... such that the function f(t) tends to zero. Thus, by imposing limits on the expression, Maintenance Manufacturing industry Mechanical failure Performance measurement (7) ∂ ∂ t ( f ( t ) ) = t ( β − 1 ) e − ( t η ) β t η β ( β ( β − 1...

...Rahul Kumar; Kanwarpreet Singh; Sanjiv Kumar Jain Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the contribution of agile manufacturing (AM) initiatives in the Indian manufacturing industry and their influence on the business performance enhancement. Design/methodology/approach A survey...

...-use rights only Manufacturing industry Cost of quality Quality improvement program Nomenclature Indices I = (1, 2, … n) Indices for state of process quality level for supplier m = (1, 2,  … M) Indices for decision maker belonging to the OEM...

... and senior managers working in small and medium enterprises of Thai manufacturing industry. Regarding the quantitative approach, the data were collected by means of survey from 598 respondents from 374 companies. Qualitative data were collected from 40 participants by participant observation, non-participant...

...Mihir Patel; Darshak Arunbhai Desai Purpose The purpose of this paper is to capture the status of implementation of Six Sigma in various manufacturing industries and also examine the success of the Six Sigma by using different performance indicators. Design/methodology/approach The methodology...

... are being utilized by manufacturing industry to improve the performance of current manufacturing system processes. This study attempts to evaluate the performance of different elements of KAIZEN in manufacturing industry of Northern India. The importance level of different elements of KAIZEN, important...

... and large firms regarding their QM for externally sourced BS. Elmar Holschbach can be contacted at: holschbach.elmar@fh‐swf.de © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2013 Quality management; services Contingency theory Manufacturing industry Service industry Nowadays, services...

... the aspects of QM. The information used in this article was obtained in the context of a wider research project focused on the analysis of the new systems of production and work organization in Spain. The manufacturing industry constitutes the scope of our study. The concept of manufacturing industry...

... Quality Competitive strategy Product quality Manufacturing industry The quality literature is replete with information describing the factors that are instrumental to the successful implementation of total quality management (TQM) (Crosby, 1979; Deming, 1986; Juran and Gryna, 1988). However...

... complex manufacturing situation by adopting proper scientific techniques. © MCB UP Limited 1996 Manufacturing industry Research Strategic management Systems modelling TQM From the days of the Industrial Revolution, technological developments, innovations and improvements have...

... such as benchmarking and employee empowerment be implemented. The author of another article[ 16 ] proposed five main steps to making TQM work: © MCB UP Limited 1996 Competitive strategy Distribution Just‐in‐time Manufacturing industry Production costs Service industries Improving the quality...

... facts: market share is related to profit; sustainable market share comes from relative perceived product or service quality; © MCB UP Limited 1995 Competitive advantage ISO 9000 Manufacturing industry Standards TQM United Kingdom The culture and attitudes need...

.... Finally, a framework for implementation of either scheme is suggested based on well‐founded research. Customer satisfaction European Union Implementation ISO 9000 Manufacturing industry TQM United Kingdom The philosophy provides the overall concept that fosters continuous improvement...

.... This measurement problem can be overcome by using the Taguchi loss function to estimate external failure costs(which include as a primary component the cost of lost sales). © MCB UP Limited 1994 Capital budgeting Kaizen Manufacturing industry Quality Taguchi methods Technology Variable costs...

.... Organizational performance Manufacturing industry Quality Quality assurance TQM The developments in the management of quality during the 1980s led increasingly to the international adoption of the principle of business improvement through total quality management (TQM). With the maturing...

...Hans Eisen; Bernard J. Mulraney; Amrik S. Sohal Reports on a survey relating to the ongoing search for understanding of impediments to the more comprehensive and more rapid adoption, by Australian manufacturing industry, of modern quality management practices. Of the 338 valid responses...

...Neil S. Barnett Some aspects of the current dilemma facing much of Australia′s manufacturing industry during the present recession are examined. Despite the wave of quality awareness that is permeating education and industry, progress is still limited. The joint issues of solving fundamental human...

... Australia Case Studies Manufacturing Industry Quality The authors gratefully acknowledge the unstinting help and co‐operation of all personnel at DCAPL who participated in this study, especially Alan Bowden and Vik Kortian. ...

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... during the project. © MCB UP Limited 1991 MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY QUALITY ASSURANCE QUALITY SYSTEMS IJQRM 8,3 38 Received May 1990 Revised Sept. 1990 Implementing a Quality System in a UK Manufacturing Company David T. Gould The University of Wales/Galatrek International Ltd, UK...