Remade in America
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Description
Japanese manufacturing methods have been transforming the American electronics and automobile industries. This book examines the process by which Japanese manufacturers are importing these methods, including "lean manufacturing," to their operations in the United States. Contributors focus on transferring and transforming the Japanese system on the factory floor and in management in North American factories.Reviews
"This book will appeal strongly to several types of audiences. The authors have done an exceptional job of putting flesh on the bones of theoretical constructs. Remade in America belongs in the library of anyone studying or working in or around transplant operations."--Academy of Management Executive
Product Details
432 pages; 18 figures; 6-1/8 x 9-1/4; ISBN13: 978-0-19-511815-5ISBN10: 0-19-511815-4About the Author(s)
Jeffrey Liker
is Associate Professor of Industrial and Operations Engineering at the University of Michigan.
Mark Fruin
is Visiting Professor in the Faculty of Business Administration at Keio University and Visiting Professor of Corporate Strategy and Technology Management in the College of Business at San Jose State University.
Paul Adler
is Associate Professor of Management at the University of Southern California.
