Traceability is among the most significant challenges in supply chains, where multiple stakeholders and activities are involved production distribution of products. No chain can become sustainable without effectively addressing problem traceability by recognizing, monitoring, implementing all necessary processes. This research provides a reference model for effective wine part project development blockchain-enabled system. The not only depicts processes but also covers views that achieving...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to review the literature about lean six sigma (LSS) implementation in European organizations written by academics or practitioners from institutions extract useful conclusions LSS adoption companies and suggest direction for future research concerning broader application them. Design/methodology/approach This study has been conducted reviewing 58 papers, found top journals, coming that present studies fulfill selected inclusion criteria. Findings analysis...

Efficient integration and visualization of heterogeneous biomedical information in a single view is key challenge. In this study, we present Arena3Dweb, the first, fully interactive dependency-free, web application which allows multilayered graphs 3D space. With users can integrate multiple networks along with their intra- inter-layer connections. For clearer more informative views, choose between plethora layout algorithms apply them on set selected layers either individually or...

This paper addresses the critical and urgent need to reduce food losses waste (FLW) resulting from stringent marketing standards. It proposes a comprehensive actionable framework grounded in three pillars of sustainability-environmental, economic, social-to effectively evaluate FLW across entire supply chain. The involves thorough review existing standards, including research on due implementation targeted key actions within four sectors: fruits, vegetables, dairy, cereals. study provides...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe and analyze the benefits application a requirements engineering framework assist Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) development. This combines technology-driven process-driven approaches for analysis implementation. Specific business process modeling methods enhance formulation functional specifications ERP system management requirements. Design/methodology/approach A case study strategy was chosen as most appropriate method answer research...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is the implementation Lean Six Sigma (LSS) in a manufacturing small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) Greece order to understand contribution LSS its process improvement identify parameters playing crucial role adoption by SMEs. ability achieve high-effect improvements without cost investment also examined cope with low margin that characteristic Design/methodology/approach This case study based on combination Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve Control...

This paper presents a methodology and case study for supply chain management in the clothing industry that makes extensive use of virtual enterprise paradigm. The main research goal was to design implement prototype e‐business software component carry out tests several industrial users. effort resulted extended production data system (epms), which supported business processes customer order management, subcontractor selection, multi‐site/multi‐firm orders release. enablers this application...

This paper suggests a proposed methodological framework that can be followed by companies in order to implement an effective CSR programme all areas of their operation, consisting three distinct stages: Analysis, Execution and Performance Evaluation.The suggested permits the development corporate programmes adapted unique characteristics each sector company, emphasizing different stages according organisational activities, missions resources utilised.The includes weighted performance...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is the development a reference model contributing to identification retail supply chain activities that can be improved by implementation Lean Six Sigma (LSS) initiatives, following DMAIC steps and using proposed tools, based on contemporary technologies best practices. Design/methodology/approach was developed combining existing literature knowledge about areas LSS improve data collected two big retailers in Greece their operation. integration sources...

The introduction of complicated and expensive Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP) in companies operating the process industry has become a strategic issue. success Information Technology (IT) implementation projects is dependent upon technological issues (software hardware), design new efficient processes utilisation human resources that will participate using IT solution. Risk management can be an important component strategy helping identification control project-related risks....

Purpose This paper aims to construct an assessment framework establish a maturity model for Web Electronic Services offered at local government level and investigate the of Greek municipalities in E-Government field, trying correlate how this is affected by demographic variables. Design/methodology/approach An original regarding municipal was created based on literature review. The included methodological approach supported PROMETHEE II method, as well selected statistical methods. were...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate internet adoption very small B2B firms in Greece. This study aims construct a model which will classify companies according activities undertaken and then explore whether different can be interpreted by business demographics limited number perceived barriers. Design/methodology/approach empirical research was carried out the means survey focussing on Greek jewellery industry. Data were submitted sequence statistical analyses resulting...

Social business intelligence (SBI) is a rather novel discipline, emerged in the academic and literature as result of convergence two distinct research domains: (BI) social media. Traditional BI scientists practitioners, after an inevitable initial shock, are currently discovering acknowledge potential user generated content (UGD) published media invaluable inexhaustible source information capable supporting wide range activities. The confluence these emerging domains already producing new...

Purpose The first purpose of this paper is the implementation Lean Six Sigma (LSS) in a manufacturing company operating South East Europe order to understand importance critical success factors (CSFs) LSS adoption and find out benefits that gained. second propose standardized toolset based on DMAIC phases, for application small scale projects, facilitate by more companies. Design/methodology/approach This case study interlacement Yin's method about studies improved deployment LSS. Findings...

This paper examines the adoption of corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices and looks at CSR reports many companies across different industries in Greece.The disclosures are further classifi ed results analysed interpreted.A proposed methodological framework is suggested, which can be followed by to implement an effective programme all areas their operation consisting three distinct stages: Analysis, Execution Performance Evaluation.The suggested permits development programmes...

Nowadays, plant maintenance has gained significant recognition as a very important process, which can be transformed to potential profit generator for the corporation. The development of suitable concept enables decision specific strategies based on existing situational factors that affect organisation. A clear permits design system will responsible efficient and effective maintenance. This paper proposes framework presents successful implementation suggested in Greek manufacturing company.