Comparative Logistics and Production Costs for Global Manufacturing Strategy
International Journal of Operations & Production Management
ISSN: 0144-3577
Article publication date: 1 December 1993
Abstract
Today′s changing global business environment requires firms to develop a better approach to global manufacturing operations. Of particular importance is the interaction between logistics and manufacturing activities. A survey of 101 senior manufacturing and materials managers revealed both important insight into the global co‐production decision and interesting comparative data for key value‐added activities. This research also evaluated the rationale behind, and overall benefit of, global manufacturing strategies. Presents key findings.
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Citation
Scully, J. and Fawcett, S.E. (1993), "Comparative Logistics and Production Costs for Global Manufacturing Strategy", International Journal of Operations & Production Management, Vol. 13 No. 12, pp. 62-78. https://doi.org/10.1108/01443579310048191
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
Copyright © 1993, MCB UP Limited