The emerging of the new global economy has forced companies to adopt innovative manufacturing practices. In this context the concept of Extended Enterprise has emerged as a model which companies are pursuing in order to remain competitive in global markets. A research project named Extended Enterprise Demonstration Factory program is being carried out in order to create reference models, method...

The parts manufacturing companies should select a proper strategy according to their current and future environmental conditions and capabilities to survive and thrive in competitive market. To help the companies to select the best strategy the current paper proposes a model. The model is developed using a number of strategic tools, including TOPSIS, SWOT analysis and Six Paths Framework to For...

High Performance Manufacturing (HPM) technology comprises new developments to reduce primary process times and lead times significantly by the means of enhanced cutting abilities, adapted tooling and machine concepts combined with integrated examination and optimization of the process chain. The overall objective of High Performance Manufacturing is to increase efficiency and quality of product...

This data article provides spatiotemporal patterns of the foundation of Japanese companies in China. The data for companies in the food manufacturing, wholesaling, and service industries were collected from published lists of Chinese companies founded through the investment of Japanese companies. The data are provided in a matrix heatmap format, a two-dimensional visualization of data using col...

Abstract Within the framework of study a case is performed, data provided by Latvian textile production company on their electricity and natural gas consumption, as well volumes over three-year period have been analysed. The specific indicators electricity, CO2 emissions calculated obtained results are shown in graphs. correlation with was analysed coefficient linear regression methods. An anal...

Purpose This research aims to identify and organise the conditions of organisational readiness for digital transformation. Design/methodology/approach qualitative study comprises three case studies within manufacturing companies from different sizes industries located in Sweden. Plant visits in-depth interviews bring light companies' experiences with initial steps towards A set was translated i...

Nowadays, with the presence of technology in the human life, organizational levels have received a lot of changes which affected the operational aspects and the organizational structures from traditional to modern. Therefore, this study investigated the role of technology management to predict operational performance as the most important sources for gaining competitive advantages. It aimed to ...