JAPANESE MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUES: THEIR IMPORTANCE TO U.S. MANUFACTURERS

1 January 1985

journal article
Published by Emerald Publishing in Journal of Business Strategy

Vol. 5 (3) , 10-19
https://doi.org/10.1108/eb039071

Abstract

Advances made in manufacturing techniques are producing a revolution in competitive strategy. Improved production techniques not only affect quality control but reduce costs such as those associated with obsolescence and material handling. Executive managers can no longer afford to distance themselves from the functions of the factory floor.

Keywords

MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUES
MANUFACTURERS
FUNCTIONS
AFFECT QUALITY
IMPROVED PRODUCTION
COMPETITIVE STRATEGY
JAPANESE MANUFACTURING
REDUCE COSTS
PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES
ADVANCES MADE

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