Manufacturing practices and competitive ability: an Australian study

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A survey of Australian manufacturing companies reveals that there are few differences in the practices of the most and the least successful companies. Results suggest that competitive ability is derived not from the use of specific strategies or technologies, but from the manner in which these were applied to improve a company's competitive position. A comparison of the survey results with those of a similar study of Canadian manufacturing companies shows that success was linked to correct and timely implementation of competitive strategy in both countries.

All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing, Miscellaneous Manufactures, Manufacturing Misc, Analysis, Manufacturing industry, Manufacturing industries, Canada, Competition (Economics), Business success

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An examination of the literature relating to issues affecting the human variable in just-in-time environments

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A study aimed at investigating the technical aspects of the just-in-time manufacturing methodology and its effects in the human variable was conducted. Results of the study reveal that the JIT methodology shows the important role of the human variable, emphasizing that success is dependent on how the process was organized and managed. The study shows that human variable should be given due recognition in the implementation of changes in management style and structure in JIT environments.

Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing, Construction and Related Machinery, Automated Materials Handling Eqp, Production Mgmt NEC, Materials handling equipment, Production management, Automation, Just in time inventory systems, Just in time systems

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Developing partnerships and networks: learning from practices in Australia

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The basic requirements for achieving successful partnerships and networks are trust and common medium-term goals among all parties. However, in order to attain these objectives, companies, headed by the most senior level, should first show their commitment to change. The facilitator, who plays an important role in developing interaction between players, must be a motivator, an arbitrator, a coach and a judge.

Partnerships, Partnership, Social networks

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