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Manufacturing Enterprise This presentation discusses Manufacturing enterprise concept Components of enterprise wheel Significance of wheel components

Manufacturing Enterprise Wheel

Six Perspectives 1.Customer-Centered 2.People and Teamwork 3.Shared Knowledge 4.Key Processes 5.Resources and Responsibilities 6.Infrastructure

Manufacturing Enterprise Wheel Customer-Centered Customer at center –Shows where the focus should be –End results should contribute something of value to the customer

Manufacturing Enterprise Wheel People and Teamwork in Organization (P-T-O) Members contribute to customer value –Enterprise strength is based on people, organization, and culture

Manufacturing Enterprise Wheel Shared Knowledge and Systems Information is the dominant material today –Computer systems and intelligent machines support people and processes

Manufacturing Enterprise Wheel Key Processes Three process groups –Product/process definition: How –Manufacturing: Planning reality –Customer Support: Meeting customer needs

Manufacturing Enterprise Wheel Concurrent Engineering Team and communications across wheel –Computer and human networks –Information must be shared

Manufacturing Enterprise Wheel Virtual Enterprise Enterprise outside of one company –Subcontract processes –Global economy of scale –Effective communication crucial

Manufacturing Enterprise Wheel Resources Manufacturing transforms resources –Inputs: Capital, knowledge, materials –Outputs: Finished goods –Biology cell analogy

Manufacturing Enterprise Wheel Infrastructure External Environment –Global competition –Raw materials, energy, transportation, research institutions, workforce, etc.

Manufacturing Enterprise Wheel

References Computer and Automated Systems Association of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (3 rd ed.). (1993). The new manufacturing enterprise wheel. Dearborn, Michigan: Author.