Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to carry out case study research to analyse the current situation at a world class vehicle manufacturer (VM), the main case organisation. This paper aims to conclude whether there is scope for further inbound JIT supply focus to the case study...

Intro -- NORTHERN EXPOSURES: A Canadian Perspective on Occupational Health and Environment -- Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- PART I. THE CANADIAN LABOR MOVEMENT -- Health and Safety at the Canadian Labour...

Singapore's electronics manufacturers are facing many questions. In the computer hard‐drive industry, where the problem of obsolescence is common and where a product's lifecycle may be only six months, manufacturers are anxious to know what the next order‐winning criteria will be. Since low...

Purpose – This research revolves around understanding the interfaces of ports in supply chains. The main aim of the research is to explore the role of ports within supply chains. Design/methodology/approach – Collecting information representative of the range of experiences, perspectives,...

Maintenance is an essential function in any successful operations. Today, it is enhancing its contribution to companies' competitiveness and profitability thanks to relevant innovations achieved by advanced methodologies, services and technologies. A leading concept is becoming Maintenance...

Purpose – This paper sets out to explore the proposition that building competences is more effective than privatisation and restructuring to improve performance in the Chinese chemical industry. Design/methodology/approach – Case study research has been undertaken in the Chinese chemical...