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Manufacturing knowledge management strategy
International Journal of Production Research. 2006;44(10):1907-1925.
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Abstract
The study sought to understand the components of knowledge management strategy from the perspective of staff in UK manufacturing organizations. To analyse this topic, we took an empirical approach and collaborated with two manufacturing organizations. Our main finding centres on the key components of a knowledge management strategy, and the relationships between it and manufacturing strategy and corporate strategy. Other findings include: the nature of knowledge in manufacturing organizations; the relevance of (in)formal processes; top-down and bottom-up communication; taking ownership for information processes. We also make comments on the development of action plans for better knowledge management. The implications are that, for an integrated approach to knowledge management strategy in manufacturing organizations, involvement across the organization and at all levels is necessary.
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BUSINESS communication; BUSINESS planning; Great Britain; INDUSTRIES; KNOWLEDGE management; Knowledge management strategy; MANAGEMENT; MANUFACTURES; Manufacturing strategy
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- International Journal of Production Research Article 00207543 Accession Number: 20937284; Shaw, D. 1Edwards, J. S. 1; Affiliations: 1: Aston Business School, Aston University, Birmingham B4 7ET, UK; Source Information: 5/15/2006, Vol. 44 Issue 10, p1907; Thesaurus Term: BUSINESS communicationThesaurus Term: BUSINESS planningThesaurus Term: INDUSTRIESThesaurus Term: MANAGEMENTThesaurus Term: MANUFACTURESThesaurus Term: KNOWLEDGE management; Subject Term: Great Britain; Author-Supplied Keyword: Manufacturing strategy; Knowledge management strategy; NAICS/Industry Codes: 339999 All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing; Number of Pages: 19p; Document Type: Article