A model for global manufacturing excellence

K. Ng, Ip Wai Hung
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Over the past decade, increasing global competition has led ambitious organizations to strive for “manufacturing excellence”. Manufacturers have adopted strategies which attach priority to external growth and strengthen the activities in which they are in a dominant position, seeking to achieve critical size. Speed, quality, service, flexibility and global focus are identified as the essential elements for successful manufacturing for the next decade. Manufacturers are measured by their ability to respond quickly to sudden, often unpredictable changes in customer needs and wants. This paper describes a model for the implementation of competitive manufacturing strategies, consistent with a company’s overall business strategy. The model aims to assist manufacturers in enhancing productivity, improving delivery times, reducing manufacturing costs and upgrading product quality by means of a systematic and practical approach. Results from use of the model indicate that manufacturers can significantly differentiate themselves from their competitors; and that quality, cost and delivery can all be improved. A case study is presented to illustrate the use of the model in developing a manufacturing strategy, and the identification and implementation of major strategic projects.
成为全球卓越制造业的典范
在过去的十年中,日益激烈的全球竞争导致雄心勃勃的组织努力追求“卓越制造”。制造商采取了重视外部增长和加强其处于主导地位的活动的战略,力求达到临界规模。速度、质量、服务、灵活性和全球焦点被确定为未来十年成功制造的基本要素。衡量制造商的标准是它们对客户需求和愿望的突然变化(通常是不可预测的变化)做出快速反应的能力。本文描述了一个与公司整体经营战略相一致的竞争性制造战略实施模型。该模型旨在通过系统和实用的方法,帮助制造商提高生产力、缩短交货时间、降低制造成本和提高产品质量。运用该模型的结果表明,制造商能够显著地将自己与竞争对手区分开来;质量、成本和交付都可以得到改善。通过一个案例研究来说明该模型在制定制造战略以及确定和实施重大战略项目中的应用。
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