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An Evaluation of a Full‐/Part‐time Tour Scheduling Methodology

Showalter, Michael J.; Mabert, Vincent A. - In: International Journal of Operations & Production Management 8 (1988) 7, pp. 54-71

With the increasing emphasis on improving service sector staff scheduling, many organisations have turned to employing part‐time staff in greater numbers. Operating managers need to schedule this staff in an efficient manner to cover the highly variable demand that is commonly present. This...

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Computer Integrated Manufacturing as a Two‐edged Sword

Ebers, Mark; Lieb, Manfred - In: International Journal of Operations & Production Management 9 (1989) 2, pp. 69-92

The favourable prospects of computer integrated manufacturing (CIM) are widely recognised. Based on a case study and relevant literature some of the risks associated with CIM are outlined. It is argued that the technological orientation of the CIM vision unwarrantably underestimates...

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Technological Competence, Technology Aversion and Strategic Manufacturing Competitiveness

Wacker, John G. - In: International Journal of Operations & Production Management 9 (1989) 3, pp. 39-47

management of employees and equipment can speed technological advances to customers. However, managerial technological knowledge …

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Technical Paper: On the Relationship between Constrained and Unconstrained Multi‐item Replenishment Problems

Dagpunar, J.S. - In: International Journal of Operations & Production Management 9 (1989) 4, pp. 77-81

This paper shows how to obtain an optimal inventory management policy, subject to an investment constraint, when …

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Exploring Productivity Accounting for Management and Strategy in Manufacturing and Services

Bicheno, John - In: International Journal of Operations & Production Management 9 (1989) 5, pp. 56-68

Here productivity is discussed with special reference to its measurement, especially partial as opposed to total. Partial productivity measurement in turn involves productivity accounting and the use of grids to evaluate operations without overly detailed quantification. Its use as a strategic...

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Technology management process assessment: a case study

Phaal, R.; Farrukh, C.J.P.; Probert, D.R. - In: International Journal of Operations & Production Management 21 (2001) 8, pp. 1116-1132

The effective management of technology as a source of competitive advantage is of vital importance for many … within which technology management activities can be understood: identification, selection, acquisition, exploitation and … protection. Based on this model, a technology management assessment procedure has been developed, using an “action research …

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Managing technology for corporate success

Walley, Paul - In: International Journal of Operations & Production Management 18 (1998) 8, pp. 797-798

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A systematic literature review of Lean Six Sigma in different industries

Raja Sreedharan, V.; Raju, R. - In: International Journal of Lean Six Sigma 7 (2016) 4, pp. 430-466

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to review Lean Six Sigma (LSS) literature and report different definitions, demographics, methodologies and industries. Design/methodology/approach This paper highlights various definitions by different researchers and practitioners. A total of 235 research...

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The repatriation of female international managers

Linehan, Margaret; Scullion, Hugh - In: International Journal of Manpower 23 (2002) 7, pp. 649-658

This paper focuses on the repatriation of senior female international managers in western Europe and establishes that the repatriation phase of the international career move may be even more stressful than expatriation. It is argued that female international managers may experience more...

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Management of expatriation and repatriation for novice global player

Baruch, Yehuda; Steele, D.J.; Quantrill, G.A. - In: International Journal of Manpower 23 (2002) 7, pp. 659-671

experience gained by the company manifests the importance of proper management of the processes of expatriation and in particular … repatriation. To attain a successful expatriation and repatriation the management should handle both processes as an integrated … part of career management, since expatriation can form a crucial point in the development of a psychological contract …

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