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The appropriate use of performance measurement in non‐production activity

Busby, J.S.; Williamson, A. - In: International Journal of Operations & Production Management 20 (2000) 3, pp. 336-358

both. Second, outcome measures are jointly determined by engineering design and other activities to varying degrees, and … definite stopping rule for engineering design activity, yet unambiguous outcome measures rely on the existence of such a rule …. Fourth, outcomes attributable to engineering design can sometimes only be measured a long time after completion of the …

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Integration of human resource management and competitive priorities of manufacturing strategy

Santos, Fernando C.A. - In: International Journal of Operations & Production Management 20 (2000) 5, pp. 610-628

This article investigates the relationship between the functional areas of manufacturing and human resources by analysing the practices of human resource management associated with the competitive priorities of manufacturing strategy, e.g. quality, delivery performance, flexibility and cost....

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Efficiency of UK Engineering Production Management Systems Part II: A Methodology for Improvement

Oakland, John S.; Wynne, Roger M. - In: International Journal of Operations & Production Management 11 (1991) 2, pp. 14-26

Further discussion is provided on the findings of a postal questionnaire survey on current production management practices, reviewed in Part I. Recommendations are also made for a proactive approach by companies to improve their production management through the development and introduction of...

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Efficiency of UK Engineering Production Management Systems, Part I – The Research

Oakland, John S.; Wynne, Roger M. - In: International Journal of Operations & Production Management 11 (1991) 1, pp. 14-31

In this first of a two‐part series, the methodology for the research is described. This took the form of a postal questionnaire carried out in conjunction with the Institute of Industrial Managers to establish the current situation. The results were compared with a similar study carried out in...

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Lead‐time Models of Business Processes

Bartezzaghi, Emilio; Spina, Gianluca; Verganti, Roberto - In: International Journal of Operations & Production Management 14 (1994) 5, pp. 5-20

modelling the lead time of business processes in order to design effective re‐engineering. Two levels of lead‐time modelling … models and proposes two new detailed models in order to cope with the growing need for process re‐engineering. Presents these …

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Making the Leap to Agility

Burgess, Thomas F. - In: International Journal of Operations & Production Management 14 (1994) 11, pp. 23-34

Deals with agile manufacturing, a new paradigm originating in the US. The paradigm is related to existing precepts by the main organizing framework of stage models. Argues that agile manufacturing is, coincident with the post‐industrial paradigm, the proposed replacement for today′s...

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Managing product development within a design chain

Twigg, David - In: International Journal of Operations & Production Management 18 (1998) 5, pp. 508-524

This paper examines the product engineering relationships between a vehicle manufacturer and six key suppliers which … design chain. The paper presents findings of the engineering design relationship between these companies and compares the …

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Manufacturing paradigms versus strategic approaches: a misleading contrast

Spina, Gianluca - In: International Journal of Operations & Production Management 18 (1998) 8, pp. 684-709

is drawn from a global sample of 79 production units in the engineering industry that revealed consistent orientation to …

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Current practices of engineering change management in UK manufacturing industries

Huang, G.Q.; Mak, K.L. - In: International Journal of Operations & Production Management 19 (1999) 1, pp. 21-37

The management of engineering changes (ECs) entails serious resource implications in all manufacturing companies …, techniques, and computer aids. One major concern is the balance between the effectiveness and efficiency of the engineering …

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Strategic alliance and dependency in design and manufacture

Pilkington, Alan - In: International Journal of Operations & Production Management 19 (1999) 5/6, pp. 460-474

The movement of firms towards joint ventures and collaborative projects has been a feature of the 1990s. Such agreements allow a means of spreading the costs and risks associated with new product development, sharing costly manufacturing capacity and facilities, and may also provide access to...

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