Work Study: Volume 51 Issue 1
Table of contents
Design for six sigma: a breakthrough business improvement strategy for achieving competitive advantage
Jiju AntonyThe six sigma methodology aims to reduce the number of mistakes/defects in a manufacturing process and hence the manufacturing costs. Six sigma is the ultimate measure of quality…
Human adaptation to shift work in improving health, safety and productivity – some recommendations
Rabiul AhasanAdvances in technology result in changes to working methods and patterns. These are compounded by the need to be competitive in a global economy. Particular changes are seen in…
Quantitative and qualitative research in the built environment: application of “mixed” research approach
Dilanthi Amaratunga, David Baldry, Marjan Sarshar, Rita NewtonBuilt environment research consists of cognitive and affective, as well as behavioural, components. Existing built environment research utilises either strong qualitative or, more…
Analyzing alternatives for improvement in supply chain performance
Ashish Agarwal, Ravi ShankarThe performance of a supply chain is characterized by its ability to remain market‐sensitive without losing the integration through the chain. One of the difficulties in designing…