This research cluster focuses on the enhancement of production processes through different aspects such as manufacturing competitiveness and management, production process optimization, modern quality techniques and quality management and production planning and control. This aim is achieved through the introduction of the following research areas:
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Applications of lean manufacturing and six sigma methodologies (current).
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Quality management and quality cost analysis (current).
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Supply chain management, network design and control (future).
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Production planning and control (future).