Using volume and economies of scale to benefit long-term productivity.: An article from: Industrial Management

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From the supplier: Long-term productivity may be facilitated by using learning economies of scale. Learning economies of scale is the result of the impact of technology on cost accrued by an organization. There are three types of economies of scale, all characterized by improvements on labor, managerial planning and control and product and process innovations. The Japanese have mastered using economies of scale in their production methods by envisioning the organization as a pull system which uses just-in-time production techniques.

Citation Details
Title: Using volume and economies of scale to benefit long-term productivity.
Author: John N. Pearson
Publication:Industrial Management (Magazine/Journal)
Date: November 1, 1993
Publisher: Institute of Industrial Engineers, Inc. (IIE)
Volume: v35 Issue: n6 Page: p13(4)

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