BNET Business Dictionary
Business Definition for: World Class Manufacturing
- a position of international manufacturing excellence, achieved by developing a culture based on factors such as continuous improvement, problem prevention, zero defect tolerance, customer-driven just-in-time production, and total quality management
- the capability of a manufacturer to compete with any other manufacturing organization in a chosen market, with the aspiration of achieving world-beating standards in all organizational aspects. World class manufacturing encompasses the practices of total quality management, continuous improvement, international benchmarking, and flexible working.
Additional Resources
- The right stuff, revisited: noted expert on World-Class Manufacturing looks at how global companies--including Dell and Toyota--rate as world-class manufacturers.(The corporate project in manufacturing & supply chain)
- Given the level of enthusiasm executives and managers have demonstrated over the last 10 years for World-Class Manufacturing, its basic tenets should by now be well known and widely practiced. But are they? Data from "leanness...
- Research articles 2003-09-01
- Frost & Sullivan's Excellence Awards showcase India's capabilities.(World-Class Manufacturing)
- World-class manufacturing performance excellence in India was showcased last December at the first-ever India Manufacturing Excellence Awards IMEA, held in Mumbai and sponsored by global consulting firm Frost & Sullivan. Awards were presented World-class manufacturing performance excellence in India was showcased last December...
- Research articles 2005-02-01
- Tymphany Names MP Mok General Manager of Its PanYu, China Manufacturing Facility; Seasoned Manufacturing Executive from Motorola and AT&T to Lead Expansion of World-Class Manufacturing Capabilities in China
- CUPERTINO, Calif. & PANYU, China -- TymphanyTM Corporation, the industry's leading provider of innovative audio transducers, today announced that it has named Moh Piak MP Mok the new General Manager of its PanYu, China manufacturing facilities. A manufacturing executive with experience from large corporations and posts around the world, Mok...
- Research articles 2006-08-29
- Best Plants for your bookshelf: read all about it.(Theodore Kinni's 'Guide to World Class Manufacturing Plants' and his Oct 21-25 online forum on CompuServe at GOINDWEEK)(IW InfoCenter)(Brief Article)
- 00-00-0000 IW's annual search for America's Best Plants and the best practices the IW team has uncovered are now detailed in a hardcover book, America' s Best: INDUSTRYWEEK's Guide to World-Class Manufacturing Plants, by Theodore Kinni. Published by 00-00-0000 IW's annual search for...
- Research articles 1996-10-21
- From the pages of IW.('America's Best: Industry Week's Guide to World-Class Manufacturing Plants' to be published by John Wiley and Sons)(Brief Article)
- 00-00-0000 IW's annual search for America's Best Plants and the best practices the IW team has uncovered are featured in a hardcover book, America' s Best: INDUSTRYWEEK's Guide to World-Class Manufacturing Plants by Theodore Kinni. Published by John 00-00-0000 IW's annual search for...
- Research articles 1996-11-18
- Aspen Technology and Aventis Pharma announce strategic partnership for operational excellence; Partnership to streamline new product introduction, achieve world-class manufacturing excellence and face new business and regulatory challenges.
- M2 PRESSWIRE-5 December 2001-ASPEN TECHNOLOGY: Aspen Technology and Aventis Pharma announce strategic partnership for operational excellence; Partnership to streamline new product introduction, achieve world-class manufacturing excellence and face new business and regulatory challenges C1994-2001 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:05122001 ...
- Research articles 2001-12-05
- Motorcycle manufacturer leads way to world class manufacturing - Harley-Davidson
- Over 90 years ago, Harley-Davidson began a journey of continuous improvement. More recently, the company made a commitment to reaching a production capacity of 100,000 motorcycles per year. To achieve this, management recognized that world class manufacturing practices were key.
- Research articles 1996-09-01
- Building A World-Class Sales Force
- From the executive summary: ‘Many leading organizations have launched efforts to achieve world-class sales. But, very few organizations really understand the true meaning of world-class sales. Experts suggest that a world-class does not refer to an organization's geographic reach. It is not about global sales forces. Rather, it is about...
- White papers 2001-10-29
- Bombardier to build world-class facility for outboard-motor production.
- Canadian manufacturer Bombardier Recreational Products said last month it will construct a new, world-class manufacturing operation within an existing facility to support its newly acquired outboard engine brands, Evinrude and Johnson. Montreal-based Canadian manufacturer Bombardier Recreational Products said last month it will construct a new,...
- Research articles 2001-06-01
- Bombardier Inaugurates World-Class Facility in Queretaro, Mexico.(Company overview)
- MONTREAL, QUEBEC, Feb 28, 2008 Marketwire via COMTEX -- Today, Bombardier Aerospace announced the official opening of its world-class manufacturing facility located at the Queretaro Aerospace Park in Mexico. This new facility complements Bombardier MONTREAL, QUEBEC, Feb 28, 2008 Marketwire via COMTEX -- Today, Bombardier...
- Research articles 2008-02-28
- Bombardier Inaugurates World-Class Facility in Queretaro, Mexico
- Today, Bombardier Aerospace announced the official opening of its world-class manufacturing facility located at the Queretaro Aerospace Park in Mexico. This new facility complements Bombardier's existing manufacturing sites located in Canada, Northern Ireland and the United States. Manufacturing operations in this facility began in the second half of 2007.
- Research articles 2008-02-28
- MAPICS' Partners in the Spotlight; Achievement Awards Acknowledge Exceptional Partner Performance in Delivering MAPICS Solutions to World-Class Manufacturing Companies
- ATLANTA -- MAPICS, Inc. (Nasdaq/NM: MAPX), a leading global provider of enterprise solutions for world-class manufacturers, recently announced its selections for its 2004 Achievement Awards. These awards recognize partners for their innovative use of MAPICS solutions and their efforts to drive overall business value for MAPICS customers. Partnering with key...
- Research articles 2004-11-30
- WORLD-CLASS COMMUNITIES.(Statistical Data Included)
- WORLD-CLASS COMMUNITIES MANUFACTURING AT WORK Developed in partnership with the Urban Center at...
- Research articles 2000-04-03
- Bombardier Aerospace Establishes Manufacturing Capability in Queretaro, Mexico.
- QUERETARO, MEXICO, Oct 26, 2005 CCNMatthews via COMTEX -- Bombardier Aerospace today announced it will establish a world-class manufacturing facility in Queretaro, Mexico to complement its existing manufacturing sites. The company will be investing QUERETARO, MEXICO, Oct 26, 2005 CCNMatthews via COMTEX -- Bombardier Aerospace...
- Research articles 2005-10-26
- Shock reports show Britain leads the world in 'lean' manufacturing.
- M2 PRESSWIRE-22 October 2002-DELOITTE & TOUCHE: Shock reports show Britain leads the world in 'lean' manufacturing C1994-2002 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:10222002 Shock findings by manufacturing guru Dr Richard Schonberger suggest reports of the death of British manufacturing are premature...
- Research articles 2002-10-22
- Nurturing world-class solutions: in Athens, Ga., operations managers find help locally as they make the transition to higher-level performance.
- 00-00-0000 In Athens, Ga., operations managers find help locally as they make the transition to higher-level performance. WHEN A MANUFACTURING EXECUTIVE decides it's time to get serious about climbing the ladder to world-class performance, where does he or she turn? ...
- Research articles 1997-01-20
- Coors Brewing Company signs software agreement with LabVantage Solutions for Sapphire; Sapphire continues to build market momentum at world-class food and beverage manufacturing laboratories with it`s scalable browser/server based software.
- M2 PRESSWIRE-13 June 2001-LabVantage Solutions: Coors Brewing Company signs software agreement with LabVantage Solutions for Sapphire; Sapphire continues to build market momentum at world-class food and beverage manufacturing laboratories with it`s scalable browser/server based software C1994-2001 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD ...
- Research articles 2001-06-13
- Valeo Announces a Plan to Form a Partnership With World-Class Electronics Manufacturing Company Jabil
- Business Editors PARIS--BUSINESS WIRE--March 25, 2002 Valeo (Paris: FR; OTC: VLEEY) today announced a plan to create a partnership with Jabil for printed circuit board manufacturing. This is a further step in the Group's strategy to become a leader in the design and development of electronics products and...
- Research articles 2002-03-25
- Four U.S. facilities earn world class status; automation, information control, quality, and strategic planning programs give firms the edge. (Manufacturing)
- Four U.S. facilities earn world class status Automation, information control, quality, and strategic planning programs give firms the edge "The competitive edge" has become an important part of the American vocabulary. ...
- Research articles 1990-03-01
- Tyco buys World Class, Macfarlane unit.
- Diversified manufacturer Tyco International Ltd. entered specialty, high-value films by acquiring the operations of World Class Film Corp. on July 23. Terms were not disclosed. Separately, Tyco has agreed to buy British plastics film manufacturing op Diversified manufacturer Tyco International Ltd. entered specialty, high-value films...
- Research articles 2001-08-20
