TY - JOUR AU1 - Donald Gerwin AB - Purpose – This paper, originally published in 1987, seeks to outline an agenda for conducting rigorous research into the flexibility of manufacturing processes. Design/methodology/approach – An initial domain for defining flexibility is established, specific measures are suggested, and sampling issues are discussed. There is also a discussion of relevant research problems that can be addressed once valid and reliable operationalisations exist. Findings – Its underlying premise is that current efforts are being impeded by the absence of operational measures for the concept. Originality/value – A useful historical perspective on manufacturing processes. TI - An agenda for research on the flexibility of manufacturing processes JF - International Journal of Operations & Production Management DO - 10.1108/01443570510633576 DA - 2005-12-01 UR - https://www.deepdyve.com/lp/emerald-publishing/an-agenda-for-research-on-the-flexibility-of-manufacturing-processes-U2OXRYcRTo SP - 1171 EP - 1182 VL - 25 IS - 12 DP - DeepDyve