Bid Formation in a Combinatorial Auction for Logistics Services

With the present business environment which is creating a strong demand pull for quality and efficient logistics services, core issues are being gradually removed with time but HR issues are still neglected. Motivation can be the key process of boosting the morale of employees to encourage them to willingly give their best in accomplishing assigned tasks. During growth of any sector, dimensions of leadership can have great impact on employee motivation. This research paper analyzes impact of transformational leadership on employee motivation and moderating role of gender. The result shows significant positive correlation between transformational leadership and employee motivation and gender does moderate the relationship.

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Combinatorial auction for collaborative transport

MOVICI-MOYCOT 2018: Joint Conference for Urban Mobility in the Smart City ◽

10.1049/ic.2018.0026 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

C.A. Serna-Urán ◽

M.D. Arango-Serna ◽

C.G. Gómez-Marín ◽

J.A. Zapata-Córtes

Keyword(s):

Combinatorial Auction

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Analyzing AgriFood-Tech e-Business Models

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13105516 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (10) ◽

pp. 5516

Author(s):

Maro Vlachopoulou ◽

Christos Ziakis ◽

Kostas Vergidis ◽

Michael Madas

Keyword(s):

Business Models ◽

Relevant Literature ◽

Building Blocks ◽

Distribution Channels ◽

Digital Environment ◽

Value Proposition ◽

Business Model Canvas ◽

Logistics Services ◽

Different Types ◽

Online Searches

The agribusiness sector shows tremendous growth and sustainability prospects by exploiting the challenges of “AgriFood-Tech” business models in the digital environment, by encouraging innovation, accelerating institutional and structural change, enhancing productivity, and introducing new products and services to the market. The purpose of this study is to investigate different types of “AgriFood-Tech” digital models and analyze their role in the agribusiness and AgriFood sector. Based on relevant literature research, the authors present and discuss five indicative examples of “AgriFood-Tech” models, using the Business Model Canvas (BMC) framework. The methodology included the analysis of the components of innovative AgriFood innovative business models paradigms, such as distribution channels, key partnerships, customer selection and relationships, financial viability, and value proposition. The goal was to explore their building blocks and the required decisions that create, deliver, and capture value. Our findings highlight the importance of specific features of the models, including online sharing of information between the stakeholders, online searches of agri-products, and logistics services in the agribusiness sector.

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