Learning From World Class Manufacturers [electronic resource] /
Szwejczewski, M.author.
Jones, Malcolm.author.
Manufacturing managers are still focused on the short-term tactical issues related to their business. Strategic issues tend to receive less attention. However, manufacturing can play an important strategic role. This book helps managers consider the strategic roles their operations can play and to provide guidance as to what actions can be taken.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The evolution of best practice in manufacturing -- Quality improvement approaches -- Lean improvement : eliminating waste and inventory -- Cost reduction through total productive maintenance -- Developing people -- Lean improvement : developing the supply chain -- Delivery performance -- Flexibility -- Innovation -- Adding value -- Conclusion.
Manufacturing managers are still focused on the short-term tactical issues related to their business. Strategic issues tend to receive less attention. However, manufacturing can play an important strategic role. This book helps managers consider the strategic roles their operations can play and to provide guidance as to what actions can be taken.
Leadership.
Management.
Organization.
Planning.
Production management.
International business enterprises.
Industrial management.
Business Strategy/Leadership.
Management.
Organization.
Operations Management.
International Business.
Innovation/Technology Management.