Manufacturing plant location decisions and Singapore as a manufacturing hub

• Main Author: Ravi Phadke
• Other Authors: Khim, Teck Yeo
• Format: Theses and Dissertations
• Published: 2008
• Subjects: DRNTU::Engineering::Manufacturing::Plant engineering
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/6318
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

This project is an attempt to assess Singapore's competitiveness as a manufacturing hub, and its potential to attract foreign investment in manufacturing. An in-depth study conducted to determine firstly, factors influencing manufacturing plant location as perceived by decision makers in MNC's and secondly, Singapore's standing as an offshore manufacturing base. Singapore's competitiveness as a nation is explained with respect to "Diamond" framework for analysis on a nation's competitiveness, especially in its ability to attract international investment.