Abstract
In this paper, a statistical comparative investigation of the implementation of Concurrent Engineering (CE) in Jordanian Industry is introduced, practices of CE are reviewed, then mapped into six statistical latent. A Structural Equation Model (SEM) is developed for the implementation of CE, then the model is applied to the following Jordanian industrial sectors: chemical and cosmetics industries, engineering and electrical industries and information technology, wood and furniture industries, and construction industry. The implementation level for the six CE practices among the selected sectors is investigated; a statistical comparative analysis between the considered industrial sectors is conducted. Thereafter, a system dynamics model is developed to understand the true CE trade-offs, which is used as a validity measure to insure that the proposed statistical model and hypotheses are valid.
Highlights
Authors continuously applying different methodologies searching for solutions improve the performance of operations and systems from multiple aspects
Mohammad D., Al-Tahat et al [7] presented a model of a multi-phase multi-product manufacturing system considering a constant work-in-process (CONWIP) control mechanism using continuous-time Markov chain modelling approach; the analyses explain a foundation needed for analyzing the steady state behavior of manufacturing systems
Authors in this paper presented another methodology for performance improvements, Concurrent Engineering (CE) is introduced, and a Structural Equation Model (SEM) is developed for the implementation of CE in some Jordanian industrial sectors
Summary
Authors continuously applying different methodologies searching for solutions improve the performance of operations and systems from multiple aspects. Mohammad D., Al-Tahat et al [7] presented a model of a multi-phase multi-product manufacturing system considering a constant work-in-process (CONWIP) control mechanism using continuous-time Markov chain modelling approach; the analyses explain a foundation needed for analyzing the steady state behavior of manufacturing systems. Authors in this paper presented another methodology for performance improvements, Concurrent Engineering (CE) is introduced, and a Structural Equation Model (SEM) is developed for the implementation of CE in some Jordanian industrial sectors. Concurrent engineering (CE) appeared in the 80’s as a thought parallel to continual improvement methodologies of engineering design activities This concept is based on common assumption that different parts of product life cycle considered together and early in the development process, by using different methods and tools to support engineering and development activities [9]. This paper aims to: 1) provide a statistical comparative investigation of the implementation of CE in Jordanian Industry, 2) provide a dynamics model for better understanding of the effects of CE on industry
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