Restoring Our Competitive Edge: Competing Through Manufacturing

ISBN-13: 9780471051596 / Angielski / Twarda / 1991 / 440 str.

Robert H. Hayes; Steven C. Wheelright;Hayes

Opis

Recommends a manufacturing strategy that develops production facilities, uses appropriate management systems, and establishes firm relationships with suppliers.

Spis treści

The New Competitive Challenge for Manufacturing.

The Concept of Manufacturing Strategy.

Long–term Capacity Strategies.

Facilities Strategy.

Implementing Facilities Planning Processes.

The Technology of Manufacturing Processes.

Matching Process Technology with Product/Market Requirements.

The Experience Curve––A Framework for Manufacturing Performance Improvement.

Vertical Integration and Sourcing.

Managing Changes in Manufacturing′s Technology and Structure.

German Approaches to Manufacturing Management.

Japanese Approaches to Manufacturing Management.

Learning from Your World–class Competitors.

Building Manufacturing′s Competitive Potential.

Index.