Toward a production classification system

Abstract

Presents a classification for production systems in manufacturing and processing industries. The proposed classification is intended to enlarge the scope of production systems that can be meaningfully classified. This is accomplished by including production system properties used in previous classifications and incorporating new characteristics that describe major changes in emerging automated production systems. The proposed classification is intended to provide better understanding of the functioning of production systems and management approaches available to improving their processes.

Citation

Melcher, A.J., Khouja, M. and Booth, D.E. (2002), "Toward a production classification system", Business Process Management Journal, Vol. 8 No. 1, pp. 53-79. https://doi.org/10.1108/14637150210418638