Organizational agility and performance: Why manufacturing location matters

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

Organizational agility has cope to strongly impact on performance. Firms can become more agile and innovative by closely integrating production with other activities of their value chain in their home country as opposed to moving manufacturing facilities to overseas sites.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2021), "Organizational agility and performance: Why manufacturing location matters", Strategic Direction, Vol. 37 No. 7, pp. 27-29. https://doi.org/10.1108/SD-06-2021-0054