A review of manufacturing flexibility: systematising the concept

The present work is an attempt to contribute to the conceptual systematisation of the manufacturing flexibility types by synthesising the vast literature available after a systematic review. We classified the papers in two perspectives (hierarchical and strategic), and engaged in a systematic proces...

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Published in:International journal of production research 2016-05, Vol.54 (10), p.3133-3148
Main Authors: Pérez Pérez, Marta, Serrano Bedia, Ana María, López Fernández, María Concepción
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
conceptual sistematisation
Flexibility
Flexible manufacturing systems
Manufacturing
manufacturing flexibility
Product mixes
review
types of flexibility
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Summary:The present work is an attempt to contribute to the conceptual systematisation of the manufacturing flexibility types by synthesising the vast literature available after a systematic review. We classified the papers in two perspectives (hierarchical and strategic), and engaged in a systematic process of standardisation of the definitions and names of various flexibility types leading to a better understanding of them. This process allowed us to clearly show: (a) the existence of a broader consensus in the field than expected; (b) that problems are limited to concrete aspects related to the level of analysis or the scope of certain flexibility types; (c) the possibility of a theoretical integration between the two perspectives which would permit a standardisation of the names and definitions for the flexibility types which make up the manufacturing flexibility construct.
ISSN:0020-7543
1366-588X
DOI:10.1080/00207543.2016.1138151