TQM, TPM, TOC, Lean and Six Sigma - evolution of manufacturing methodologies under the paradigm shift from Taylorism/Fordism to Toyotism

The evolution of manufacturing methodologies is explored based on a historic analysis of the automobile industry. The objective of this paper is to contribute to a clearer understanding of the evolution of these manufacturing methodologies. The inherent historic driver and social needs are presented...

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Main Authors: Stamm, ML (Author), Neitzert, T (Author), Singh, DPK (Author)
Format: Others
Published: AUT University, 2012-04-18T00:04:59Z.
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