Subcontractors in a partnership environment: a study on changing manufacturing strategy

Article Abstract:

A clear transition towards long-term and commitment-based supplier-customer relationships is evident among Finnish subcontractors since 1989. This was gleaned from an examination of the development of the subcontracting system among Finnish subcontractors. Findings demonstrate that the development of a subcontracting system in Finland is remarkably similar to the Japanese experience. Changes in the supplier network and the purchasing policy are also shown to affect subcontractors' manufacturing strategy. The success of subcontractors is attributed to the ability to manage inbound logistics and to cooperate with other companies.

MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES, Manufacturing NEC, All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing, Research, Finland, Manufacturing industry, Manufacturing industries, Planning, Subcontracting

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Embedding the management of evolution into strategic learning

Article Abstract:

A study explored the function of strategy making within industrial organizations as a continuing and adaptive process to ensure organizational awareness of vision, objectives and strategies and create a link between the strategy implemented and day-to-day management. The analysis developed a proposition for a framework that coherently uses various methods involved in the strategy process, such as benchmarking, process assessment and simulation, but multiplies their efficiency through synergistic effects.

Planning, Methods, Business planning

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