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- Danilovic, Mike, et al.
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Kalmar Industries Supplier Network
- 2012
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Ingår i: Design Structure Matrix Methods and Applications. - : MIT Press. - 9780262017527 ; , s. 317-324
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Bokkapitel (refereegranskat)
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- Danilovic, Mike, 1955, et al.
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Managing Dynamics in Corporate Networks
- 2014
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Ingår i: World Journal of Engineering and Technology. - : Scientific Research Publishing, Inc.. - 2331-4249 .- 2331-4222. ; 2:1
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- A crucial issue in corporate networks is to identify to what extent different strategic and operational decisions need to be coordinated between the involved companies. In this paper we elaborate on the issue of synchronization of information flow based on interconnectivities between companies in order to coordinate a corporate network by the means of DSM, Dependence Structure Matrix. The results show that DSM can be used to identify interconnectivities among actors in a network and to identify which information that needs to be shared between companies in the network.
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- Edh Mirzaei, Nina, 1984, et al.
(författare)
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Strategic consensus on manufacturing strategy content: including the operators' perceptions
- 2016
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Ingår i: International Journal of Operations and Production Management. - : Emerald Group Publishing Limited. - 1758-6593 .- 0144-3577. ; 36:4, s. 429-466
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Purpose – Strategic consensus between operators and managers is an important means toaccomplish a successful manufacturing strategy (MS) process. Previous studies largely leftout individual operators from this concept. Therefore, the purpose of this paper was toempirically examine the level of strategic consensus on the MS within the operationsfunction, that is, the operators’ and managers’ perceptions of MS.Design/methodology/approach – Interviews were conducted with both operators andmanagers at three small and medium-sized enterprises in Sweden. The MS dimensions wereselected based on previous research; the data was analysed by using thematic coding.Findings – The study shows that the levels of strategic consensus on the MS vary amongcompanies. Even when strategic consensus exists between operators and managers, theirunderlying reasons often differ. Furthermore, the levels of strategic consensus vary amongMS dimensions. The companies’ usage of information-sharing channels, along with their sizeand position in the supply chain, can be important for the level of strategic consensus.Originality/value – This paper contributes to the body of knowledge in three ways. First, itexpands the scope of the MS dimensions under study, thus offering a stronger, resource-basedperspective on MS and strategic consensus than what earlier studies showed. Second, it goesbeyond the management level by including both managers and operators as the unit ofanalysis. Third, compared to previous research, it focuses on a new context and is based on indepthcase studies.
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- Edh, Nina, 1984, et al.
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Production-related Staff's Perception of Manufacturing Strategy at a SMME
- 2012
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Ingår i: Procedia CIRP. - : Elsevier BV. - 2212-8271. ; 3:1, s. 340-345
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- Today's global competitiveness urges SMMEs to pay attention to their MS process. The purpose of this case study at a Swedish SMME, mainly conducted through interviews with production-related staff: staff with direct connection to everyday production work, is to explore their perception of the MS content. The study shows that communication is the main obstacle for production-related staff's perception of the MS. Their perception is diverse and based on a multitude of factors, such as employment period, organizational belonging, and the employees’ own interest. Several problem areas are identified and need to be investigated further.
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- Edh, Nina, et al.
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Strategic concensus in SMEs: Behavioral operations perspective on manufacturing strategy
- 2013
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- Previous manufacturing strategy studies have to a limited extent incorporated the people dimension emphasized in behavioral operations field. This paper aims at empirically examine the link between management’s and operators’ perceptions of MS, i.e. vertical and horizontal strategic consensus within the operations function, from a behavioral operations perspective. Interviews with both managers and operators at three Swedish metalworking SMEs were conducted. The results show, in comparison to earlier research, a higher level of strategic consensus. Strategic consensus is primarily seen within the intra-organizational dimensions. Lack of consensus seems to primarily be caused by poor communication about strategic objectives and long term plans. The paper, by emphasizing the people dimension of manufacturing strategy, contributes to increased knowledge about strategic consensus at SMEs and the importance of strategic commitment and strategic consensus for a successful MS process.
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- Eklind, Jan, 1957, et al.
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Combining internal and external manufacturing product modules
- 2014
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Ingår i: Proceedings of the 21st EurOMA Conference on Operations Management in an Innovation Economy, June 20th-25th, Palermo, Italy. - : International Annual EurOMA Conference.
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- This paper considers different ways to manufacture product modules. When all product modules are manufactured externally there is a risk for diminished activity in the design/manufacturing interface, which could result in lower capacity to upgrade products according to customers’ needs. An alternative to this could be to have some own manufacturing, though there are benefits and drawbacks to consider. Own manufacturing located nearby the product design unit brings preconditions for close collaboration and spill off effects as dissemination of manufacturing knowledge to designers and informal decision-making. Though, such informal decision channels risk to eliminate the ground for long-term improvement work.
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- Eklind, Jan, 1957, et al.
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Managing product customization by modularization
- 2013
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Ingår i: Proceedings of the 20th International Annual EurOMA Conference in Dublin, Ireland, June 7-12. - : International Annual EurOMA Conference.
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- The purpose of this paper is to investigate how to organize external manufacturing of product modules. Modularization can be used to facilitate the use of external suppliers. However, the ability to work with continous manufacturing improvements and customization becomes more difficult due to the increasing distance between design and manufacturing. This is also confirmed by the case study done for this paper at a manufacturing company relying heavily on external suppliers.In the case study we could also identify how the company handles this situation by using different solutions (facilitators), that are strategically based or influenced by the contextual situation.
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- Gouvea da Costa, Sergio Eduardo, et al.
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Developing capabilities for Sustainable Operations Management
- 2018
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Ingår i: EurOMA proceedings. ; 2018
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- Integrating sustainability in companies’ agenda is a complex and multidisciplinary task. Based on the results of a survey conducted in 2015 with 106 respondents from manufacturing and infrastructure companies in Brazil, this research aims to verify the organization of a list of the main sustainable operations management capabilities that can provide companies with a path to achieve a higher level of maturity regarding sustainability integration. The research contributes by mitigating the lack of frameworks that seek alignment between operations with sustainability issues, helping to guide the strategy and to audit the level of sustainability integration.
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- Hedelind, Mikael, et al.
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Factory-in-a-Box - Solutions for Availability and Mobility of Flexible Production Capacity
- 2007
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Ingår i: The Swedish Production Symposium,2007.
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- The objective of this paper is to present examples of how to realize a flexible and reconfigurable production system. An ongoing research project in Sweden called Factory-in-a-Box will be presented which is one research initiative within this area. The purpose of the Factory-in-a-Box project is to develop solutions for mobile production capacity on demand. Three key features have been identified as enablers for these kinds of production capabilities: mobility, flexibility, and speed. The concept consists of standardized modules that can be installed in e.g. containers and easily transported by trucks, rail vehicles, and boats. The modules can easily be combined into complete production systems and reconfigured for new products and/or scaled to handle new volumes. The goal of the Factory-in-a-Box project is to build fully operative production modules that are developed in close cooperation between different academic and industrial partners. This paper will present the results from these demonstrators giving examples of the usability of the Factory-in-a-Box concept in industry.
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