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Distributed manufacturing: A new form of localised production?

Srai, Jagjit Singh; Graham, Gary; Hennelly, Patrick; Phillips, Wendy; Kapletia, Dharm; Lorentz, Harri

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Authors

Jagjit Singh Srai

Gary Graham

Patrick Hennelly

Dharm Kapletia

Harri Lorentz



Abstract

Purpose: The emergence of distributed manufacturing (DM) is examined as a new form of localised production, distinct from previous manifestations of multi-domestic and indigenous production.

Design/methodology/approach: Supply network (SN) configuration and infrastructural provisioning perspectives were used to examine the literature on established localised production models as well as DM. A multiple case study was then undertaken to describe and explore the DM model further. A maximum variation sampling procedure was used to select five exemplar cases.

Findings: Three main contributions emerge from this study. First, the research uniquely brings together two bodies of literature, namely SN configuration and infrastructure provisioning to explore the DM context. Second, the research applies these theoretical lenses to establish the distinctive nature of DM across seven dimensions of analysis. Third, emerging DM design rules are identified and compared with the more established models of localised production, drawing on both literature and DM case evidence.

Practical implications: This study provides a rich SN configuration and infrastructural provisioning view on DM leading to a set of design rules for DM adoption, thus supporting practitioners in their efforts to develop viable DM implementation plans.

Originality/value: The authors contribute to the intra- and inter-organisational requirements for the emerging DM context by providing new perspectives through the combined lenses of SN configuration and infrastructural provisioning approaches.

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Apr 21, 2020
Online Publication Date Sep 9, 2020
Publication Date Sep 9, 2020
Deposit Date Apr 21, 2020
Publicly Available Date Oct 10, 2020
Journal International Journal of Operations and Production Management
Print ISSN 0144-3577
Publisher Emerald
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 40
Issue 6
Pages 697-727
DOI https://doi.org/10.1108/IJOPM-08-2019-0600
Keywords Distributed Manufacturing; Digitalisation; Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/5914637
Publisher URL https://www.emerald.com/insight/publication/issn/0144-3577#all

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