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Blueprint for American manufacturing competitiveness.
If you're in the manufacturing sector or interested in the transformative power of innovative strategies, this book is like a roadmap to revitalizing your operations. Hayes and Wheelwright don't just spell out the challenges; they provide insightful examples of how top-notch global manufacturers have conquered similar odds. It's a deep dive into industrial greatness that teems with actionable lessons.
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ISBN: 9780471051596
Publisher: Wiley
Date of Publication: 1991-01-16
Format: Hardcover
Related Topics:
Sociology,
Leadership,
American History,
Productivity,
Society,
Finance,
World History,
Technology,
Politics,
Management
Goodreads rating: 4.0
(rated by 1 readers)
Description
This problem solver offers a wealth of remedies for American industry's neglect of competitive manufacturing strategies and its resulting loss of productivity. Drawing upon the example of world-class and foreign manufacturers, the book illustrates what American industry must do in terms of manufacturing capability to regain a preeminent spot in the marketplace.
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Blueprint for American manufacturing competitiveness.
If you're in the manufacturing sector or interested in the transformative power of innovative strategies, this book is like a roadmap to revitalizing your operations. Hayes and Wheelwright don't just spell out the challenges; they provide insightful examples of how top-notch global manufacturers have conquered similar odds. It's a deep dive into industrial greatness that teems with actionable lessons.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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