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The role of infrastructure practices in the effectiveness of JIT practices: implications for plant competitiveness

Authors :
Ahmad, Sohel
Schroeder, Roger G.
Sinha, Kingshuk K.
Source :
Journal of Engineering and Technology Management (JET-M). Sept, 2003, Vol. 20 Issue 3, p163, 29 p.
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

This paper examines the role of infrastructure practices in the effectiveness of JIT practices using data obtained from factories based in the U.S., Italy, and Japan. The paper shows that with the exception of manufacturing strategy, all other infrastructure practices, individually moderate the relationship between JIT practices and plant competitiveness.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09234748
Volume :
20
Issue :
3
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Journal of Engineering and Technology Management (JET-M)
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.107248159