For almost three decades since Motorola in 1986 and GE in 1995 made six sigma a popular business improvement tool, successful implementation of six sigma improvements continues to be elusive. Many organizations still report that the implementation of six sigma improvements are not resulting in...

Production and Operations Management (POM) is a required business course offered at almost all business schools accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) in the US. As a core curriculum requirement, all business majors must take this course for graduation....

Supplier selection is a key component of supply chain management. Several methodologies employing a plethora of qualitative and quantitative criteria have been proposed over the years to address the issue. The strategic importance of supplier selection and the presence of robust artificial...

Supply Chain Management (SCM) is unarguably the most critical organizational function, and it continues to gain high visibility, particularly due to current environmental issues. SCM is viewed as the coordination of all activities beginning from the fundamental raw materials until the final...

Many companies in recent years are seeking new ways to manage their debt liabilities. Companies with outstanding debt securities can engage in a variety of transactions with bond holders. Choices will depend to some extent on whether or not the company has access to cash and is able to purchase...

This study examined firm performance in market reaction to two types of business portfolio restructuring announcements: refocusing and repositioning. We predicted that market performance effects for these two types of strategic restructurers would be moderated by prior diversification posture....

Many companies in recent years are seeking new ways to manage their debt liabilities. Companies with outstanding debt securities can engage in a variety of transactions with bond holders. Choices will depend to some extent on whether or not the company has access to cash and is able to purchase...