Keyword: case studies

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Identifying the information management process and knowledge creation in technology‐based companies: a Brazilian comparative case study
Identifying the information management process and knowledge creation in technology‐based companies: a Brazilian comparative case study
2013,
Information and knowledge have been cited over the last two decades as competitive...
Applying lean thinking to improve the production process of a traditional medium‐size British manufacturing company
Applying lean thinking to improve the production process of a traditional medium‐size British manufacturing company
2013,
A well‐organised implementation of lean manufacturing strategy will lead to...
Fire risk assessment in buildings using fire protection software
Fire risk assessment in buildings using fire protection software
2013,
In this investigation, we developed a methodology for inclusion of fire protection and...
Development of maintenance policy evaluation model: a case study of the semiconductor industry for achieving production demand
Development of maintenance policy evaluation model: a case study of the semiconductor industry for achieving production demand
2013,
The semiconductor industry is rapidly evolving and is foreseen to grow at a fast pace....
Study and analysis of implementation of Six‐Sigma: a case study of an automobile industry
Study and analysis of implementation of Six‐Sigma: a case study of an automobile industry
2014,
Six‐Sigma is one of the strategic tools used by leading organisations to...
A port choice model with logit models: a case study for the Spanish container trade
A port choice model with logit models: a case study for the Spanish container trade
2013,
Earlier research by the authors showed that transport costs, port specific dummy...
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...
Successful green‐based initiatives among large corporate entities: a case study from a stakeholder perspective
Successful green‐based initiatives among large corporate entities: a case study from a stakeholder perspective
2013,
CSR and green‐based strategies have become important concepts in dealing with...
Investigation of supply chain flexibility using a forced field analysis – a case study
Investigation of supply chain flexibility using a forced field analysis – a case study
2012,
Today's supply chains are operating in complex, risky, ambiguous and uncertain...
Knowledge‐centered design of decision support systems for emergency management
Knowledge‐centered design of decision support systems for emergency management
2013,
This paper focuses on the design of decision support systems for emergency managers in...
Does competitive tendering improve customer satisfaction with public transport? A case study for the Netherlands
Does competitive tendering improve customer satisfaction with public transport? A case study for the Netherlands
2013,
During 10years experience with competitive tendering of regional and local public...
Exploring internal and external supply chain linkages: Evidence from the field
Exploring internal and external supply chain linkages: Evidence from the field
2011,
In their pursuit of improved operational performance, organizations in supply chains...
Best practice interventions: Short‐term impact and long‐term outcomes
Best practice interventions: Short‐term impact and long‐term outcomes
2011,
This paper uses empirical field research to examine whether short‐term best...
Toward a theory of managing context in Six Sigma process‐improvement projects: An action research investigation
Toward a theory of managing context in Six Sigma process‐improvement projects: An action research investigation
2011,
In this paper, field studies, extant literature, and domain knowledge are used to...
A model to assess the agility of manufacturing organisations: systems approach and application
A model to assess the agility of manufacturing organisations: systems approach and application
2011,
To achieve the status of an agile manufacturer, organisations need to clearly...
Stages of concern towards quality management system: a case study in Graduate School of Business
Stages of concern towards quality management system: a case study in Graduate School of Business
2011,
This paper attempts to examine organisational change with the implementation of ISO...
Enterprise Transformation to Enable University–Industry Collaboration: A Case Study in Complexity and Usability
Enterprise Transformation to Enable University–Industry Collaboration: A Case Study in Complexity and Usability
2012,
Enterprises need to make continuous fundamental transformations–such as...
The Value of Contingent Commissions in the Property–Casualty Insurance Industry: Evidence From Stock Market Returns
The Value of Contingent Commissions in the Property–Casualty Insurance Industry: Evidence From Stock Market Returns
2012,
Insurance producer compensation has incorporated contingent commissions for decades....
New PFH‐formulas for k‐out‐of‐n:F‐systems
New PFH‐formulas for k‐out‐of‐n:F‐systems
2013,
Simplified formulas are popular for reliability analysis of safety instrumented...
Unravelling the dynamics of knowledge creation in communities of practice though complexity theory lenses
Unravelling the dynamics of knowledge creation in communities of practice though complexity theory lenses
2011,
Drawing on a longitudinal case study of Alpha Chemicals, we use four complexity theory...
Using Toyota's A3 Thinking for Analyzing MBA Business Cases
Using Toyota's A3 Thinking for Analyzing MBA Business Cases
2011,
A3 Thinking is fundamental to Toyota's benchmark management philosophy and to their...
Ports dredging licensing process. A case study in two Brazilian ports: Porto de Santos and Porto de Paranaguá
Ports dredging licensing process. A case study in two Brazilian ports: Porto de Santos and Porto de Paranaguá
2013,
Access canals to ports are one of the most important constraints to maritime...
Commitment and Lapse Behavior in Long-Term Insurance: A Case Study
Commitment and Lapse Behavior in Long-Term Insurance: A Case Study
2011,
This article presents a case study of a portfolio of individual long‐term...
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...
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