The role of product design, manufacturing systems and environmental uncertainty in the Nigerian manufacturing organizations
Doctorate other than PhD
Title | The role of product design, manufacturing systems and environmental uncertainty in the Nigerian manufacturing organizations |
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Type | Doctorate other than PhD |
Authors | |
Author | Mustapha, Umar |
Supervisor | Ku, Harry |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
Qualification Name | Doctor of Engineering |
Number of Pages | 439 |
Year | 2010 |
Abstract | The concept of globalization and technological advancements has created many opportunities as well as threats in the manufacturing sector locally and globally. African countries To accomplish the thesis objectives, the research is focused on answering the central question – to what extent does product design, manufacturing systems and environmental uncertainty impact the performance of Nigerian manufacturing organizations. For this purpose, primary and secondary researches were conducted using mixed methodological approaches that are both quantitative and qualitative in nature. Three–step research process was applied and it is made up of questionnaire survey of 254 manufacturing establishments that employee 50 people and The research results revealed that the performance of the Nigerian manufacturing sector is significantly low owing to uncertainty in the operating environment. Lack of funds, inadequate infrastructure, less government patronage, non-adaptability to technological advancements, |
Keywords | product design; manufacturing process; innovation; strategy; environmental uncertainty; Africa; Nigeria; China; India; Malaysia |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 401499. Manufacturing engineering not elsewhere classified |
Byline Affiliations | Faculty of Education |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q0x5x/the-role-of-product-design-manufacturing-systems-and-environmental-uncertainty-in-the-nigerian-manufacturing-organizations
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