TY  - JOUR
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.
VL  - 25
IS  - 12
SN  - 0144-3577
DO  - 10.1108/01443570510633576
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/01443570510633576
AU  - Gerwin Donald
PY  - 2005
Y1  - 2005/01/01
TI  - An agenda for research on the flexibility of manufacturing processes
T2  - International Journal of Operations & Production Management
PB  - Emerald Group Publishing Limited
SP  - 1171
EP  - 1182
Y2  - 2024/04/25
ER  -