Competitive benchmarking technique for “the followers”: a case of Ukrainian dairies

2014 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 218-225 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anatoliy G. Goncharuk
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Products ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Strategic Decisions ◽  
Free Disposal Hull ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Free Disposal ◽  
Product Service ◽  
Technology Product ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Industrial Company

Purpose – The paper is devoted to develop the methodological technique for the implementation of competitive benchmarking in an industrial company in strategy of “the follower”. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach – In the research, a non-parametric methodology of efficiency analysis is used. To solve the problem of finding the best competitor, the author proposes to apply the method of free disposal hull (FDH). Findings – The proposed methodological technique for the implementation of competitive benchmarking in an industrial company in strategy of the follower enables to gradually develop and make informed strategic decisions that ensure the achievement of efficiency frontier and a leadership in its market segment. Research limitations/implications – The research is limited by a single industry (dairy products). This is explained by requirement of technology (product, service) homogeneity when using FDH model. Practical implications – By a case of 60 Ukrainian dairies, the paper demonstrates how the author can use the proposed technique in a practice and what steps the author should make to find company benchmark and improve the efficiency. It is possible to use the results of this research to make competitive benchmarking for the other industries. Originality/value – This paper adopts FDH model for competitive benchmarking and implementing the strategy of the followers. The proposed technique enables to improve the various activities of the analyzed dairies.

Proposal of a temporality perspective for a successful organizational change project

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wafa Boulagouas ◽  
Rachid Chaib ◽  
Mebarek Djebabra
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Change Management ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Change Implementation ◽  
Organizational Changes ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Highly Correlated ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Industrial Company

PurposeImprovements to health and safety at work constantly involve organizational changes (OCs). However, the OC initiatives often fail at achieving their intended goals despite efforts to draw knowledge from various disciplines, such as sociology, psychology and information sciences, to guide the change implementation. This paper proposes a temporality approach to manage the resistance during an OC project based on the capitalization of the actors' behaviors (i.e. alignment/resistance) for successful OC implementation.Design/methodology/approachEmployees in an industrial company (N = 186) undergoing an OC answered a questionnaire survey. The statistical analysis approach was used to measure the influence of the constructs of the proposed temporality capitalization approach on the OC conduct.FindingsResults indicate that the considered constructs have positive and significant correlations with OC development. It has also been found that the employees' alignment is highly correlated with the opportunities they might gain from the OC.Practical implicationsThe proposed temporality capitalization approach shows that providing the employees with clear objectives is not sufficient to support the change, and it is suggested that the change management has to move a step further and seek to target the perspectives of the employees to energize them around the OC and maximize their alignment.Originality/valueIn this paper, change management is approached through the temporality capitalization that confirms the importance of monitoring the change development through the alignment. In other terms, the curve of the adaptation of the change receivers matters and should attract more attention rather than the change implementation speed.

Should my firm adopt cloud computing?

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (10) ◽  
pp. 15-17
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Service Innovation ◽  
Small Companies ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Computing Services ◽  
Product Service ◽  
Cloud Computing Services ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings This research paper concentrates on factors that determine the propensity of large and small European companies to adopt cloud computing services. The results demonstrate that companies of all sizes can benefit from CC as a strategic vehicle for reducing ICT costs, for achieving product/service innovation, and to save costs on their sophisticated administrative systems. Furthermore some additional factors apply only to small companies. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

The retail banking industry in 2015

2007 ◽  
Vol 23 (6) ◽  
pp. 32-34 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Management Development ◽  
Retail Banking ◽  
Traditional Values ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Research Survey ◽  
Product Service ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
New Strategies

PurposeReviews the latest management development across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsOver the next ten years banks will have to plan new strategies in order to survive stiffening competition as the retail banking landscape is expected to be completely reshuffled by 2015. Today, mergers have reduced the number of banks and traditional values are no longer enough to grow and retain customers. All banks will have to specialize and focus on their core strength as studies suggest only those institutions capable of harnessing product service and process innovation to anticipate and meet customers' needs will become industry leaders. An IBM research survey has revealed what mega trends are to shape the industry in the future and the key strategic imperatives banks need to develop.Practical implicationsProvides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy‐to‐digest format.

Integration of stakeholder interests in housing companies’ strategic management

2015 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 224-244 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie Heitel ◽  
Annette Kämpf-Dern ◽  
Andreas Pfnür
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Management ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Process Model ◽  
Strategic Decisions ◽  
Management Planning ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Stakeholder Groups ◽  
Stakeholder Interests ◽  
Sustainable Value ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – In addition to financial returns, German housing companies are expected to achieve social and ecological outcomes. This achievement is challenging for management, as expectations from different stakeholders are only partly apparent and often conflicting. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach – This paper presents a process model that supports the management of housing companies to systematically explore, evaluate, and integrate stakeholders’ interests into the company’s strategic targets. Findings – The integrated process model improves sustainable value creation, as stakeholders’ interests are transparent and can thus be better satisfied. Research limitations/implications – Due to the action research design, further research cycles and empirical testing with other companies are needed before findings can be generalised. Practical implications – The process enables housing companies to focus on value-generating activities, to react timely to changing needs, and to improve their relationships with stakeholders. Management benefits from increased clarity and legitimacy for strategic decisions as stakeholder demands are made transparent and integrated into the strategic targets. Originality/value – Compared to common participation approaches, all stakeholder groups are consulted, and their expectations are documented transparently within the suggested process model. This results in a better foundation for sustainable management planning and decisions.

A proposed maturity model to improve warehouse performance

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Loay Salhieh ◽  
Waed Alswaer
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Service Level ◽  
Maturity Model ◽  
Strategic Decisions ◽  
Maturity Level ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Road Map ◽  
Five Phases ◽  
Practical Implications

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to propose a maturity model to improve warehouse performance.Design/methodology/approachThis paper will follow De Bruin et al’s (2005) suggested six relevant phases: scope, design, populate, test, deploy and maintain in developing the proposed maturity model. This study concentrates on the first five phases.FindingsThe proposed warehouse maturity model can be used as descriptive, benchmarking and a prescriptive with a road map for improvement.Practical implicationsThe warehouse maturity model was proposed to let warehouse managers evaluate their practices and assess them by maturity level. Then, the proposed warehouse maturity model can be utilized to develop a set of plans for conducting projects to improve the warehouse practices, techniques and tools.Originality/valueThe proposed warehouse maturity model contributes to fill the shortages of maturity model addressing the warehouse environment. In particular, it provides a useful tool to establish the overall maturity level of a warehouse system. The proposed maturity model supports strategic decisions oriented toward improvement capabilities of the warehouse and to compete based on service level provided.

scholarly journals What makes an “innovation champion”?

2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 72-89 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalya Sergeeva
Keyword(s):  
Social Identity ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Potential Contribution ◽  
Construction Sector ◽  
Strategic Decisions ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Socially Constructed ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore how an “innovation champion” identity is formulated in the context of UK construction sector. A conceptual model of “innovation champion” themes is derived from the literature on social identity and then validated through empirical research. Design/methodology/approach – In total, 30 semi-structured interviews have been conducted with UK construction sector practitioners. The sample was composed active participants within the Constructing Excellence – the UK construction sector’s network-type organisation for driving innovation. Findings – Practitioners socially constructed “innovation champion” identities through narratives about “self” or others. While some practitioners saw themselves as “innovation champions”, many others recognised CEOs as such. “Innovation champions” are commonly recognised as key individuals who promote innovations across businesses. Practical implications – Socially constructed identities are seen important to strategic decisions and future actions. The potential contribution to practice is to help current and new generations of practitioners to learn about how to be or become “innovation champions”. Social implications – The concept of social identity presents opportunities to enrich our understanding of the “innovation champion” label can stimulate people’s reflections on who they are and what they do. Originality/value – The present paper has extended upon prior research and theory by exploring the ways practitioners perceive themselves or others as “innovation champions”. While this research has focused on the UK construction sector, the findings are potentially useful for other sectors where “innovation champion” labels are commonly used.

All in it together

2014 ◽  
Vol 30 (7) ◽  
pp. 28-30
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Cutting Edge ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Product Service ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Specific Individual ◽  
Interest And Motivation ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds his/her own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings – The crucial nature of involvement has long been recognized within the marketing fraternity. Various definitions persist about a concept which essentially defines the relevance of a product, service or brand to a specific individual or group. In addition, it stands to reason that when people assume a connection exists between an entity and their own lives, interest and motivation naturally grow. Practical implications – This paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations. Originality/value – The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

The upside of collective board values in decision-making

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (7) ◽  
pp. 20-22
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Strategic Decisions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
A Value ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Financial Interests ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings This research paper concentrates on how boards can agree collective values that guide their strategic decisions, in a way that balances financial interests with the wellbeing and development of their people. Having a value-led strategy underpinning each response to challenges and opportunities creates welcome transparency in an organization. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Business adversity during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond: the way forward for small and medium enterprises in India

foresight ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Saji Thazhungal Govindan Nair
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Strategic Decisions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Business People ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) leaves Indian business teetering on the edge of survival. This paper aims to set out to assess the impact of the pandemic shocks on the small and medium business segments in India. The research also explores the strategies that potentially take the segments back to recovery and growth. Design/methodology/approach The findings draw on the perspectives of academic and business people, and the authors use linear and nonlinear regression modelling under three recovery scenarios to support our arguments. Findings Evidence suggests that the shocks to business are manifold and the severity of most of the issues will aggravate as the recovery prolongs. Practical implications The paper explains the rationale of realistic strategies and compares its effects across potent recoveries. The findings are useful for both academics and business and relates to the strategic decisions that would be taken by small and medium enterprises to expedite recovery from the crisis. Originality/value The research is unique in surveying the academics and entrepreneurs about the impact of COVID-19 on Indian business.

scholarly journals Reconciling and reconceptualising servitization research: drawing on modularity, platforms, ecosystems, risk and governance to develop mid-range theory

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark Johnson ◽  
Jens K. Roehrich ◽  
Mehmet Chakkol ◽  
Andrew Davies
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Theory Development ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Future Research Agenda ◽  
Product Service ◽  
Research Themes ◽  
Range Theory ◽  
Product Service Systems ◽  
Practical Implications

PurposeThis research bridges disparate research on servitization, namely product–service systems (PSS) and integrated solutions (IS), to provide valuable insights for the progression of the field. It acts as a reconciliation of these research streams and offers a reconceptualised agenda incorporating recent research on platforms, ecosystems, modularity, risk and governance as key conceptual themes to synthesise and build theory.Design/methodology/approachThis is a conceptual, theory development article focused on advancing thinking on servitization by identifying systematic and theoretically informed research themes. It also proposes future research opportunities to advance theoretical contributions and practical implications for servitization research.FindingsBy reviewing and synthesising extant PSS and IS research, this article identified five core themes – namely modularity, platforms, ecosystems, risks and governance. The importance of these five themes and their linkages to PSS and IS are examined and a theoretical framework with a future research agenda to advance servitization is proposed.Originality/valueThis paper considers the similarities and differences between PSS and IS in order to develop a theory and to reconcile formerly disparate research efforts by establishing linkages between core themes and identifying valuable synergies for scholars. The importance of the core themes and current gaps within and across these themes are shown, and a mid-range theory for servitization is positioned to bridge the servitization-related PSS and IS communities.

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