Describes a microcomputer software system for total productivity measurement in manufacturing organi‐zations, named … TOPROD, developed by the author. Beginning with a discussion advocating the greater use of total productivity ratios in … considers all output items. The fifth and sixth algorithms compute total and value‐added productivity respectively, as well as …

Examines the central proposition that the marketing‐purchasing of ew industrial manufacturing technologies involves the … proven, better, ew manufacturing technology.  …

Addresses the relationship between firm performance on 15 manufacturing attributes and the extensiveness of advanced … manufacturing technology (AMT) portfolios that firms adopt. Mail survey data obtained from 116 manufacturing firms in the USA that … manufacturing performance for all variables except changes in average labour cost (total labour cost/number of direct and indirect …

quality standards. This framework was implemented in a manufacturing environment. It utilizes an “open” system architecture …. Standards are established for these elements which are used to gauge the performance and efficiency of the manufacturing process …

manufacturing operations highlighted further problems caused by an inefficient inventory control system. Hence, the updated …

of the management approaches of internationally competitive manufacturing companies located in Asia and to gain an … understanding of “World Best Practice” for a range of manufacturing/quality management methods and technologies. In this paper we …

This paper highlights some of the issues faced by smaller manufacturing firms attempting to remain competitive in the …