Author: Jin Haomiao
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISSN: 1017-0669
Source: Journal of the Chinese Institute of Industrial Engineers, Vol.29, Iss.8, 2012-12, pp. : 572-586
Disclaimer: Any content in publications that violate the sovereignty, the constitution or regulations of the PRC is not accepted or approved by CNPIEC.
Abstract
Low-entry barrier for accessing the cable market leads to the intensive competition among hundreds of homogeneous cable manufacturers in China. Mass customization is an effective way to differentiate companies in a highly competitive market. Focused on the real needs of a leading cable manufacturer in China for operating a new e-business to sell customized cables, this study aims to propose a cut-to-order strategy that enables customized cables by utilizing risk pooling effects for customer satisfaction and green manufacturing. A two-stage approach was developed to implement the cut-to-order strategy, in which the inventory replenishment decision and cutting operations are determined, respectively. A case study was conducted to estimate the validity of the proposed approach and the results have shown its practical viability.
Related content
The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 50, Iss. 9-12, 2010-10 ,pp. :
Uniqueness of a one-dimensional phase retrieval problem
By Klibanov Michael V Kamburg Vladimir G
Inverse Problems, Vol. 30, Iss. 7, 2014-06 ,pp. :