This research aims to examine the differences across selected contextual factors on Toyota Way (TW), agile manufacturing (AM) and their sub-elements. These include firm size, nationality of firms, production approaches, IATF 16949 - an international quality management certification in automotive industry, supplier tiers supply chains, export levels, import levels. A survey instrument was develo...

The European project ASSISTANT will provide a set of AI-based digital twins that helps process engineers and production planners to operate collaborative mixed-model assembly lines based on the data collected from IoT devices external sources. Such tool help design line, plan production, improve tuning. In addition, system monitors line in real-time, ensures all required resources are available...

Manufacturing companies are faced with the challenge of unpredictable, high frequency market changes in both local and international markets. There is a need for greater, more effective responsiveness by manufacturers to change their manufacturing processes. Many manufacturing techniques are based on the principles of Flexible Manufacturing and Dedicated Manufacturing for mass production. Recon...

Purpose – This study aims to assess the challenges and critical success factors for agile transformation in an Irish manufacturing organisation.Design/methodology Mixed-methods approaches were used collect data this study. A quantitative survey utilising novel Kano model qualitative analysis using semi-structured interviews with middle senior managers employed as part of a case study.Findings C...