Study on productivity of homogeneous group using social network analysis
by Guojun Zhang, Honghui Zhan, Xinyu Shao, Haiping Zhu
International Journal of Internet Manufacturing and Services (IJIMS), Vol. 2, No. 2, 2010

Abstract: Homogeneous groups (HGs) are massively applied in industrial companies with multiple-channel production mode. An interesting fact related to HG is that such groups at same scale often present various productivity. This paper aims to empirically analyse the existence of a positive relationship between the intentional assistance relationships and HGs' productivity. A major factory of Toshiba air conditioning compressor manufacturers was selected to conduct a case study to analyse the characteristics of intentional work-assistance relations network about all operators in the procedure of processing curved surfaces of camshafts. The authors found that the intentional assistance relations among members have positive contributions for HGs' productivity using the method of social network analysis. To enhance HGs' productivity and achieve optimal performance, it is necessary to: 1) develop the intentional assistance relations among operators; 2) the work-assistance network of HG should be have moderate network density and keep appropriate distribution.

Online publication date: Wed, 24-Feb-2010

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