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majority of the firms fasten more importance to Quality as it ranks second. Cost is ranked as third, while Know-how is ranked … based on six domains namely quality, cost, delivery, flexibility, customer focus, and know-how. This research work gives …
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Purpose: The purpose of this study is to give an insight into the practices of Moroccan industrial companies in the area of managing quality costs. Furthermore, it analyses how the quality costing system (QCS) implementation and sophistication differentiate according to a number of variables...
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Purpose: The purpose of this research is to develop an assessment model to identify phase of industrial cluster life cycle which comprises definition of the cycle phases, identification of assessment components, and characterization of each phase of cluster life...
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logistics cost minimization.Design/methodology/approach: In order to optimize the safety stock level while minimizing logistics … costs, a nonlinear cost minimization safety stock model is developed in this paper and then it is applied in a real world … within the supply chain. Originality/value: In this research, two models of cost minimization and simulation have been …
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that should be considered. Accordingly, a TDABC model for the logistics function was developed. Findings: The cost model … discussion of costs and profitability of different cost objects namely, products, clients, distribution channels, processes and … activities. The cost of unused capacity and the effectiveness of logistics processes are also highlighted in this model. Research …
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those decisions instances to a total cost of ownership perspective. Some research questions and future research challenges …
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Purpose: Process improvement in service industries, like the registration process in a hospital, can be achieved with the application of lean principles. In this specific case, lean principles were essential to analyze and improve patient satisfaction in a hospital in Montana. The clinics...
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Purpose: This study aimed at implementing lean six sigma to evaluate the productivity and manufacturing waste in the production line of a paper company Methodology/Approach: The study is a case study in nature. The method illustrates how lean six sigma (LSS) is used to evaluate the existing...
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Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate the Critical Success Factors (CSFs) for successful implementation of Operational Excellence (OE) by the organisations in the Sudanese aviation industry, as well as to determine the resulted impacts in the improved organisational performance...
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Purpose: In this paper, a practical framework is presented for the successful integration of buyers and contract organizations based on the Critical Incident Technique (CIT). Methodology: The initial pool of situations was developed inductively according to qualitative data provided by ten...
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