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Understanding The Relationship Of Innovation And Quality In A Fast-Changing Market: An Automotive Industry Perspective, Donna Leanne Bell
Understanding The Relationship Of Innovation And Quality In A Fast-Changing Market: An Automotive Industry Perspective, Donna Leanne Bell
Wayne State University Dissertations
In a time when the consumer electronics industry is getting new products to market at a rapid rate, automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEM) must identify ways of getting new products and features to customers faster and with high quality to maintain or increase market share. This accelerated product development process requires a positive relationship between conceptual design and quality in order for a firm to have high performance in strategic areas innovation and quality. The purpose of this dissertation is to research the impact that quality practices have on the advanced product development process. Specifically, this research is focused on …
Developing Innovation Capability In A Mass Production Organization, Mark Douglas Dolsen
Developing Innovation Capability In A Mass Production Organization, Mark Douglas Dolsen
Wayne State University Dissertations
ABSTRACT
DEVELOPING INNOVATION CAPABILITY IN A MASS PRODUCTION ORGANIZATION
by
MARK DOLSEN
May 2017
Advisor: Dr. Ratna Babu Chinnam
Major: Industrial Engineering
Degree: Doctor of Philosophy
Auto parts manufacturing is a key element of the North American automotive supply chain, and a significant component of the economy of Ontario, Canada. Employment in this sector declined 40% from 2003 to 2010 as the industry experienced a recession, and many firms relocated to lower wage jurisdictions as the Canadian currency strengthened against the US dollar. Experts contend that the solution for the industry lies in innovation; however, recommendations found in the current …