Subject category:
Production and Operations Management
Published by:
International Institute for Management Development (IMD)
Version: 09.04.2013
Revision date: 12-Jul-2016
Length: 14 pages
Data source: Field research
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Abstract
A large Swiss manufacturing company is facing a decision on whether to implement cellular manufacturing in its plants. The case enables calculations of indirect cost savings from cellular manufacturing, illustrates blockages of typical cost accounting approaches, and provides a focus for changes in job design.
Time period
The events covered by this case took place in 1989.Geographical setting
Region:
Europe
Country:
Switzerland
Location:
Rheinfeld
Featured company
Wotan AG
Industry:
Weaving
Featured protagonist
- Herr Donner (male), Managing Director
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Abstract
A large Swiss manufacturing company is facing a decision on whether to implement cellular manufacturing in its plants. The case enables calculations of indirect cost savings from cellular manufacturing, illustrates blockages of typical cost accounting approaches, and provides a focus for changes in job design.
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Time period
The events covered by this case took place in 1989.Geographical setting
Region:
Europe
Country:
Switzerland
Location:
Rheinfeld
Featured company
Wotan AG
Industry:
Weaving
Featured protagonist
- Herr Donner (male), Managing Director