Managing the Introduction of New Process Technology: International Differences in a Multi-Plant Network (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Marcie J. Tyre

9780483254084: Managing the Introduction of New Process Technology: International Differences in a Multi-Plant Network (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0483254088 ISBN 13: 9780483254084

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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How factories learn and adapt when a new process hits the floor, across regions and plants.

This study investigates how organizations manage technological change in manufacturing, focusing on how regional differences shape adoption and long‑term performance.

The book explains the three main ways plants cope with new process technology: preparatory search before installation, joint search with external partners, and functional overlap that links key functions inside the organization. It also examines how organizational features—like infrastructure, skills, and problem‑solving habits—affect project success in a multi‑plant, international network. Readers will see how managerial choices create enduring patterns that influence performance and technology options far into the future.

Three adaptation mechanisms: preparatory search, joint search, and functional overlap
How regional practice differences affect project outcomes
The role of organizational structure and capabilities in learning to use new technology
Practical implications for managing technology introductions in multi‑plant networks

Ideal for readers of technical management and organizational change who want clear, field‑tested insights into implementing manufacturing innovations.

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