Discusses time‐based restructuring and benchmarking frameworks which have been developed by the author. These are capable of measuring the value‐adding capability of batch manufacturing organizations and guiding continuous improvements. The need for such frameworks for value‐adding...

Describes the problems recorded between 1991 and 1995 when attempting to re‐engineer the value chains of a medium‐sized electrical equipment manufacturing company in the UK. To provide guidance during the re‐engineering process a time‐based framework for analysis has been developed; this...

Describes a framework for analysis which is capable of measuring the value‐adding capability of the entire manufacturing chain. This provides a means of benchmarking organizational performance irrespective of market‐related profit margin. The method of analysis provides: a measure of...