| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/N34222/01 |
| Title: |
TOWARDS WORLD CLASS PERFORMANCE IN PLANNING,SCHEDULING & CONTROL :FROM PROGESS CHASERS TO RESPONSIVE TEAMS |
| Principal Investigator: |
McFarlane, Professor D |
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| Department: |
Engineering |
| Organisation: |
University of Cambridge |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
05 March 2001 |
Ends: |
30 September 2001 |
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122,442
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| EPSRC Research Topic Classifications: |
| Manufact. Business Strategy |
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| Aerospace, Defence and Marine |
Manufacturing |
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Information Technologies |
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Planning, scheduling and control are human-intensive processes that are critical for responsiveness in manufacturing businesses. This project brings together a cross-sectoral consortium of four major industrial partners, a software provider and two experienced academic partners, to generate theory and knowledge that will accelerate beneficial change in planning, scheduling and control across manufacturing sectors. The research will provide the basis for defining, articulating and specifying world class practice and performance in this domain. The central role of people in these processes is emphasised. The research will focus on: the characteristics of responsive performance, human roles, responsibilities, support needs and responsive teams; performance measurement, performance monitoring, world class practices; and responsive production systems. The research approach combines extensive company fieldwork, analysis of empirical data, knowledge modelling and theory building. A methodology will be developed for the (re-) design of responsive planning, scheduling and control processes across a range of business sectors within a world class manufacturing paradigm. Routes towards world class practices will be researched and the critical interfaces and linkages within manufacturing businesses that affect responsive performance will be identified. A high impact project is planned capable of developing strategies and tools for businesses to re-engineer with respect to their needs.EngProg\
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