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| Author: | Dyer, J. H. |
| Title: | Dedicated assets: Japan's manufacturing edge (Transportkosten; Lagerkosten; Lieferanten) |
| Journal: | Harvard Business Review
1994 : NOV-DEC, VOL. 72:6, p. 174-178 |
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| Freeterms: | AUTOMOBILINDUSTRIE, UNTERNEHMENSSTRATEGIE, ZWISCHENBETRIEBLICHE ZUSAMMENARBEIT, JAPAN |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | Most competitors know a key in the success of Japanese network relationships is the practice of dedicating supplier assets to the customer. That is, Japanese auto-parts suppliers will send engineers to work at the customer's site, locate plants near the customer, or invest in customized physical assets. As a result, Japanese manufacturers keep transportation and inventory costs low and improve product development coordination. A study of production networks in the auto industry reinforces the contention that dedicated assets provide Japanese manufacturers with competitive advantages. |
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