...Emil Persson; Per Hilletofth Purpose There is a knowledge gap in the literature on how firms initiate the manufacturing relocation process and how decision-makers can adopt a more proactive approach to relocation. This paper aims to address these gaps by presenting a conceptual model...

...Giorgio Scarton; Nadia Benini; Marco Formentini Purpose Demand forecasting is crucial for effective operations and supply chain management, particularly at the manufacturing stage. This study aims to explore the application of Organizational Information Processing Theory in AI-driven demand...

... capability in Industry 4.0 manufacturing and logistics operations. Design/methodology/approach A multi-case study approach is used to determine the impact of quantum-inspired computing technology in manufacturing and logistics processes from the supplier perspective. A literature review provides...

... management Manufacturing The increasing interconnection and digitization of physical and virtual objects are some of the most disruptive developments in contemporary times. New digital technologies are radically changing the value creation process of manufacturing companies, pushing...

...Marco Bettiol; Mauro Capestro; Eleonora Di Maria; Stefano Micelli Purpose The paper refers to the framework of ambidexterity to explain the strategic paths of manufacturing SMEs in turbulent times, by investigating SMEs' strategic reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic. Design/methodology/approach...

... of the three buying firms, four distribution centers and four supplying firms based in four countries (Pakistan, Sri Lanka, China and India). Findings Results unveil that manufacturing firms are facing limited production and delays in procuring goods and services, while distribution centres are facing...

... and identify future research opportunities. The design aspects deal with strategic and structural decisions such as: opening or closing of manufacturing plants or distribution centres, selection of locations for manufacturing or warehousing, and making substantial capacity changes in manufacturing...

...Fred Lemke; Keith Goffin; Marek Szwejczewski Supplier partnerships can be the key in enhancing the performance of manufacturing companies. Consequently, partnership has been strongly recommended by academics and practitioners alike. Surprisingly, the concept of partnership is only poorly understood...

...Damien J. Power; Amrik S. Sohal; Shams‐Ur Rahman This paper analyses results from a survey of 962 Australian manufacturing companies in order to identify some of the factors critical for successful agile organizations in managing their supply chains. Analysis of the survey results provided some...

... interactions and demand amplification. It provides a framework for understanding the generation of uncertainty within supply chains. The implications for supply chain strategy and manufacturing logistics are discussed. The Collins English dictionary describes chaos as meaning “complete disorder and confusion...

...Keith Goffin; Marek Szwejczewski; Colin New Shows that manufacturing companies place a strong emphasis on the role of supply‐chain management ‐ the management of supplies, suppliers, inventory and distribution. Much of the literature talks about the trend to reduce supplier base. Database analysis...

...Jayne C. Lewis; Mohamed M. Naim; Denis R. Towill WMC Ltd is a medium‐sized company which manufactures and distributes mechanical/ electrical equipment for the construction industry. Constitutes a case study which illustrates the re‐engineering methodology developed for WMC in order to improve its...

...Richard C.M. Yam; Esther P.Y. Tang Hong Kong has been a major entrepôt for China for decades and its intermediate role has been enhanced in recent years. With the open door policy of China, Hong Kong manufacturers have relocated extensively their low‐cost operations to the Pearl River Delta...

...Robert M. Monczka; Thomas J. Callahan; Ernest L. Nichols Analyses responses from over 700 suppliers about their relationships with one of five different manufacturing firms. Finds that co‐operation, years as supplier, and perceived dependence were the strongest predictors of the suppliers...

.... Uses an interview methodology to collect data regarding key manufacturing and logistics issues. Chooses to take an integrated approach that looks at both manufacturing and logistics at the same time because important cost and performance trade‐offs exist that influence the long‐term attractiveness...

...Phil Whiteoak Presents a supplier view of the realities of quick response supply chain partnershipping in the grocery sector. Discusses the factors which determine the level of stock held by manufacturers and retailers and the resulting conflicts which occur in reconciling policies pursued by both...

... of JIT implementation programmes and the impact of total quality management programmes[ 24 , 25 ]. No clear‐cut guidelines have been developed indicating how the just‐in‐time philosophy can be most effectively integrated systemwide or, for that matter in individual areas outside of the manufacturing...

... personnel from various functional areas within the firm. Product design reviews are undertaken by design engineering in consultation with marketing, purchasing and manufacturing. Process capabilities are assessed by manufacturing in consultation with industrial engineering and quality assurance. Product...

...Snehamay Banerjee; Damodar Y. Golhar To compete successfully in the global market, firms are adopting new technologies and manufacturing strategies. The just‐in‐time (JIT)philosophy and electronic data interchange (EDI) are two recent developments that can help these firms. The success of JIT...

...David H. Taylor; Susan Probert Presents the results of a survey of 52 UK‐based manufacturing companies to analyse the supply chain problems faced by the companies in relation to serving European markets. On the basis of the research a typology of supply chains has been developed and firms...