Dimensions of manufacturing strength in the furniture industry

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A study aimed at determining the core dimensions of manufacturing competitive strength in the furniture industry focused on strategic business units and individual firms. The study established the predictive validity of the dimensions of manufacturing strength in the industry by examining their relationship with overall firm performance. Results revealed four dimensions of manufacturing strength in the furniture industry namely: innovation, delivery, flexibility and value.

author: Droge, Cornelia, Vickery, Shawnee K., Markland, Robert E.
FURNITURE AND FIXTURES, Furniture & Fixtures, Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing, Operations research, Research, Management science, Models, Furniture industry, Industrial capacity

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An analysis of operations efficiency in large-scale distribution systems

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In order to evaluate the efficiency of a petroleum distribution system, the Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) is used. This methodology, would help to identify the different causes of performance shortfalls, which would help the managers.

author: Droge, Cornelia, Ross, Anthony D.

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Aug 12, 2009 @ 4:16 pm
Goood idea of an article..it should have been other distribuion systems also.

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The mediating role of operations knowledge in the relationship of context with performance

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The relationship of organizational knowledge and operational knowledge and their effect on financial performance are discussed.

author: Droge, Cornelia, German, Richard, Christensen, William
United States, Production Management, Statistical Data Included, Economic aspects

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