Manufacturing Strategy : The Research Agenda for the Next Decade Proceedings of the Joint industry University Conference on Manufacturing Strategy Held in Ann Arbor, Michigan on January 8-9, 1990

1. Introduction: Manufacturing Strategy in the Next Decade -- 2. Development of Manufacturing Strategy: A Proven Process -- 3. Europe 1992: Implications for Manufacturing Strategy -- 4. Understanding Functional Decision Making at the Marketing/Manufacturing Interface -- 5. The Nature and Dynamics of Technological Changes in an Automobile Tire Company — A Case Study -- 6. Manufacturing Strategy in a Very Low Volume Production Setting: The Reemergence of the U.S. Space Transportation Industry -- 7. Manufacturing Strategy and Performance of the New Venture Firm -- 8. Bridging the Strategic Outcome Measurement Gap in Manufacturing Organizations -- 9. Learning Effects in Cell Manufacturing -- 10. A Conformance — Performance Model: Linking Quality Strategies to Business Unit’s Performance -- 11. Manufacturing Strategy, Manufacturing Strength, Managerial Success, and Economic Outcomes -- 12. Markets, Manufacturing Strategy, and Technology Acquisition: An Integrative, Developmental Approach -- 13. Pilot Plants to Assist Industrial FMS Applications -- 14. Manufacturing Strategy and New Venture Origin: An Empirical Analysis -- 15. Technical Audit -- 16. Focus, Modernization, and Manufacturing Technology Policy -- 17. Illuminating the Blind Spot: Examining Linkages Between Manufacturing Technology and Competitive Strategy -- 18. Dimensioning the Service Factory -- 19. Manufacturing Strategy: An Overview of Current Process and Content Models -- 20. The Focus, Span and Links in Research on Operations Management Strategy -- 21. Inventory Reduction and Productivity Growth: A Study of Japanese Automobile Producers -- 22. Intended and Achieved Competitive Priorities: Measures, Frequencies, and Financial Impact -- 23. Strategic Entry into Global Manufacturing Industries: Evidence and New Theoretical Dimensions -- 24. The Productivity Improvement Process: (PIP) International Paper’s Initiatives to Transform a Manufacturing Organization -- 25. Radical Manufacturing Strategies for Failing Firms.