The ability to minimize the timing of new product development and introduction: an examination of antecedent factors in the North American automobile supplier industry

Article Abstract:

Focusing on design-manufacturing relations, supplier distance, synergy, and human resource management creates the potential for speeding up product development and introduction, according to this analysis of the automobile supplier industry in North America.

Product introduction, Economics, Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities, North America, Statistical Data Included, Economic research, Illustration

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The effects of an integrative supply chain strategy on customer service and financial performance: an analysis of direct versus indirect relationships

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An integrative supply chain strategy, recognizes that integrated business processes, that create value for the firm's customers, and the major two components are studied. The results of study, showed both positive direct relationships as well as indirect relationship, between integrated supply chain strategy, with customer service performance and financial performance.

Management dynamics, Models, Management, Financial analysis, Logistics, Business logistics, Company business management

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The effects of internal versus external integration practices on time-based performance and overall firm performance

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External strategic design and internal design-process are the two categories of integration practices that companies employ to achieve time-based competition. The results of the study on the automotive supply industry are presented that examine the relation of the two integration practices with time-to-market, time-to-product and customer responsiveness.

Production management, Motor vehicle parts and accessories, Automobile equipment and supplies industry, Automotive parts industry, Structural design

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