Journal: International Journal of Productivity and Quality Management

Found 379 papers in total
Performance of control chart using generalised lambda distribution
Performance of control chart using generalised lambda distribution
2012,
Control chart is a well‐known device for achieving statistical control in a...
Supply chain integration in an Italian automotive company: the case of a kitting system implementation
Supply chain integration in an Italian automotive company: the case of a kitting system implementation
2012,
An excellent supply chain management is not enough to achieve good performance in a...
Combination of theory of constraints, root cause analysis and Six Sigma for quality improvement framework
Combination of theory of constraints, root cause analysis and Six Sigma for quality improvement framework
2012,
Root cause analysis (RCA) could help understand better problems in...
Selecting optimum maintenance strategy by analytic network process with a case study in the mining industry
Selecting optimum maintenance strategy by analytic network process with a case study in the mining industry
2012,
The main purpose of this paper is to determine suitable maintenance strategy with the...
Multi‐objective optimisation for the micro‐end milling process using Taguchi quality loss function
Multi‐objective optimisation for the micro‐end milling process using Taguchi quality loss function
2012,
Highly accurate miniaturised components are increasingly in demand for various...
A distance function approach to multi‐response optimisation in determining optimal factor setting
A distance function approach to multi‐response optimisation in determining optimal factor setting
2012,
In multi‐response optimisation problems the objective is to determine the...
Quality assurance of information in performance measurement systems
Quality assurance of information in performance measurement systems
2012,
The objective of this paper is to develop and empirically investigate a conceptual...
Evaluating and prioritising critical success factors of TQM implementation based on fuzzy AHP
Evaluating and prioritising critical success factors of TQM implementation based on fuzzy AHP
2012,
Total quality management (TQM) is an effective quality management technique...
A quality management training system concerning ISO standards for sustainable organisational change in SMEs
A quality management training system concerning ISO standards for sustainable organisational change in SMEs
2012,
The aim of this paper is to present and discuss the benefits of online training in...
Development of a QFD trade‐off methodology for automotive hydrogen tanks
Development of a QFD trade‐off methodology for automotive hydrogen tanks
2012,
Development of automotive vehicle standards for hydrogen tanks is an emerging process....
Six sigma in manufacturing for micro, small and medium enterprises in India
Six sigma in manufacturing for micro, small and medium enterprises in India
2012,
The importance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to the economy and the...
Designing the optimal mean for an asymmetrically distributed process
Designing the optimal mean for an asymmetrically distributed process
2012,
In a manufacturing environment where concerns for product quality or excessive cost...
Investigation into the impacts of procurement systems on the performance of construction projects in East Malaysia
Investigation into the impacts of procurement systems on the performance of construction projects in East Malaysia
2012,
This research investigated the impacts of procurement systems on the performance of...
A literature review on the integration of total productive maintenance elements with ISO 9001 standard
A literature review on the integration of total productive maintenance elements with ISO 9001 standard
2012,
During the recent years, a few competitive strategies such as lean manufacturing and...
A cross‐disciplinary approach to product development and design through quality function deployment, target costing and value engineering
A cross‐disciplinary approach to product development and design through quality function deployment, target costing and value engineering
2012,
Increased competition, spiralling costs and vocal customers have made it imperative...
Integrated SPC‐based scheme utilising variable control charts and Cpm ratio to improve manufacturing quality of empty hard gelatin capsules
Integrated SPC‐based scheme utilising variable control charts and Cpm ratio to improve manufacturing quality of empty hard gelatin capsules
2012,
Quality control and improvement at the process level is a vital activity for the...
Ascendancy of a modified tabu search for multi‐stage non‐linear multiple response constrained optimisation problem
Ascendancy of a modified tabu search for multi‐stage non‐linear multiple response constrained optimisation problem
2012,
A common problem in manufacturing industry is to optimise multistage multiple response...
Performance measurement and determination of optimal base stock level inventory system to improve the customer satisfaction in the Six Sigma environment
Performance measurement and determination of optimal base stock level inventory system to improve the customer satisfaction in the Six Sigma environment
2012,
The main objective of this study was to measure the performances after implementation...
Service quality robust design – with a case study in airport services
Service quality robust design – with a case study in airport services
2012,
This paper shows how the Taguchi's robust design can be developed to design the best...
Developing a creative inventive framework for strategic management and sustainable business excellence
Developing a creative inventive framework for strategic management and sustainable business excellence
2011,
Voluntary recall of vehicles, an established practice in automobile business, is...
Mapping out ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and other management system standards
Mapping out ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and other management system standards
2011,
In the last two decades, we have witnessed an acceleration of the process of...
A data envelopment analysis model with discretionary and non‐discretionary factors in fuzzy environments
A data envelopment analysis model with discretionary and non‐discretionary factors in fuzzy environments
2011,
Data envelopment analysis (DEA) is a methodology for measuring the relative...
The discrepancy between goal expectation and goal achievement of ISO 9000 internal benefits: evidence from Egypt
The discrepancy between goal expectation and goal achievement of ISO 9000 internal benefits: evidence from Egypt
2011,
This paper provides two reliable and valid constructs, 'human resources development'...
Quality modelling and analysis of electroplating system using graph theory matrix approach
Quality modelling and analysis of electroplating system using graph theory matrix approach
2011,
The quality of electroplating products depends upon conformance to requirements of the...
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