Efficiency of Manufacturing Systems

I.- 1. Overview Summary.- 2. Structure of the A.R.I..- 3. Summary of Plenary Expositions.- II.- 4. Workshop Reports.- 4.1. Information for Control.- 4.2. Organisation Structures.- III.- 5. Final Plenary Discussion and Conclusions.- IV.- 6. Introduction.- 7. Papers Presented.- Theme Paper I Systems Concepts Relevant to the Problem of Integrated Production Systems.- Theme Paper II The Nature of Action Research.- Theme Paper III Methodology Related to Integrated Production Systems.- A Classification Scheme for Master Production Scheduling.- On the Design and Monitoring of a Master Production Scheduling Function in a Manufacturing Resource Planning Environment.- Improving Manufacturing Efficiency With Better Logistical Control.- Use of Group Technology Concepts in Integrated Production Planning.- A Cluster Algorithm for Process Layout.- Mathematical Design Tools for Integrated Production Systems.- Analysis of Flexible Manufacturing Systems.- Simulation of Production Systems With DESFOR.- Automation in Perspective - An Overview.- Integration and the Definition of Responsibilities.- Production Planning in a Small Firm in the Glass Industry.- Need Assessment - A Tool for Improving Manufacturing System Design.- Manufacturing Lead Times. A Key Control Factor for the Production/Marketing Integration in Small Component-Manufacturing Firms.- Manufacturing Management: Effects on Productivity and Quality.- Integrated Design and Production Systems for Strategic Production.- Problems in Formalizing Production Planning in a Threshold Country.- A Systems Approach Used in Defining Higher Management Information Needs in a Manfacturing Company, Principles and Methodology.- Manufacturing Systems Research: Impressions of a Research Programme.- List of Contributors.