This study considers the improvement initiatives which companies implement in operations, in the areas of design, supply and production (for example design computerisation, linkages with suppliers, JIT, quality improvement, flexible automation, etc.). By means of a survey the paper examines the question of the existence of different paths followed by companies to innovate their operations and obtain better performance levels. Four different paths, which in this paper have been labelled pioneers, innovators, followers, discriminators, are identified on the basis of the number of initiatives undertaken, an earlier or later start up, the sequence of their start-ups and the level of penetration reached within the plant. In addition to this, the four paths are examined in relation to the characteristics of the business environments in which the companies examined operate and their performance levels.

Paths of Improvements in Operations

FILIPPINI, ROBERTO;
1996

Abstract

This study considers the improvement initiatives which companies implement in operations, in the areas of design, supply and production (for example design computerisation, linkages with suppliers, JIT, quality improvement, flexible automation, etc.). By means of a survey the paper examines the question of the existence of different paths followed by companies to innovate their operations and obtain better performance levels. Four different paths, which in this paper have been labelled pioneers, innovators, followers, discriminators, are identified on the basis of the number of initiatives undertaken, an earlier or later start up, the sequence of their start-ups and the level of penetration reached within the plant. In addition to this, the four paths are examined in relation to the characteristics of the business environments in which the companies examined operate and their performance levels.
1996
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