... is associated with a substantial productivity penalty. Automotive industry Productivity rate North America Statistical analysis © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2007 Johannes Van Biesebroeck can be contacted at: johannes.vanbiesebroeck@utoronto.ca It is also possible...

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