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Rapid production ramp-up capability: a collaborative supply network perspective.
- Source :
- International Journal of Production Research; May2014, Vol. 52 Issue 10, p2999-3013, 15p, 3 Diagrams, 4 Charts, 2 Graphs
- Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- This paper explores how technology intensive manufacturing firms operate to achieve rapid new product volume ramp-up capabilities within an international collaborative supply network. An exploratory multiple-case longitudinal research methodology was adopted involving three large Japanese Multinational Corporations and their respective international manufacturing supply networks comprising 19 factories in six countries. The findings suggest that a systematic ramp-up process is crucial to guide manufacturing operations in attaining a predictable initial production yield and rapid production volume ramp-up (time-to-volume). An empirically-based conceptual framework is then developed proposing linkages between critical elements within a manufacturing supply network and operational activities for a new product ramp-up. A structured ramp-up process is then proposed and pilot tested. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00207543
- Volume :
- 52
- Issue :
- 10
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Production Research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 95094011
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2013.858837