Purpose The extant literature highlights the notable lack of a consensus among operations and supply chain management scholars regarding the theoretical underpinnings and associated empirical evidence for the performance impact of supply chain quality management (SCQM) practices on quality. The...

The management of quality is not new, although in some circles it is viewed as a faded star. Nevertheless, the quality concept is becoming increasingly important as globalization marches on. Other companies have demonstrated that continuous improvement can be used as a strategic tool. Several...

There can be little doubt that Six Sigma is far more than just another novelty concept, and can be regarded as a major innovation in terms of the management of quality throughout a business. A rapidly increasing number of companies, from all industries and of all sizes, are now almost...

Purpose – To provide a concise briefing on the most topical issues and relevant implications from the top 400 management publications in the world. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the argument...

Purpose – Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – Scans the top 400 management publications in the world to identify the most topical issues and latest...

Purpose – Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the...

Purpose – Reviews an article written by John Willmott, director of organizational change at Norwich Union Insurance. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings – The...

Purpose – Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the...

Purpose – The paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments...

Purpose – This paper aims to investigate Bentley Motors Ltd winner of the Manufacturing Institute's 2007 Product Innovation Award for its composite technology and examine the need for UK manufacturing to become far more innovative. Design/methodology/approach – The paper looks at Bentley...