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.... Design/methodology/approach – This survey has been performed using structural equation modelling (SEM). The statistical population composed of the managers of Mazandaran small- to medium-sized enterprises. The analysis of the data obtained from distributed survey questionnaire has been performed...

...Nicola Burgess; Nicholas Wake Purpose This paper presents research into the use of the Viable Systems Model (VSM) in small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs). Research on the VSM has been focussed on large organisations. The purpose of this paper is to explore the usefulness of the VSM...

... the scope of this research. Design/methodology/approach Performance measurement techniques are highlighted through the application of an ICT‐based solution approach, with special focus on business collaboration among small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). Findings From the basic need to measure...

...Moujib Bahri; Josée St‐Pierre; Ouafa Sakka Purpose The aim of this study is to propose a performance measurement and management system (PMMS) for small‐ and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs), based on an analysis of the connections between these firms' business practices and performance measured...

... Publishing Limited 2011 Management strategy Cluster analysis Jewellery Intergroup relationships Brazil Small to medium‐sized enterprises In recent years, the competitiveness of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in Brazil has been influenced by increased international...

... The paper was able to assess the effects on business processes and income from technological adaptation using real time feedback from participating companies. Small to medium‐sized enterprises Manufacturing systems Design Supply chain management © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2010...

...Paolo Taticchi; Paola Cocca; Marco Alberti Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop a framework that small and medium size enterprises (SMEs) can use to assess their performance measurement system (PMS) in order to identify the main weaknesses and take corrective measures. Design...

.... This is possible only if changeover becomes quick, efficient and foolproof. According to Pannesi (1995) , shorter set‐ups bring the following impacts to any type of production system: © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2010 Lead times Foundry engineering Small to medium‐sized enterprises...

..., and to find out the effect of the operational performance on the organizational performance of small and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Qatari industrial sector using the structured equation modeling (SEM) approach. Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire was designed and distributed to 297...

... analysis Small to medium‐sized enterprises Growing recognition of the fundamental importance of management systems has led, in recent decades, to considerable attention regarding design, implementation, and use of measurement systems (Radnor and Barnes, 2006 ; Neely, 1999 ; Kaplan and Norton...

... support for these companies and more importantly shows in general terms the problems faced with how the organisational structure within these SMEs limits the implementation of AMT. Small to medium‐sized enterprises Advanced manufacturing technologies United Kingdom Surveys UK manufacturing...

... Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2007 Performance measures Management technique Organizational performance Small to medium‐sized enterprises In Italy small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have long been recognized as a key driver within the manufacturing industry, particularly in North...

... on these measures will lead to sustainable competitiveness. Given this background, this study tries to test the following propositions: India Automotive components industry Small to medium‐sized enterprises Globalization Operations and production management A significant task of corporate...

...G. Manville Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the implementation of a performance management system using the balanced scorecard (BSC) within a not for profit small and medium sized enterprise (SME). Design/methodology/approach This is a casebased methodological approach...

...W.G. Lewis; K.F. Pun; T.R.M. Lalla Purpose This paper aims to rank the emphasis placed on critical factors and quality management principles that determine the success of total quality management (TQM) as it applies to quality management system implementation in small and medium‐sized enterprises...

... focuses explicitly on design issues, within the wider context of NPD. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2006 Product design Product development Small to medium‐sized enterprises “Good design” is a significant source of competitive advantage, both in markets with mature products...

..., Shoham and Fieganbaum (2002) suggest the need for additional theoretical integration to link organizational context with innovation – an issue addressed by this study. The key issue facing many small‐ to medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs) relates to how they can foster effective innovation using...

... benchmarking, the adoption of advanced manufacturing systems, and the performance of small to medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs). The model was tested with data from 102 Canadian manufacturing SMEs that have participated in a benchmarking exercise. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2004 Benchmarking...

... © MCB UP Limited 2001 --> Undergraduates Career development Small to medium-sized enterprises In STEP Keywords: Undergraduates, Career development, Small to medium-sized enterprises The Shell Technology Enterprise Programme (STEP) is the UK's leading...