom transducer manufacturing company. The paper explains that lean production emphasizes waste elimination. Lean manufacturing requires a disciplined form of production. Every component of the manufacturing process is analyzed repeatedly for flaws and defects.The paper claims that lean manufacturing is a difficult change to implement in an organization, and it takes great discipline from the management to the rank-and-file worker to obtain the positive results of this methodology.
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"The age of customization in manufacturing has given way to mass production. While there were many benefits to mass production, there were some aspects of mass production that were less than desirable. One of the primary negative aspects of mass production was the inventory. Organizations had to maintain inventories in order to ensure continuous production. Inventory includes: raw materials, component parts, subassemblies, and finished goods, and the various products and supplies required in the production and distribution process. Inventory can be a liability as well as an asset: excessive, finished (goods) inventory requires large warehouses; many times, this is the first indication of bad decisions in the production and process stages."
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Just-in-Time (JIT) Manufacturing, 2004.
Examines how the Japanese JIT process is applied to the automobile industry.
1,828 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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In our newly competitive global economy, manufacturers of all kinds have been forced to search for new opportunities that strategically reduce costs, yet still increase potential manufacturing revenues. The manufacturing of automobiles is just one such example of an industry adopting a new manufacturing process or philosophy in order to adjust to the global business environment, which has been fueled by the likes of foreign cheap labor, as well as all new emerging markets. The paper shows that, in the 1990s, reducing the labor force was the main corporate option, as layoffs, downsizing, and corporate re-structuring symbolized the approaches of companies attempting to produce quality outputs and cutting costs. Today, the manufacturing processes are working at bare-bones efficiency, so an all-new approach was required to meet the even higher quality demands of the consumers. Considering the likes of automobile manufacturers such as Ford Motor Company and General Motors, this paper shows that the automobile manufacturing industry began following the philosophies that were introduced by Toyota: Just-In-Time manufacturing. The philosophy of Just-In-Time inventory control was supposed to deliver new and far superior quality control methodologies, while at the same time creating much more efficient manufacturing processes. However, the Just-In-Time system or process approach has recently been referred to by many top executives as a management philosophy of doing business as opposed to being a technique for improving efficiency. This report, therefore, presents some insights into Just-In-Time manufacturing and also provides insight into some of the inherent difficulties associated with the Just-In-Time manufacturing process.
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"The driving force of the Just-In-Time philosophy is the reduction of product defects. Manufacturers are well aware that with the internet and global television news, a single defect that is highly publicized could in affect destroy a producer's reputation. Thus, products today have the inherent need of being a completely defect-free which therefore entails that the manufacturing process of all components and parts must also be defect free."
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Fireworks Manufacturing, 2002.
Explores the risk involved in the manufacture of fireworks.
1,775 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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The manufacturing of fireworks involves great risks for the company. Although immense care is taken during the manufacturing, storage and transportation of these materials, it is not risk free. This paper focuses on the hazards caused by the manufacturing, transportation and storage of fireworks. It discusses the factors responsible for these hazards and the policies established in order to eliminate them.
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"Hazards associated with the storage and transportation of fireworks include thermal hazards, which occurs due to an increase in temperature. With the increase of temperature of the storage containers, slight explosions might occur and in turn result in fire. As the material used in fireworks is explosive, care should be taken to avoid the contact of these materials with any sort of sparks. During storage the caustic gases released by the firework material is dangerous to one?s health if inhaled. It can rupture arteries and damage the trachea."
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Strategic Planning for Riordan Manufacturing, 2005.
A discussion of effective strategic planning for Riordan Manufacturing.
1,080 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 37.95
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This paper examines the issue of strategic planning for a company specializing in plastic injection molding and design, Riordan Manufacturing. The paper points out that strategic planning is the very essence of long-term survival for a business. Since publicly-owned corporations like Riordan Manufacturing have the primary goal of maximizing shareholder wealth, strategic planning centers on the long-term growth in a company's financial position. Also, Riordan Manufacturing must constantly keep abreast of local, state, federal, and international laws, since a simple legislative act could affect them in any number of ways. Another primary concern is that of competition. The paper also suggests that Riordan Manufacturing should construct much of its budget based upon its economic forecast. The paper concludes that Riordan Manufacturing seems well-poised to continue its growth in the plastic injection molding industry, and appears to adhere to sound financial planning strategies, leaving little doubt that its shareholders are being appropriately represented.
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Strategic Planning
Economic Forecast
Master Budgeting Process
Assumptions
Conclusion
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"The formulation of any projected financial data must naturally include some assumptions. In the case of cash budgets, one important assumption of that of sales compared to collections from sales. Riordan quite clearly expects to collect revenue from sales during the month following the actual sale. For example, projected sales for July total $5,350,200 whereas projected collections from those sales are expected to be received in August under the cash budget.
"Another assumption appears evident in interest income. Given that collections from sales occurs up to a month--and possibly later--after the actual sale, Riordan has anticipated the interest income to be a fairly steady amount; as the figure does not change at any point throughout the fiscal year."
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Evolution of Manufacturing, 2000.
An examination of the history and developments in the global manufacturing industry, focusing on the automation-based "agile manufacturing" technique.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 5 sources, $ 71.95
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"Introduction
The term "agile manufacturing" has recently been coined in the manufacturing industry. While it lacks a clear or formal definition (Maskell, 1994, p. 39), it is does embody the spirit of the changes, which are taking place in the global manufacturing industry today. In order for an organization to compete effectively in the world markets of today, more is required than just an implementation of new manufacturing techniques or the latest in Enterprise Requirements Planning (ERP) software such as PeopleSoft, SAP, or Oracle. Instead, the company must change its basic business processes and operations such that products, quality and service become second to none. Therefore, "agile manufacturing" represents not simply a set of techniques; rather, it represents a total, perhaps radical, changes in the way the ..."
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Acme Manufacturing Company, 2004.
This paper recommends strategies that should be taken by Acme Manufacturing Company, a drug manufacturing company.
850 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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This paper explains that full-time employees may become more difficult to find as unemployment drops; therefore, Acme needs to explore all avenues for labor access, such as outsourcing. The author points out that the company should develop retention plans to retain existing employees because turnover is very expensive due to retraining costs. The paper states that the FDA issued guidance to the industry on the use of new quality-testing technologies, which Acme should consider.
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"The FDA?s new initiative will focus oversight only on the plants and processes that are more at risk for errors that affect patient safety as opposed to older practices of scrutinizing all production steps. The FDA is also seeking to minimize the number of production changes requiring advance approval and is planning to let companies submit interim manufacturing specifications for drugs. All these efforts open the door for the pharmaceutical industry to bring their manufacturing techniques in line with best-of-class operations in other industries. Given the tremendous numbers of recalls and rework and waste, there are ample opportunities for process improvement. For example, the FDA reported 354 prescription-drug recalls in 2002, almost double 1998 numbers. Five to ten percent of medicine that?s produced has to be reworked or discarded compared to 0.0001 percent in the semiconductor industry."
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Chinese Manufacturing, 2006.
A discussion on the evolution of manufacture in China.
1,990 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper discusses the twenty year history of an unprecedented process of economic reform in China and explores the formidable challenges that remain. It also analyzes two long term considerations, namely, how China's economy reflects the impact of domestic and international change.
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"In early China, much of its population lived in a simple society consisting of isolated villages in which peasants survived solely on the fruits of their own labors. Frequently peasants only purchased necessary goods such as salt, and cooking utensils. Most goods which were sold (if at all) were close to their place of origin, which was usually no more than 100 miles away. But there was also a smaller, less frequent long distance type of trade, one which catered to the wishes and needs of the social and economic elite. Goods such as choice teas, porcelains, and the finest woven textiles were shipped to these elites. Books, stationary and sugar were among other luxury items often shipped long distances. For much of the early years of China, its people made and grew products for their own needs and survival."
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"Synchronous Manufacturing" by Umble and Srikanth, 1991.
This paper is a chapter by chapter review of the textbook "Synchronous Manufacturing: Principles for World Class Excellence" by Dr. M. Michael Umble and Dr. M. L. Srikanth on manufacturing environment, cost systems and innovations including Just-In-Time
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""Synchronous Manufacturing: Principles for World Class Excellence" by Dr. M. Michael Umble and Dr. M. L. Srikanth provides students with aids to understanding the dynamic manufacturing environment. This 262 page text reviews traditional approaches to manufacturing, including cost systems, and recent innovations, such as Just-In-Time. An index and bibliography help the reader find information within the book, and refer the reader to additional sources. Each chapter ends with a summary and a series of review questions to help the reader reap the maximum benefit from the information contained in the chapter. This research provides a review of the book in the form of chapter summaries.
The authors begin their text with the suggestion that the United States is losing ground in world manufacturing. "
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