Incentives for overhead cost reduction: setup time and lot size considerations

Article Abstract:

Long-term control of overhead costs can be attained by decreasing setup time.This can be achieved through the standardization of component parts and raw materials. However, conflict may arise due to the choice of performance measures. Production personnel concerned with short-term cost reduction might encounter differences with engineering personnel responsible for reduccing setup time. Conflicts such as this may be resolved through group incentive systems.

Usage, Business, Evaluation, Finance, Overhead costs, Economic lot size

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Engineering changes and time delays: a field investigation

Article Abstract:

Engineering change orders (ECOs) were found to have a negative impact on the completion of time jobs in repetitive manufacturing settings. A field investigation provides evidence of ECOs detrimental influence and of the practice of padding lead times. Findings indicate that ECOs cause major productivity losses. However, concurrent and simultaneous engineering was found to improve response due to better coordination between design and manufacturing.

Industrial project management, Project management, Industrial productivity

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Order release and sequence-dependent setup times

Article Abstract:

A model was developed to test the implications of a sequencing rule on production scheduling. The rule was found to be effective in maximizing savings especially in terms of sequence-dependent setup times. The conclusion was arrived at from the order release planning concept where, under a workload control concept, order release assumes the control of the work-in-progress, maintaining it at an optimum level.

Production Planning & Control, Models, Scheduling (Management), Manufacturing processes, Manufacturing, Control, Production control, Queuing theory, Production planning

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