Parts supply management system for automobile parts manufacturing companies

2003 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 213-221
Author(s):  
Gil‐Sang Jang ◽  
Jung‐Sang Choi
Keyword(s):  
Management System ◽  
Supply Management ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Automobile Parts ◽  
Parts Manufacturing

Waste management system in the clothing industry in Santa Catarina State Brazil

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 594-607 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeferson Correia ◽  
Ana Júlia Dal Forno ◽  
Cintia Marangoni ◽  
José Alexandre Borges Valle
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Classification System ◽  
Management System ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Shared Responsibility ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Santa Catarina ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Santa Catarina State

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify and diagnosis waste management practices used by clothing manufacturing companies in Santa Catarina state Brazil. Design/methodology/approach The data for this multiple case study were obtained from interviews and by using a questionnaire to collect company data. After the analysis of the responses to questionnaires issued to 22 companies, a scoring system was developed to systematically classify these companies at either a basic, intermediate or advanced levels. Findings According to the classification used, eight companies were characterized at the basic level, eight at the intermediate level and six as advanced. Most of the companies have already implemented measures for reuse or recycling of textile scraps, probably because of the economic value added. Research limitations/implications The classification system proposed proved to be an effective tool for identifying: if each company had a plan of action involving requirements of Brazil’s National Solid Waste Policy; if the company had a management system in accordance with Law 12,305; the quality of solid waste treatment at the entire company and in its clothing sector; if the company adopted shared responsibility actions; and if it had knowledge of the negative environmental impacts. Originality/value This paper presents a classification system for companies based on a questionnaire. The system allows determining the degree of compliance with Brazilian waste management legislation.

scholarly journals IOT based Smart Water Supply management System

IJARCCE ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 297-299 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kiran M. Dhobale ◽  
Sangmeshwar P. Gorgile ◽  
Pradnya J. Gunjal ◽  
Krushna A. Hirve ◽  
Prof. Mande U. A.
Keyword(s):  
Water Supply ◽  
Management System ◽  
Supply Management ◽  
Smart Water ◽  
Water Supply Management

scholarly journals Evaluating the effectiveness of a gainsharing programme for labour productivity improvement

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert W.D. Zondo
Keyword(s):  
Performance Appraisal ◽  
South African ◽  
Labour Productivity ◽  
The United States ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Appraisal System ◽  
The South ◽  
Productivity Improvement ◽  
Automotive Parts ◽  
Parts Manufacturing

Orientation: Companies are faced with the challenge of promoting innovation for productivity improvement among employees. They create a work environment that promotes worker participation for productivity improvement. This sentiment underpins the concept of gainsharing.Purpose: This study evaluated the effectiveness of a gainsharing programme for productivity improvement in automotive parts manufacturing companies in South Africa (SA).Motivation for the study: SA’s labour productivity, in the manufacturing sector, is low when compared with Korea, the United States of America, Taiwan, Japan, France and the United Kingdom. Hence, this study focused on gainsharing, given the low labour productivity levels in the South African manufacturing industries.Research design, approach and method: The two automotive parts manufacturing companies that have adopted a gainsharing strategy participated in the study. A third automotive parts manufacturing company that has adopted the 360-degree performance appraisal system was included for comparative purposes. These companies operated in the eThekwini District Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal. Study objectives were achieved by collecting pre- and post-quarterly data for spoilage, absenteeism, capital investment and labour productivity.Main findings: Results established that gainsharing improves productivity and reduces spoilage and absenteeism rates.Managerial implication: The South African companies are encouraged to revise their reward philosophies and develop strategies, policies and practices that help achieve productivity goals and support organisational change.Contribution: Gainsharing is a desirable alternative as it contributes to raising the competence levels and productivity improvement of an organisation. As a comparison, the 360-degree performance appraisal does not have an impact on labour productivity.

scholarly journals The impact of gainsharing in the automotive parts manufacturing industry of South Africa

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert W.D. Zondo
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Capital Investment ◽  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Manufacturing Sector ◽  
Labour Productivity ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
High Productivity ◽  
Automotive Parts ◽  
Parts Manufacturing ◽  
The Impact

The majority of South Africans expect greater prosperity that can be accomplished through greater employment, high productivity and wage increases. Increased productivity can finance higher wages without burdening the customer with higher selling prices. Consequently, there should be strong co-operation between management and labour to improve productivity, thereby ensuring the survival of South African companies. To achieve this objective, organisations find themselves turning to their employees for creative suggestions and ideas on better ways of doing things. This sentiment underpins the concept of gainsharing. Gainsharing is a formula-based company-wide programme that offers employees a share in the financial gains of a company as a result of its improved performance. This motivation boosts a company’s productivity and radically reduces the cost of waste, spoilage, rejects and rework. This study examined the impact of a gainsharing programme on the improvement of labour productivity in the automotive parts manufacturing sector. The study investigated the production and related experience of two automotive parts manufacturing companies (referred to as A and B in this study) that have adopted a gainsharing strategy. The two companies operate in the eThekwini District Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal. It assessed if gainsharing is responsible for company labour productivity improvements. The investigation was achieved by collecting pre- and post-gainsharing quarterly data for spoilage, absenteeism, capital investment and labour productivity. Gainsharing improves labour productivity and reduces spoilage and absenteeism rates. In order to maximise performance, a comprehensive performance policy must be developed, which aligns pay (and other incentives) to performance. The study uncovered the strengths and weaknesses of gainsharing for labour productivity improvement in South Africa.

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