Publications
Publications
- January 1988 (Revised January 1997)
- HBS Case Collection
Digital Equipment Corp.: The Endpoint Model (A)
By: David A. Garvin
Abstract
Describes a comprehensive manufacturing strategy designed to reduce substantially the cycle time of orders (i.e. the time between the placement of an order by a customer and its delivery to the customer). To launch the strategy Digital has adopted manufacturing resource planning (MRP II). The case allows students to assess the pros and cons of the strategy which requires rapid information flows and tight manufacturing discipline, the usefulness of MRP II which integrates manufacturing with overall business plans, and the implementation process to date.
Keywords
Business Plan; Information; Time Management; Production; Strategic Planning; Strategy; Manufacturing Industry
Citation
Garvin, David A. "Digital Equipment Corp.: The Endpoint Model (A)." Harvard Business School Case 688-059, January 1988. (Revised January 1997.)