Continuous improvement (CI) is a process used by manufacturing firms to improve quality, reduce lead times, reduce … manufacturing function at the operator level. This article reports on the experiences of mature firms, so providing useful guidance …

offer a solution. This paper, based upon preliminary findings of the Agile Manufacturing Research Group (AMRG), discusses …

manufacturing companies over a period of 16 years from 1980 to 1996. Reports the findings of a mail questionnaire survey conducted … on 500 selected companies from 14 manufacturing sectors. The extent to which quality management practices have been …

manufacturing resource planning programme.  …

Presents the philosophy of TQM and operational elements which allow its application in a manufacturing environment … are then positioned in an evolutionary model for a step‐by‐step introduction of TQM into a manufacturing environment …

flow of products, the worker’s quality of workmanship must be very high. Integrated manufacturing self‐control restores job …

‐in‐time manufacturing and is an essential pillar to those seeking world‐class manufacturing status.  …

A shot in time appraisal of the development of TQM within a relatively small manufacturing unit (100 people). Details …

Highlights the significance of organizational structure in some typical UK manufacturing firms. Features current … by the MD to redefine control is discussed. Concludes that most UK manufacturing firms in the Centre for Economic …

TQM practices. The main finding from the respondents of 110 manufacturing and 51 services firms is that TQM is an …