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1. Absorptive capacity: Enhancing the assimilation of time-based manufacturing practices

Author

Tu, Quiang, Vonderembse, Mark A., Ragu-Nathan, T.S., and Sharkey, Thomas W.

Subjects
Labor productivity -- Measurement, Production management -- Planning, Production planning -- Methods, Company business planning, Business, Business, general
Abstract

Empirical analysis of operations strategy of manufacturing firms for time-based manufacturing, based on absorptive capacity of labor, is presented.

Published
2006

2. Knowledge as a strategic resource in supply chains

Author

Tomas, G., Hult, M., Ketchen, David J., Jr., Cavusgil, S. Tamer, and Calantone, Roger J.

Subjects
Logistics -- Management, Production management -- Planning, Company business management, Company business planning, Business, Business, general
Abstract

Application of various methods for study of relation between operation strategy and supply management, based on strength of marketing-operation interface, is described.

Published
2006

3. Plant roles and decision autonomy in Multinational plant networks

Author

Maritan, Catherine A., Brush, Thomas H., and Karnani, Aneel G.

Subjects
Production management -- Planning, Manufacturing industry -- Management, Manufacturing industry -- Methods, Manufacturing industry -- Research, Decision-making -- Influence, Company business planning, Company business management, Business, Business, general
Abstract

Results of the research suggest that the lead plant might not have absolute control over important decisions in a multinational manufacturing network. It also suggests that developing a positive interdependence between the business headquarters and the other plants results in enhanced production.

Published
2004

4. Automated guided vehicles drive aluminum manufacturing into the future

Author

Barshick, Christopher M. and Helms, Marilyn M.

Subjects
Production management -- Planning, Automatic guided vehicles -- Analysis, Machinery industry -- Planning, Materials handling -- Management, Automobile industry, Business, Human resources and labor relations, Metals, metalworking and machinery industries
Abstract

The article explores the purpose and use of automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and the issues managers should consider before investing in this technology. Alcoa's implementation and use of AGVs to improve its production process is presented as a case study., This article presents information on the purpose and use of automated guided vehicles, or AGVs, and the issues managers must consider before making the investment. Alcoa's aluminum company is presented [...]

Published
2001

5. MRP IN THE THIRD WORLD

Author

KULONDA, DENNIS J.

Subjects
Material requirements planning -- Analysis, Manufacturing industry -- Planning, Production management -- Planning, Automobile industry, Business, Human resources and labor relations, Metals, metalworking and machinery industries
Abstract

Since the MRP crusade of the 70s, approaches to the design of MRP II-based systems that function as companywide integrators of the material planning process have continued to flourish, both [...]

Published
2000

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