Effective response to changing shop-floor problems

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings Manufacturing firms can face productivity challenges that typically relate to factors that include their technology, production system, workforce and culture. An efficient management control system offers the means for managers to use relevant configurations of control mechanisms to enable the firm to successfully adapt to these challenges and ensure a positive impact on performance. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.