Title: Research performance on one-of-a-kind production

Authors: Juliano Endrigo Sordan; Pedro Carlos Oprime; Márcio Lopes Pimenta; Paolo Chiabert; Chiabert Lombardi; Yasmine Tomasella Rodrigues

Addresses: College of Technology (FATEC), Sertaozinho, Sao Paulo, Brazil ' Federal University of Sao Carlos (UFSCAR), Sao Carlos, Sao Paulo, Brazil ' School of Business and Management (FAGEN), Federal University of Uberlandia (UFU), Uberlandia, Minas Gerais, Brazil ' Department of Management and Production Engineering (DIGEP), Politecnico di Torino, Turin, Piedmont, Italy ' Department of Management and Production Engineering (DIGEP), Politecnico di Torino, Turin, Piedmont, Italy ' School of Economics, Business and Accounting RP – FEARP, University of Sao Paulo (USP), Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Abstract: The aim of this paper is to investigate the one-of-a-kind production (OKP) and its relevance to theoretical development in the field of industrial management and data systems, given the lack of bibliometric studies in this area. To this end, a bibliometric study was conducted using the Scopus database, which includes articles published from 1990 to 2019. A systematic approach was used to search, access, and classify 167 articles relevant to the study. Research data were then analysed using a variety of bibliometric techniques, including descriptive statistics, bibliometric indicators, network analysis, topic maps, and strategic diagrams. This study provides a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of research output on OKP, focusing on the most prolific and influential authors, institutes, countries, and journals. By examining bibliometric indicators, clusters, and the evolution of key themes, the study provides unique insights into the OKP field. The use of multiple data analysis techniques contributes to the depth and robustness of the study (R2).

Keywords: one-of-a-kind production; OKP; network analysis; word and co-word analysis; operations management; manufacturing management.

DOI: 10.1504/LAJMSD.2023.135731

Latin American Journal of Management for Sustainable Development, 2023 Vol.6 No.2, pp.148 - 169

Received: 11 Jan 2023
Accepted: 30 May 2023
Published online: 03 Jan 2024 *

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