Journal: International Journal of Productivity and Quality Management

Found 379 papers in total
Exploring the application of quality improvement programmes and ISO standards in the Indian marble mining sector
Exploring the application of quality improvement programmes and ISO standards in the Indian marble mining sector
2014,
In this era of globalisation, as competition intensifies, providing quality products...
Endogeneity and dynamics of innovation and firm performance
Endogeneity and dynamics of innovation and firm performance
2014,
Technological and innovation capabilities play an important role in determining the...
Considering BPR and CE for faster product delivery: a case study in manufacturing firms
Considering BPR and CE for faster product delivery: a case study in manufacturing firms
2014,
This paper investigates the effects of combining business process reengineering...
Assessing the quality of patient care: a normative decision view
Assessing the quality of patient care: a normative decision view
2014,
This paper aims at assessing the quality of patient care by analysing the relationship...
Investigating the total quality elements based on Deming management model in oil industry in Libya - an empirical study
Investigating the total quality elements based on Deming management model in oil industry in Libya - an empirical study
2014,
The study investigates the total quality management dimensions, based on Deming...
Service quality-based distributor selection problem: a hybrid approach using fuzzy ART and AHP-FTOPSIS
Service quality-based distributor selection problem: a hybrid approach using fuzzy ART and AHP-FTOPSIS
2014,
Evaluation and selection of distributors are important issues in supply chain...
A computer-based total productive maintenance model for electric motors
A computer-based total productive maintenance model for electric motors
2014,
The paper describes the development of a computer‐based total productive...
Influences of TPM, TQM, Six Sigma practices on firms performance in Jordan
Influences of TPM, TQM, Six Sigma practices on firms performance in Jordan
2014,
In today's sharp competitions, firms are continuously looking for strategies to...
Effect of warning limits on the performance of the X chart under autocorrelation
Effect of warning limits on the performance of the X chart under autocorrelation
2014,
X charts for variables are one of the outstanding charts of statistical quality...
Integrating Kansei engineering and revised Kano model with a case study in the automobile industry
Integrating Kansei engineering and revised Kano model with a case study in the automobile industry
2014,
The aim of this study is to propose an integrated approach of the subjects of Kansei...
Cost modelling in maintenance using time‐driven activity‐based costing
Cost modelling in maintenance using time‐driven activity‐based costing
2013,
The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the possibility to use time‐driven...
The impact of total quality management practices on employee empowerment in the healthcare sector in Saudi Arabia: a study of King Khalid Hospital
The impact of total quality management practices on employee empowerment in the healthcare sector in Saudi Arabia: a study of King Khalid Hospital
2013,
The impact of TQM practices on employee empowerment has not been investigated in the...
Intelligent quality management system using analytic hierarchy process and fuzzy association rules for manufacturing sector
Intelligent quality management system using analytic hierarchy process and fuzzy association rules for manufacturing sector
2013,
In recent years, steering a quality management system (QMS) has become a key...
A combination model using strategic alignment model and balanced scorecard and strategies' prioritisation based on TOPSIS technique
A combination model using strategic alignment model and balanced scorecard and strategies' prioritisation based on TOPSIS technique
2013,
Globalisation with development of information technology (IT), information...
Ranking the branches of a private bank through the service quality gap approach and by using multi criteria decision making
Ranking the branches of a private bank through the service quality gap approach and by using multi criteria decision making
2013,
Nowadays, service provider companies play a crucial role in the economic progress in...
Differences between Six Sigma applications in manufacturing and the service industry
Differences between Six Sigma applications in manufacturing and the service industry
2013,
The purpose of the research presented in this paper is to investigate the differences...
TQM practices in electric fan manufacturing industry of Pakistan
TQM practices in electric fan manufacturing industry of Pakistan
2013,
This study aims to descriptively analyse and rank the TQM practices, activities,...
Innovative experimental‐numerical method for quality control during sausages production
Innovative experimental‐numerical method for quality control during sausages production
2013,
A reliable assessment and control of water content in food products maximise product...
Interpretive structural modelling of enablers of quality technical education: an Indian perspective
Interpretive structural modelling of enablers of quality technical education: an Indian perspective
2013,
With more than 5,000 technical institutions set up in India to impart technical...
Application of Taguchi technique for the optimisation of micro‐end milling process parameters
Application of Taguchi technique for the optimisation of micro‐end milling process parameters
2013,
In recent days, micro‐machining plays increasingly important roles since there...
Productivity determinants in Oman construction industry
Productivity determinants in Oman construction industry
2013,
Spectacular socio‐economic development has taken place all around Oman during...
Performance improvement and cost minimisation for manufacturing components in a fabrication plant by the application of Lean with TRIZ principles
Performance improvement and cost minimisation for manufacturing components in a fabrication plant by the application of Lean with TRIZ principles
2013,
Lean manufacturing is presently an emerging philosophy for reducing the wastages and...
TQM tools and techniques in promoting team working culture in the manufacturing organisations
TQM tools and techniques in promoting team working culture in the manufacturing organisations
2013,
Total quality management (TQM) is a management philosophy, a paradigm, a...
Development of an integrated TQM‐based system for university accreditation requirements
Development of an integrated TQM‐based system for university accreditation requirements
2013,
The primary objective of this research was to develop a computer‐based system...
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