... independently at three different levels. Decisions are assumed to be made at two different levels in the semi‐integrated approach. In the integrated approach, all decisions are assumed to be made at a single level. Glover et al. (1979) developed a network model for production scheduling...

... individual function (sub) optimization. Also identifies logistics’ unique role as a boundary‐spanning interface between marketing, production, and new product development, as a potential source of competitive advantage. In terms of overall business performance, logistics followed by new product development...

...Matthew B. Myers; Stanley E. Fawcett; Sheldon R. Smith Notes the various factors, e.g. increased domestic production costs, which have led many US firms to pursue production sharing efforts in overseas regions. Also that areas having attractive trade relationships with the USA have become...

... than individual function (sub) optimization. Logistics’ unique role as a boundary spanning interface between marketing, production, and new product development, is also identified as a potential source of competitive advantage. In terms of overall business performance, logistics followed by new product...

...Stanley E. Fawcett; John C. Taylor; Sheldon R. Smith The growth of production‐sharing activities in Mexico has highlighted the need to explore the nature and competitive impact of production sharing. Presents and discusses some of the experiences firms can expect to encounter in Mexican operations...

...Richard Germain; Cornelia Dröge An empirical study of 183 manufacturers examines the effects of just‐in‐time (JIT), size, environmental uncertainty, and production complexity on the adoption of electronic data interchange (EDI)technology. A holistic approach was taken whereby LISREL was used...