Browsing by Supervisor "Sackett, P. J."

Browsing by Supervisor "Sackett, P. J."

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  • Brand associations as a design driver 
    Kefallonitis, E. G. (Cranfield University, 2004)
    This thesis presents an exploratory study over the constructive parameters of an 'emerging' brand through consumer associations. Streams of research for brand study, academic and business practice, were brought together ...
  • The Development of a Practical Framework for the Implementation of JIT Manufacturing 
    Hallihan, A. (Cranfield University, 1996-03)
    This research develops a framework to guide practitioners through the process of implementing Just In Time manufacturing in the commercial aircraft manufacturing industry. The scope of Just In Time manufacturing is ...
  • E-Transformation in the publishing industry 
    Daut Mohmud, Dahlina (Cranfield University, 2006-12)
    This thesis presents the findings and conclusions of research that was undertaken with the purpose of understanding the issues and challenges of e-transformation in the publishing industry, particularly the editorial ...
  • Information Behaviour in the Customer-Focused Small Manufacturing Company 
    Martin, Valerie Ann (2000)
    This thesis explores the nature and management of information in customer focused small manufacturing companies. Small manufacturing companies (SMCs) face increasingly changing and wider customer demands. They are often ...
  • Intelligent flexible manufacturing system control 
    Fan, Ip-Shing (1988-09)
    This research proposes a generic decision making system structure for real time despatch control in small Flexible Manufacturing Systems. This is to satisfy the requirement for low cost control systems that can be flexibly ...
  • Knowledge transfer between small manufacturing enterprises 
    Skandalakis, Alexandros (Cranfield University, 1999-04)
    This thesis illustrates that didactic and gnostic practices, identified through a structured Knowledge Transfer Framework, can effect business improvement in Small and Medium-sized Enterprises. Small and Medium-sized ...
  • Mechanical design support in the assembly environment 
    Kirk, David W. (1991-09)
    This thesis proposes a workable application philosophy for state of the art tools operating at the Design/Manufacturing interface. It promotes an organisational approach in developing a framework for a strategic Design ...
  • Quality based strategy: modelling for lean manufacturing 
    Cruz Machado, Virgilio A. (Cranfield University, 1994-01)
    The research develops and applies an integrated methodology for creating a Lean Manufacturing Environment in a traditional industry: the Portuguese Textile and Clothing Industry. This is achieved by developing a modelling ...
  • Study of the process and problems of strategic outsourcing on-going management 
    Monteiro Duarte, Goncalo Nuno (Cranfield University, 2005-10)
    Purpose To develop a model that describes the clients' management process of strategic outsourcing of services during its on-going phase. The study identifies and explores problems that occur during this phase and which ...
  • Sustained growth in small enterprises: a process management approach 
    Rose, T. J. (Cranfield University, 2003-03)
    This thesis illustrates that given the necessary resource and a structured Business Growth Framework, Small and Medium Enterprises can lay the foundation for sustained growth. The author investigated the essence of Small ...
  • A systems approach to empowerment in manufacturing enterprises 
    McEwan, Anne Marie (Cranfield University, 1999-09)
    Business challenges posed by turbulcnt local and global operating conditions are driving the adoption of new manufacturing strategies. Employee empowerment is vicwcd as a key enabler of these strategies within manufacturing ...