Absorptive capacity: Enhancing the assimilation of time‐based manufacturing practices

Qiang Tu, Mark A. Vonderembse, T. S. Ragu‐Nathan, Thomas W. Sharkey · 2005 · Journal of Operations Management

Summary. Organizations implementing advanced manufacturing technologies need strong absorptive capacity—an internal environment that emphasizes knowledge sharing and continuous learning. This study measures absorptive capacity and tests its impact on adopting time-based manufacturing practices. Results from 303 manufacturers show that higher absorptive capacity directly strengthens adoption of innovative practices, which in turn increases customer value.

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Tu, Q., Vonderembse, M. A., Ragu‐Nathan, T. S., & Sharkey, T. W.. (2005). Absorptive capacity: Enhancing the assimilation of time‐based manufacturing practices. Journal of Operations Management. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jom.2005.05.004

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DOI: 10.1016/j.jom.2005.05.004
Countries: United States
Regions: North America
Categories: innovation-theory, general-innovation
Added: 2026-04-28