Restoring Our Competitive Edge: Competing through Manufacturing.

Abstract

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/Market Requirements. The Experience Curve--A Framework for Manufacturing Performance Improvement. Vertical Integration and Sourcing. Managing Changes in Manufacturing's Technology and Structure. German Approaches to Manufacturing Management. Japanese Approaches to Manufacturing Management. Learning from Your World-class Competitors. Building Manufacturing's Competitive Potential. Index.