scholarly journals Readiness Model for Integration of ICT and CPS for SMEs Smart Logistics

2021 ◽  
pp. 187-209
Author(s):  
Sakgasit Ramingwong ◽  
Lachana Ramingwong ◽  
Trasapong Thaiupathump ◽  
Rungchat Chompu-inwai
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Cyber Physical Systems ◽  
Essential Elements ◽  
Smart Logistics ◽  
Sustained Competitive Advantage ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Integration Of Ict

AbstractAlthough it is an extremely important step to gain sustained competitive advantage in the era of Industry 4.0, the integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) for smart logistics can be challenging. In order to successfully implement such technologies, it is crucial, particularly for SMEs, to self-evaluate their own readiness for integrating technologies for smart logistics. This research proposes a readiness model which can be used as a guideline before implementing technologies for smart logistics at the SMEs level. It describes essential elements in the integration of ICT and CPS for smart logistics, as well as the potential five stages of implementation, which are initial, trial, organized, automated, and optimized.

E-Government Implementation Perspective

2012 ◽  
pp. 59-78
Author(s):  
Mahmud Akhter Shareef ◽  
Vinod Kumar ◽  
Uma Kumar ◽  
Abdul Hannan Chowdhury ◽  
Subhas C. Misra
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Electronic Government ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Specific Strategy ◽  
The Public ◽  
Adoption And Implementation ◽  
Information And Communication

Though many countries are still just beginning to grasp the potential uses and impacts of Electronic-government (EG), advances in technologies and their applications continue. Observing the proliferation of EG, countries are increasingly turning to the Internet to market their EG system to gain a competitive advantage. However, the effectiveness and efficiency of such online government systems largely depends on the mission of implementing EG. For successful adoption and implementation of EG, it is essential that a country first identify an explicit objective and a specific strategy. We have examined implemention strategies of EG of seven diverse countries whose objectives and mission for implementing EG differ significantly. However, they have the following strategies in common: i) extensive application of information and communication technology (ICT) in the public sector; ii) overall reformation of the public sector; iii) development of a better quality service structure; and iv) more cohesive integration of citizens with government.

Technologies for Industry 4.0 Data Solutions

2021 ◽  
pp. 586-614
Author(s):  
Ander García ◽  
Ander Arbelaiz ◽  
Javier Franco ◽  
Xabier Oregui ◽  
Bruno Simões ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Industrial Processes ◽  
Industrial Workers ◽  
Industrial Control ◽  
Industrial Control Systems ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
New Applications ◽  
Selection Of

One of the main objectives of Industry 4.0 (I4.0) is to generate new opportunities based on the convergence of traditionally isolated technologies such as industrial control systems (ICSs) and information and communication technology (ICT). This presents new opportunities to take advantage of ICT technologies to develop new applications and services related to industrial processes. However, there are a variety of requirements and constraints that must be addressed for the attainment of this purpose. Moreover, the large amount of existing technologies and tools that can cope with these requirements makes the definition and selection of a solution a cumbersome task for traditional industrial workers with a non-ICT focused background. This chapter analyses and describes the main requirements and technologies required to provide a data-based Industry 4.0 solution.

scholarly journals A Critical Review of the Business Agility Literature in the Advancement of Information and Communication Technology

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Budi Setiawan
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Dynamic Environment ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Business World ◽  
Business Agility ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Business Challenges ◽  
Business Person

As a matter of fact, business world realities are like a wilderness. All existing business person must have a good adaptation in the business dynamic environment to successfully survive and gain a competitive advantage in this ecosystem. Those who will survive are those who smartly and nimble facing all the dynamics business challenges, optimizing all their strength to capture the opportunities and reducing the risk. Those who succeed will stay alive. The four literature discussed below were trying to reveal the phenomena about business and strategic agility, from the different point of view and approachment. I am going to describing and elaborating each of the articles and relate the relevance of the discussion progressively. Although each of these four article written by the expertise in the relevant discipline, it still an opportunities to find out the lack of the clearer discussion for further improvement.

Technologies for Industry 4.0 Data Solutions

2019 ◽  
pp. 71-99
Author(s):  
Ander García ◽  
Ander Arbelaiz ◽  
Javier Franco ◽  
Xabier Oregui ◽  
Bruno Simões ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Industrial Processes ◽  
Industrial Workers ◽  
Industrial Control ◽  
Industrial Control Systems ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
New Applications ◽  
Selection Of

One of the main objectives of Industry 4.0 (I4.0) is to generate new opportunities based on the convergence of traditionally isolated technologies such as industrial control systems (ICSs) and information and communication technology (ICT). This presents new opportunities to take advantage of ICT technologies to develop new applications and services related to industrial processes. However, there are a variety of requirements and constraints that must be addressed for the attainment of this purpose. Moreover, the large amount of existing technologies and tools that can cope with these requirements makes the definition and selection of a solution a cumbersome task for traditional industrial workers with a non-ICT focused background. This chapter analyses and describes the main requirements and technologies required to provide a data-based Industry 4.0 solution.

Information and Communication Technology Spine for Knowledge-Based Development of Cities

2018 ◽  
pp. 24-34
Author(s):  
Rabee M. Reffat
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Knowledge Base ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Effective Utilization ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Economical Development ◽  
And Diffusion ◽  
Developing Knowledge

The chapter presents the approach of effective utilization of information and communication technology as a competitive advantage for knowledge-based development of cities. Knowledge investment, creation, and diffusion are the essential nodes of the information and communication technology spine for developing knowledge-based cites. The features of knowledge-based city compared to the modern and developed city are introduced. This chapter identifies the primary conditions that promote knowledge-based development of cities. The associative relationships between knowledge-base and economical development of cities are addressed.

Motivating Intrapreneurs: The Relevance of Rewards

2011 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 249-263 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.J. de Villiers-Scheepers
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Reward System ◽  
Monetary Incentives ◽  
Technology Firms ◽  
Entrepreneurial Behaviour ◽  
Social Incentives ◽  
Information And Communication

A challenge faced by management graduates in promoting intrapreneurship to achieve competitive advantage is the use of motivational techniques that build commitment to entrepreneurial behaviour. Despite the acknowledged importance of rewards to encourage innovation, there is surprisingly little empirical evidence to provide guidance on which rewards motivate intrapreneurs. This paper investigates the rewards that organizations use to motivate intrapreneurs in both service and information and communication technology firms in South Africa. The results indicate that an intrapreneurial reward system tends to focus on formal acknowledgement, social incentives and the organizational freedom of employees. These, rather than monetary incentives, are valued by intrapreneurs and therefore should be incorporated into the teaching curricula of business schools. It is argued that application of these findings will help managers to promote intrapreneurial behaviour and create engaged employees.

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