Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

European Company Survey, 2013

Variable Details

VariableEINFSYS
LabelT10. Does this establishment use information systems to minimize supplies or work-in-process?
Question text Does this establishment use information systems to minimize supplies or work-in-process? These are sometimes known as just-in-time or lean production systems or as working according to a zero buffer principle.
Responses
1 Yes 13878
2 No 11908
8 [Don't know] 1021
9 [No answer] 212
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationEuropean Company Survey, 2013
UniverseLocation of units of observation: Cross-national; National;Population: Managers and employees from establishments based in the EU, with 10 or more employees.
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample;The sample used in the 3rd ECS aims at a full representation of businesses and other organisations with 10 or more employees in each country covered by the survey. In each country, a multi-stage, stratified random sampling design was used. The sampling approach takes into account the challenges in terms of the coverage criteria and in providing a coherent approach across the countries. For further details, see documentation.
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study; The ECS is conducted once every 4-5 years.