Surviving Supply Chain Integration: Strategies for Small Manufacturers

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Table of Contents
Front Matter R1-R16
Executive Summary 1-10
1 Introduction 11-15
2 Manufacturing Supply Chains 16-23
3 Supply Chain Integration 24-33
4 Integration Process 34-42
5 Capabilities of Small and Medium-Sized Manufacturing Enterprises 43-49
6 Quality, Cost, Service, and Delivery 50-58
7 Building Partnerships 59-63
8 Management Skills and Human Factors 64-71
9 Technology 72-88
10 Globalization and Proximity 89-91
11 Requirements and Characteristics of Successful Small and Medium-Sized Manufacturers 92-98
12 Assistance for Small and Medium-Sized Manufacturing Enterprises 99-107
13 Conclusions 108-109
References 110-112
Appendix A: Survey: Characteristics of Small Manufacturers 113-123
Appendix B: Capability Mapping 124-125
Appendix C: Biographical Sketches of Committee Members 126-130
Glossary 131-134
Bibliography 135-140
Index 141-146

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