Problem Solving Methodology in Industry

Abstract:

This study presents the results of a literature review that was performed to identify and evaluate knowledge management such as problem solving (PS) methods are suitable for identification and analysis of risks on existing issues. The studied methods were compiled into 2 groups which is manufacturing, and research development. The key discussion would be where the PS tool is more relevant and how it help to solve the problem effectively. The aspects studied in the methods are presented together with a short description of its applications, area of the analysis and relevance to industry and education. Also some characteristics of the methods are given, as well as reference to previous key publications on the methods. The contribution of study is exploration on a new definition of PS methodology which is simplified and structured.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 533)
• Pages: 510-515
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.533.510
• Online since: February 2014
• Authors: Nagappan Annamalai, Shahrul Kamaruddin, Ishak Abdul Azid, Ts Yeoh
• Keywords: Knowledge Management, Literature Review, Manufacturing, Problem Solving

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