... and places the articles in context. Findings This paper identified that there are several factors that can lead to the failure of process improvement initiatives. Many of these surround how the improvements are implemented. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives, strategists...

... using MES outperformed and improved faster than those not using MES in a number of key areas including profitability, and the three critical plant‐specific performance factors; productivity, process improvement and personnel performance. Interestingly, beyond its direct use, MES also appears to provide...