Download or read book The Hybrid Factory in Europe written by H. Kumon and published by Springer. This book was released on 2004-08-31 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book evaluates the conditions for the international transfer of Japanese-style management and production techniques to Europe. Using an investigation of Japanese manufacturing companies with operations in Europe, the authors shed light on 'hybrid factories', which combine elements of Japanese and European management and production techniques.