The delivery and control of quality in supplier-producer contracts

Article Abstract:

The nature of the industrial contract that a supplier and a manufacturer agree upon influences the supplier's quality provision and the producer's selection of inspection policies. Presented is an analysis of a model of the impact of price rebates, after-sales warranty costs and other contract parameters on the supplier's choice of quality, the manufacturer's inspection policy and the product quality resulting from the supplier-manufacturer chain. Both non-cooperative and cooperative game theoretic concepts are applied to the model. Taking into account physical and contractual parameters, formulae are introduced for the likelihood that the supplier will select high quality technology, that the manufacturer will evaluate the results of this technology, and that the end product is not defective.

Production management, Product quality, Contract manufacturing, Inspection, Industrial suppliers

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A multi-agent framework for the coordination and integration of information systems

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A study was conducted to characterize a model for the management and integration of information systems. The framework characterizes enterprise information systems as multiple agents supporting various functionalities. It was utilized in a manufacturing information system designed to manage the manufacture of printed circuit boards. Results indicated the ability of the system integration framework to accommodate complex business processes with multiple steps of activities supported by a group of agents across different functionalities. It supports uniformity of a general framework for the total system and acknowledges modularity. In addition, findings showed that the model can support the development of a complete theory of coordination.

Prepackaged software, Software Publishers, Distributed DP Software Pkgs, Information Systems, Management, Usage, Information management, Network software, Information resources management, Network operating systems

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Domestic competitive position and export strategy of Japanese manufacturing firms: 1971-1985

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The period between 1971 to 1985 saw changes in the trade behavior and performance of Japanese manufacturing companies. The export operations of these firms were initially started and eventually expanded through the assistance of foreign direct investments. A model explains the relationship between export ratio and other economic indicators. This model includes variables such as the relative market share of the firm, membership in one of the six major industrial groups and the extent of operating leverage. Results show that export strategy is dependent upon a company's relative size in the industry. In addition, export ratio is not related to horizontal industrial group affiliation in internationally competitive industries.

Models, Japan, International trade, Exports

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