An exploratory study of manufacturing strategy practices of machinery manufacturing companies in India

An exploratory study of manufacturing strategy practices of machinery manufacturing companies in India

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Article ID: iaor2008353
Country: United Kingdom
Volume: 34
Issue: 3
Start Page Number: 254
End Page Number: 273
Publication Date: Jun 2006
Journal: OMEGA
Authors: ,
Keywords: developing countries, management
Abstract:

This paper presents findings of a survey on manufacturing strategy practices adopted by the Indian machinery manufacturing companies (IMMC). Based on the survey, three companies have been selected for detailed case studies. Their experiences in the manufacturing strategy process are analyzed. Although the companies represented diversity in terms of product type, sales volume, and geographic location, they share several commonalties including use of advanced manufacturing technologies and use of several improvement techniques. The process of strategy formulation varied among the companies in terms of participants, complexity and degree of formalization. Competitive priorities, order winners and critical success factors are also identified for these companies. Based on strategic manufacturing issues, manufacturing competence index and business performance index for the companies has been worked out.

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