Abstract
This paper deals with a agile manufacturing setup principles of the strategy and its peculiarities in Lithuanian industry. There are an overview of the most important features for the companies in order to have ability to survive in the international market. Lithuanian business investment trends in upgrading equipment there is presented also. The consideration of agile manufacturing system implementation advantages to speed up the product development process, to share information within the company and to make the production process more efficient and flexible are discussed. One of the requirements for agile manufacturing features of the company is computerized activity. The analysis shows that a small part of Lithuanian companies are using computer equipment and new equipment, which allows to increase competitiveness in the international market. The analysis presents a great variety of software applications that can be used by the Lithuanian company, in order to implement agile manufacturing system. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5755/j01.mech.19.6.6001
Highlights
Global market changes very quickly, and an enterprise which cannot promptly adapt to it can find itself behind competitors
To accommodate ever-changing manufacturing requirements, an Agile Manufacturing System has to be equipped with rapid production plan configuration and resource allocation capabilities
Participation in a global market requires the cooperation among enterprises
Summary
Global market changes very quickly, and an enterprise which cannot promptly adapt to it can find itself behind competitors. One of the goals of Agile Manufacturing (AM) is to keep enterprises in the forward ranks, which allows them to continue innovations and introduction of new products. In order to achieve agile manufacturing goals organizations have to be well organized and flexible. Introduction of advanced technologies to the enterprise’s system is a huge challenge to its management. Everything has to be balanced, calculated and planned. AM requires rapid adjustment of production capability based on customer demands. To accommodate ever-changing manufacturing requirements, an Agile Manufacturing System has to be equipped with rapid production plan configuration and resource allocation capabilities. Lithuania’s integration into the global economy has affected the country’s metal manufacturing industry, and with intensification of the global competition, agility of manufacturing acquires great importance
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