Journal: International Journal of Productivity and Quality Management

Found 379 papers in total
Using data envelopment analysis to investigate the performance of industrial clusters to utilise resources
Using data envelopment analysis to investigate the performance of industrial clusters to utilise resources
2015,
Industrial clusters use different resources to realise their desired performance....
Impact of kaizen on firm's competitive advantage in a Japanese owned company in Malaysia
Impact of kaizen on firm's competitive advantage in a Japanese owned company in Malaysia
2015,
This study aims to investigate the relevance of kaizen in today's commercial and...
The need for implementing lean in healthcare organisations
The need for implementing lean in healthcare organisations
2015,
For change to take place within a healthcare setting, hospital's administrators and...
The relation between individual-social factors and conflict management styles: an empirical case study
The relation between individual-social factors and conflict management styles: an empirical case study
2015,
This study is aimed to identify the factors that lead to choose a specific style of...
Evaluation of maintenance management through the overall equipment effectiveness of a yogurt production line in a medium-sized Italian company
Evaluation of maintenance management through the overall equipment effectiveness of a yogurt production line in a medium-sized Italian company
2015,
Due to the competition that has dramatically increased, manufacturers focus on product...
A novel fuzzy data envelopment analysis for measuring corporate sustainability performance
A novel fuzzy data envelopment analysis for measuring corporate sustainability performance
2015,
In spite of the fact that sustainability performance evaluation receives extensive...
Computer-aided design of &Xmacr; and R charts using teaching-learning-based optimisation algorithm
Computer-aided design of &Xmacr; and R charts using teaching-learning-based optimisation algorithm
2015,
Control charts are broadly applied in industries to establish and maintain statistical...
A thermal-structural model for process performance analysis
A thermal-structural model for process performance analysis
2015,
In the present study, a Box‐Behnken design of experiment strategy is adopted to...
Total quality management success factors and their relationships with performance measures in the food industry: a Mauritian case study
Total quality management success factors and their relationships with performance measures in the food industry: a Mauritian case study
2015,
This study was undertaken to identify factors needed for a successful implementation...
Predictive maintenance using modified FMECA method
Predictive maintenance using modified FMECA method
2015,
This paper proposes a predictive maintenance policy using modified failure mode effect...
Ready for Six Sigma? - a survey of Indonesian SMEs
Ready for Six Sigma? - a survey of Indonesian SMEs
2015,
The purpose of this research was to further understanding of the readiness of...
Optimisation of green sand casting process parameters for enhancing quality of mild steel castings
Optimisation of green sand casting process parameters for enhancing quality of mild steel castings
2016,
In this paper, an attempt has been made to obtain an optimal parameter setting of...
Performance evaluation of organisational units based on key performance indicators with agility approach by using MADM, QFD; a case study in Darakar Company
Performance evaluation of organisational units based on key performance indicators with agility approach by using MADM, QFD; a case study in Darakar Company
2016,
In recent years, due to increasing competition among organisations, making a...
Development of failure mode and effects analysis using fuzzy analytical network process
Development of failure mode and effects analysis using fuzzy analytical network process
2016,
Failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) is a risk assessment tool that...
Six Sigma through DMAIC phases: a literature review
Six Sigma through DMAIC phases: a literature review
2016,
In this paper, the details of a literature review carried out to examine the...
Determination of maintenance schedule and process mean of production system
Determination of maintenance schedule and process mean of production system
2016,
In the literature it is very common to treat the problem of determining the optimal...
Improved prediction of household expenditure by living standard measures via a unique neural network: the case of Iran
Improved prediction of household expenditure by living standard measures via a unique neural network: the case of Iran
2016,
There is a growing interest in predicting of household expenditure and poverty...
The role of suppliers in establishing buyer-supplier relationship towards better supplier performance
The role of suppliers in establishing buyer-supplier relationship towards better supplier performance
2016,
The multinational companies (MNCs) functioning globally have more than...
Effect of lean manufacturing on organisational performance of Indian industry: a survey
Effect of lean manufacturing on organisational performance of Indian industry: a survey
2016,
Most recently, companies have started adopting a lean manufacturing concept on a large...
Feasibility study of improving fuzzy control charts for statistical process control in radiotherapy
Feasibility study of improving fuzzy control charts for statistical process control in radiotherapy
2016,
This study aims to assess and improve the quality of radiotherapy process using...
Research in risk assessment for textile and apparel and propose a future research agenda with a conceptual framework
Research in risk assessment for textile and apparel and propose a future research agenda with a conceptual framework
2016,
Risk assessment is a critical segment in risk management theory for evaluating the...
The impact of operations competitive capabilities on the efficiency of mobile phone service providers in the Middle East region
The impact of operations competitive capabilities on the efficiency of mobile phone service providers in the Middle East region
2016,
The aim of this study is to identify the impact of operations competitive capabilities...
Identification and modelling of the various factors affecting the productivity of FMS
Identification and modelling of the various factors affecting the productivity of FMS
2016,
The last few years have witnessed unparalleled changes in the world market and the...
Do total quality management and the European Foundation for Quality Management model encourage a quality-oriented human resource management system?
Do total quality management and the European Foundation for Quality Management model encourage a quality-oriented human resource management system?
2016,
The implementation of TQM in an organisation is one of the most difficult tasks for a...
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