TEAMWORK IN MANUFACTURING: THE CASE OF THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
International Journal of Commerce and Management
ISSN: 1056-9219
Article publication date: 1 January 1999
Abstract
With the increasing technological innovation in the automotive industry, the need for complementary innovations in worker organization has arisen. In response to this need, two distinct approaches for teamwork in automotive production have been developed. This paper discusses both the Japanese and the Scandinavian teamwork models and their various implementations found among auto manufacturers worldwide. Work teams must be supported by changes in production philosophy, intensive training programs, and enhanced labor‐management relations. These complementary systems require significant investments, making team building a risky but potentially valuable venture. New insights on team building and its implications for production processes are provided.
Citation
Fuxman, L. (1999), "TEAMWORK IN MANUFACTURING: THE CASE OF THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY", International Journal of Commerce and Management, Vol. 9 No. 1/2, pp. 103-130. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb047385
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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