Green innovation and competitive advantages in a furniture industrial cluster: A survey and structural model

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
pp. 94-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miguel Afonso Sellitto ◽  
Clarissa Gracioli Camfield ◽  
Shqipe Buzuku
Keyword(s):  
Structural Model ◽  
Industrial Cluster ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Green Innovation ◽  
Cluster A

scholarly journals Does Green Innovation Matter? A Study On Indonesia's SMEs

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 100
Author(s):  
Setyo Ferry Wibowo, Gatot Nazir Ahmad, Achmad Fauzi
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Measurement Model ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Company Performance ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Green Innovation ◽  
Green Performance ◽  
Top Managers

This study examines the effect of green innovation on competitive advantage and company performance. A Survey of 200 top managers and owners of SMEs in Indonesia was conducted to gather the data. Structural Equation model was used to examine the measurement model and the structural model. The hypotheses test results state that green innovation has a positive effect on competitive advantages and competitive advantages influence the company’s non-green performance. However, green innovation and green competitive advantage have not proven to influence the company's green performance. Also, green performance has not been proven to affect non-green performance. This study contributes academically to the development of green innovation and company performance literature in the context of SMEs in developing countries, which is under-researched.

To examine the relationships between supplier development practices and supplier-buyer relationship practices from the supplier’s perspective

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (5) ◽  
pp. 1309-1336 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarang Joshi ◽  
Manoj Kharat ◽  
Rakesh Raut ◽  
Sachin Kamble ◽  
Sheetal Kamble
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Manufacturing Firms ◽  
Supplier Development ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Relationship Improvement

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationships between supplier development practices (SDPs) and supplier-buyer relationship practices from the supplier’s perspective (SBRSP), and seek to understand how specific SDPs may impact a buyer’s operational performance as well as supplier-buyer relationship practices. Design/methodology/approach The authors conducted a survey of 512 respondents from the different manufacturing firms in India and applied structural equation modelling to test a structural model that proposes the impacts of various efforts of SDPs on a buyer’s performance as well as SBRSP. Findings The study concludes that SDPs and SBRSP together improve the relationship between a buyer and supplier, and this improved relationship leads to competitive advantages (CAs) followed by profitability. Results indicate that supplier perspective of buyer-supplier relationship can be improved under the condition of SDPs and SBRSP together. SDPs are driven by productive measure and competitive pressure, whereas customer uncertainty is found to be statistically insignificant. Research limitations/implications The study was carried out in North Maharashtra Industrial Zone of India, where the auto sector and machine/components manufacturing firms have been established for a considerable period of time. Results of the study are limited to manufacturing organizations predominantly focussing on the automobile sector and machine/components manufacturing firms. Practical implications This study provides significant insights into the specific impact of various SDPs and SBRSP for both academics and practitioners. SDPs along with SBRSP practices lead to improvement in the relationship leading to CAs. SBRSP suggests that trust, long-term commitments and the supplier’s perspective are important practices for relationship improvement. Originality/value The current study attempts to identify what are the success factors for the supplier-buyer relationship from the supplier’s perspective and SDPs and how the supplier-buyer relationship can be improved under the condition of SDPs and SBRSP. Hence, the aim is to develop a more thorough understanding of the outcomes of a supplier-buyer relationship improvement from both buyer’s and supplier’s perspective, under the conditions of supplier development to achieve CAs leading to profitability. Furthermore, the study analyses the effect of the improved supplier-buyer relationship for achieving CAs leading to profitability.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE FORMATION OF INTEGRATION SYSTEMS IN THE AGRO-INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
pp. 47-54
Author(s):  
A. L. ABLYAMITOVA ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Structural Model ◽  
Industrial Cluster ◽  
Industrial Clusters ◽  
Industrial Complex ◽  
Specific Product ◽  
Regional Cluster ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Business Entities ◽  
The Village ◽  
Theoretical Foundations

The paper substantiates the theoretical foundations of the formation of agricultural territorial-industrial cluster associations, the mechanism of their effective functioning and ensuring the competitiveness of integrated business entities. The structural model of the regional association of agro-industrial clusters and cooperatives is justified. The proposed model of regional cluster integration includes industry-specific product clusters. It is proposed to create an agricultural service cooperative at the village level, and a multifunctional service cooperative at the district level.

scholarly journals An Empirical Study on Green Innovation Strategy and Sustainable Competitive Advantages: Path and Boundary

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 3631 ◽  
Author(s):  
Baoshan Ge ◽  
Yibing Yang ◽  
Dake Jiang ◽  
Yang Gao ◽  
Xiaomin Du ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Capabilities ◽  
Environmental Uncertainty ◽  
Reference Value ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Management Theory ◽  
Innovation Strategy ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Green Innovation ◽  
Sustainable Competitive Advantages ◽  
The Impact

Although green innovation strategy (GIS) is the driving force for the sustainable development of enterprises, while the strategy is implemented, an increased cost and a change in organizational routines will cause an organization to become fragile, and even affect the sustainable competitive advantages. So, the purpose of this paper is to explore the impact path of GIS on sustainable competitive advantages and the implementation boundary of GIS. To explain the impact path, we consider the concept of dynamic capabilities to be the mediator variable. To explain the implementation boundary of GIS, we systematically explore the relationships among GIS, dynamic capabilities and sustainable competitive advantages under different levels of environmental uncertainty. Based on 241 new Chinese green firms, the empirical results find that GIS helps enterprises to gain sustainable competitive advantages. However, in the process of strategy implementation, enterprises should choose appropriate methods according to different degrees of environmental uncertainty. In a low environmental uncertainty, dynamic capabilities play a full intermediary role between GIS and sustainable competitive advantages. However, in a high environmental uncertainty, dynamic capabilities have no mediating effect between GIS and sustainable competitive advantages. This study not only integrates green management theory and strategic management theory but also makes up for the deficiencies in research on these theories and has important reference value for enterprises that seek to carry out green innovation activities.

A Giant Dy 76 Cluster: A Fused Bi‐Nanopillar Structural Model for Lanthanide Clusters

2019 ◽  
Vol 58 (30) ◽  
pp. 10184-10188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao‐Yu Li ◽  
Hai‐Feng Su ◽  
Quan‐Wen Li ◽  
Rui Feng ◽  
Hui‐Yun Bai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Structural Model ◽  
Cluster A

Green Innovation in Energy: Product, Process and Business Innovation Gains for Competitive Advantage

2009 ◽  
Vol 1170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shiva S Hullavarad ◽  
NILIMA V HULLAVARAD ◽  
PING LAN
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Fossil Fuel ◽  
Energy Industry ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Green Innovation ◽  
Demand Growth ◽  
Energy Product ◽  
Track Record ◽  
Sustainable Competitive Advantages ◽  
Fossil Fuel Energy

AbstractThe paper addresses the �green innovation� in the non-fossil fuel energy industry. The objective of the study is to identify the changes in trends of non-fossil fuel energy industry demand, growth and opportunities. The study uses the databases such as patents, news events, income/financial statements to assess the company status and the track record of the industry. The research adopts the methodology of Innovation Radar (Sawhney, MIT Sloan Management Research, 2001) to assess the positioning of the dominant company and design in photovoltaic, geothermal and wind renewable energy industry. The study also summarizes the sustainable competitive advantages of some of the successful companies in the energy sector. This study correlates the gains in innovation tripartite (product, process, business) to the corporate competitive advantage. The companies selected in this study are based on the innovations brought to improve the product, process and business aspects and are evaluated in terms of market adaptability.

Green innovation a strategic resource to attain competitive advantage

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nasrin Barforoush ◽  
Akbar Etebarian ◽  
Amirreza Naghsh ◽  
Arash Shahin
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Oil Refining ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Green Innovation ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Sustainable Development

Purpose Many industries accomplish green innovation for sustainable development, but it should play a significant role in the sustainable development and implementation of an organizations benefit. The purpose of this paper is to examine if green business innovation in terms of technology, organization, stakeholder and policies is able to develop competitive advantages. Design/methodology/approach This study was carried out in two stages and covered 4 variables and 21 indicators. Based on the experts’ opinions and literature review, a self-administered questionnaire was distributed among 113 experts of oil refining companies in Iran. The data were analyzed by the structural equation modeling technique. Findings The results indicated the effects of organizational factors, legislation, regulations and technology on green innovation. They also revealed the role of green innovation in reaching competitive advantages. Moreover, the relationship between stakeholder and green innovation was investigated. Practical implications The findings provide guidance on how firms can be better prepared for green innovation and get the most out of it and deal with the risks involved in green innovation, it is important that companies evaluate organization, technology and environment readiness and formulate corresponding strategies. Such a proactive approach can help enterprise control and minimize the risks of green innovation. A self-evaluation of the green innovation readiness of an enterprise helps the enterprise establish a mechanism to keep track of technological evolution. Originality/value This study contributes to the emerging field of green innovation which embed organization, technology, stakeholders, legislation and flows of the value created, delivered and captured in a value network. It also highlights the gaps in addressing the challenges of an innovative model for competitive advantages and suggests avenues for future research.

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