Determinants of the Concept of Continuous Improvement in Manufacturing Company - Case Study
Journal Title: Mašinstvo - Year 2015, Vol 12, Issue 1
Abstract
The article concerns the application of the continuous improvement concept and its evolution taking place in a manufacturing company from its implementation to the achievement of the maturity phase. It presents a theoretical analysis of the continuous improvement concept from the Deming’s definition to modern interpretations. Next, the results of research on the identification and analysis of the factors determining the realization of this concept are discussed in a company producing electronic components and the results of its application on the three levels of the organization are presented, such as: management, team and individual.
Authors and Affiliations
Aneta Kucińska- Landwójtowicz
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