Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems: Meeting the Challenges of a Dynamic Business Paradigm

International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management 2009
Charu Chandra, Jānis Grabis

In this introductory note, we describe the motivation behind this Special Issue of reconfigurable manufacturing systems. We begin by noting the potential opportunities offered by configuration (reconfiguration) of a system in enhancing its functionalities and capabilities. After defining the nature of configuration, we briefly describe reconfigurability in systems and potential tools and techniques utilised for reconfiguration. We close out with a brief review of the papers in this issue and their relevance to the interests of decision-makers.

Keywords
configuration; reconfigurable manufacturing systems; supply chain management; SCM; reconfigurability
DOI
10.1504/IJMTM.2009.023775
Hyperlink
http://www.inderscience.com/info/inarticle.php?artid=23775

Chandra, C., Grabis, J. Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems: Meeting the Challenges of a Dynamic Business Paradigm. International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management, 2009, Vol.17, No.1/2, pp.1-4. ISSN 1741-5195. e-ISSN 1368-2148. Available from: doi:10.1504/IJMTM.2009.023775

Publication language
English (en)