Innovations in Competitive
Manufacturing
By Paul M. Swamidass, Editor
An examination of the latest
technological and strategic advances in manufacturing planning and processes.
The pace of change in
manufacturing technology has accelerated dramatically in the past two decades-and
exponentially since the mid-nineties. Once the purview of a few large American and
Japanese corporations, manufacturing advances now emanate from every corner of the world,
stimulating a never-ending battle to create the highest-caliber products quickly,
efficiently, inexpensively, and in sync with the company's marketing, sales, and
customer service strategies.
This breakthrough book
focuses on the advantages realized through the use of recent and ongoing advances in
manufacturing technology, supply chain dynamics, design and developmental engineering, and
more. Citing case histories from both American and foreign corporations, the book brings
everything-from customer service and maintenance management to costing and team
management-under the umbrella of competitive manufacturing, resulting in a comprehensive
examination of the major predictors of global manufacturing success.
An invaluable resource from
the manufacturing floor to the COO's office, the R&D labs to the lecture halls, this
guide is a must-read for all professionals in the field.
About the Author
Paul M. Swamidass (Auburn,
AL) is Professor of Operations Management at Auburn University, where he is also Associate
Director of the Thomas Walter Center for Technology Management.
439 PAGES