Browsing Mechanical Engineering by Subject "Manufacturing"
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Business sustainability methodology for European manufacturing SMEs
(IST Press, 2011-06-28)SMEs find it difficult to deal with environmental issues due mainly to their limited resources in terms of money, people and time. Our research also identified other barriers to engaging SMEs in environmental improvement ... -
Environmental challenges and opportunities for European manufacturing SMEs
(International Manufacturing Conference 27, 2010-09-01)Many owner/managers of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) do not believe that their business operations have a negative impact on the environment. However, cumulatively their effect is considerable; the SME sector is ... -
Implementation of an AmI system in a Manufacturing SME
(2008)SME's are facing greater challenges due to increased labour cost and reduced cycle times. To adapt to these challenges they need systems in place that will enable them to be flexible, effective and efficient. This is the ... -
The issue of waste in European manufacturing SMEs
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Knowledge sharing in manufacturing SMEs: survey findings and analysis
(IOS Press, 2006)This paper reports on it study of European manufacturing SMEs in the metallurgical sector. The goal of the research is to ascertain the extent and nature of knowledge sharing that takes place within these organisations; ... -
Towards effective knowledge management: a requirements analysis of European manufacturing SMEs
(IOS Press, 2006)Knowledge is a key resource that must be managed within European organisations in general, and because of their importance to the economy Manufacturing SMEs in particular. The key challenges facing such organisations are ...