Publications

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Peer-reviewed journal articles

  1. Netland, T.; Stegmaier, M.; Primultini, C., and Maghazei, O. (2023) Interactive virtual reality live streaming technology in manufacturing. Manufacturing Letters. URL
  2. Seeliger, A., Cheng, L. and Netland, T. (2023) Augmented reality for industrial quality inspection: An experiment assessing task performance and human. Computers in Industry. URL
  3. Netland, T., Lorenz, R., Kwasnitschka, D., Senoner, J., and Gróf, C. Immersive learning with virtual field visits: Spherical video-based virtual reality of factory environments. INFORMS Transactions of Education. URL
  4. von Dzengelevski, O., Netland, T., Vereecke, A., and Ferdows, K. (2023) Linking production geography and financial performance. International Journal of Operations & Production Management. URL
  5. Senoner, J., Kratzwald, B., Feuerriegel, S., and Netland, T. (2023) Addressing distributional shifts in machine learning: The case of order fulfillment in customized production. Production and Operations Management. URL
  6. Netland, T., Maghazei, O., and Lewis, M. (2023) A better way to pilot new emerging technology, MIT Sloan Management Review. URL
  7. Januszek, S., Netland, T., and Furlan, A. (2023) The role of managerial perceptions and behaviors across different hierarchical levels during lean implementation. International Journal of Operations & Production Management. URL
  8. Choi, T., Netland, T., Sanders, N., Sodhi, M., and Wagner S. (2023) Just-in-time for turbulent times. Production and Operations Management. 32, 2331–2340. URL.
  9. Januszek, S., Macuvele, J., Friedli, T., and Netland, T. (2023) The role of management in lean implementation: Evidence from the pharmaceutical industry. International Journal of Operations & Production Management, 43 (3), 401-427. URL
  10. Fenner, S. and Netland, T. (2023) Lean service: a contingency perspective. Operations Management Research. URL
  11. Maghazei, O., Lewis, M., and Netland, T. (2022) Emerging technologies and the use case: A multi-year study of drone adoption. Journal of Operations Management. 68 (6-7), 560-591. URL *2023 Jack Meredith Best Paper Award
  12. Senoner, J., Netland, T., and Feuerriegel, S. (2022) Using explainable artificial intelligence to improve process quality: Evidence from semiconductor manufacturing. Management Science. 68 (8), 5557-6354. URL
  13. Fink, O., Netland, T., and Feuerriegel, S. (2022) Artificial Intelligence across company borders. Communications of the ACM, 65 (1), 34-36. URL
  14. Wiengarten, F., Durach, C., Franke, H., and Netland, T. (2022) Impact pathways: towards an adapted understanding of the development of operational capabilities. International Journal of Operations & Production Management. 14 (4), 315-331. URL
  15. Fenner, S., Arellano, M., von Dzengelevski, O., and Netland, T. (2022) Effect of lean implementation on team psychological safety and learning. International Journal of Operations & Production Management, 43 (2), 308-331. URL
  16. Plekhanov, D., Franke, H., and Netland, T. (2022) Digital transformation: A review and research agenda. European Management Journal. URL
  17. Wolf, H., Krause, M., Lorenz, R., Feuerriegel, S., and Netland, T. (2022) Choosing advanced analytics in manufacturing: A decision support model. Production Planning and Control. URL
  18. Hines, P. and Netland, T. (2022) Teaching a lean masterclass in the metaverse. International Journal of Lean Six Sigma. URL
  19. Ho, W.R., Maghazei, O., and Netland, T. (2022) Understanding manufacturing repurposing: a multiple-case study of ad hoc healthcare product production during COVID-19. Operations Management Research, 15 (0), 1257–1269. URL
  20. Cusumano, M.A., Holweg, M., Howell, J., Netland, T., Shah, R., Shook, J., Ward, P., and Womack, J. (2021), JOM Forum: Commentaries on “The Lenses of Lean.” Journal of Operations Management, 67 (5), 627-639. URL
  21. Arellano, M.C., Meuer, J., and Netland, T. (2021) Commitment follows beliefs: A configurational perspective on managers’ commitment to practice adoption. Journal of Operations Management, 67 (4), 450-475. URL
  22. Netland, T., Schloetzer, J., and Ferdows, K. (2021) Learning lean: Rhythm of production and the pace of lean implementation. International Journal of Operations &Production Management, 41 (2), 131-156. URL
  23. Friedli, T. and Netland, T. (2021) New times for international production networks. Guest Editorial. Die Unternehmung, 75(4), 467-468. URL
  24. Åhlström, P., Danese, P., Hines, P., Netland, T., Powell, D., Shah, R., Thurer, M., and van Dun, D. (2021) Is lean a theory? Viewpoints and outlook. International Journal of Operations & Production Management, 41(12), 1852-1878. URL
  25. Lorenz, R., Senoner, J., Sihn, W., and Netland, T. (2021) Using process mining to improve productivity in make-to-stock manufacturing. International Journal of Production Research. 59 (16), 4869-4880. URL
  26. von Dzengelevski, O., Wenking, M., Netland, T., and Friedli, T. (2020) When should global manufacturers invest in production network upgrades? An empirical investigation. International Journal of Operations & Production Management, 41 (1), 21-53. URL
  27. Arellano, M.C., Sancha, C., Netland, T., and Gimenez, C. T. (2020) Manufacturing network integration and culture: An institution-based view. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, 32 (6), 1121-1143. URL
  28. Lorenz, L., Benninghaus, C., Netland, T., and Friedli, T. (2020) Digitization of manufacturing: The role of external search. International Journal of Operations & Production Management, 40 (7/8) 1129-1152. URL
  29. Netland, T. Von Dzengelevski, O., Brown, K., and Maghazei, O. (2020) Teaching operations management with virtual reality: Bringing the factory to the students. Journal of Management Education, 44 (3), 313-341. URL
  30. Maghazei, O. and Netland, T. (2019) Drones in manufacturing: Exploring opportunities for research and practice. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, 31 (6), 1237-1259. URL
  31. Netland, T., Powell, D., and Hines, P. (2019) Demystifying lean leadership. International Journal of Lean Six Sigma, 11 (3), 543-554. URL
  32. Lorenz, R., Netland, T., Roh, P., Holzwarth, V., Kunz, A., and Wegener, K. (2019) Data-driven productivity improvement in machinery supply chains. International Journal of Mechatronics and Manufacturing System, 12 (3/4), 255-271. URL
  33. von Krogh, G., Netland, T., and Woerter, M. (2018) Winning with open process innovation. MIT Sloan Management Review, 59 (Winter), 53-56. URL
  34. Dreyer, H. and Netland, T. (2018) The 23rd international EurOMA conference: Interactions. Guest editorial for special issue. International Journal of Operations &Production Management, 38 (9), 1706-1708. URL
  35. Marodin, G., Frank, A. G., Tortorella, G. L., and Netland, T. (2018) Lean product development and lean manufacturing: Testing moderation effects. International Journal of Production Economics, 203 (0), 301-310. URL
  36. Boscari, S., Bortolotti, T., Netland, T., and Rich, N. (2018) National culture and operations management: A structured literature review. International Journal of Production Research, 56 (18), 6314-6331. URL
  37. Bjørgum, Ø. and Netland, T. (2017) Configuration of supply chains in emerging industries: A multiple-case study in the wave-and-tidal energy industry. International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management, 31 (1/2/3), 133-151. URL
  38. Netland, T. and Ferdows, K. (2016) The S-curve effect of lean implementation. Production and Operations Management, 25 (6), 1106-1120. URL * Shingo Research Award 2020
  39. Netland, T. (2016) Critical success factors for implementing lean production. International Journal of Production Research, 54 (8), 2433-2448. URL *IJPR Best Paper Award 2018
  40. Netland, T., Schloetzer, J., and Ferdows K. (2015) Implementing corporate lean programs: The effect of management control practices. Journal of Operations Management, 36 (0), 90-102. URL
  41. Netland, T. and Ferdows, K. (2014) What to expect from a corporate lean program. MIT Sloan Management Review, 55 (3), 83-89. URL *Shingo Research Award 2020
  42. Netland, T., Ferdows, K., and Sanchez, E. (2014) How company-specific production systems affect plant performance: The S-curve theory. [Short, invited article] Production and Operations Management, 24 (3), 362-364. URL
  43. Netland, T. and Aspelund, A. (2014) Multi-plant improvement programmes: A literature review and research agenda. International Journal of Operations &Production Management, 34 (3), 390-418. URL
  44. Netland, T. and Sanchez, E. (2014) Effects of a production improvement programme on global quality performance: The case of the Volvo Production System. The TQM Journal, 26 (3), 188-201. URL
  45. Netland, T. and Aspelund, A. (2013) Company-specific production systems and competitive advantage: A resource-based view on the Volvo Production System. International Journal of Operations & Production Management, 33 (11/12), 1511-1531. URL
  46. Netland, T. (2013) Exploring the phenomenon of company-specific production systems: One-best-way or own-best-way? International Journal of Production Research, 51 (4), 1084-1097. URL
  47. Netland, T. (2012) Managing strategic improvement programs: the XPS program management framework. Journal of Project, Program and Portfolio Management, 3 (1), 31-44. URL
  48. Netland, T. and Alfnes, E. (2011) Proposing a quick best practice maturity test for supply chain operations. Measuring Business Excellence, 15 (1), 66-76. URL

Books

Book chapters & Scientific Reports

  • Wenking, M., Von Dzengelevski, O., and Netland, T. (2021) Unlocking value with production network optimization: A strategic perspective, In: Friedli, T., Lanza, G., Remling, D. (2021) Global manufacturing management: From excellent plants toward network optimization, Springer Nature. URL
  • Romero, D., von Cieminski, G., Wuest, T., Netland, T., et al. (2021) Advances in Production Management Systems: Issues, trends, and vision towards 2030. In: IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology series, vol. 600, chapter 8, Springer Nature. URL
  • Gottini, G., Solari Bozzi, L., Kunde, M., Lorenz, R., and Netland, T. (2021) Creating VR content for teaching operations management. Whitepaper, ETH Zurich, Zurich Switzerland. URL
  • Cagliano, R., Netland, T., et al. (2020) Industrial smart working, In: Back to the future: Manufacturing beyond Covid-19. World Manufacturing Foundation annual report 2020. URL
  • Majchrzak, A., Netland, T., and Srai, J. (2019) Innovation in next-generation production platforms. White Paper, World Economic Forum, Geneva, Switzerland, URL
  • Wawrla L., Maghazei, O., and Netland, T. (2019) Applications of drones in warehouse operations. Whitepaper, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
  • Netland, T.  (2016). Lean corporations. In T. Netland & D. Powell (Eds.), The Routledge Companion to Lean Management: Routledge. Ch 22. Download PDF.
  • Netland, T.  & Powell, D. (2016). A Lean World. In T. Netland & D. Powell (Eds.), The Routledge Companion to Lean Management: Routledge. Ch 40. Download PDF.
  • Netland, T. & Frick, J. (2016). Trends in manufacturing strategies: A longitudinal investigation of the International Manufacturing Strategy Survey. In A. Chiarini, A. Vecchi & L. Brennan (Eds.), International manufacturing strategy in a time of great flux: Springer. Chapter 1, p. 1-16. Download PDF.
  • Netland, T. (2014) Coordinating Production Improvement in International Production Networks: What’s new? In J. Johansen, S. Farooq, & Y. Cheng (Eds.), International Operations Networks. Aalborg, Denmark: Center for Industrial Production, Springer, pp 19-132. Download PDF.
  • Mediavilla, M. & Netland, T.  (2013) Multisite Network Configuration and Improvement. In Opacua Errasti, A. (Ed.) Global Production Networks: Operations Design and Management. 2 ed., CRC Press. Chapter 5.

Media articles and interviews

Peer-reviewed papers in conference proceedings

  1. Fiedler, J., Maghazei, O., and Netland, T. (2023) Toward a framework for human-technology cooperation in manufacturing. APMS 2023, Trondheim.
  2. Maghazei, O., Messerli, M., Gittler, T., and Netland, T. (2023) Service-oriented architecture for driving digital transformation: Insights from a case study. APMS 2023, Trondheim.
  3. Who, W. R., Maghazei, O., and Netland, T. (2022) Manufacturing repurposing: A literature review, APMS 2022. In: Kim, D.Y., von Cieminski, G., Romero, D. (eds) Advances in Production Management Systems. Smart Manufacturing and Logistics Systems: Turning Ideas into Action. APMS 2022, IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology, vol 663. Springer, Cham.  URL
  4. Seeliger, A., Netland, T., and Feuerriegel, S. (2022) Augmented Reality for machine setups: Task performance and usability evaluation in a field test, Proceida CIRP, 107, p. 570-575. URL *Shortlisted Best Paper Award
  5. Kwasnitschka, D., Franke, H., and Netland, T. (2022) Give me a choice! A field experiment on the performance effects of smartwatch-based task assignment. In: Academy of Management Proceedings, vol 2022 *Best Paper / OSCM Division Chan Hahn Best Paper Award Finalist
  6. Carraro, M., Furlan, A., and Netland, T. (2022) Are we proactive? Supporting proactivity in the shop floor by developing a shared mental model. In: Academy of Management Proceedings, vol 2022
  7. Netland, T. and Hines, P. (2021) Teaching in virtual reality: Experiences from a lean masterclass. In: Powell, D. (edt) Proceedings of the 7th European Lean Educator Conference. ELEC, Trondheim, Norway, 25–27.10.2021. URL
  8. Grof, C. and Netland, T. (2021) Setting the stage for research on aftermarket production systems in operations management. In: Dolgui, A. et al. (Eds.) APMS 2021, IFIP International Conference on Advances in Production Management Systems, vol 631, pp. 212–219, 2021, Springer Nature, Switzerland. URL
  9. Januszek, S., Siegrist, A., and Netland, T. (2021) Blockchain for product authenticity in the cannabis supply chain. In: Dolgui, A. et al. (Eds.) APMS 2021, IFIP International Conference on Advances in Production Management Systems, vol 633, pp. 62–69, 2021, Springer Nature, Switzerland. URL
  10. Maghazei, O., Frauenberger, D., Thalmann, T., and Netland, T. (2021) Automatic drones for factory inspection: The role of virtual simulation. In: Dolgui, A. et al. (Eds.) APMS 2021, IFIP International Conference on Advances in Production Management Systems, vol 633, pp. 457–464, 2021, Springer Nature, Switzerland. URL
  11. Kwasnitschka, D., Franke, H., and Netland, T. (2021) Paradoxes of process digitalization and worker behavior, Academy of Management Proceedings, volume 2021.
  12. Netland, T., Mizuayma, H., and Lorenz, R. (2020) Assessing the value of process improvement suggestions, In: IFIP International Conference on Advances in Production Management Systems, Novi Sad, Serbia / Online, 30.8-3.9.2020, Springer Nature, Switzerland. p. 46-53. URL
  13. Netland T., Lorenz R., Senoner J. (2020) Teaching Lean with Virtual Reality: Gemba VR. In: Rossi M., Rossini M., Terzi S. (eds) Proceedings of the 6th European Lean Educator Conference. ELEC, Milano, Italy, 12-13.11.2019. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 122. Springer, Cham. URL
  14. Schuh G., Prote J-P., Busam T., Lorenz R., Netland T. (2019) Using prescriptive analytics to support the continuous improvement process. In: Ameri F., Stecke K., von Cieminski G., Kiritsis D. (eds) Advances in Production Management Systems. Production Management for the Factory of the Future. APMS 2019. IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology, vol 566, p. 46-53. Springer, Cham. URL
  15. Wolf H., Lorenz R., Kraus M., Feuerriegel S., Netland T. (2019) Bringing Advanced Analytics to Manufacturing: A Systematic Mapping. In: Ameri F., Stecke K., von Cieminski G., Kiritsis D. (eds) Advances in Production Management Systems. Production Management for the Factory of the Future. APMS 2019. IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology, vol 566, p. 333-340. Springer, Cham. URL
  16. Lorenz, R., Buess, P., Macuvele, J., Netland, T., and Friedli, T. (2019) Lean and Digitalization: Contradictions or complements? In: Ameri F., Stecke K., von Cieminski G., Kiritsis D. (eds) Advances in Production Management Systems. Production Management for the Factory of the Future. APMS 2019. IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology, vol 566, p. 77-84. Springer, Cham. URL
  17. Januszek, S. and Netland, T. (2019) Developing dynamic capabilities through production improvement programs, Academy of Management Proceedings volume 2019 (1), 9064.
  18. Arellano Caro, M., Meuer, J., and Netland, T. (2018) Operations managers’ attitudes toward improvement initiatives, Academy of Management Proceedings volume 2018 (1), 13415.
  19. Roh, P., Kunz, A., and Netland, T. (2018) Data-driven detection of moving bottlenecks in multi-variant production lines. 16th IFAC Symposium on Information Control Problems in Manufacturing INCOM 2018: Bergamo, Italy, 11–13 June 2018, IFAC-PapersOnLine, 51 (11), 158-163. URL
  20. Arellano Caro, M., Ponce, S., and Netland, T. (2017) Wearing multiple hats: Adopting new practices in global production networks, Academy of Management Proceedings, 6-page abridged version. *Best Student Paper finalist OSCM Division, Atlanta, USA.
  21. Maghazei, O., and Netland, T. (2017). Implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies: What can we learn from the past? In H. Lödding et al. (Eds.), APMS, The Path to Intelligent, Collaborative and Sustainable Manufacturing: IFIP WG 5.7 International Conference, APMS 2017, Hamburg, Germany, September 3-7, 2017, Proceedings, Part I (pp. 135-142), Springer, Berlin. URL
  22. Netland, T., Mediavilla, M., and Errasti, A. (2012) The insignificant role of national culture in global lean programmes. In: Proceedings of IFIP International Conference APMS 2012, Rhodes, Greece, 24.-26 September(pp. 454-462), Springer, Berlin. URL
  23. Fontana, F.; Meboldt, M.; Netland, T. (2017) Towards the Additive Manufacturing of High-Variety Wear Components with SLS: an Industrial Case Study. AMPA Conference, August 2017, Zürich, Switzerland.
  24. Aa, O., Anthonsen, H., and Netland, T. (2011) The theoretical landscape of intra-firm best practice management: A narrative literature review. In: Dreyer, H., Strandhagen, J., and Bjartnes, R. (eds.) MITIP 2011. NTNU Engineering Series, Tapir Academic Press, Trondheim, pp. 81-98.
  25. Netland, T., Buvik, M., Skjelstad, L., Ravn, J., Knutstad, G., Strandhagen, J.O. and Nilssen, T. (2010) Towards the factory of the future in high-tech industries. In: Proceedings of IFIP WG 5.7 International Conference, APMS 2010, Cernobbio, Como, Italy, 11-13 October.
  26. Netland, T. and Spjelkavik, I. (2010) Making PROFIT at the intermodal terminal – A research agenda. In: B. Vallespir and T. Alix (Eds.) APMS. New Challenges, New Approaches: IFIP WG 5.7 International Conference, APMS 2009, Bordeaux, France, September 21-23, 2009 (pp. 307-314), Springer, Berlin.
  27. Myhre, B., Netland, T., and Vevle, G. (2009) The footprint of food – A suggested traceability solution based on EPCIS, 5th european Workshop on RFID Systems and Technologies, Bremen, Germany.
  28. Dreyer, H., Bjartnes, R., Netland, T., and Strandhagen, J. O. (2008) Real-time Supply Chain Planning and Control–A case study from the Norwegian food industry. In: Proceedings IFIP WG 5.7 International Conference, APMS 2008, Helsinki, Finland, September 14-17.