Application of a Laboratory Information and Management System called MERLIN for the diverse jobs of a laboratory from taking samples to data evaluation. With the MERLIN application the plant has:-easily integrated corporate chemistry specifications-adjusted them to plant specifics, setting of more restrictive thresholds, setting specifications per type, date and frequency-adjusted them to the l...

The purpose of this research is to present an alternative approach for measuring productivity in manufacturing companies. To achieve the research objective, an in depth investigation on the existing productivity measurement and analysis practices of a case manufacturing company has been carried out through both qualitative and quantitative approaches. The investigation result has shown that the...

PROSUR and SIAT Programs It is important that document and procedure configuration controls be managed closely to adequately promote reactor safety. The PROSUR and SIAT Programs provide important elements of this control. PROSUR The Prosur program is a single reference program that encompasses all plant system activities, for example: maintenance, operations, chemistry, surveillance tests. The ...

Comprehensive quality control information system is effectively used to plan, perform, track and evaluate quality control related laboratory activities and some other chemistry duties. This system allows to the performing of the following functions:-Recording of non-standardized samples.-Recording of analytical procedures.-Recording of calibration results.-Calculation of analytical errors.-Auto...

W all have been taught sound practices since childhood. Remember the ol’ dental mantra of “don’t forget to brush your teeth after each meal”? Those instructions were soon augmented with a warning that brushing alone was not enough, and that flossing and regular check-ups were needed to reinforce brushing and prevent the development of dental maladies. Our experience with these routines over our...

Green manufacturing encompasses eco-friendly, energyefficient manufacturing processes and resource preservation practices to make green products and services. Focus of lean systems is on creating efficient manufacturing through wastage reduction. It consists of many best practices for efficient and effective utilization of resources. Lean practices include quality circle, kaizen, Total Quality ...

This study reports comparative analysis of high performance management practices (HPMP) in Pakistani SMEs by using data from 436 manufacturing and service-based organisations. The findings of this study suggest that there is a significant difference between manufacturing and service-based SMEs regarding the adoption of HPMP. Service-based SMEs have adopted more formal recruitment, selection, co...

Firms have invested over $15 billion in the past three years on new information technology and software in their manufacturing plants. In this study, we document how the implementation of new types of manufacturing practices has impacted the types of information technology investments in manufacturing plants. We present a conceptual model to develop hypotheses about relationships between manufa...

Firms have invested over $15 billion in the past three years on new information technology and software in their manufacturing plants. In this study, we document how the implementation of new types of manufacturing practices has impacted the types of information technology investments in manufacturing plants. We present a conceptual model to develop hypotheses about relationships between manufa...