International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management: Volume 60 Issue 6

Negotiating lean: The fluidity and solidity of new management technologies in the Danish public sector

The purpose of this paper is to analyse how negotiations between the constituencies affect the processes and outcomes of lean projects in Danish public sector organisations.

Determinants of manufacturing productivity: pilot study on labor‐intensive industries

The purpose of this study is to address the impact of three issues: degree of skills, favorable working environment and R&D on manufacturing productivity of labor‐intensive…

Performance measurement systems in supply chains: A framework for contextual analysis

The purpose of this article is to propose a common framework for the empirical analysis of supply chain performance measurement systems used in different supply chain contexts.

Economic value added: a useful tool for SME performance management

The aim of this study is to propose a performance measurement and management system (PMMS) for small‐ and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs), based on an analysis of the connections…

The relationship between governance and NPD performance and the mediating role of tie strength

The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of governance modes (trust and unilateral control) on new product development (NPD) performance and the mediating role of tie…

Optimization of actuator performance using robust engineering and feature selection methodologies: A case study

The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the variation between the set torque and the actual torque at which the actuator trips can be minimized using Taguchi's robust…

Pakistan needs to close government departments

India becomes flexible

Canada can't catch US

Editorial

South Africa slipping down the league

UK gap gets bigger

Brazil innovates

Events

Singapore's fund pays off