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A proven process for the development of manufacturing strategy is described in this chapter. The purpose of this process is to assist managers in developing and implementing manufacturing strategies in their divisions or strategic business units. The process described here consists of ten steps including business strategy summary, examination of the external and internal business environment, and development of manufacturing mission, manufacturing objectives, and manufacturing strategies. Each of these steps is described in detail and examples are given of how this process can be used.
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Schroeder, R.G., Lahr, T.N. (1990). Development of Manufacturing Strategy: A Proven Process. In: Ettlie, J.E., Burstein, M.C., Fiegenbaum, A. (eds) Manufacturing Strategy. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-2189-4_2
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