This problem solver offers a wealth of remedies for American industry's neglect of competitive manufacturing strategies and its resulting loss of productivity. Drawing upon the example of world-class and foreign manufacturers, the book illustrates what American industry must do in terms of manufacturing capability to regain a preeminent spot in the marketplace.
This problem solver offers a wealth of remedies for American industry's neglect of competitive manufacturing strategies and its resulting loss of productivity. Drawing upon the example of world-class and foreign manufacturers, the book illustrates what American industry must do in terms of manufacturing capability to regain a preeminent spot in the marketplace.
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/MarketRequirements.
The Experience Curve--A Framework for Manufacturing
PerformanceImprovement.
Vertical Integration and Sourcing.
Managing Changes in Manufacturing's Technology andStructure.
German Approaches to Manufacturing Management.
Japanese Approaches to Manufacturing Management.
Learning from Your World-class Competitors.
Building Manufacturing's Competitive Potential.
Index.
ROBERT H. HAYES is the Philip Caldwell Professor of Business Administration, Emeritus, at the Harvard Business School He has published widely; three of his articles won McKinsey Awards for the best articles published in the Harvard Business Review during those years His latest book, Strategic Operations: Competing Through Capabilities, was published in 1996.
STEVEN C. WHEELWRIGHT is the Edsel Bryant Ford Professor of Business Administration, Retired, at Harvard Business School.
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