Technological Performance : Road To Success!
Technological performance is based on two concepts for which there are several definitions. As (Surry & Stanfield, 2008) explain in their chapter titled “Performance Technology”, if one asks the question “What is performance” or even “What is technology” to 10 people, we are likely to receive 10 different answers. In order to clarify what technology […]
Quality in business : Concept and definition
Quality in business has always been a concept that is difficult to understand within companies. Whether in manufacturing or services, managers tend to misjudge the quality of their processes. This is all the more true in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as in service companies. This is due to fewer resources and knowledge […]
Mastering the Dance: The Power of Business Layouts
In the intricate dance of manufacturing and business operations, one element stands out as the choreographer: the business or plant layout. This arrangement is more than just a blueprint; it is the heartbeat that dictates the flow of products, the efficiency of workers, and the speed of delivery. It plays a pivotal role in the […]
Value chain: Mapping your competitive advantages
The value chain is an essential element for all businesses. It makes it possible to identify value-added operations and competitive advantages. On the other hand, mapping is a tool to visualize the different stages of a process, evaluate them, and draw actions from them in order to increase the efficiency of operations. What is […]