21st Century Manufacturing Supervisors and Their Historical Roots.

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  • Author(s): Hotek, Douglas R.
  • Source:
    Journal of Technology Studies. Winter/Spring2003, Vol. 29 Issue 1, p0-0. 10p.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      EXECUTIVES; MANUFACTURED products; INDUSTRIAL management; MANUFACTURING processes; AUTOMATION; MANAGEMENT
    • Abstract:
      Provides a perspective of the past and present roles of the manufacturing supervisor with a specific focus on new skills requirements. Key role played by the supervisor within the structure of manufacturing management; Need for production employees to be technically literate with manufacturing technologies in response to the use of automation technologies by many manufacturing firms; Historical perspective on manufacturing supervisors.