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In search for improved decision making on manufacturing footprint: A conceptual model for information handling

Publication Type:

Conference/Workshop Paper

Venue:

4th Swedish Production Symposium, SPS11


Abstract

The footprint strategy of a manufacturing company is frequently highlighted as a key aspect to the company’s competitive advantage. However, research concerning international location decisions is limited. A comprehensive strategy has to function in a world with limited resources and continuous change of values. The purpose of this paper is to propose a conceptual model of the process for efficient production localisation decisions by integrating aspects influencing the design of the manufacturing footprint. Research on drivers for location of manufacturing emphasise input factors, market factors and technological knowhow as key factors. Looking at the entire industrial system, earlier research also illustrates the broad range of roles for the manufacturing plant within a company’s industrial system. Based upon this discussion of the motive for manufacturing location and the strategic role of the manufacturing plant, a conceptual model is introduced emphasising different levels that should be considered during the process of preparing a localisation decision. It serves as a base for more detailed studies on specific aspects, models and factors for manufacturing footprint analysis.

Bibtex

@inproceedings{Bruch2072,
author = {Jessica Bruch and Magnus Wiktorsson and Monica Bellgran and Mohammed Salloum},
title = {In search for improved decision making on manufacturing footprint: A conceptual model for information handling },
month = {May},
year = {2011},
booktitle = {4th Swedish Production Symposium, SPS11},
url = {http://www.ipr.mdu.se/publications/2072-}
}