TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.Findings Three common types of manufacturing specialization have been identified in the networks of plants studied and the case research findings have enabled the development of a process for manufacturing network strategy deploymentPractical implications The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations.Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.
VL  - 32
IS  - 5
SN  - 0258-0543
DO  - 10.1108/SD-02-2016-0018
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/SD-02-2016-0018
PY  - 2016
Y1  - 2016/01/01
TI  - Making manufacturing networks nimble: When change is needed to match business environment
T2  - Strategic Direction
PB  - Emerald Group Publishing Limited
SP  - 7
EP  - 9
Y2  - 2024/04/26
ER  -