A new taxonomy of modern manufacturing practices
International Journal of Operations & Production Management
ISSN: 0144-3577
Article publication date: 1 November 1997
Abstract
Outlines a comprehensive taxonomy of modern manufacturing practices. Previous attempts have tended to be partial in coverage and to concentrate on performance issues, rather than explain the reasons why a particular practice may have been adopted. In order to overcome these problems, the new taxonomy categorizes manufacturing practices according to two dimensions: strategic emphasis and primary domain of application. Suggests 20 different categories of practice for a total of 87 practices. Supplements the taxonomy by a list of definitions which specify each of the practices identified. Considers practical implications of the taxonomy, as well as its limitations. Future research suggestions include using the taxonomy to provide the basis for systematic surveys of manufacturing, as well as closer examination of the links between companies’ manufacturing strategy and financial performance.
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Citation
Bolden, R., Waterson, P., Warr, P., Clegg, C. and Wall, T. (1997), "A new taxonomy of modern manufacturing practices", International Journal of Operations & Production Management, Vol. 17 No. 11, pp. 1112-1130. https://doi.org/10.1108/01443579710177879
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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