Bart Vos
Ashgate
Hardback
224
1997
This book aims to contribute to a better understanding of the trade-offs involved in decisions regarding the (re)design of international manufacturing and logistics structures. For this purpose a conceptual model is developed to enable a systematic analysis of the supply manufacturing and distribution activities of internationally operating firms. The two main independent variables in the model are the location and annual capacity of manufacturing plants. Empirical evidence based upon detailed case studies illustrates the practical relevance of the model.