International Motor Vehicle Program: Recent submissions
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Performance Findings of the International Assembly Plant Study
(2002-09-04)We recently undertook the largest in-depth evaluation ever of automobile assembly plants around the world. In the Second Round of the International Assembly Plant Study, we surveyed 88 automobile assembly plants representing ... -
The Empirical Determinants of Inventory Levels in High-Volume Manufacturing
(1996-02-06)This study uses survey data on several hundred automotive suppliers in North America to evaluate the determinants of inventory levels in high-volume discrete parts manufacturing. We assess the magnitude of raw materials, ... -
Inventory Reduction and Productivity Growth: A Comparison of Japanese and US Automotive Sectors
(1996-04-25)This study assesses the inventory and productivity performance of the Japanese and US automotive industries in recent decades. Within each country we distinguish between vehicle assemblers and parts suppliers. In Japan, ...
