Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present a study that is focused on application of fuzzy logic and adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) approaches for leanness evaluation in an Indian small- and medium-size enterprise (SME). Design/methodology/approach Lean manufacturing concepts...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to report on research in which a fuzzy quality function deployment (QFD) approach has been used for enhancing agility improvement of a traditional manufacturing organization. Design/methodology/approach – QFD approach incorporated with fuzzy logic was...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to report a research in which fuzzy assessment of failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA) was examined on the design of rotary switches. Design/methodology/approach – In the case study reported in this paper, fuzzy FMEA of a rotary switch was analysed,...