TY - JOUR
T1 - Building responsive contract manufacturers through value-focused strategies
AU - Noonan, John
AU - Wallace, Michael
PY - 2004
Y1 - 2004
N2 - Contract manufacturers differ from the traditional manufacturing model in that they build a variety of products for various clients, whereas original equipment manufacturers build only proprietary products. To achieve seamless supply the contract manufacturer must slip in and out of each client's network of suppliers who together build the entire product. This paper describes the development of a diagnostic instrument for contract manufacturers to align core competencies to developing value criteria. A value-focused diagnostic instrument is created specific to contract manufacturing. The major elements were verified by surveys. Applicability and exploitability of the diagnostic instrument was validated using action research. The instrument provides sequential analysis to assist contract manufacturers in the formulation of effective value-based strategies. Suppliers of contract manufacture who display proficiency at value delivery will enhance prospects for inclusion on client preferred supplier lists. The system offers a supply management approach from the supplier viewpoint that synthesises across TQM, customer focus and business excellence.
AB - Contract manufacturers differ from the traditional manufacturing model in that they build a variety of products for various clients, whereas original equipment manufacturers build only proprietary products. To achieve seamless supply the contract manufacturer must slip in and out of each client's network of suppliers who together build the entire product. This paper describes the development of a diagnostic instrument for contract manufacturers to align core competencies to developing value criteria. A value-focused diagnostic instrument is created specific to contract manufacturing. The major elements were verified by surveys. Applicability and exploitability of the diagnostic instrument was validated using action research. The instrument provides sequential analysis to assist contract manufacturers in the formulation of effective value-based strategies. Suppliers of contract manufacture who display proficiency at value delivery will enhance prospects for inclusion on client preferred supplier lists. The system offers a supply management approach from the supplier viewpoint that synthesises across TQM, customer focus and business excellence.
KW - Customers
KW - Manufacturing systems
KW - Supply chain management
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=9444267628&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1108/13598540410550046
DO - 10.1108/13598540410550046
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:9444267628
SN - 1359-8546
VL - 9
SP - 295
EP - 302
JO - Supply Chain Management
JF - Supply Chain Management
IS - 4
ER -