Managing projects in global manufacturing networks

In this paper the common standards of project management are discussed in the context of global manufacturing. In global manufacturing networks play a decisive role because the several activities of the value chain are distributed globally due to market, supply or cost issues. An extensive literature research shows that there is a need for incorporating human factors, especially cultural aspects, in the methodology for planning and control in international projects. Based on these theses some approaches are developed for the stronger consideration of culture in project management standards. The paper presents a completely new view on project management which will lead to a better understanding of intercultural projects and to an increase in the success rate of such projects.