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American Connector Co. (B)

By: Gary P. Pisano
  • Format:Print
  • | Language:English
  • | Pages:2
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Abstract

Presents a plant manager's proposal to improve operations at American Connector Co. The plan attempts to imitate operations at DJC Corp., a successful Japanese competitor. Requires students to consider how changes in manufacturing impact productivity, flexibility, and overall strategy.

Keywords

Change; Production; Performance Productivity; Strategy; Japan; Sunnyvale

Citation

Pisano, Gary P. "American Connector Co. (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 693-049, October 1992.

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Gary P. Pisano

Technology and Operations Management
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