Restoring our competitive edge : competing through manufacturing

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Restoring our competitive edge : competing through manufacturing

Robert H. Hayes, Steven C. Wheelwright

Wiley, c1984

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Includes bibliographies and index

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Description

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.

Table of Contents

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.

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