Table 1.

Survey framework using 7 priorities and 24 capabilities

PriorityCapabilityDefinition
Cost1 Cost efficiencyThe ability to provide products at low cost
 2 Process efficiencyThe ability to maximize utilization of process resources
 3 Flow efficiencyThe ability to maximize the process output
Quality4 Product qualityThe ability to provide high performance products
 5 Process qualityThe ability to provide products with consistent quality
 6 Product durabilityThe ability to provide durable products
Delivery7 Delivery dependabilityThe ability to deliver on time
 8 Delivery speedThe ability to deliver in a short time
 9 Delivery flexibilityThe ability to change delivery times and quantities within the agreed upon time
Flexibility10 Volume flexibilityThe ability to respond to changes in market demand
 11 Product mix flexibilityThe ability to change the manufacturing product mix
 12 Product flexibilityThe ability to customize products based on customer requirements
 13  Product line flexibilityThe ability to provide a wide range of products with different features
 14 Employee flexibilityThe ability of employees to perform different types of tasks
Service15 Customer serviceThe ability to provide customers with service prior to product delivery
 16 After sale serviceThe ability to provide customers with service after product delivery
 17 AdvertisingThe ability to advertise and promote products effectively
 18 DistributionThe ability to distribute products broadly
Innovation19 Product innovationThe ability to develop and introduce new products
 20 Technology innovationThe ability to develop and implement new technologies
 21 Service innovationThe ability to develop and introduce new services
 22 Market innovationThe ability to find and exploit new markets and opportunities
Sustainability23 Product sustainabilityThe ability to provide sustainable products
 24 Process sustainabilityThe ability to provide products in a sustainable manner
Source:

Adapted from Sansone et al. (2017; 2020a, 2020b)

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