Performance measurement practices in manufacturing firms revisited
International Journal of Operations & Production Management
ISSN: 0144-3577
Article publication date: 11 January 2011
Abstract
Purpose
Given the increasing emphasis on performance measurement and improvement, the purpose of this paper is to examine the current views of manufacturing executives on key aspects of performance measures. Specifically, this research focuses on current practices related to extent of use, predictive value and availability of information for 63 performance measures.
Design/methodology/approach
This study was survey based. The research instrument used to collect the data was constructed based on the literature. Several statistical analysis procedures including regression analysis, cluster analysis and gap analysis are utilized to accomplish the objective of this study.
Findings
The results are compared to findings obtained from a previous study, conducted five years ago, to assess any potential changes with regard to the issues studied. The comparison of the findings from both studies revealed some similarities and significant differences attributed to the changing environment.
Research limitations/implications
The focus of this study was Portuguese manufacturing organizations. It is quite possible that the findings may or may not hold in a global context. Since this study was survey based, it had all the limitations of survey‐based research.
Practical implications
Despite some limitations, this study provides practicing managers with useful information regarding performance measures and measurement practices. It has significant and direct implications to organizational performance information systems.
Originality/value
This paper represents an important step toward refining the theory and practice of performance measurement in manufacturing organizational operational context.
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Citation
Gomes, C.F., Yasin, M.M. and Lisboa, J.V. (2011), "Performance measurement practices in manufacturing firms revisited", International Journal of Operations & Production Management, Vol. 31 No. 1, pp. 5-30. https://doi.org/10.1108/01443571111098726
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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