Date Available
12-7-2011
Year of Publication
2008
Degree Name
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME)
Document Type
Thesis
College
Engineering
Department
Mechanical Engineering
First Advisor
Dr. Fazleena Badurdeen
Abstract
Manufacturing organizations are facing fragmented markets and increased demand of variety from consumers. As a result, many of these firms have adopted mass customization manufacturing strategies in an effort to offer their customers the freedom of choice while maintaining operational efficiency. Lean manufacturing strategies have also seen heavy use in manufacturing environments. This study investigates the possibilities of integrating lean manufacturing principles and practices into mass customization environments in order to improve system performance. The feasibility of other manufacturing strategies such as agility, Quick Response Manufacturing and the Theory of Constraints assisting in the application of lean manufacturing for mass customization is also explored with the goal of developing a theoretical framework for the application of these manufacturing systems in different types of mass customization environments. The result of these investigations is tested and verified using a real world case study.
Recommended Citation
Stump, Gregory Brandon, "AN INTEGRATED FRAMEWORK FOR APPLYING LEAN MANUFACTURING AND OTHER STRATEGIES IN MASS CUSTOMIZATION ENVIRONMENTS" (2008). University of Kentucky Master's Theses. 563.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/gradschool_theses/563
