An exploratory study of manufacturing strategy practices of machinery manufacturing companies in India

This paper presents findings of a survey on manufacturing strategy practices adopted by the Indian machinery manufacturing companies (IMMC). Based on the survey, three companies have been selected for detailed case studies. Their experiences in the manufacturing strategy process are analyzed. Althou...

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Published in:Omega (Oxford) 2006-06, Vol.34 (3), p.254-273
Main Authors: Dangayach, G.S., Deshmukh, S.G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Advanced manufacturing technologies
Applied sciences
Competition
Competitive priorities
Exact sciences and technology
Firm modelling
Machinery industry
Manufacturing
Manufacturing competence index
Manufacturing strategy
Manufacturing strategy Order winners Competitive priorities Manufacturing competence index
Operational research and scientific management
Operational research. Management science
Order winners
Polls & surveys
Production management
Studies
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Summary:This paper presents findings of a survey on manufacturing strategy practices adopted by the Indian machinery manufacturing companies (IMMC). Based on the survey, three companies have been selected for detailed case studies. Their experiences in the manufacturing strategy process are analyzed. Although the companies represented diversity in terms of product type, sales volume, and geographic location, they share several commonalties including use of advanced manufacturing technologies and use of several improvement techniques. The process of strategy formulation varied among the companies in terms of participants, complexity and degree of formalization. Competitive priorities, order winners and critical success factors are also identified for these companies. Based on strategic manufacturing issues, manufacturing competence index and business performance index for the companies has been worked out.
ISSN:0305-0483
1873-5274
DOI:10.1016/j.omega.2004.10.009