A technology selection framework for integrating manufacturing within a supply chain

• Published in: International Journal of Production Research
• Language: English
• Published: Taylor & Francis 2012
• Subjects: Physical Sciences; sami
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/2262/64741; https://doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2011.588265

Abstract This paper describes a structured analytical approach for selecting a manufacturing technology. A framework consisting of six integrated steps is proposed by considering the growing importance of supply chains in manufacturing organisations. The framework makes use of Analytical Hierarchy (AHP) approach combined with Strategic Assessment Model (SAM) to evaluate and select the technologies appropriate for providing overall competitive advantage. The framework is intended to assist industrial managers in promoting manufacturing and supply chain collaboration and coordination by including intra-organisational perspective in their organisational technology selection decision making process. [e-mail] (Farooq, Sami) [e-mail] (O'Brien, Chris) Aalborg University, Center for Industrial Production - Fibigerstraede 16--> , 9220 Aalborg--> - 9220 - Aalborg - DENMARK (Farooq, Sami) The University of Nottingham Ningbo Campus, Division of International Business - Ningbo - CHINA (O'Brien, Chris) CHINA DENMARK