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The performance of the theory of constraints methodology: Analysis and discussion of successful TOC applications
Victoria J. Mabin, Steven J. BalderstoneThe theory of constraints (TOC) is a multi‐faceted systems methodology that has been developed to assist people and organisations to think about their problems, develop…
Factors characterising the maturity of BPR programmes
R.S. Maull, D.R. Tranfield, W. MaullAddresses the implementation of business process re‐engineering (BPR) programmes in 33 public and private organisations wishing to improve performance. By reviewing the existing…
Vendor‐managed inventory and bullwhip reduction in a two‐level supply chain
S.M. Disney, D.R. TowillCompares the bullwhip properties of a vendor managed inventory (VMI) supply chain with those of a traditional “serially‐linked” supply chain. The emphasis of this investigation is…
An evaluative framework for TQM dynamics in organisations
Denis Leonard, Rodney McAdamAims is to analyse the dynamics of total quality management (TQM) within organisations by using Leonard's Grounded Theory evaluative framework for TQM. There are a number of…
Small and medium district enterprises and the new product development challenge: Evidence from Italian eyewear district
Alberto De Toni, Guido NassimbeniThis study describes the results of an empirical research on a sample of small and medium enterprises belonging to one of Italy's most important local manufacturing systems: the…
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- Dr Tobias Schoenherr
- Prof. Constantin Blome
- Robert D. Klassen