Flying Parts : best practices in organisational innovation following implementation of new technologies /

Flying Parts, a mid-sized European component parts manufacturer for the aerospace industry, implemented a range of new technologies in the early 2000's when it became a Tier 1 subcontractor. The implementation of these new technologies triggered an organisational transformation: jobs and roles...

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Main Authors: Kleinsmith, Niela (Author), Koene, Bas, 1966- (Author), Ahlstrand, Roland (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University, 2018.
Series:SAGE business cases.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Flying Parts, a mid-sized European component parts manufacturer for the aerospace industry, implemented a range of new technologies in the early 2000's when it became a Tier 1 subcontractor. The implementation of these new technologies triggered an organisational transformation: jobs and roles were redefined, a team structure replaced a hierarchical one, selected lean principles were introduced to increase quality and productivity, and employees became directly implicated in problem-solving, decision-making and innovation. Although absent from the company prior to these innovations, union clubs were invited by employees and welcomed by management when these transformations occurred.
Item Description:Originally Published In Kleinsmith, N., Koene, B., & Ahlstrand, R. (2018). Flying Parts: Best Practices in Organisational Innovation Following Implementation of New Technologies. Rotterdam, Netherlands: Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University.
Physical Description:1 online resource.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781529755732
1529755735