Analysis of Agile Manufacturing Enablers: A Case Study

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to strategically select and focus the right Agile Manufacturing Enablers (AMEs) for agility enhancement.A methodology is proposed using Interpretive Structural Modeling - Fuzzy Matriced Impacts Croises Multiplication Appliqueeaun Classement analysis to analyze the AMEs considering their driving and dependence power. The proposed methodology was applied to an Indian electrical hardware manufacturing company. It was concluded that the effort and focus should be streamlined towards information visibility and transparency, devolution of authority, and adaptability for enhancing its agility.