Alternative paradigms for manufacturing strategy

Abstract

Over the past 20 years, the field of manufacturing strategy has developed many different approaches. Argues that there are three distinct paradigms in manufacturing strategy: competing through manufacturing; strategic choices in manufacturing; and best practice. Each is reviewed and its strengths and weaknesses discussed. Finally, the relationship between them is discussed and a cycle of manufacturing strategy is proposed.

Citation

Voss, C.A. (1995), "Alternative paradigms for manufacturing strategy", International Journal of Operations & Production Management, Vol. 15 No. 4, pp. 5-16. https://doi.org/10.1108/01443579510083587