| Article ID: | iaor19911909 |
| Country: | United States |
| Volume: | 31 |
| Start Page Number: | 38 |
| End Page Number: | 43 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 1990 |
| Journal: | Production and Inventory Management Journal |
| Authors: | Son Young K. |
| Keywords: | measurement, manufacturing industries |
Many manufacturing companies report the paradox that productivity and profits do not go hand in hand; this article examines the reasons and proposed cure. An integral manufacturing performance measure can evaluate effectiveness by integrating productivity, quality, and flexibility to judge manufacturing strategy.