Reflective Production in the Final Assembly of Motor Vehicles – An Emerging Swedish Challenge
International Journal of Operations & Production Management
ISSN: 0144-3577
Article publication date: 1 July 1992
Abstract
Presents some theoretical principles and empirical evidence relating to the new Swedish production systems for final assembly of motor vehicles. Contends that in these production systems it is possible simultaneously to enhance efficiency and quality of working life. Briefly sketches three production forms as they apply to the final assembly of automobiles and discusses the societal environments in which these different forms of production have evolved. Focuses on Volvo′s Swedish Uddevalla plant as one of the main examples so far of a reflective production system for final assembly of automobiles. Amplifies the analysis of different production flow patterns for final assembly and in particular addresses the issue of semi‐parallel mechanistic production flow and parallel organic production flow as alternatives to serial flow on a conventional line assembly.
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Citation
Ellegärd, K., Jonsson, D., Engström, T., Johansson, M.I., Medbo, L. and Johansson, B. (1992), "Reflective Production in the Final Assembly of Motor Vehicles – An Emerging Swedish Challenge", International Journal of Operations & Production Management, Vol. 12 No. 7/8, pp. 117-133. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000001307
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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