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| Author: | Koste, L. L. Malhotra, M. K. |
| Title: | Trade-offs among the elements of flexibility: a comparison from the automotive industry |
| Journal: | Omega
2000 : DEC, VOL. 28:6, p. 693-710 |
| Index terms: | Flexible manufacturing systems Car industry Manufacturing industry Japan America |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | Flexibility is a manufacturing capability that has the potential to impact the competitive position and the business performance of an organization. This recognition has not led to a unanimous approach to flexibility. This paper takes a step into that direction by first breaking down the concept of flexibility. Questions are subsequently raised regarding whether trade-offs occur among different elements for a given flexibility dimension. We use industry wide as well as firm-specific qualitative data from the automotive industry to answer these questions. |
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