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1. Introduction and Scope of IntroductionThe increasing globalization of industry is causing an acceleration in the pace of productchange (Salomone, 1995) The ability to introduce new products faster, more frequently, and ofhigher quality is a distinct competitive advantage (Liker, Sobek, Ward and Cristiano, 1996).Bringing new products to market faster has become a strategic imperative in many markets(Zirger and Hartley, 1996). Many companies are adapting agile manufacturing practices. Agilemanufacturing refers to the capability to quickly go from a set of novel customer requirements toa quality, finished product (Kleiner, 1997).
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