The manufacturing strategy formulation process: linking multifunctional viewpoints
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The process of developing manufacturing strategy is studied using the conceptual process-model of Hill that involves the participation of functional groups in the manufacturing industry. With a primary focus on the process aspect of manufacturing strategy formulation, the study encountered content issues with important managerial and research implications. Results of the study revealed the need for the business industry, particularly the manufacturing sector, to adopt pragmatic approaches in order to become competitive.
Publication Name: Journal of Operations Management
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0272-6963
Year: 1997
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A comparative model of facility network design methodologies
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Alternative methodologies for network design include single-echelon, multi-activity and two-echelon network designs. A cost trade-off model indicates that operations managers should consider accessibility, documented precision and supplemental analysis when selecting a decision support system for designing facility networks.
Publication Name: Journal of Operations Management
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0272-6963
Year: 1995
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Flexible bed allocation and performance in the intensive care unit
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Various bed-reservation schemes were evaluated, based on the historical data of an intensive care unit.
Publication Name: Journal of Operations Management
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0272-6963
Year: 2000
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