Managing Productivity and Quality in the 1990s. Some Observations on TIMS (The Institute for Management Sciences) XXIX, July 23-26, 1989, Osaka, Japan.

摘要

This report provides a synopsis of several key presentations given at the Twenty-Ninth International Conference of The Institute for Management Sciences (TIMS), held on 23-26 July 1989 in Osaka, Japan. The theme of the conference was Managing Productivity and Quality in the 1990s. The conference included presentations addressing management approaches for achieving continuous improvement in a wide variety of organizations. The presentations summarized here focus on Japanese techniques and organizational approaches for achieving high levels of quality at low cost. Also addressed are current trends in Japanese management and future challenges that must be addressed by Japan as it transitions toward the internationalization and globalization of its economy.