Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management: Volume 27 Issue 5

Assessing leanness level with demand dynamics in a multi-stage production system

Rehab Ali, Ahmed Deif

– The purpose of this paper is to present a dynamic model to measure the degree of system’s leanness under dynamic demand conditions using a novel integrated metric.

Bridging capability gaps in technology transfers within related offsets

Anna Margaretha Malm, Anna Fredriksson, Kerstin Johansen

– The purpose of this paper is to explore how capability gaps can be identified and how they can be dealt with in aircraft technology transfers in future offset deals.

Profiling company-generic production capabilities in the process industries and strategic implications

Peter Samuelsson, Per Storm, Thomas Lager

A robust description of the material transformation system is fundamental for understanding its capabilities and thus for communicating, prioritising and changing the system…

The impact of managerial commitment and Kaizen benefits on companies

Midiala Oropesa Vento, Jorge Luis García Alcaraz, Aidé Aracely Maldonado Macías, Valeria Martínez Loya

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the effects of both managerial commitment and the professional development of human resources on the benefits obtained from Kaizen…

Effect of total productive maintenance practices on manufacturing performance: Investigation of textile and apparel manufacturing firms

GLD Wickramasinghe, Asanka Perera

– The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effect of total productive maintenance (TPM) practices on manufacturing performance of textile and apparel manufacturing firms.

A comparative evaluation of manufacturing flexibility adoption in SMEs and large firms in India

Ruchi Mishra

The purpose of this paper is to analyse and compare the status of manufacturing flexibility adoption, its barriers and adoption practices in small and medium-sized enterprises…