Barriers and Success Factors of Performance Management in International Manufacturing Networks – A Literature Review

Abstract

This study systematically profiles the International Manufacturing Network research literature on the topic of Performance Management and provides a research framework addressing the core debated topics. The findings reveal that the main barriers are the heterogeneity of manufacturing sites, the implementation, and the gap between site- and network-level. The main success factors are the inclusion of diverse types of metrics for a wide range of areas, following guidelines for the implementation, engaging skilled employees, and continuously adapting the system over time. Along-side the identification of the core debated topics, a research agenda is proposed and managerial implications are highlighted.