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Abstract

Three broad sections can be distinguished in the body of this research. The first of these is an introductory section, to which this chapter belongs, along with chapters two, three, four and five. The second section, comprising chapters six, seven and eight, contains discussion of the primary and secondary research carried out, and certain stages of work performed as a part of the chosen methodology. The concluding chapters bring together what has come before, in the presentation of a model for the industrial supply system. Along with this model come its implications for those affected by it, and recommendations for its wider application and use.

The next four chapters continue the introduction to areas of interest to the research. Chapter two opens the door onto the realm of the machine tool. Chapter three explores the literature covering the management of the machine tool industry. Chapter four then outlines the methodology chosen for the current analysis, and at the same time introduces the reader to the still emerging discipline of Systems Science. Chapter five presents a criticism of the development of the traditional model of supply, and its subsequent adaptations and refinements.

Publication Type:	Thesis (Doctoral)
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
Departments:	School of Science & Technology > School of Science & Technology Doctoral Theses Doctoral Theses

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