...Patricia Deflorin; Helmut Dietl; Markus Lang; Maike Scherrer‐Rathje Purpose The purpose of this paper is to compare two distinct network structures to determine and show which structure is more profitable. Specifically, it aims to show which factors render the lead factory concept advantageous...

...Rob Dekkers; Hamid Noori; W.B. Lee Purpose To develop a conceptual framework for a new form of production system unique from many perspectives. The proposed system is based on the creation of a network of plants that are electronically linked so that the participating members focus...