This paper presents a literature review of quality function deployment (QFD) based on a
reference bank of about 650 QFD publications established through searching various …

Purpose–A literature review within the manufacturing strategy (MS) discipline with a focus
on thematic developments is provided. Based on recent studies, a set of challenges posed …

This paper presents a strategic solution to the facility location problem which incorporates
both external and internal criteria in the decision-making process. The external components …

This paper describes a model which has been developed to direct and generate productivity
improvement in a group of manufacturing companies. The companies are of all sizes …

Smart technologies in the Fourth Industrial Revolution can improve the performance of the
construction industry with corresponding changes to project manager's knowledge and …

Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to develop a methodology that can help small and
medium enterprises (SMEs), in the manufacturing sector, to select an appropriate lean tool …

Quality function deployment (QFD), animportant technique in quality management, has been
studied extensively and has already been tested in various areas of real-world applications …

Lean strategies have been developed to eliminate or reduce waste and thus improve
operational efficiency in a manufacturing environment. However, in practice, manufacturers …

This study investigates JIT implementation practices and performance in manufacturing and
service organizations in the US. Literature related to JIT usage and performance in both …

Introduced to the West from Japan, Quality Function Deployment (QFD) is a powerful
approach to customer‐focused product development. In recent years, many practitioners …