Schroeder, Roger G.; Scudder, Gary D.; Pesch, Michael J. - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 16 (1986) 3, pp. 57-69
The cost of materials has often been neglected by managers faced with the problem of reducing manufacturing costs. However, as direct labour, the classical cost reduction target, is reduced by automation the task of reducing materials cost has become much more urgent. As a result of this...
