Abstract Deals with agile manufacturing, a new paradigm originating in the US. The is related to existing precepts by main organizing framework of stage models. Argues that manufacturing is, coincident post‐industrial paradigm, proposed replacement for today′s increasingly outmoded industrial mass production. Further connections are made models describe organizational transformation potential arising from enabling capabilities information technology. Consequently, business process redesign...

The benefits of coordinating activities and consolidating distribution points in supply chains are well highlighted intuitively logical. However, the impact these decisions on overall performance a complex chain may not be as obvious usually perceived. This study models relatively evaluates simplifying demand lead time assumptions under various configurations. Of particular interest is investigation effect risk pooling synchronization production cycles multi-level multi-retailer influence...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyze the influence organizational culture (OC) on a firm’s environmental performance (EP) via mediating variable management control systems (EMCS). Design/methodology/approach Data were collected from 314 Pakistani manufacturing firms questionnaire survey, and structural equation modeling was used test relationships. Findings stable flexible values OC affect effectiveness formal informal EMCS. Informal EMCS mediates relationship between EP, whereas...

Purpose The paper seeks to examine the prevalence of traditional versus contemporary (balanced) types performance measurement system (PMS) in an emerging economy and link incidence key organisational factors size, age ownership. Design/methodology/approach Data on design use PMSs are collected through a questionnaire survey ( n =149) electrical electronic firms. Hierarchical cluster analysis identifies two PMS groups assigns them types, then links via contingency tables. Findings Use...

This article addresses the need for effective cryptocurrency regulation considering its volatile nature, recent investment surges, and subsequent financial crashes. It explores various approaches to regulation, examining different jurisdictions' towards cryptocurrency's classification as a security, commodity, or property. For countries efficiently regulate global threat that has potential be, regulatory methods are currently being used on domestic scale be addressed evaluated international...

Existing quality‐cost models have been criticized for their imprecision and inadequate theoretical justification. Attempts to remedy these deficiencies by using systems dynamics build a generic model relating quality conformance levels the categories of prevention, appraisal failure (PAF). Outlines in depth assumptions underlying model’s structure links parameters published empirical data. Explores sensitivities changes factors including different initial values quality. Determines potential...

Supply chain agility in capital-intensive industries is argued as strongly linked to the capabilities of individual processing assets comprising chain. Therefore desired asset conducive overall need be designed plant and equipment. However, addition design, how are used production process an important factor determining capabilities. In culturally-conservative penetration modern operations management (OM) practices expected limited this will hold back contribution that can make supply...

This study examines the impact of research and development ( R&D )‐specific factors in determining likelihood small‐ medium‐sized enterprises SMEs ) from developed countries to be attractive partners vis‐à‐vis forming alliances with large emerging economies LEEs ). is founded on knowledge‐accessing theory alliance formation, which emphasises higher efficiency gains knowledge application as opposed generation. We extend this basis that smaller firms, because their resources constraints...

Little is known about the extent to which computerized business and management simulation games (business games) are used in United Kingdom (UK). This article describes results of a questionnaire survey conducted 1987 into use UK by academia. The was sent top 500 companies, universities, polytechnics, various private providers training covers, among other things, amount game (both current anticipated), views users nonusers on usefulness games, number used, length time that have been used....

Diversity has attracted much attention within the information systems (IS) field, with literature concentrating on diversity in topics and methods. These constitute two of three identified areas research field diversity; little-investigated third area includes demographic social researchers. This study explores this gap for researchers comprising editorial advisory boards (EABs) 52 IS journals links underexplored types to topic diversity. The are categorized into seven intellectual...

Competitive success is increasingly linked to implementing change in a co‐ordinated manner within the organization and extended value network that embeds organization. In particular, for manufacturers successful implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies (AMT) can be collaborative buyer‐supplier relationships. Derives model from literature link these aspects. Tests empirically major propositions this using data 83 firms positioned at top Turkish automotive industry supply chain....

Abstract This article uses entropic-related complexity to analyse a case study of business process re-engineering (BPR) intervention improve the supply chain large UK chemicals manufacturer. Entropic-related is defined as amount information needed describe state system; measure which captures extent uncertainty and variety within system. To evaluate BPR's impact, calculated before after for three elements chain: incoming process, production outgoing customer delivery process. The measures...

We explore the impact of innovation nature and contextual factors on innovation-sharing in a collaborative supply network within utilities sector. In particular, we look at between first-tier partners maintaining replacing asset base utility company. Szulanski's 'knowledge stickiness' is used as guiding conceptual framework. use mixed-method approach combining interviews, conventional survey social analysis survey. A key aspect findings behaviours resulting from performance measurement...

Reports on one of the key developments made to date a three‐year EPSRC IMI research project in fine chemicals industry. The project, Batch Route Innovative Technology: Evaluation and Selection Techniques (BRITEST), began late 1997 with aim new methods deliver substantial benefits associated product development. will methodology, models suite decision support tools sustaining improving development process, enabling novel technical solutions be developed more line with, evaluated appropriately...