• A Method to Minimize Rework Amount Using Mean Particle Diameter: A Case Study of Activated Carbon Manufacturing 

  Preena, TN; Dilanthi, MGS (Department of Industrial Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, 2019)

  Rework is a major determinant of activated carbon manufacturing industry. This study investigated rework as a case study by determining its severity by identifying its causes. The considered work categories included ...
• Rambandara RDSS 

  Jayasekara, BEGCP; Anuradha, MEN; Silva, MHA; Thanusan, T; Rambandara, RDSS (Department of Industrial Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, 2019)

  Application of queuing theory in service industry is a common approach of many researchers. More contribution has been done on the application of queuing theory in the field of health care. Delays prevent prompt delivery ...
• Analyzing the University Canteen Performance: A Case Study 

  Rambandara, RDSS; Weerakoon, WMTNK; Dilanthi, MGS (Department of Industrial Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, 2019)

  The university canteen is a queuing system with time dependent arrival patterns and limited resources. It has created the problem of students waiting in the queue during the lunch hour. This study purposively selected ...
• Analysing the Service Performance of a Filling Station: A Case Study 

  Balasooriya, BMAM; Chathurangani, JHD; Nimnadi, TC; Upekha, TDK; Weerakoon, WMTNK (Department of Industrial Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, 2019)

  Critical decision making is involved as a major problem in different industries including service industry. This paper presented on a Simulation Model for a service organization in the Sri Lankan Context. The objective ...
• Analysing the ATM Performance by Simulation 

  Wathsala, HAI; Jayarathna, HADN; Mihirani, KN; Tennakoon, TMCS; Rambandara, RDSS (Department of Industrial Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, 2019)

  The ATMs have become the most efficient service facility of the banking industry. Therefore, this study analyzed the performance of such a service system of a state bank in Sri Lanka. The selected ATM machine was located ...
• Analysis of Queuing to Customers Management in Banking: A Case Study 

  Hansani, WADI; Arachchige, KGB; Rasanjana, KAN; Sonali, ALDD; Samarawickrama, IDW (Department of Industrial Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, 2019)

  Banking services have emerged as a foremost service under contemporary circumstances. The vigorous competition among the banking and financial services sector provides a platform for continuous improvements in their ...
• A Systematic Literature Review on Financial Help seeking behavior of Small and Medium Entrepreneurs 

  Jayasekara, BEA; Fernando, PND; Ranjani, RPC (Department of Finance, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)

  The financial help-seeking behavior is a process of successive decisions influenced by knowledge, attitudes, demographic, socio-economic profiles, family resources and socio-cultural constructs and a remedy for financial ...
• A Simulation on Unloading, Loading and Warehousing to Reduce the Waiting Times of the Processes 

  Samarawickrama IDW; Dilanthi MGS; Perera MKPVR (2019)

  Loading, unloading and warehousing are three critical processes for a manufacturing organization. Therefore, reducing cycle and waiting times related to those are vital in improving its performance. This study aimed to ...
• A Simulation on the Service Performance of Out Patient Department: A Case Study 

  Ranathunga RARY; Wijesiri MKNA; Rathnayaka RMHP; Madhushan WAP; Rambandara RDSS (2019)

  This study focused on improving the performance of an Out Patient Department in a public hospital in Sri Lanka. There were two basic processes at the department namely; ticketing and channeling. The patients were first ...
• A Simulation of the Service Performance of a Supermarket: A Case Study 

  Herath HMKM; Ramanayake RMAMK; Kaushala LMK; Ekanayake H; Rambandara RDSS (2019)

  Simulation of waiting lines has become a widely studied research area of many researchers. Supermarket waiting lines are foremost among those experienced daily by ordinary Sri Lankans. Waiting in queues wastes the time ...
• The Role of Merchandiser in Supply Chain of the Apparel Industry: Evidence From Sri Lanka 

  Dunuwila UA; Jayasena DM (2019)

  This study focuses on the delivery performance of apparel industry and how merchandiser can involve in the elimination of short shipment. This is an explorative and qualitative research where in-depth interviews were ...
• The Proximity in Pricing Udawalawa National Park: The Perspective of Local Tourists 

  Samarawickrama IDW; Jayasena DM; Wattegama EJ (2019)

  Tourism Industry has turned its course with the sustainable goals. It has necessitated the identification of means of improvements within the industry and preservation. Udawalawa National Park has been identified as the ...
• The Impact of Talent Management Practices on Staff Retention: A Case Study in the Sri Lankan Apparel Industry 

  Weerakoon WMTNK; Dilanthi, MGS (2019)

  Apparel industry has become the major economy provider in the Sri Lankan context. High employee turnover and low supply of employee benefits may lead many apparel firms to survive at economy downturn. High employee ...
• The Impact of Occupational Health and Safety Practices on Employee Job Satisfaction: A Case Study in an Apparel Company in Koggala, Sri Lanka 

  Wickramarachchi, KVNA; Deegahawature MMDR (2019)

  Employees in the apparel industry are exposed to many hazards at their workplace. Availability of corrective measures may influence their levels of job satisfaction. This study attempts to assess employees’ perception ...
• Modelling and Simulation of a State University Cafeteria: A Case Study 

  Naotunna TU; Bhagya IWAT; Herath HMCN; Samarawickrama IDW (2019)

  With the current shift toward a service prominent economy, there exists a necessity in continuous improvements of service provision. Hospitality services have emerged as a foremost service under these circumstances. A ...
• Integrating Customer Requirements through Quality Function Deployment in Product Design: A Case Study in Glove Manufacturing 

  Abeysinghe AMMM; Jothirathne PAAU (2019)

  Glove manufacturing industry plays a major role of the exports industry in Sri Lanka. To survive and succeed in the competitive glove manufacturing environment, it is important to introduce new products that fulfill the ...
• Improving Quality for Sustainable Production in Apparel Industry - A Case Study 

  Nanayakkara NWKNT; Wattegama EJ (2019)

  At present with the development of mass customization, the garment manufacturing process is required to be optimized to improve the quality of its outputs. The sustainable production concept can play a significant role ...
• Identifying the Factors for Warehouse Efficiency: A Case Study of Apparel Company in Sri Lanka 

  Ishanika AM; Dharmawansa AD (2019)

  Sri Lankan apparel manufacturers are reputed worldwide for manufacturing quality garments. Apparel industry has been contributed more than fifty percent of export to the Sri Lankan economy. Therefore it is necessary to ...
• Identifying the Consumer Buying Behaviour Towards Green Household Appliances in Sri Lanka 

  Nadeeja DKT; Dharmawansa AD; Vilochani PMS (2019)

  Around the world, demand for energy has been increased with the development. In Sri Lankan context, it is evident that from the total electricity consumption, the households consume 34% of significant amount. To uplift ...
• Identifying Ergonomic Risk Factors in Tread Rolling Process: A Case of Tyre Manufacturing Industry in Sri Lanka 

  Peiris HM; Dilanthi MGS (2019)

  Sri Lankan rubber and rubber products manufacturers produce a wide range of rubber and rubber-based products. The Sri Lankan tyre-manufacturing sector contributes in high percentage to the foreign exchanges of the country. ...

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