Operations strategy formation – a continuous process

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Title:	Operations strategy formation – a continuous process
Author(s):	Linda Nielsen-Englyst, (Center for Industrial Production, Department of Production, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark)
Citation:	Linda Nielsen-Englyst, (2003) "Operations strategy formation – a continuous process", Integrated Manufacturing Systems, Vol. 14 Iss: 8, pp.677 - 685
Keywords:	Learning organizations, Operations management, Process management, Strategic objectives
Article type:	Research paper
DOI:	10.1108/09576060310503474 (Permanent URL)
Publisher:	MCB UP Ltd
Abstract:	This article describes and analyses observations from a longitudinal case study to advance an understanding of operations strategy formation as a continuous process. The managerial practices of the case company are analysed in relation to four general desired outcomes of a strategy process, and a process design is constructed as an example of good practice. Regarding strategy formation as a continuous part of the normal management process, the process design is proposed as a relevant alternative to the traditional discontinuous practice of strategy formation. The interplay between modes of strategy formation in different phases of the process is discussed, indicating the varying roles of managers.