Can Firm Size, Manufacturing Classification and Positional Tier Distinguish Lean and Agile Manufacturing Systems within the Automotive Supply Chain?

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Abstract

The aim of this study was to test if external factors; namely; firm size; manufacturing classification; positional tier can be used to distinguish lean and agile manufacturing organisations. Results were obtained from 140 automotive manufacturing organisations via a constructed survey. Results revealed partial differences between firm size and manufacturing classification when separating lean/agile firms. However, the main contribution involves highlighting the importance of positional tier within a supply chain, as lean firms were significantly operating within the top tiers of the automotive supply chain, whereas agile firms were significantly operating within the lower tiers of the automotive supply chain
Original languageEnglish
Number of pages10
Publication statusPublished - 20 Jun 2016
EventEurOMA 2016 Interactions: 23rd EurOMA Conference. - NTNU: Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
Duration: 17 Jun 201622 Jun 2016
Conference number: 23
http://www.euroma2016.org/

Conference

ConferenceEurOMA 2016 Interactions
Country/TerritoryNorway
CityTrondheim
Period17/06/1622/06/16
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