Toward a taxonomy of manufacturing flexibility dimensions
2000; Wiley; Volume: 18; Issue: 5 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1016/s0272-6963(00)00036-x
ISSN1873-1317
AutoresDerrick E. D’Souza, Fredrik P. Williams,
Tópico(s)Sustainable Supply Chain Management
ResumoAbstract Researchers agree on the importance of manufacturing flexibility but are somewhat divided on the dimensions of this important construct. This paper seeks to find a middle‐ground by working toward a generally acceptable taxonomy of manufacturing flexibility dimensions. The authors build on extant literature and propose a theoretically grounded operationalization of the manufacturing flexibility construct. Operational measures of manufacturing flexibility dimensions are identified and tested on a sample of 240 manufacturing firms. Results indicate good support for the theorized taxonomy.
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