Shifts Between Technology Push and Market Pull Strategies for Sustainable Development in Manufacturing Industries

2018 ◽  
pp. 319-331 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. P. S. Sethi ◽  
I. P. S. Ahuja ◽  
Anuj Singla
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Manufacturing Industries

Technology push and demand pull practices for achieving sustainable development in manufacturing industries

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 240-272 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anuj Singla ◽  
Inderpreet Singh Ahuja ◽  
APS Sethi
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Corporate Strategy ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Manufacturing Industries ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Development Indicators ◽  
Manufacturing Enterprises ◽  
Demand Pull

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the significance of various technology push (TP) and demand pull (DP) practices substantial for achieving sustainable development in Indian manufacturing industries. The research crucially examines the effectiveness of TP-DP practices in manufacturing companies. Design/methodology/approach An extensive survey of 92 companies in India has been executed to identify improvements made by TP-DP practices, to achieve sustainable development in manufacturing industries. The companies in the survey include medium- and large-scale manufacturing enterprises. The correlations between various TP-DP practices and sustainable development parameters are evaluated and validated using various numerical methods and tools. Findings The focus of the paper is on the distinguishable contributions made by TP-DP practices like innovative capability, research and development, corporate strategy, export orientation, stringent implementation of government regulations, transforming capabilities, unionized labor and customer attributes toward achieving sustainable development in manufacturing industries. The inter-relationships between different TP-DP practices with sustainable development parameters are evaluated to effectively manage the goals and objectives of industries related to sustainability and growth. However, it is also acknowledged that manufacturing firms need to work more actively on managing certain practices of TP-DP. Research limitations/implications In the present investigation, contributions made by TP-DP practices are evaluated to accomplish sustainable development in Indian manufacturing industries. Hence, the results obtained may need some modifications before applying to other countries. Moreover, issue-wise independent modeling can also be performed to assess the importance of TP-DP practices under specific orientations. Practical implications The research gives priority to enhancement in the planning among various TP-DP practices and sustainable development indicators in the industries, to impart TP-DP as important practices to meet the challenges of competent markets worldwide. Social implications It has been exhibited from the observations that adequate TP-DP practices can efficiently contribute toward recognition of sustainable development to compete in the highly progressive global market. The results of various inter-relationships among TP-DP practices and sustainable development parameters represent the effectiveness of TP-DP practices for accomplishment of social as well as organizational objectives. Originality/value The investigation shows that TP-DP practices are significant initiatives employed by the manufacturing industries for performance improvement and sustainable development. The paper peeks into the research to find out TP-DP issues that need to be assessed efficiently by companies to avail the benefits of sustainable development to meet the challenges posed by international markets.

An examination of effectiveness of technology push strategies for achieving sustainable development in manufacturing industries

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anuj Singla ◽  
Inderpreet Singh Ahuja ◽  
Amanpreet Singh Sethi
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Correlation Analysis ◽  
Corporate Strategy ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Manufacturing Industries ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Development Indicators ◽  
Sustainable Development Indicators ◽  
Manufacturing Enterprises ◽  
Innovative Capability

Purpose The purpose of this study is to estimate and extract various significant technology push (TP) strategies influencing sustainable development in Indian manufacturing industries. The study critically examines the effectiveness of TP strategies in manufacturing enterprises. Design/methodology/approach An extensive survey of 92 companies has been executed to identify improvements made by TP strategies to achieve sustainable development in manufacturing industries. The companies in the survey include medium− and large−scale manufacturing enterprises. The correlations between various TP strategies and sustainable development indicators are evaluated and validated using various numerical methods and tools. Findings The focus of the paper is on the distinguishable contributions made by TP strategies such as innovative capability; research and development; corporate strategy; and export orientation toward achieving sustainable development. The inter−relationships between different TP practices with sustainable development indicators have been evaluated to efficiently manage the objectives of growth and sustainability. The research concludes that two TP strategies, namely, corporate strategy and innovative capability, are found to be substantial in the present context. These strategies have emerged as a foundation for several development initiatives and actively support manufacturing industries in accomplishing sustainable development. however, enterprises need to work more actively on improving less significant issues of TP. Research limitations/implications In the present investigation, contributions made by TP practices have been evaluated to accomplish sustainable development in Indian manufacturing industries. Hence, the results obtained may need some modifications before applying to other countries. Moreover, issue−wise independent modeling can also be performed to assess the importance of TP strategies under specific orientations. Practical implications The research gives priority to enhancement in the planning among various TP practices and sustainable development indicators in the industries to impart TP as an important practice to meet various challenges of competent markets worldwide. Social implications It has been exhibited from the observations that adequate TP strategies can efficiently contribute toward recognition of sustainable development to compete in the highly progressive global market. The results of various inter−relationships among TP practices and sustainable development indicators represent the effectiveness of TP practices for accomplishment of social and organizational objectives. Originality/value It has been investigated in the present study that TP practices are significant initiatives taken by the manufacturing industries for performance improvement and sustainable development. The paper elaborates the study to find out TP issues that need to be assessed significantly to avail the advantages of sustainable development and to meet the challenges posed by global market. The inter−relationships among TP strategies and sustainable development indicators have been analyzed using various statistical tools and techniques, such as inter−item covariance test; Pearson’s correlation analysis; multiple regression analysis; analytic hierarchy process and canonical correlation analysis.

scholarly journals OPTIMIZATION FOR SIMULTANEOUS MINIMIZATION OF EFFLUENT GENERATION AND WATER CAPTURE IN MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES

2008 ◽  
Vol 05 (9) ◽  
pp. 5-12
Author(s):  
Daniel Maia de SOUZA ◽  
Haroldo dos Santos RIZZO ◽  
Elaine Ferreira TÔRRES ◽  
Alexandre Rodrigues TÔRRES
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Linear Programming ◽  
Water Demand ◽  
Linear Programming Problem ◽  
Water Reuse ◽  
Simple Algorithm ◽  
Manufacturing Industries ◽  
Computational Resource ◽  
Pinch Point ◽  
The Sustainable Development

The main issue of this work is water reuse. The methodology was tested with the aim of reduce simultaneously the water demand and the generated effluent. This work intends supply a tool to the sustainable development related to the water use management. MathCAD® and EXCEL® were used like computational resource to necessary mathematical calculations. The supplement SOLVER® of the EXCEL® was able to find the optimal configuration to the tested system and scenario, such as a linear programming problem. A simple algorithm used to find the pinch point of the system was programmed in MathCAD®. Moreover, the worksheet supplies the distribution of reused water along the system, too. The results of three cases were showed: two based on cited articles and one proposed by the authors. The used approach was successful in all studied cases.

Validation of demand pull strategies for accomplishing sustainable development in manufacturing organizations through structural equation modeling

2018 ◽  
Vol 56 (5) ◽  
pp. 1135-1156 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anuj Singla ◽  
Inderpreet Singh Ahuja ◽  
Amanpreet Singh Sethi
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Manufacturing Industries ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Clear Understanding ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Demand Pull ◽  
Manufacturing Organizations

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate as well as select various significant demand pull (DP) strategies affecting sustainable development (SD) in manufacturing organizations. The study deploys the structural equation modeling (SEM) technique to empirically validate the interrelationships between significant DP strategies and SD indicators in an SEM-DP Model. Design/methodology/approach Confirmatory factor analysis approach is applied to generate an effective SEM-DP model using the AMOS 21 (Analysis of Moment Structures) software. The data have been collected from different manufacturing organizations practicing DP strategies, using a well-framed DP questionnaire for the evolution of the SEM-DP model. Findings SEM of various DP strategies like stringent implementation of government regulations (SIGR), transforming capabilities, unionized labor (UL), and customer attributes (CA) toward achieving SD in manufacturing industries has been performed. The SEM-DP model has been planned and reports obtained before and after modification indices of the model are correlated, which further establishes improvements in the model’s effectiveness. The research concludes that significant DP strategies, namely, SIGR, UL, and CA support the manufacturing industries in accomplishing SD in terms of competitiveness, business performance enhancements, flexibility, customer satisfaction, and technological development. Research limitations/implications In the present study, contributions of DP practices are determined to accomplish SD in Indian manufacturing organizations only. Hence, the results obtained may need some modifications before applying to other countries. Moreover, issue-wise independent modeling can also be performed to assess the importance of DP practices under specific orientations. Social implications The results of various interrelationships among DP practices and SD indicators in the SEM-DP model portray the effectiveness of DP practices for achieving organizational goals and social commitments. Originality/value The outcomes of the study will help DP practitioners, organizational managers, and HR executives in the manufacturing industries to develop a clear understanding about the significant DP strategies to be followed holistically for accomplishing SD. The manufacturing enterprises will be able to frame and organize their policies, handle their UL issues and CA in a more appropriate way. Hence, the knowledge obtained from present study will help improve the overall performance of manufacturing industries involved in the present context.

Validation of technology push strategies for achieving sustainable development in manufacturing organizations through structural equation modeling

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 72-93 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anuj Singla ◽  
Inderpreet Singh Ahuja ◽  
APS Sethi
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Corporate Strategy ◽  
Manufacturing Industries ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Development Indicators ◽  
Sustainable Development Indicators ◽  
Manufacturing Organizations

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate and select various significant technology push (TP) strategies affecting sustainable development in manufacturing organizations. The study deploys structural equation modeling (SEM) technique to empirically validate the interrelationships amongst significant TP strategies and sustainable development indicators in SEM-TP Model. Design/methodology/approach Confirmatory factor analysis approach is utilized to generate an effective SEM-TP Model by using AMOS 21 (Analysis of Moment Structures) software. The data have been collected from different manufacturing organizations practicing TP strategies, using a well-framed TP questionnaire for the evolution of SEM-TP Model. Findings SEM modeling of various TP strategies like, innovative capability (IC), research and development, corporate strategy (CS) and export orientation towards achieving sustainable development in manufacturing industries has been performed. SEM-TP Model has been planned and reports obtained before and after modification indices (MI) of the model are correlated, which further establishes improvements in model’s effectiveness. The research concludes that two TP strategies namely, IC and CS are found to be significant in the present context. These strategies have emerged as a foundation for several development initiatives and actively support manufacturing industries in achieving sustainable development. The results obtained from final model may support organizational managers and TP practitioners to improve the overall performance of manufacturing industries involved in the present study. The manufacturing enterprises will be able to frame or enhance their corporate strategies and innovative capabilities in a more appropriate way. Research limitations/implications In the present study, contributions of TP practices are determined to accomplish sustainable development in manufacturing industries. Otherwise, issue-wise independent modeling can also be performed to assess the importance of TP practices towards achieving quality and sustainable development under specific orientations. Practical implications The research gives priority to enhancement in the coordination among various TP practices and sustainable development parameters in the industries, to inculcate TP as a crucial strategy to meet challenges in global markets. Social implications It has been exhibited from model that adequate TP strategies can effectively contribute towards recognition of sustainable development to compete in the highly progressive markets. The results of various interrelationships among TP practices and sustainable development indicators in SEM-TP Model portray the effectiveness of TP practices for accomplishment of organizational and social ambitions. Originality/value The outcomes of the study will help organizational managers, HR executives and TP practitioners in manufacturing industries to know about the significant TP strategies to be followed holistically for achieving sustainable development.

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