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| Author: | Adler, P. S. Goldoftas, B. Levine, D. I. |
| Title: | Flexibility versus efficiency? A case study of model changeovers in the Toyota production system |
| Journal: | Organization Science
1999 : JAN-FEB, VOL. 10:1, p. 43-68 |
| Index terms: | CARS ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | This is a case study of how the Toyota production system manages the paradox of efficiency and flexibility arising in connection with model changeovers. Four organizational mechanisms - metaroutines, partitioning, switching and ambidexterity - are mentioned. Of particular inerest is the contextual reinforcing role of training and trust in administrative procedures, structures and rules. |
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