An exploratory study of contingency variables that affect the conversion to cellular manufacturing systems

International Journal of Production Research

Volumn 34, Issue 6, 1996, Pages 1475-1496

  Choi, M J ^a  

^a Keimyung University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

DESIGN; INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT; MACHINERY; SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL; SURVEYS;

CELL DESIGN; CONTINGENCY VARIABLES; MAIL SURVEY;

MANUFACTURE;

EID: 0030166627     PISSN: 00207543     EISSN: 1366588X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00207549608904980     Document Type: Article

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