Kun Liao

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors analyze the conditions that compel and underscore global supply chain adaptation for automotive manufacturing expansion, including market entry considerations, the establishment of a three-stage flexible time-and production-based supplier network plan, and the integration of logistics partners.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors apply social dilemma and resource dependency theories to explore mass customization capabilities in Chinese automotive suppliers, and determine that some, but not all, mass customization practices are pertinent in the Chinese market.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors address the differing impacts of automation and integration on manufacturing performance under different levels of environmental uncertainty, and emphasize manufacturing strategy responses to different uncertainty levels of environment; either manufacturing system integration strategy or manufacturing system automation strategy plays the primary role for a manufacturing firm to achieve high performance under various uncertainty levels.

TL;DR: A conceptual framework for prototyping outsourcing is proposed and guidelines for new product development managers in order to mitigate the risks associated with outsourcing and achieve effective prototyping are provided.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors examined the impacts of modularity-based manufacturing practices (MBMP) and manufacturing system integration (MSI) on manufacturing performance using absorptive capacity as an important enabling factor.