Search Results - subject:"Process Design"

Structural metrics for goal based business process design and evaluation

Balasubramanian, S.; Gupta, Mayank - In: Business Process Management Journal 11 (2005) 6, pp. 680-694

implications of a process design on process performance even before its implementation. Design/methodology/approach – Based on … assess the influence of process design on organizational goals. Findings – This paper suggests a list of structural metrics … that can be used to approximate common performance goals (i.e. soft goals) at the stage of process design. Distinct views …

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Successful cost reduction methodologies : World leading manufactures highlight tools and techniques for achieving major cost reduction

In: Strategic Direction 20 (2004) 4, pp. 31-33

As more manufactures struggle with global markets, competition from “low cost” countries, and faltering home economies, the attention of many manufacturers has naturally turned to cost and waste reduction. Yet, while major quality and productivity benefits are being generated in many...

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Implementing participatory approaches in formulating regional forest policy

Ananda, Jayanath - In: International Journal of Sustainable Development 7 (2004) 4, pp. 398-409

. Process design, commitment and inadequate attention paid to conflict resolution can be attributed as reasons for sub …

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Implementing participatory approaches in formulating regional forest policy

Ananda, Jayanath - In: International Journal of Sustainable Development 7 (2004) 4, pp. 398-409

. Process design, commitment and inadequate attention paid to conflict resolution can be attributed as reasons for sub …

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008563718

Follow the rainbow: a knowledge management framework for new product introduction

Herder, P.M.; Veeneman, W.W.; Buitenhuis, M.D.J.; … - In: Journal of Knowledge Management 7 (2003) 3, pp. 105-115

This paper describes the development of a knowledge management framework for the “new product introduction process” of Motorola. Motorola operates in a very dynamic business with short product cycles, and has a clear need, therefore, to leverage the knowledge available worldwide. After...

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Refining the product‐process matrix

Ahmad, Sohel; Schroeder, Roger G. - In: International Journal of Operations & Production Management 22 (2002) 1, pp. 103-124

We undertake an empirical study of the well‐known product‐process matrix using data collected from 128 plants. Our analysis indicates that the relationship between product structure and process structure is significant, but not strong. Furthermore, less than half of the plants operate near...

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A plant’s technology emphasis and approach : A contextual view

McKone, Kathleen E.; Schroeder, Roger G. - In: International Journal of Operations & Production Management 22 (2002) 7, pp. 772-792

While research has identified potential benefits of specific technology development practices, the literature has largely failed to identify the contextual issues that influence these practices. This paper explores the contextual differences of plants to better understand what types of companies...

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Applying the axiomatic approach to business process redesign

Cotoia, Maria; Johnson, Sharon - In: Business Process Management Journal 7 (2001) 4, pp. 304-322

is valuable in business process design. The rules that form the foundation of the axiomatic approach allow the user to …

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The Supply Chain Management Processes

Croxton, Keely L.; García‐Dastugue, Sebastián J.; … - In: The International Journal of Logistics Management 12 (2001) 2, pp. 13-36

Increasingly, supply chain management is being recognized as the management of key business processes across the network of organizations that comprise the supply chain. While many have recognized the benefits of a process approach to managing the business and the supply chain, most are vague...

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Using Evaluation in Training and Development

Odini, Cephas - In: Journal of Management Development 20 (2001) 5, pp. 456-460

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