Journal: International Journal of Productivity and Quality Management

Found 379 papers in total
Optimisation of nominal‐the‐best type quality characteristic in the absence of scaling factor: an empirical method
Optimisation of nominal‐the‐best type quality characteristic in the absence of scaling factor: an empirical method
2011,
For a nominal‐the‐best type of response variable, Taguchi's...
Implementation of quality management in organisations operating in the Sultanate of Oman: ISO 9001:2000 vs. non‐ISO 9001:2000 certified organisations
Implementation of quality management in organisations operating in the Sultanate of Oman: ISO 9001:2000 vs. non‐ISO 9001:2000 certified organisations
2011,
This paper reports the findings of a survey exploring the implementation of four...
Reliability centred maintenance in a thermal power plant: a case study
Reliability centred maintenance in a thermal power plant: a case study
2011,
In the era of global competition, almost all the power, processing and manufacturing...
Design process improvement through the DMAIC Sigma approach: a wood consumption case study
Design process improvement through the DMAIC Sigma approach: a wood consumption case study
2011,
Six Sigma is a well‐known concept which means perfection. A process of...
Service quality modelling for life insurance business using neural networks
Service quality modelling for life insurance business using neural networks
2011,
Running a successful life insurance company is about right structuring the life...
A systems study on standardised work: a Toyota perspective
A systems study on standardised work: a Toyota perspective
2011,
In this research paper, the topic of standardised work has been studied. Standardised...
Fuzzy quality functiondeployment approach using TOPSIS and analytic hierarchy process methods
Fuzzy quality functiondeployment approach using TOPSIS and analytic hierarchy process methods
2011,
Quality function deployment (QFD) is one such extremely important quality...
Impact of RFID technology on economic order quantity models
Impact of RFID technology on economic order quantity models
2011,
Radio frequency identification (RFID) has been adopted by many organisations...
Barriers to the successful implementation of TQM in Iranian manufacturing organisations
Barriers to the successful implementation of TQM in Iranian manufacturing organisations
2011,
TQM is a set of management practices throughout the organisation, geared to ensure the...
Customer‐driven product planning using conjoint analysis and QFD ANP methodology
Customer‐driven product planning using conjoint analysis and QFD ANP methodology
2011,
Quality function deployment (QFD) is a customer‐driven strategic...
Improving performance of a sandblasting process
Improving performance of a sandblasting process
2011,
A sandblasting operation is performed to make the job surface clean and smooth prior...
Overview on the application of ISO/TS 16949:2009, in a worldwide leader company in the production of stainless steel tubes for automotive exhaust systems
Overview on the application of ISO/TS 16949:2009, in a worldwide leader company in the production of stainless steel tubes for automotive exhaust systems
2011,
This paper presents an overview on the quality approach of a company that is at the...
Implementation of the Workforce Competency Model for assessing maintenance workers' performance
Implementation of the Workforce Competency Model for assessing maintenance workers' performance
2011,
This paper presents the implementation of a new developed model named 'Workforce...
Six Sigma for services: a service quality framework
Six Sigma for services: a service quality framework
2011,
Six Sigma is an effective quality improvement methodology that has been applied...
The effect of layout design on productivity: an empirical study
The effect of layout design on productivity: an empirical study
2011,
This paper presents a comparative study that uses simulation to investigate the...
QFD integrated value stream mapping: an enabler of lean manufacturing
QFD integrated value stream mapping: an enabler of lean manufacturing
2011,
Lean manufacturing is a manufacturing philosophy which focuses on elimination of...
Multi‐objective economic‐statistical design of MEWMA control chart
Multi‐objective economic‐statistical design of MEWMA control chart
2013,
The various advantages of MEWMA control chart such as the ability to detect small...
A fuzzy multi attribute decision making approach for evaluating effectiveness of advanced manufacturing technology ‐ in Indian context
A fuzzy multi attribute decision making approach for evaluating effectiveness of advanced manufacturing technology ‐ in Indian context
2013,
Globalisation has increased opportunities for the manufacturers, as it has increased...
Soft TQM practices in Indian cement industry ‐ an empirical study
Soft TQM practices in Indian cement industry ‐ an empirical study
2013,
Total quality management (TQM) has evolved as a widely acceptable philosophy...
Development and validation of an instrument for measuring critical success factors (CSFs) of technical education ‐ a TQM approach
Development and validation of an instrument for measuring critical success factors (CSFs) of technical education ‐ a TQM approach
2013,
Like other systems, technical education system is also dynamic in nature. It faces...
Labour productivity measurement through classification and standardisation of products
Labour productivity measurement through classification and standardisation of products
2013,
In today's competitive world, productivity is a fundamental concept in assessing...
Measuring and decomposing productivity change using Hicks‐Moorsteen index numbers: evidence from Indian banks
Measuring and decomposing productivity change using Hicks‐Moorsteen index numbers: evidence from Indian banks
2013,
Bank productivity improvement is a vital instrument for economic development, and...
An analysis of the influence of organisational culture on TQM implementation in an era of global marketing: the case of Syrian manufacturing organisations
An analysis of the influence of organisational culture on TQM implementation in an era of global marketing: the case of Syrian manufacturing organisations
2013,
Many recent research studies have examined the influence of organisational culture...
Prioritisation of departments based on service quality dimensions in Isfahan Steel Company: a multiple criteria decision making approach
Prioritisation of departments based on service quality dimensions in Isfahan Steel Company: a multiple criteria decision making approach
2013,
Customer satisfaction depends on service quality and service quality in turn is...
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