Management of Uncertainty in AMT Implementation: The Case of FMS
International Journal of Operations & Production Management
ISSN: 0144-3577
Article publication date: 1 July 1992
Abstract
Asks how implementation management affects implementation uncertainty, adaptation cycles and performance. Assesses retrospective case studies of three Swedish FMS implementation processes. The cases represent technically similar systems, but with different project characteristics and degrees of success. Reports the study of timing and source of latent uncertainty variables, where uncertainties are regarded as being caused by misalignments in technology, organization, management and strategy. Also studies the timing and nature of adaptation cycles.
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Citation
Lindberg, P. (1992), "Management of Uncertainty in AMT Implementation: The Case of FMS", International Journal of Operations & Production Management, Vol. 12 No. 7/8, pp. 57-75. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000001303
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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