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A practical approach to achieving agility : a theory of constraints perspective
This article documents an action research (AR) project aimed at identifying the practical steps needed to become an agile manufacturer through a combination of the theory of constraints (TOC) and resource- based view (RBV) approaches in a small to medium enterprise (SME) in the Australian manufacturing sector. To date, lean production has been highlighted as a possible catalyst for creating an agile manufacturer, despite the evidence suggesting that lean manufacturing lacks the responsiveness and adaptability to effectively handle a rapidly changing market place and only works well in a stable environment. A more flexible system of production is required to fully encompass the agile characteristics needed to attain a competitive advantage. This research provides empirical evidence that the TOC perspective can be used as a practical approach for becoming an agile manufacturer. The study provides a workable approach for small firms to achieve ‘Agility’ in practice.
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Volume
20Issue
8Start Page
691End Page
702Number of Pages
12eISSN
1366-5871ISSN
0953-7287Location
United KingdomPublisher
Taylor & FrancisPublisher DOI
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Language
en-ausPeer Reviewed
- Yes
Open Access
- No
External Author Affiliations
Centre for Industry and Innovation Studies; International Graduate School of Business; TBA Research Institute;Era Eligible
- Yes