A comparative study on the structural relationships of manufacturing practices, lead time and productivity in Japan and Korea

Journal of Operations Management

Volumn 16, Issue 2-3, 1998, Pages 257-270

  Rho, Boo Ho ^a   Yu, Yung Mok ^b  

^a Sogang University   (South Korea)

^b Dankook University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Empirical research; International issues; Lead time; Measurement and methodology; Operation strategy; Productivity; Statistical analysis

Indexed keywords

INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT; MANUFACTURE; OPERATIONS RESEARCH; QUALITY ASSURANCE; STATISTICAL METHODS; STRATEGIC PLANNING;

INTERNATIONAL ISSUES; LEAD TIME;

PRODUCTIVITY;

EID: 0032064226     PISSN: 02726963     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/s0272-6963(97)00041-7     Document Type: Article

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