An integrated framework of interpretive structural modeling and graph theory matrix approach to fix the agility index of an automobile manufacturing organization

Pravin Kumar (), Rajesh K. Singh () and Rakesh Kumar ()
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Pravin Kumar: Delhi Technological University
Rajesh K. Singh: Delhi Technological University
Rakesh Kumar: Delhi Technological University

International Journal of System Assurance Engineering and Management, 2017, vol. 8, issue 1, No 32, 342-352

Abstract: Abstract Free trade policies, globalization of the economy, and continuous changes in technology have increased competition among the manufacturers. Identification of customers’ changing needs and its simultaneous fulfillment becomes more important for manufacturers as well as suppliers. The needs for flexible, rapid, cost effective and high quality product development have led to the concept of agile manufacturing. In this paper, some important variables of the agile manufacturing system that leads the agility of the systems have been analyzed and interrelationship has been developed using interpretive structural modeling. Finally, the weightage for the existing relations have been assigned by the executives of the case company. The agility index of the case company has been determined with the help of graph theory matrix approach. This paper may help the manufacturers identify its agility and compare with the agility of competitors’ organizations.

Keywords: Agility; Flexibility; Lean manufacturing; Interpretive structural modeling; Graph theory (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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