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Manufacturing strategies for time based competitive advantages [PDF]
Industrial Management & Data Systems, 2012 Purpose The main purpose of this paper is to investigate the current manufacturing strategies and practices of bus manufacturers in China, and to propose a framework of manufacturing strategies for time-based competitive advantages. Design/methodology/approach
Yong Lin, Shihua Ma, Li Zhou 0004
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International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management, 1999
This study reports the experience of management from 83 electronic plants located in the USA in dealing with time‐based performance. The general finding is that by managing time effectively, a firm is able to enjoy reductions in manufacturing cost, warranty cost, and more importantly increased market shares.
Khim Ling Sim, Anthony P. Curatola
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This study reports the experience of management from 83 electronic plants located in the USA in dealing with time‐based performance. The general finding is that by managing time effectively, a firm is able to enjoy reductions in manufacturing cost, warranty cost, and more importantly increased market shares.
Khim Ling Sim, Anthony P. Curatola
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Time-Based Competition with Benchmark Effects
Manufacturing & Service Operations Management, 2013We consider a duopoly where firms compete on waiting times in the presence of an industry benchmark. The demand captured by a firm depends on the gap between the firm's offer and the benchmark. We refer to the benchmark effect as the impact of this gap on demand. The formation of the benchmark is endogenous and depends on both firms' choices. When the
Liu Yang +2 more
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Time‐based competition and multiculturalism
Management Decision, 2008Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to show that time‐based competition (TBC) strategies aligned to logistics and to multicultural awareness can help organisations respond appropriately and more quickly to the different needs and expectations of customers located around the globe.
I. Tammela, Alberto G. Canen, Petri Helo
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Time-Based Competition and the Privatization of Services
The Journal of Industrial Economics, 1995The authors develop a vertical differentiation model which exhibits congestion externalities and in which firms choose service time. This model is formulated for a variety of industry and ownership structures. The authors find an ownership effect in which service speeds decrease when public services are privatized. This effect, however, could be offset
Rune Stenbacka, Mihkel M. Tombak
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Team Building as A Strategy for Time-Based Competition
Information Systems Management, 1998Abstract How IT leaders respond to rapid and even random change will be a strategic differentiator well into the 21st century. the keys to success are to involve as many managers as possible with the help of a skilled facilitator and to uncover and surface the real issues and gaps in the organization that are keeping people from increasing their ...
Robert A. Zawacki, Howard Lackow
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TIME‐BASED COMPETITIVENESS: A STRATEGIC PERSPECTIVE
Competitiveness Review: An International Business Journal, 2000Time is the top priority. We now live in real time. It's no longer life in the fast lane because every lane is fast. The computer has changed the way we view time. We expect everything to occur at Pentium speed! A time lag causes stress since it is viewed as an unnecessary waste.
Marilyn M. Helms, Lawrence P. Ettkin
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Time-Based Competition Is Not Enough
Research-Technology Management, 1996Companies willing to embrace complexity are screening managers for a different, bigger set of personal attributes. OVERVIEW: Heads of RD developing new products versus developing people and new technology are, in part, conflicting priorities. They compete for resources. Strong, autonomous new product teams may be fast, but it can be tough to coordinate
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Time‐Based Competition: Competitive Advantage Tool for A/E/C Firms
Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 1993With the ever‐increasing competition in the architecture, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry, more and more A/E/C firms are considering new business strategies to gain a competitive market advantage, while still taking care of the needs and requirements of their customers.
Makarand Hastak +2 more
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Time‐based competitiveness in Brazil: whys and hows
International Journal of Operations & Production Management, 1998The objective of the paper is to report research carried out over two years aiming at developing a framework to support the management of manufacturing organizations for whom reducing throughput time is strategically important, either because they compete based on short lead times or because they choose to pursue other objectives such as cost reduction
Rohr, S. S., Correa, H. L.
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