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The relationships between postponement strategies and manufacturing performance in supply chains. An industrial perspective

Świerczek A.

LogForum

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2010

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Vol. 6, no. 3

33-44

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The postponement strategy is one of the most popular concepts, widely implemented in contemporary supply chains. Generally, the postponement strategy means delaying supply chain activities purposefully, until the customers' order is received. There is a diverse degree of a delay which is mostly determined by appropriate locations of material decoupling points in a flow of products among parties in a supply chain. Although the in-depth empirical studies have been conducted on postponement strategy, there is still a dearth of research concerning effects of different types of postponement on supply chain performance. The paper investigates the relationships between postponement strategies and different measures of manufacturing performance in supply chains operating in several industries worldwide. In order to realize an empirical goal of the research the statistical analyses have been carried out. The conclusions of the study and directions of future research have been formulated on the basis of the obtained results

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Strategia odraczania to jedna z najbardziej popularnych strategii, stosowana na szeroką skalę we współcześnie funkcjonujących łańcuchach dostaw. Polega ona na celowym opóźnianiu działań w łańcuchu dostaw aż do momentu otrzymania zamówienia od klienta. Różny stopień tego opóźnienia jest zależny głównie od lokalizacji materiałowych punktów rozdziału w przepływie produktów między ogniwami łańcucha dostaw. Pomimo wielu dogłębnych studiów empirycznych dotyczących strategii odraczania, nadal występuje niedostatek badań dotyczący wpływu różnych typów strategii odraczania na wyniki osiągane przez łańcuchy dostaw. W pracy zaprezentowano zależności występujące między strategiami odraczania i różnymi wskaźnikami działalności produkcyjnej w łańcuchach dostaw funkcjonujących w kilku wybranych gałęziach przemysłu na całym świecie. W tym celu przeprowadzono analizy statystyczne. Na podstawie otrzymanych wyników sformułowano wnioski oraz wskazówki dotyczące kierunku przyszłych badań

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A conceptual model for manufacturing performance improvement

Karim M. A.

Journal of Achievements in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering

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2009

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Vol. 35, nr 1

87-94

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Purpose: Important performance objectives manufacturers sought can be achieved through adopting the appropriate manufacturing practices. This paper presents a conceptual model proposing relationship between advanced quality practices, perceived manufacturing difficulties and manufacturing performances. Design/methodology/approach: A survey-based approach was adopted to test the hypotheses proposed in this study. The selection of research instruments for inclusion in this survey was based on literature review, the pilot case studies and relevant industrial experience of the author. A sample of 1000 manufacturers across Australia was randomly selected. Quality managers were requested to complete the questionnaire, as the task of dealing with the quality and reliability issues is a quality manager’s major responsibility. Findings: Evidence indicates that product quality and reliability is the main competitive factor for manufacturers. Design and manufacturing capability and on time delivery came second. Price is considered as the least important factor for the Australian manufacturers. Results show that collectively the advanced quality practices proposed in this study neutralize the difficulties manufacturers face and contribute to the most performance objectives of the manufacturers. The companies who have put more emphasize on the advanced quality practices have less problem in manufacturing and better performance in most manufacturing performance indices. The results validate the proposed conceptual model and lend credence to hypothesis that proposed relationship between quality practices, manufacturing difficulties and manufacturing performances. Practical implications: The model shown in this paper provides a simple yet highly effective approach to achieving significant improvements in product quality and manufacturing performance. This study introduces a relationship based ‘proactive’ quality management approach and provides great potential for managers and engineers to adopt the model in a wide range of manufacturing organisations. Originality/value: Traditional ways of checking product quality are different types of testing, inspection and screening out bad products after manufacturing them. In today’s manufacturing where product life cycle is very short, it is necessary to focus on not to manufacturing them first rather than screening out the bad ones. This study introduces, for the first time, the idea of relationship based advanced quality practices (AQP) and suggests AQPs will enable manufacturers to develop reliable products and minimize the manufacturing anomalies. This paper explores some of the attributes of AQP capable of reducing manufacturing difficulties and improving manufacturing performances. The proposed conceptual model contributes to the existing knowledge base of quality practices and subsequently provides impetus and guidance towards increasing manufacturing performance.

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Development of an integrated framework for assessing and improving the performance of manufacturing industries in developing countries

Syan C.S., Ramoutar K.

Journal of KONBiN

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2008

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No. 5 (8)

77-92

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In developing countries, there is an overwhelming challenge to diversify the economy from the primary sectors to more value adding and income generating sustainable secondary or manufacturing sectors. As global competitiveness intensifies, it is imperative that manufacturing organizations in developing countries can compete at a global level. This research focuses on Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) and the wider Caribbean region. However, its applicability and relevance is extensive. This paper investigates the manufacturing techniques/practices currently implemented in T&T with focus on companies that are compliant with quality and health and safety policies. This study advocates the need for a strategic approach for the successful implementation of world-class manufacturing (WCM) techniques/practices in T&T manufacturing industry. The methodology as well as research instruments developed and used are presented.

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W krajach rozwijających się istnieje wszechobecne dążenie do dywersyfikacji gospodarki i przejścia od pierwotnych gałęzi w kierunku branż pozwalających uzyskać większą wartość dodaną i generujących wyższe zyski, należących do sektorów zrównoważonych, zaawansowanych technologicznie lub przetwórczych. Ponieważ globalna konkurencja jest coraz bardziej intensywna, oczywistym imperatywem jest fakt, iż organizacje produkcyjne w krajach rozwijających się mogą konkurować na poziomie globalnym. Niniejsze badania skupiają się na Trynidadzie i Tobago (T&T) i w szerszym pojęciu - rejonie Karaibów, jednak zakres ich zastosowania oraz przydatność są o wiele szersze. Niniejszy artykuł omawia badania dotyczące technik i praktyk wytwarzania stosowanych obecnie w Trynidadzie i Tobago, skupiając się na firmach, które działają zgodnie z zasadami polityki jakości oraz zdrowia i bezpieczeństwa (BHP). To badanie popiera potrzebę opracowania strategicznego podejścia w celu pomyślnego wdrożenia światowej klasy technik i praktyk wytwarzania (WCM) w przemyśle Trynidadu i Tobago. Przedstawiona jest metodologia badań, a także opracowane i stosowane narzędzia badawcze.