Mass customization in videotape duplication and conversion: Challenges of flexible duplication systems, fast delivery, and electronic service

International Journal of Flexible Manufacturing Systems

Volumn 16, Issue 4 SPEC. ISS., 2004, Pages 363-397

  Heim, Gregory R ^a  

^a BOSTON COLLEGE   (United States)

Author keywords

Case study research; Electronic service; Flexibility; Flexible systems; Mass customization

Indexed keywords

ELECTRONIC SERVICES; FLEXIBLE SYSTEMS; MASS CUSTOMIZATION;

ELECTRONIC COMMERCE; PRODUCTION ENGINEERING;

PROCESS ENGINEERING;

EID: 29344472557     PISSN: 09206299     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10696-005-5172-8     Document Type: Article

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