Papers and Articles on Operations Management: International Articles

Sumo wrestling - International Article

ARTICLE DESCRIPTION: Discusses the Japanese strategy of SOMO - 'sell one make one' and the implications for businesses who wish to introduce this process.

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Manufacturing in India: opening up to world-wide competition - International Article

ARTICLE DESCRIPTION: Since 1992, Indian manufacturing firms have faced systematic reduction of import tariffs and barriers, which had protected them against foreign competition for many decades. The recent changes of government have not slowed the programme. Manufacturing firms are assessing their c... read article...

The use of management techniques in medium sized Belgian manufacturing companies - International Article

ARTICLE DESCRIPTION: Describes work carried out jointly with Arthur Anderson to assess the value of the use of modern techniques in the management of a diverse range of medium sized Belgian manufacturing companies.

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Global purchasing - International Article

ARTICLE DESCRIPTION: Examines management decisions which companies face in relation to their procurement strategy and the trend to globalisation.

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How Production And Operations Managers See Their Worlds Of Work - International Article

ARTICLE DESCRIPTION: Due to increasing pressure within the global market place, companies have renewed their efforts for operational improvements over the past two decades.

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