International Journal of Operations & Production Management: Volume 12 Issue 2

Modelling and Analysis of Just‐in‐Time Manufacturing Systems: A Review

N. Singh, J.K. Brar

Provides a comprehensive review of various modelling approachesrelated to Just‐in‐Time (JIT) manufacturing. JIT is essentially aphilosophy for reducing lead time as well as…

A Robust Multivariate Statistical Procedure for Evaluation and Selection of Industrial Robots

David E. Booth, Moutaz Khouja, Michael Hu

Industrial robots are increasingly used by many manufacturingfirms. The number of robot manufacturers has also increased, with manyof these firms now offering a wide range of…

Market‐driven Strategies and the Design of Flexible Production Systems: Evidence from the Electronics Industry

David Bennett, Paul Forrester, John Hassard

Links the concept of market‐driven business strategies with thedesign of production systems. It draws upon the case of a firm which,during the last decade, changed its strategy…

A Dynamic Model for Continuous Improvement in the Management of Service Quality

Sunil Babbar

Quality is increasingly becoming the key determinant ofdemand for goods and services. Managerial philosophy and perceptionsshape the overall corporate attitude towards quality and…

Lessons from Nissan′s British Suppliers

C.H. Carr, T.A. Truesdale

Explores differences between Japanese and European models ofassembler‐supplier co‐operation in the light of the experiences ofNissan′s British suppliers. The critical adjustments…

An Empirical Study of Delivery Speed and Reliability

Robert B. Handfield, Ronald T. Pannesi

Two distinct models of delivery reliability versus delivery speedare tested. On the basis of data from a survey of 193 manufacturingfirms, factors associated with the “planning”…