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EPSRC Reference:	GR/N34284/01
Title:	IMI TOWARDS WORLD CLASS PERFORMANCE IN PLANNING SCHEDULING AND CONTROL:PROGRESS CHASERS TO RESPONSIVE TEAMS
Principal Investigator:	MacCarthy, Professor B
Other Investigators:	Wilson, Professor J Wilson, Professor J
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Project Partners:	BAE Systems Henkel Consumer Adhesives Knowledge Technologies International Gro LENZING FIBERS Tata Steel Limited
Department:	Sch of Mech Materials Manuf Eng Mgt
Organisation:	University of Nottingham
Scheme:	Standard Research (Pre-FEC)
Starts:	01 September 2000	Ends:	30 September 2001	Value (£):	269,402
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:	Manufact. Business Strategy
EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications:	Aerospace, Defence and Marine Manufacturing Chemicals 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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