Author: | Graham, M. B. W. Rosenthal, S. R. |
Title: | Flexible manufacturing systems require flexible people. |
Journal: | Human Systems Management
1986 : VOL. 6:3, p. 211-222 |
Index terms: | FLEXIBILITY CAM PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT MANUFACTURING MANPOWER PLANNING |
Language: | eng |
Abstract: | The interaction between flexible manufacturing,systems' technology and the people who plan and operate it is emphasized. Specific needs for human flexibility occur in several critical areas: (1) the composition and organization of the project management teams; (2) the relationship between in-house team and the vendor team; and (3) the selection,compensation and organization of the flexible manufacturing systems' work force. Indicators of flexibility in human systems include such factors as board skill-mix,cross-training,job rotation, and provision for continuing experimentation and adaptation. |
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