Modelling of agile manufacturing barriers in the Indian engineering industries: An interpretive structural modeling approach

Abstract

In the global manufacturing environment, Agile Manufacturing (AM) technique becomes the key source of advanced and flexible manufacturing systems. AM is a concept to improve competitiveness of the industries. AM can permit cost effective responses against unplanned products tailored to meet sudden change of customer desire. The principal objective of this paper is to identify and recognize the several Agile Manufacturing barriers (AMBs) which may be the key hindrances at an individual level for successful implementation of AM system in the Indian engineering industries. In this research, Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) technique has been applied to develop the hierarchy of identified AMBs according to their driving and dependence power. Once the AMBs are isolated by evaluating their effects with respect to driving powers, they can be overcome by framing suitable strategies in the industry one by one. In the present research work, Lack of reconfigurable layout, Vertical organizational structure and Lack of effective virtual partnerships have been suggested as most driving barriers for the successful implementation of AM system in the Indian Engineering Industries.

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