Journal: International Journal of Productivity and Quality Management

Found 379 papers in total
Loss‐based process capability indices: a review
Loss‐based process capability indices: a review
2011,
Process capability indices (PCIs) are appropriate tools to measure the...
Prediction of dimensional accuracy in fused deposition modelling: a fuzzy logic approach
Prediction of dimensional accuracy in fused deposition modelling: a fuzzy logic approach
2011,
In the present work, effect of five factors viz., layer thickness, part build...
QUARNEWSS: a model for applying Six Sigma framework to achieve continuous quality and reliability improvement in new product development
QUARNEWSS: a model for applying Six Sigma framework to achieve continuous quality and reliability improvement in new product development
2011,
Of late, new product development (NPD) and application of Six Sigma are...
A modelling approach in process industry for improving manufacturing performance
A modelling approach in process industry for improving manufacturing performance
2011,
Performance management system has undertaken a major position in structuring and...
Data envelopment analysis: an efficient duo linear programming approach
Data envelopment analysis: an efficient duo linear programming approach
2011,
Data envelopment analysis (DEA) is a powerful mathematical method that...
An empirical study of new value creation in financial service companies using design for Six Sigma approach
An empirical study of new value creation in financial service companies using design for Six Sigma approach
2011,
It is widely accepted that one of the most important things for sustainable growth of...
Developing a lean design for Six Sigma through supply chain methodology
Developing a lean design for Six Sigma through supply chain methodology
2010,
The six-sigma systems can promote the enterprise competitive ability, such as pursuing...
A hybrid event tree‐genetic algorithm for improved safety and risk of independent protection layers of pressure vessels
A hybrid event tree‐genetic algorithm for improved safety and risk of independent protection layers of pressure vessels
2010,
This paper presents a hybrid event tree-genetic algorithm (GA) for improved safety and...
A comprehensive review on recent developments in quality function deployment
A comprehensive review on recent developments in quality function deployment
2010,
Originally developed in Japan in the late 1960s and based on the concepts of quality...
Effect of sampling intervals on economic design of proposed X‐bar chart using Lorenzen‐Vance cost model
Effect of sampling intervals on economic design of proposed X‐bar chart using Lorenzen‐Vance cost model
2010,
It is observed that sampling interval (h) and expected cost/hour (C) depend upon...
The integration of quality management and continuous improvement methodologies with management systems
The integration of quality management and continuous improvement methodologies with management systems
2010,
For organisations to be successful, the use of well-structured management systems...
A metaheuristic method for optimising inspection strategies in serial multistage processes
A metaheuristic method for optimising inspection strategies in serial multistage processes
2010,
Efficient quality control is a major issue for most companies. As they establish...
Development of a measurement metric for manufacturing process robustness
Development of a measurement metric for manufacturing process robustness
2010,
Literature on the study on manufacturing process robustness is limited. Very often,...
Six Sigma and organisational performance: a knowledge creation perspective
Six Sigma and organisational performance: a knowledge creation perspective
2010,
This study focuses on how Six Sigma practices can lead to organisational knowledge...
Multicriteria decision-making models for the evaluation and appraisal of teachers' performance
Multicriteria decision-making models for the evaluation and appraisal of teachers' performance
2010,
In the present reporting, a methodology adapted from multicriteria decision-making...
Studying the impact of total quality management in service industries
Studying the impact of total quality management in service industries
2010,
A large number of contemporary organisations across the globe are adopting total...
An evaluation model for inbound call centres design
An evaluation model for inbound call centres design
2010,
As customer behaviour influences effective call centre performance, this study...
A fuzzy-AHP-based framework for prioritising benchmarks in the service sector
A fuzzy-AHP-based framework for prioritising benchmarks in the service sector
2010,
Benchmarking as an improvement tool has been acknowledged in almost all sectors of the...
Fast moving consumer goods – a productivity perspective on supply chains
Fast moving consumer goods – a productivity perspective on supply chains
2010,
Managing the supply chain of fast moving consumer goods includes industry specific...
Energy efficiency assessment in automobile assembly plants by a hybrid COLS, DEA and PCA approach
Energy efficiency assessment in automobile assembly plants by a hybrid COLS, DEA and PCA approach
2010,
Organisations that implement strategic energy management programs undertake a set of...
A conceptual framework for managing the performance of construction supply chain
A conceptual framework for managing the performance of construction supply chain
2010,
This paper conceptualises four different states of the construction supply chain...
The effect of TQM implementation on firm performance in the Tunisian context
The effect of TQM implementation on firm performance in the Tunisian context
2010,
Total quality management (TQM) is an integrated management system designed to make the...
Using the collaborative improvement model to improve a university hiring process
Using the collaborative improvement model to improve a university hiring process
2010,
Policymakers and the public have been calling for the academic environment to improve...
Cost analysis in the implementation of ISO quality system in a petroleum refinery
Cost analysis in the implementation of ISO quality system in a petroleum refinery
2009,
The substantial amounts of financial and non‐financial resources invested...
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