The Shen Model for Make-to-Order SME’s

Authors

  • Shaladdin Muda Faculty of Management and Economics, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia
  • Zulkifli Mokhtar Faculty of Management and Economics Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia
  • Semanat Abu Bakar Faculty of Management and Economics Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32890/mmj2010.14.1

Keywords:

SHEN principle, make-to-order, world class

Abstract

This paper describes a new model developed for make-to-order (MTO) sectors namely SHEN Principles, which aims to fill a gap in the world-class manufacturing (WCM) literature that concentrates on the characteristics of the larger traditional make-to-stock (MTS) sector. Using evidence from the literature, especially the MTO literature and the more comprehensive WCM models, a new model was devised. This was then modified in the light of case study evidence collected from the six MTO companies ranging from small-to medium-sized MTO companies. The model presented in this paper known as “SHEN Principleâ€, will be the current version of the model after all the modifications have been incorporated.

 

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Published

01-12-2010

Issue

Vol. 14 (2010): Malaysian Management Journal (MMJ) Vol. 14, 2010

Section

Articles

How to Cite

Muda, S., Mokhtar, Z., & Abu Bakar, S. (2010). The Shen Model for Make-to-Order SME’s. Malaysian Management Journal, 14, 1-15. https://doi.org/10.32890/mmj2010.14.1

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