Innovations in Competitive Manufacturing (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2000)

Innovations in Competitive Manufacturing is an examination of manufacturing innovations - both technical and knowledge-based. Over the recent past, technology has created dramatic changes in manufacturing. As a result, the book focuses on the use of technology in gaining competitive advantage in global manufacturing. Forty topics are surveyed in the book, organized into thirteen chapters. Each topic is a carefully written account by one or more leading researchers in that area. This is the first systematic examination of the recent innovations in manufacturing strategy and technology. In addition to providing an understanding of these manufacturing innovations, the book underscores the strategic importance of creating and sustaining the technological resources to ensure a stable manufacturing economic base. The book's purpose is to examine the elements that make today's manufacturers successful. Many examples from industry throughout the book will enable the reader to appreciate and comprehend the concepts presented in the article. In addition to the technical and innovative information, implementation issues concerning new ideas and manufacturing practices are explored within the topical discussions. Four in-depth descriptions of real-life cases provide illustration of key principles. The book has been constructed as a reference tool for manufacturing researchers, students, and practitioners. Hence, after reading the introduction `Innovation in Competitive Manufacturing: From JIT to E-Business', any section or topic in the book can be consulted and/or read in any sequence the reader may choose.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag New York
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2012
First published:	2000
Editors:	Paul M. Swamidass
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	439
Edition:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2000
ISBN-13:	978-1-4613-5687-5
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Business & management > Management & management techniques > Operational research Books > Business & Economics > Business & management > Management of specific areas > Production & quality control management Books > Professional & Technical > Mechanical engineering & materials > Mechanical engineering > General Promotions
LSN:	1-4613-5687-3
Barcode:	9781461356875

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