Distribution of manufacturing strategy decision-making in multi-plant networks
Distribution of manufacturing strategy decision-making in multi-plant networks
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多工厂网络中制造战略决策的分布
DOI：
10.1080/00207543.2017.1401749
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发表时间：
2018
影响因子：
9.2
通讯作者：
A. Feldmann
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作者：
Jan Olhager;A. Feldmann
本文研究了多工厂网络中的制造战略决策结构，即战略制造决策权如何在网络层（即总部）和工厂层之间分配。我们使用了来自107家制造工厂的调查数据。本研究确定了三种不同的结构：集中在网络总部，分散到工厂和中央总部和工厂之间的集成。所有决策领域都遵循相同的模式，即完全集中、完全分散或完全一体化。我们没有发现任何支持，一些决定是集中的，而其他人是分散的。产品数量和过程类型与决策结构的选择显著相关。特别是，高产品量与集中式方法相关，而低程度的流程导向（如项目制造，作业车间和流水车间）与分散式方法相关。集成方法与较低的产品体积和较高程度的流动取向相结合。为产品和流程组合选择正确的决策结构似乎可以带来高水平的运营绩效。
This paper is concerned with the manufacturing strategy decision-making structure in multi-plant networks, i.e. how strategic manufacturing decision-making authority is distributed between the network level (i.e. headquarters) and the plant level. We use survey data from 107 manufacturing plants. This research identifies three different structures: centralised at the network headquarter, decentralised to the plant and integrated between central headquarters and the plant. All decision areas follow the same pattern, i.e. full centralisation, full decentralisation or full integration. We do not find any support for that some decisions are centralised while others are decentralised. Product volume and process type are significantly associated with the choice of decision-making structure. In particular, high product volumes are associated with a centralised approach, and a low degree of process flow orientation (such as project manufacturing, job shop and flow shop) is associated with a decentralised approach. The integrated approach is associated with a combination of lower product volumes and higher degrees of flow orientation. Choosing the right decision-making structure for the product and process mix seems to lead to high levels of operational performance.