... general framework for defining focus. He suggests that a facility's focus can be based on one of three criteria: process, product line or order winners. Sheu and Krajewski (1990) researched a batch processing environment which focused on Hill's order winning criterion. They developed a methodology...

... the evolution of the measurement systems used by different organisations. © MCB UP Limited 2002 Performance measurement Development Organizational change Although it has long been recognised that performance measurement has an important role to play in the efficient and effective management...

.... Three companies are investigated to study the extent of agreement/disagreement between manufacturing and marketing managers on strategy content and process. A novel method permits the study of agreement between the two different functional managers on the process of developing strategy. The findings...

...” in order to embrace the entirety of the development of these concepts. Assesses key distinguishing features, outlines prerequisites and social arrangements required. Finally, sets out research agenda consequent to the analysis. © MCB UP Limited 1996 Development Manufacturing Organizations...

... on company level. By means of a so‐called “quick scan”, the way teams develop in practice was investigated. During 14 workshops, held from 1992‐1994, the status quo of 267 teams in 23 organizations was described, which allowed the classification of the teams in terms of the phases of the developmental...

...Roger A. More The successful development of innovative new CAD/CAM systems is critical to the future viability of many companies. CAD/CAM systems represent one of the fastest growing, highest potential, and riskiest new manufacturing technologies. Successful development and adoption requires much...