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EPSRC Reference: GR/K53130/01
Title: TEACHING COMPANY PROJECT BETWEEN ADCRAFT LIMITED AND UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Principal Investigator: Bititci, Professor US
Other Investigators:
Carrie, Professor A Pandya, Dr K
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Department: Design Manufacture and Engineering Man
Organisation: University of Strathclyde
Scheme: Standard Research (Pre-FEC)
Starts: 01 May 1995 Ends: 30 April 1997 Value (£): 58,139
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The main objective of the programme is to improve the current production methods, in particular:1. Improve the cost base of the business2. Improve customer service levels3. Improve flexibility, ie the ability to fulfill varying demand quicklyWith these high level objectives in mind the associate will focus on to the following areas of the business:- Performance measure, eg customer service lead-times, stock levels, average set-up times- Shop layout - Material management- Operational procedures - Housekeeping- Production scheduling - Training needs with respect to all above
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