Speed and efficiency - a statistical enquiry of manufacturing industries

Article Abstract:

The relationship between speed and efficiency in several manufacturing industries in different countries was studied to evaluate their impact on long term competitiveness. The industries included in the study includes the automotive, computer, communications equipment, paper and weaving industries of Canada, Finland, the UK, South Korea, Japan and the US. Results revealed that the more efficient industries do not rely solely on investment and the acquisition of advanced process technology. Instead, the efficiency of these industries can be attributed to operations development efforts.

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Productivity in Japan's manufacturing industry

Article Abstract:

Great improvements made in the Japanese manufacturing industry, particularly iron and steel industry, in the last thirty years can be attributed to effective assimilation of knowledge and theoretical engineering. A high degree of competitiveness was established in the Japanese manufacturing industry due to implementation of technical management that gave way to the creation of new knowledge, such as engineering. Successful incorporation of research and development program into corporate planning also contributed to the productivity in manufacturing industry

Economic aspects, Japan

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The practice of production control techniques in the manufacturing sectors in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia

Article Abstract:

A survey of 51 industries in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia revealed that material and production control techniques are well appreciated although many systems are still in the planning stage. Firms with foreign partners were the most enthusiastic users of these techniques as well as of computer integrated manufacturing systems. Total quality management is also popular and its implementation is in the planning stage by one-third of firms surveyed.

Production Management, Saudi Arabia

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