Abstract:Manufacturing plays an increasingly important role in determining the competitiveness of the firm. However, corporate strategy is often formulated with little regard for how these decisions affect operations within the manufacturing system. Detailed models provide a necessary link between manufacturing performance and the functional policies followed by the firm, so that the strengths of the manufacturing system can be consistently reflected in strategic decisions.
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