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Plan for economies of scope
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Revising managerial evaluations of computer‐aided manufacturing systems
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Operations technology and organizational structure: an empirical reappraisal
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Manufacturing in the Corporate Strategy
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Classification of flexible manufacturing systems
C.E. Voss
Production/operations management – a key descipline and area for research
D. Gerwin
The management of flexible automation in the auto industry
S‐O. Gustavsson
Flexibility and productivity in complex production processes
D. Gerwin, T.K. Leung
The organizational impacts of flexible manufacturing systems: some preliminary findings
N. Slack
Flexibility as a manufacturing objective
S.S. Miller
Make your plant manager's job manageable
E.L. Trist
The evolution of socio‐technical systems
J.A. Buzacott
The fundamental principles of flexibility in manufacturing systems
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The Productivity Dilemma
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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.
International Journal of Operations & Production Management – Emerald Publishing
Published: Dec 1, 2005
Keywords: Management research; Manufacturing industries; Flexible manufacturing systems
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