Title :
A collaborative network for case study research in manufacturing companies
Author :
Richards, Huw ; Bourne, Mike ; Mills, John ; Platts, Ken ; Neely, Andy
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Eng., Cambridge Univ., UK
Abstract :
This paper describes the background, organisation and benefits gained from the formation of a network of academics to test previously developed, linked processes for the formulation of manufacturing strategy and the design of performance measurement systems in UK manufacturing companies
Keywords :
commerce; management; manufacturing industries; strategic planning; UK; case study research; collaborative network; manufacturing companies; manufacturing strategy formulation; performance measurement systems; Collaborative work; Companies; Computer aided software engineering; Councils; Intelligent networks; Manufacturing processes; Measurement; Milling machines; Monitoring; Pulp manufacturing;
Conference_Titel :
Innovation in Technology Management - The Key to Global Leadership. PICMET '97: Portland International Conference on Management and Technology
Conference_Location :
Portland, OR
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3574-0
DOI :
10.1109/PICMET.1997.653564
