Shared manufacturing, the sharing of modern technologies, facilities, equipment, and management systems among manufacturers with similar needs is an innovative way for small and mid-sized manufacturers to increase their competitiveness in a marketplace dominated by global giants. This book provides executives and plant and production managers with a thorough introduction to the concept of shared manufacturing, establishes its rationale, and provides step-by-step guidance on how companies can enter into strategic alliances ...
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Shared manufacturing, the sharing of modern technologies, facilities, equipment, and management systems among manufacturers with similar needs is an innovative way for small and mid-sized manufacturers to increase their competitiveness in a marketplace dominated by global giants. This book provides executives and plant and production managers with a thorough introduction to the concept of shared manufacturing, establishes its rationale, and provides step-by-step guidance on how companies can enter into strategic alliances to cost-effectively develop and deploy new technologies to enhance productivity and quality. Using the recently established Pittsburgh Manufacturing Assistance Center as a model case as well as case studies of ventures in the U.S., Germany, Taiwan, France, and Italy, the book discusses a methodology for target market selection and approaches for the development of shared manufacturing assistance centers (MACs). . .provides an overview of project management concepts. . .addresses managerial issues encountered in the development of MACs. . .examines various manufacturing strategies. . .and makes recommendations for working toward a national shared manufacturing strategy.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
