The document discusses studies on sporting goods manufacturing clusters. Specifically, it summarizes past research that has focused on defining clusters and their characteristics, how clusters form, their advantages and evolution. It notes that future research should examine more closely the risks facing clusters and solutions, and consider analyzing relationships between clusters from a network perspective. The document outlines several key findings from past research on clusters in areas like their definitions, formation mechanisms, advantages, evolution, innovation and upgrading. It concludes that more research is needed on cluster governance and network-level analysis of cluster formation.
The most common form of organization of activities of domestic integrated
structures are holding companies. In modern conditions, the successful development of
a production company is inextricably linked with strategic management. The article
discusses vertical integration as a direction for the strategic development of a holding
company.
Of our days, with the opening of borders, the companies compete very aggressive for the flow of their products in a market, where only the companies well organized can afford a good share of the market. The survival of such and such company necessarily passes through the improvement of performance and competitiveness of organizations in general, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMES) in particular. It is in this perspective that the establishment of the platform of the supply chain management can provide considerable benefits to SMES on their competitors
The delivery process consisted in the deregulation of local markets and international trends, which allowed the emergence of the phenomenon "globalization". This process has resulted in the restructuring of companies that are considered in the expansion of business, the level of competitiveness, expansion in the market of operations, technological adaptations and strategies; Mergers and Acquisition (M& A) characteristics operations. However, the main objective is to have priority in information promotion policies and initiatives to improve business conditions.
The objective of this article is to address the M& A theme in the context of globalization, seeking to answer the following question: what are the results obtained in the process of restructuring and operating M& A in the telecommunications company Oi S / A between the year of its creation and by the year 2016? To all that the literature review, literature studies, literature, literature studies, non-literature literature, pages, semantic studies, about the theme, being a bibliographic and descriptive research.
The study demonstrates that not always the processes of the frequency and license are advantageous to the parties related, due to character complexes that involve such operations. These groups can be supported in their search, mainly in studies on the market of action, differences in quotations and payments, employment opportunities in the societies involved.
Simulation in the supply chain context a survey Sergio Terzia,.docxbudabrooks46239
Simulation in the supply chain context: a survey
Sergio Terzia,*, Sergio Cavalierib a Politecnico di Milano, Department of Economics, Industrial and Management Engineering, Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32, 20133 Milan, Italy b Department of Industrial Engineering, Universita` di Bergamo, Viale Marconi 5, 24044 Dalmine, Italy Received 29 January 2003; accepted 13 June 2003
Abstract
The increased level of competitiveness in all industrial sectors, exacerbated in the last years by the globalisation of the economies and by the sharp fall of the final demands, are pushing enterprises to strive for a further optimisation of their organisational processes, and in particular to pursue new forms of collaboration and partnership with their direct logistics counterparts. As a result, at a company level there is a progressive shift towards an external perspective with the design and implementation of new management strategies, which are generally named with the term of supply chain management (SCM). However, despite the flourish of several IT solutions in this context, there are still evident hurdles to overcome, mainly due to the major complexity of the problems to be tackled in a logistics network and to the conflicts resulting from local objectives versus network strategies. Among the techniques supporting a multi-decisional context, as a supply chain (SC) is, simulation can undoubtedly play an important role, above all for its main property to provide what-if analysis and to evaluate quantitatively benefits and issues deriving from operating in a co-operative environment rather than playing a pure transaction role with the upstream/downstream tiers. The paper provides a comprehensive review made on more than 80 articles, with the main purpose of ascertaining which general objectives simulation is generally called to solve, which paradigms and simulation tools are more suitable, and deriving useful prescriptions both for practitioners and researchers on its applicability in decision-making processes within the supply chain context. # 2003 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. Keywords: Parallel and distributed simulation; Supply chain management; High level architecture; Survey 1. Introduction Modern industrial enterprises operate in a rapidly changing world, stressed by even more global competition, managing world-wide procurement and unforeseeable markets, supervising geographically distributed production plants, striving for the provision of outstanding products and high quality customer service. More than in the past, companies which are not able to revise periodically their strategies and, accordingly, to modify their organisational processes seriously risk to be pulled out from the competitive edge. In the 1990s, companies have made huge efforts for streamlining their internal business processes, identifying and enhancing the core activities pertaining to the product value chain, and invested massively in new intra-company information and communicat.
The most common form of organization of activities of domestic integrated
structures are holding companies. In modern conditions, the successful development of
a production company is inextricably linked with strategic management. The article
discusses vertical integration as a direction for the strategic development of a holding
company.
Of our days, with the opening of borders, the companies compete very aggressive for the flow of their products in a market, where only the companies well organized can afford a good share of the market. The survival of such and such company necessarily passes through the improvement of performance and competitiveness of organizations in general, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMES) in particular. It is in this perspective that the establishment of the platform of the supply chain management can provide considerable benefits to SMES on their competitors
The delivery process consisted in the deregulation of local markets and international trends, which allowed the emergence of the phenomenon "globalization". This process has resulted in the restructuring of companies that are considered in the expansion of business, the level of competitiveness, expansion in the market of operations, technological adaptations and strategies; Mergers and Acquisition (M& A) characteristics operations. However, the main objective is to have priority in information promotion policies and initiatives to improve business conditions.
The objective of this article is to address the M& A theme in the context of globalization, seeking to answer the following question: what are the results obtained in the process of restructuring and operating M& A in the telecommunications company Oi S / A between the year of its creation and by the year 2016? To all that the literature review, literature studies, literature, literature studies, non-literature literature, pages, semantic studies, about the theme, being a bibliographic and descriptive research.
The study demonstrates that not always the processes of the frequency and license are advantageous to the parties related, due to character complexes that involve such operations. These groups can be supported in their search, mainly in studies on the market of action, differences in quotations and payments, employment opportunities in the societies involved.
Simulation in the supply chain context a survey Sergio Terzia,.docxbudabrooks46239
Simulation in the supply chain context: a survey
Sergio Terzia,*, Sergio Cavalierib a Politecnico di Milano, Department of Economics, Industrial and Management Engineering, Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32, 20133 Milan, Italy b Department of Industrial Engineering, Universita` di Bergamo, Viale Marconi 5, 24044 Dalmine, Italy Received 29 January 2003; accepted 13 June 2003
Abstract
The increased level of competitiveness in all industrial sectors, exacerbated in the last years by the globalisation of the economies and by the sharp fall of the final demands, are pushing enterprises to strive for a further optimisation of their organisational processes, and in particular to pursue new forms of collaboration and partnership with their direct logistics counterparts. As a result, at a company level there is a progressive shift towards an external perspective with the design and implementation of new management strategies, which are generally named with the term of supply chain management (SCM). However, despite the flourish of several IT solutions in this context, there are still evident hurdles to overcome, mainly due to the major complexity of the problems to be tackled in a logistics network and to the conflicts resulting from local objectives versus network strategies. Among the techniques supporting a multi-decisional context, as a supply chain (SC) is, simulation can undoubtedly play an important role, above all for its main property to provide what-if analysis and to evaluate quantitatively benefits and issues deriving from operating in a co-operative environment rather than playing a pure transaction role with the upstream/downstream tiers. The paper provides a comprehensive review made on more than 80 articles, with the main purpose of ascertaining which general objectives simulation is generally called to solve, which paradigms and simulation tools are more suitable, and deriving useful prescriptions both for practitioners and researchers on its applicability in decision-making processes within the supply chain context. # 2003 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. Keywords: Parallel and distributed simulation; Supply chain management; High level architecture; Survey 1. Introduction Modern industrial enterprises operate in a rapidly changing world, stressed by even more global competition, managing world-wide procurement and unforeseeable markets, supervising geographically distributed production plants, striving for the provision of outstanding products and high quality customer service. More than in the past, companies which are not able to revise periodically their strategies and, accordingly, to modify their organisational processes seriously risk to be pulled out from the competitive edge. In the 1990s, companies have made huge efforts for streamlining their internal business processes, identifying and enhancing the core activities pertaining to the product value chain, and invested massively in new intra-company information and communicat.
Value Creation in Collaborative Supply Chain Network in Automobile Industry i...Waqas Tariq
ABSTRACT Abstract Purpose : This paper aims to determine the key factors that influence the value based supply chain in the collaborative network of Automotive sector in India and the extent of information sharing in a B2B set up and its implication on business decisions in the Automobile sector. The paper makes an attempt to examine the value creation in the supply chain network of e-commerce based automobile companies. The predominant factors that influence the Collaborative practices of Automobile Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in Karnataka and their dealership network in the background of e-commerce is thoroughly examined. Design/methodology/approach : In the paper, the systemic and logical analysis of value creation expert research made over the past several years is used and statistical analysis(Exploratory Factor Analysis) has been conducted based on the survey results of perceptions of the dealers assimilated through online survey. Findings : Major empirical findings based on automobile companies’ data analysis vide Exploratory factor analysis allow stating that adoption of e-based collaborative arrangements and information sharing based on trust and long term alliance between partners enhances the value creation and results in the improvement in Supply chain management. It thus results in: Savings in cost, Timely decisions based on superior information, Better and positive relationships with Manufacturer-Suppliers and Dealers, Superior and strong collaboration, Integrated customer service and Enhancement of ultimate consumer value. Originality value: This paper has thoroughly examined the Collaborative network of the e-commerce based automobile co’s. and empirical findings suggest that the entire supply chain network has reaped the benefits of technology adoption and its impact on business results is tangible which could be evidenced in positive outcomes like improvement in Manufacturer-Supplier-Dealer co-ordination and enhancement of long term customer relations. Research limitations/implications : The presented research work confirms the positive implications of technology on value creation in the supply chain network of e-commerce based automobile companies. Research in this area highlights only the value addition in the collaborative supply chain network in select automobile co’s (OEMs) in Karnataka and their dealership network in India. Broader generalisations could be drawn using this information, by selecting a larger sample size. The future research should be made on the entire industry in the country and by bringing more co’s. and suppliers into the sampling frame. Keywords : Value creation, Collaborative supply chain, Information sharing, Superior collaboration.
Contribution to Collaborative Innovation Studies: Cases of SMES Moroccan Auto...IJAEMSJORNAL
The aim of this work is to study how collaborative innovation succeeds between a large enterprise and SME relationship (Manufacturer-Equipment) in automotive supply chain using case studies. Data were collected from semi-structured interviews with managers in nine firms. The main intention was to understand how these companies engaged collaborative innovation and what the factors were to make it successful. The study adopted a qualitative approach in the study of these factors. The results show the importance of the internal capacities of SMEs (management style, innovation capacities, knowledge management ...) in the success and valorization of such a project. The study provides important lessons on how these relationships can impact the way businesses operate and how they innovate.
Achieving Agility Using Cladistics: An Evolutionary AnalysisIan McCarthy
To achieve the status of an agile manufacturer, organisations need to clearly understand the concept of agility, relative to their industrial and business circumstances and to then identify and acquire the appropriate characteristics which will result in an agile manufacturing organisation. This paper is not simply another discussion on the definition of agility, or a philosophical debate on the drivers and characteristics of agility. This paper presents an evolutionary modelling technique (cladistics) which could enable organisations to systematically manage and understand the emergence of new manufacturing forms within their business environment. This fundamental, but important insight is valuable for achieving successful organisational design and change. Thus, regardless of the industrial sector, managers could use cladistics as an evolutionary analysis technique for determining ``where they have been and where they are now''. Moving from a non-agile manufacture to an agile manufacture is a process of organisational change and evolutionary development. This evolutionary method will enable organisations to understand the landscape of manufacturing possibilities that exist, to identify appropriate agile forms and to successfully navigate that landscape.
The Influence of Supply Chain Integration on the Intrapreneurship in Supply C...IJERA Editor
These days, SMEs pay a lot of attention to concept of Supply Chain Management (SCM) in order to achieve
competitiveness. The logic behind such act is integrating the activities of value creation within any kind of
organizational context. Such integrity would collaborate with managers to accomplish the competitive edge that
they are aiming to achieve. The goal of current research is to identify scopes of a unique construct which is
known as Entrepreneurial Supply Chain Management competency. Therefore, the notions of SCM and
entrepreneurship are being aligned together for evaluating the organizational performance. The outcomes
demonstrate that SCM in fact is a critical issue that can alter the organizational performance, thus, through
consideration of SCM, we should focus on supply chain integration and its impacts on intrapreneurship and
innovation of an organization. In order to be successful in such competitive context, SMEs need to provide
novel competences which are not imitable and to increase their application in supply chain and also to improve
their total performance.
Strategic Cost and Activating Competitive Advantageijtsrd
This study aimed to identify the Role of Strategic Costs (SCs) in Activating Competitive Advantage (Field Study in the Paints Companies - Khartoum State). The study tested two hypotheses which are: There is a significant relation between (SCs) and the Activating of the Competitive Advantage in the Sudanese Paints Companies in Khartoum State, there is a significant relation between (SCs) and the reduction of production costs in the Sudanese Paints Companies in Khartoum State. Researchers distributed (40) questionnaire forms among some of the workers in the field selected randomly (33) Forms were collected as 83%. Statistical package of social sciences programmer (SPSS) used for analyzing data. The study reached some findings from which: the strategic costs contribute in reducing costs during the products design stage, the companies has awareness in analyzing the competitive advantage situation to the competitors costs structure, the paints companies in Khartoum work to improve its operations and products continuously to decrease costs, Some of the study recommended to: there is necessity in applying the strategic cost methods together to activate the competitive advantage continuously , to do more studies in all the Sudanese industrial companies to the benefit of adopting the strategic cost in decreasing costs and to support the competitive advantage. Dr. Abubkr Ahmed Elhadi Abdelraheem | Dr. Badreldin Elhadi Ahmed Serajeldin | Aldouma Abdallah Abdalrahman Jedo"Strategic Cost and Activating Competitive Advantage" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-1 | Issue-4 , June 2017, URL: http://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd147.pdf http://www.ijtsrd.com/management/accounting-and-finance/147/strategic-cost-and-activating-competitive-advantage/dr-abubkr-ahmed-elhadi-abdelraheem
Application of Fuzzy Topsis for Prioritizing Barriers to Circular Economy Ado...IJCI JOURNAL
Acknowledging the substantial economic, social, and environmental impacts of sustainability and circular economy (CE) practices, their imperative role in the automotive industry cannot be overstated. Despite this significance, there is a lack of studies addressing these critical themes within the automotive sector. This paper aims to bridge this gap by providing an examination of the barriers hindering the adoption of CE principles, with a specific focus on the Brazilian automotive industry. A survey, involving 41 experts comprising 21 academics specializing in sustainability and CE, 16 experienced managers, and 4 directors with substantial automotive industry expertise, was conducted. The study identified and evaluated 12 barriers to CE adoption in the automotive sector based on the experts’ assessment using Fuzzy TOPSIS. The study's findings underscore the scarcity of professionals with sufficient knowledge and expertise), the absence of supportive public policies, and the inadequate commitment from leadership as the top three priority barriers. The research recommends targeted actions for companies, policymakers, and universities to collaboratively contribute towards overcoming these identified barriers and fostering a sustainable and circular trajectory for the automotive industry.
Inter-firm alliances have been regarded as an effective mechanism for acquiring specialized complementary assets and achieving synergies. Although previous literatures have provided important insights on inter-firm technology alliances, few scholars have paid attention to the impact of types of R&D alliances, business similarity and relative size on the value creation for focal firms. Taking the listed firms involved in technological alliances in China’s IT industry as the sample, the article empirically investigated the impact of technological alliance announcements, and characteristics inter-firm technological alliances on the abnormal returns for focal firms is empirically discussed. The results show that technological alliance announcements may increase the abnormal returns for focal firms, and technological alliance announcements by relatively smaller firms can significantly increase their abnormal returns. While the declaration of the technological alliances of firms in similar industries have a significant impact on abnormal returns, while the declaration of dissimilar firms has an insignificant impact on abnormal returns.
This paper aims to explore the factors influencing the ability of firms to compete in globalised markets. The Austrian and evolutionary economics and the endogeneous growth literature highlight the role of innovation activities in enabling firms to compete more effectively - and expand their market share. On the basis of these theories, and using a large panel of firms from several Central and East European Countries (CEECs), this paper attempts to identify the factors and forces which determine the ability of firms to compete in conditions of transition. The competitiveness of firms, measured by their market share, is postulated to depend on indicators of firms' innovation behaviour such as improvements in cost-efficiency, labour productivity and investment in new machinery and equipment as well as characteristics of firms and their environment such as location, experience, technological intensity of their industries and the intensity of competition. To control for the dynamic nature of competitiveness and the potential endogeneity of its determinants, and to distinguish between short and long run effects of firm behaviour, a dynamic panel methodology is employed. The results indicate that the competitiveness of firms in transition economies is enhanced with improvements in their cost efficiency, productivity of labour, investment and their previous business experience while stronger competition has a negative impact on it.
Authored by: Iraj Hashi, Nebojsa Stojcic, Shqiponja Telhaj
Published in 2011
Hybrid Supply Chains in Emerging Industrial Countries: The Case of the Mexica...Advanced Value Group, LLC
This presentation was part of the conference held by Dr. Cedillo, PhD from ITESM University. This conference was presented for the Institute of Industrial Engineers, Chapter Guadalajara.
IMPORTANCE OF SUPPLY CHAIN INTEGRATION IN AUTO INDUSTRYIAEME Publication
The Auto Industry plays an significant role in the Indian Economy. The current
challenges in manufacturing of Automobile involves the role of Supply Chain
Management. The effectiveness of the function could be enhanced by the Integration
of SCM especially in Auto industry wherein the research is undertaken. The detailed
description of the process, The study deals with integration is given an approach of
explanatory design and questionnaire are used as an instrument to capture the main
data furthermore the study also uses descriptive statistics with the help of SPSS for
quantitative data analysis. To link the dependant and independent variables, a
conceptual framework is developed, to stress the needs and importance of integration
of SCM. The study reveals the importance of supplies innovatives
Corporate Governance An Empirical Study on Tax Avoidance of Consumer Goods Fi...ijtsrd
This study delved the relationship between commercial governance and duty avoidance of quoted consumer goods manufacturing enterprises in Nigeria. Specifically, the study sought to examine the effect of board independence and CEO duality on effective duty rate. The study espoused the Ex Post Facto exploration design. The population comprised of all quoted consumer goods manufacturing enterprises on the Nigerian Stock Exchange NSE from 2010 to 2020. The sample was intentionally drawn from all the consumer goods manufacturing enterprises of the NSE. Data were attained from periodic reports and accounts of the quoted companies. The study used both descriptive and deducible statistics to assay the data. The suppositions were tested using Retrogression analysis fashion with aid ofE view9.0. From the analysis, the study set up that board independence has positive effect on effective duty rate of quoted consumer goods manufacturing enterprises, and this effect isnt statistically significant, also CEO duality has a negative effect on effective duty rate of quoted consumer goods manufacturing enterprises, but this effect is statistically significant. The study thus recommended among others that Moderate board sizes Since an exorbitantly large board size may not ameliorate the effectiveness of opinions, the establishment should maintain optimum board size position and not exceed the sufficient number necessary to drive the company through its vision. Echekoba Felix Nwolisa | Patrick Amechi. Mbanefo | Ubesie Cyril Madubuko "Corporate Governance: An Empirical Study on Tax Avoidance of Consumer Goods Firms in Nigeria" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-7 | Issue-3 , June 2023, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com.com/papers/ijtsrd56304.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com.com/management/accounting-and-finance/56304/corporate-governance-an-empirical-study-on-tax-avoidance-of-consumer-goods-firms-in-nigeria/echekoba-felix-nwolisa
Crosscheck: Intergation Methods, Supply Chain Management and the Boeing 787 D...Herbert Ferguson-Augustus
As a part of Communication course at the University of Minnesota, Herbert B. Ferguson-Augustus researched the supply chain management practices at the Boeing Company during the 787 Dreamliner Program. Research focuses on how Boeing integrated its Tier I suppliers into the design and production processes. Research findings are discussed here.
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxPavel ( NSTU)
Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
Value Creation in Collaborative Supply Chain Network in Automobile Industry i...Waqas Tariq
ABSTRACT Abstract Purpose : This paper aims to determine the key factors that influence the value based supply chain in the collaborative network of Automotive sector in India and the extent of information sharing in a B2B set up and its implication on business decisions in the Automobile sector. The paper makes an attempt to examine the value creation in the supply chain network of e-commerce based automobile companies. The predominant factors that influence the Collaborative practices of Automobile Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in Karnataka and their dealership network in the background of e-commerce is thoroughly examined. Design/methodology/approach : In the paper, the systemic and logical analysis of value creation expert research made over the past several years is used and statistical analysis(Exploratory Factor Analysis) has been conducted based on the survey results of perceptions of the dealers assimilated through online survey. Findings : Major empirical findings based on automobile companies’ data analysis vide Exploratory factor analysis allow stating that adoption of e-based collaborative arrangements and information sharing based on trust and long term alliance between partners enhances the value creation and results in the improvement in Supply chain management. It thus results in: Savings in cost, Timely decisions based on superior information, Better and positive relationships with Manufacturer-Suppliers and Dealers, Superior and strong collaboration, Integrated customer service and Enhancement of ultimate consumer value. Originality value: This paper has thoroughly examined the Collaborative network of the e-commerce based automobile co’s. and empirical findings suggest that the entire supply chain network has reaped the benefits of technology adoption and its impact on business results is tangible which could be evidenced in positive outcomes like improvement in Manufacturer-Supplier-Dealer co-ordination and enhancement of long term customer relations. Research limitations/implications : The presented research work confirms the positive implications of technology on value creation in the supply chain network of e-commerce based automobile companies. Research in this area highlights only the value addition in the collaborative supply chain network in select automobile co’s (OEMs) in Karnataka and their dealership network in India. Broader generalisations could be drawn using this information, by selecting a larger sample size. The future research should be made on the entire industry in the country and by bringing more co’s. and suppliers into the sampling frame. Keywords : Value creation, Collaborative supply chain, Information sharing, Superior collaboration.
Contribution to Collaborative Innovation Studies: Cases of SMES Moroccan Auto...IJAEMSJORNAL
The aim of this work is to study how collaborative innovation succeeds between a large enterprise and SME relationship (Manufacturer-Equipment) in automotive supply chain using case studies. Data were collected from semi-structured interviews with managers in nine firms. The main intention was to understand how these companies engaged collaborative innovation and what the factors were to make it successful. The study adopted a qualitative approach in the study of these factors. The results show the importance of the internal capacities of SMEs (management style, innovation capacities, knowledge management ...) in the success and valorization of such a project. The study provides important lessons on how these relationships can impact the way businesses operate and how they innovate.
Achieving Agility Using Cladistics: An Evolutionary AnalysisIan McCarthy
To achieve the status of an agile manufacturer, organisations need to clearly understand the concept of agility, relative to their industrial and business circumstances and to then identify and acquire the appropriate characteristics which will result in an agile manufacturing organisation. This paper is not simply another discussion on the definition of agility, or a philosophical debate on the drivers and characteristics of agility. This paper presents an evolutionary modelling technique (cladistics) which could enable organisations to systematically manage and understand the emergence of new manufacturing forms within their business environment. This fundamental, but important insight is valuable for achieving successful organisational design and change. Thus, regardless of the industrial sector, managers could use cladistics as an evolutionary analysis technique for determining ``where they have been and where they are now''. Moving from a non-agile manufacture to an agile manufacture is a process of organisational change and evolutionary development. This evolutionary method will enable organisations to understand the landscape of manufacturing possibilities that exist, to identify appropriate agile forms and to successfully navigate that landscape.
The Influence of Supply Chain Integration on the Intrapreneurship in Supply C...IJERA Editor
These days, SMEs pay a lot of attention to concept of Supply Chain Management (SCM) in order to achieve
competitiveness. The logic behind such act is integrating the activities of value creation within any kind of
organizational context. Such integrity would collaborate with managers to accomplish the competitive edge that
they are aiming to achieve. The goal of current research is to identify scopes of a unique construct which is
known as Entrepreneurial Supply Chain Management competency. Therefore, the notions of SCM and
entrepreneurship are being aligned together for evaluating the organizational performance. The outcomes
demonstrate that SCM in fact is a critical issue that can alter the organizational performance, thus, through
consideration of SCM, we should focus on supply chain integration and its impacts on intrapreneurship and
innovation of an organization. In order to be successful in such competitive context, SMEs need to provide
novel competences which are not imitable and to increase their application in supply chain and also to improve
their total performance.
Strategic Cost and Activating Competitive Advantageijtsrd
This study aimed to identify the Role of Strategic Costs (SCs) in Activating Competitive Advantage (Field Study in the Paints Companies - Khartoum State). The study tested two hypotheses which are: There is a significant relation between (SCs) and the Activating of the Competitive Advantage in the Sudanese Paints Companies in Khartoum State, there is a significant relation between (SCs) and the reduction of production costs in the Sudanese Paints Companies in Khartoum State. Researchers distributed (40) questionnaire forms among some of the workers in the field selected randomly (33) Forms were collected as 83%. Statistical package of social sciences programmer (SPSS) used for analyzing data. The study reached some findings from which: the strategic costs contribute in reducing costs during the products design stage, the companies has awareness in analyzing the competitive advantage situation to the competitors costs structure, the paints companies in Khartoum work to improve its operations and products continuously to decrease costs, Some of the study recommended to: there is necessity in applying the strategic cost methods together to activate the competitive advantage continuously , to do more studies in all the Sudanese industrial companies to the benefit of adopting the strategic cost in decreasing costs and to support the competitive advantage. Dr. Abubkr Ahmed Elhadi Abdelraheem | Dr. Badreldin Elhadi Ahmed Serajeldin | Aldouma Abdallah Abdalrahman Jedo"Strategic Cost and Activating Competitive Advantage" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-1 | Issue-4 , June 2017, URL: http://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd147.pdf http://www.ijtsrd.com/management/accounting-and-finance/147/strategic-cost-and-activating-competitive-advantage/dr-abubkr-ahmed-elhadi-abdelraheem
Application of Fuzzy Topsis for Prioritizing Barriers to Circular Economy Ado...IJCI JOURNAL
Acknowledging the substantial economic, social, and environmental impacts of sustainability and circular economy (CE) practices, their imperative role in the automotive industry cannot be overstated. Despite this significance, there is a lack of studies addressing these critical themes within the automotive sector. This paper aims to bridge this gap by providing an examination of the barriers hindering the adoption of CE principles, with a specific focus on the Brazilian automotive industry. A survey, involving 41 experts comprising 21 academics specializing in sustainability and CE, 16 experienced managers, and 4 directors with substantial automotive industry expertise, was conducted. The study identified and evaluated 12 barriers to CE adoption in the automotive sector based on the experts’ assessment using Fuzzy TOPSIS. The study's findings underscore the scarcity of professionals with sufficient knowledge and expertise), the absence of supportive public policies, and the inadequate commitment from leadership as the top three priority barriers. The research recommends targeted actions for companies, policymakers, and universities to collaboratively contribute towards overcoming these identified barriers and fostering a sustainable and circular trajectory for the automotive industry.
Inter-firm alliances have been regarded as an effective mechanism for acquiring specialized complementary assets and achieving synergies. Although previous literatures have provided important insights on inter-firm technology alliances, few scholars have paid attention to the impact of types of R&D alliances, business similarity and relative size on the value creation for focal firms. Taking the listed firms involved in technological alliances in China’s IT industry as the sample, the article empirically investigated the impact of technological alliance announcements, and characteristics inter-firm technological alliances on the abnormal returns for focal firms is empirically discussed. The results show that technological alliance announcements may increase the abnormal returns for focal firms, and technological alliance announcements by relatively smaller firms can significantly increase their abnormal returns. While the declaration of the technological alliances of firms in similar industries have a significant impact on abnormal returns, while the declaration of dissimilar firms has an insignificant impact on abnormal returns.
This paper aims to explore the factors influencing the ability of firms to compete in globalised markets. The Austrian and evolutionary economics and the endogeneous growth literature highlight the role of innovation activities in enabling firms to compete more effectively - and expand their market share. On the basis of these theories, and using a large panel of firms from several Central and East European Countries (CEECs), this paper attempts to identify the factors and forces which determine the ability of firms to compete in conditions of transition. The competitiveness of firms, measured by their market share, is postulated to depend on indicators of firms' innovation behaviour such as improvements in cost-efficiency, labour productivity and investment in new machinery and equipment as well as characteristics of firms and their environment such as location, experience, technological intensity of their industries and the intensity of competition. To control for the dynamic nature of competitiveness and the potential endogeneity of its determinants, and to distinguish between short and long run effects of firm behaviour, a dynamic panel methodology is employed. The results indicate that the competitiveness of firms in transition economies is enhanced with improvements in their cost efficiency, productivity of labour, investment and their previous business experience while stronger competition has a negative impact on it.
Authored by: Iraj Hashi, Nebojsa Stojcic, Shqiponja Telhaj
Published in 2011
Hybrid Supply Chains in Emerging Industrial Countries: The Case of the Mexica...Advanced Value Group, LLC
This presentation was part of the conference held by Dr. Cedillo, PhD from ITESM University. This conference was presented for the Institute of Industrial Engineers, Chapter Guadalajara.
IMPORTANCE OF SUPPLY CHAIN INTEGRATION IN AUTO INDUSTRYIAEME Publication
The Auto Industry plays an significant role in the Indian Economy. The current
challenges in manufacturing of Automobile involves the role of Supply Chain
Management. The effectiveness of the function could be enhanced by the Integration
of SCM especially in Auto industry wherein the research is undertaken. The detailed
description of the process, The study deals with integration is given an approach of
explanatory design and questionnaire are used as an instrument to capture the main
data furthermore the study also uses descriptive statistics with the help of SPSS for
quantitative data analysis. To link the dependant and independent variables, a
conceptual framework is developed, to stress the needs and importance of integration
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2. III. STUDY ON THE FORMATION MECHANISM OF
SPORTING GOODS MANUFACTURING CLUSTERS
In Zhejiang Province, which is home to numerous
sporting goods enterprise clusters, many family enterprises
were set up market-oriented, and proliferate into their
neighbourhoods with their exemplary effect. For the sake of
mutual benefit they cuddle together to form the initiative
enterprise clusters [5].
There are generally two ways of formation of sporting
goods manufacturing clusters: one, internally motivated
automatic formation via the appeal of profit, in which some
pioneering enterprises exert the exemplary effect; and the
other, externally motivated administrated formation in which
the local government formulate clear developmental strategy
with concerned organizations and enterprises and get them
well implemented to form industry clusters [6].
Some studies hold it that the prerequisites for small and
medium-sized sporting goods industry clusters to form
include the following; fast concentration of industry capital;
free flows of labour and technology; high market demand;
integration of value and technology; and policy support of
the locality [7].
According to product and clustering features sporting
goods manufacturing clusters in Zhejiang Province can be
divided into four types:
resource-based industry clusters relying on local
resources or raw materials, formed through
collaboration between enterprises;
sales network-oriented industry clusters which are
closely connected and mutually boost with market;
traditional industry-based industry clusters and;
internal work division-based industry clusters [8].
IV. STUDY ON THE ADVANTAGES OF SPORTING GOODS
MANUFACTURING CLUSTERS
Based on economic geographical theories, N. Henry and
S. Pinch used the example of clustering British sports car
enterprises to illustrate that industry clusters, which pools
know-how and forge a tight network between science and
technology, can benefit the industry development by the
spread of know-how which consequently helps maintain its
advantages in competition [9] . Studies at home also found
that industry clusters of small and medium-sized enterprises
can step up technology advancement, facilitate innovation,
stimulate competition, absorb resources, and therefore boost
the competitive capacity of small and medium-sized
enterprises [10].
The reasons why sporting goods manufacturing
enterprises form clusters are that the clusters boast
advantages in scale and cost. information and innovation:
geographical location and brand. industry and market, policy
and environment [11]. They are advantaged in competition
for as clusters they can lower trade costs, promote technical
innovation, foster regional brand. reduce enterprise risks and
share favourable regional and political environment [12]. At
the same time. sporting goods manufacturing clusters can
finally develop the regional brand through four stages:
namely, regional product, regional recognition, regional
brand cultivation and regional culture [13].
V. STUDY ON THE EVOLUTION OF SPORTING GOODS
MANUFACTURING CLUSTERS
The stage of production specialization is the initial stage
of enterprise clusters when all products are manufactured by
a single department; during the stage of technical
specialization, certain manufacturing procedures get
separated from the original production and focus on
intermediate products; during the stage of service
specialization, internal division of work is further deepened
and the service section gets transferred external to the
enterprise [14].
Study on sports shoes industry clusters in Jinjiang,
Fujian Province, has found that industry clusters, although
automatically formed, experienced three stages of
development, namely enterprise clustering, industry
clustering and network formation, following a development
track from low to high [15].
VI. STUDIES ON THE INNOVATION AND UPGRADING OF
SPORTING GOODS MANUFACTURING CLUSTERS
Attempts have been made abroad. The reason why
British race car industry clusters maintain their advantages is
that the network between the designers, manufacturers and
suppliers of the clusters has kept developing which is
beneficial for competition and cost-effective innovation [16].
Studies on Charlotte race car industry clusters of North
California, U. S. find that innovation of industry clusters can
be largely promoted by the coordination between research
institutions and enterprises [17].
More attention has been paid to this issue domestically in
recent days. The development pattern of sporting goods
manufacturing clusters is turning from investment-motivated
to innovation-motivated. On the one hand, hi-tech and
advanced tech is applied to reconstruct sporting goods
manufacturing industry to maximize its existing advantages;
on the other hand, international cooperation and cooperation
between enterprises research institutes, peers and customers
has been promoted; and study on how to prolong life cycle of
sporting goods manufacturing industry has been strengthened.
The government shall do its work to seek external
technological support and build up an overall cooperative
system of multiple layers to enhance the fast development
and enlarge the competitive capacity of enterprises [18].
With flexible operation and strong motivation for innovation,
small-sized enterprise clusters can be combined for regional
innovative network [19].
The innovative system of sporting goods industry clusters
of Zhujiang River Delta is an example of multi-section,
multi-layer network-like interactive structure of cluster
innovative system. Innovation on the first layer is enacted by
enterprises through imitation, cooperation and independent
innovation. On the second layer, consultation and technical
agencies in clusters are developed for the sake of innovation.
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3. Innovation is realized through technological service,
information service and cooperative research and
development. The third layer consists of universities,
professional research institutes and agencies. The fourth
layer refers to the perfection guaranteeing and incentive of
innovation in terms of policies and regulations [20].
Clusters in China's Taiwan mainly follows three patterns
of innovation: one, the consecutive pattern which is the
continuation of innovation of certain products; second,
technical platform pattern which satisfies the varied needs of
market with diversified innovation in specified sports parks;
and third, infiltrating pattern which allows innovation to take
place in related technical fields through expanded business
areas [21].
Despite their advantages and preconditions in innovation,
the sporting goods manufacturing clusters face various
problems in their development such as deficient enterprise
innovation capacity, lack of innovation agencies, scarcely
avoidable innovation risks, and lack of innovation culture
and so on. Reflecting upon the cases of Taiwan, India and
Brazil, solutions are put forward for the promotion of
innovation of sporting goods industry clusters in China from
three aspects: critical factors of industry cluster innovation,
supporting factors of service and macro-environment [21].
Clusters shall carry out independent innovation on the
three levels of spatial congregation, technical communication
and social and cultural value [22]. Viewed from the
perspective of global and local interactive governance, the
notion of four interactive stages are put forward, namely, the
stage of boosting, the stage of obstruction elimination, the
stage of bottle-neck-breaking and the stage of mature
development [23]. With regard to types and global value
chain of sporting goods industry clusters, researchers
suggested such ways of upgrading as advanced enterprise-led
pattern, covert pattern, industry base pattern, along with
related implementation ideas [24].
VII. CONCLUSION
The current related sports goods manufacturing industry
cluster research focuses mainly in: sports goods
manufacturing industry cluster connotation and
characteristics, formation mechanism, competitive advantage,
evolution trend, innovation and upgrade, etc. However, the
research on the risks and countermeasures of the sports
industry cluster in the present study and the research on the
governance of the sports industry cluster are not very
common. Especially the sports goods industry cluster
network relations between the enterprise and structure, form
of motivation in the cluster network and network attributes,
from the micro level analysis of sports goods manufacturing
industry cluster formation mechanism of research are few.
And the network as the skeleton of the cluster, it is
self-evident that the network is the research Angle to explore
the significance of the industrial cluster formation.
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