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- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing
- Copyright
- Copyright © 2008 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
- ISSN
- 0144-5154
- DOI
- 10.1108/01445150810889448
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to look at production and the installation of production lines, and question how to reduce investment for installation and how to organize the structure of such a line in order to use and reuse it for as many different or new types of products as possible. Design/methodology/approach – The paper looks at some basic technological interdependencies. Findings – The paper finds that the know‐how, the long‐term capabilities and creativity make man a very important asset in terms of economical factory operation. Evolvable production systems may in the near future turn out to be the bridging link between what one might call “the cost‐driven operation reducing the workforce” and an answer to how factory operation could be sustainable for a society and be highly profitable at the same time. Originality/value – Evolvable assembly systems are a technological task requiring profound theoretical research and solutions. The paper is of value in listing some requirements for evolvable systems.
Journal
Assembly Automation – Emerald Publishing
Published: Aug 1, 2008
Keywords: Manufacturing systems; Production costs; Assembly lines; Intangible assets; Target pricing