How to create a fully automated production line for the production of radio pagers. The company is considering the project as very successful, it is clear in the case, but there are some drawbacks. Some marketing issues have not been properly taken into account and, despite claims by the company that the project was completed in 18 months, the development of the line continued after the official date of the end of one year. The student must analyze the situation to determine what lessons should be drawn from the project and how best to apply these lessons to other projects. "Hide
by Steven C. Wheelwright Source: Harvard Business School 17 pages. Publication Date: November 21, 1991. Prod. #: 692069-PDF-ENG
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