Value creation and competitive advantages for the Shrimp industries in Bangladesh

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 518-536 ◽  
Author(s):  
Subarna Ferdous ◽  
Mitsuru Ikeda
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Quality Standard ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Phone Calls ◽  
Processing Plants ◽  
Standard Value ◽  
Shrimp Industry

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyze the value chain activities of shrimp firms in Bangladesh, and mapping the Porter’s (1985) value chain framework to see if it works or not. The present study identifies the gap, synthesizes and analyzes those gaps which lead the firms to create more values from firms to consumers. Design/methodology/approach Interviews were conducted with the shrimp industry managers in the southern region of Bangladesh. Exploratory qualitative research method was used and the questionnaire was semi-structured. Data were gathered from 43 firm managers. After sending multiple phone calls and face to face meeting, the response rate was 35.83 percentages. Findings Poor transportation, communication gap between the stakeholders, shortage of raw shrimps and lack of quality standard were the areas where shrimp industries were suffering. It was found that some of the primary and secondary activities of shrimp industries did not map with Porter’s framework. Based on Porter’s framework, the study suggested that analyzing and synthesizing those gaps can lead the firm more value and competitive advantages. Research limitations/implications Limitations include a lack of knowledge on value chain and shortages of raw materials for the processing plants. Moreover, the sample size was small for this exploratory study. Practical implications Shrimp industries will learn standard value chain activities, and identify the gaps based on the mapping of Porter’s value chain. Originality/value Using Porter’s value chain this is the first empirical study in the shrimp firms in Bangladesh. The primary research contribution is the revised theoretical framework which can be used for further research on shrimp industries in Bangladesh.

Operationalising resilience in tropical agricultural value chains

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 271-300 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joshua Aboah ◽  
Mark M.J. Wilson ◽  
Karl M. Rich ◽  
Michael C. Lyne
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Food System ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Citation Network ◽  
System Level ◽  
Value Chains ◽  
Common Source ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Stakeholder Interactions

Purpose The analysis of the concept of resilience in supply chain management studies mostly focuses on the downstream side of the value chain and tacitly assumes an unlimited supply of raw materials. This assumption is unreasonable for agricultural value chains, as upstream disruptions clearly have a material impact on the availability of raw materials, and indeed, are a common source of supply problems. This paper aims to present a framework for the operationalisation of the concept of socioecological resilience in agricultural value chains that incorporates upstream activities. Design/methodology/approach A citation network analysis was adopted to review articles. A conceptual framework is then advanced to identify elements of resilience and indicators relevant to tropical agricultural value chains. Findings There are limited studies that assess resilience in the food chain context. Flexibility, collaboration, adaptability and resourcefulness are key elements for assessing resilience at the individual chain actor level. However, the paper argues that adaptability is the relevant element for the assessment of resilience at an aggregate food system level because it considers the alteration of a system’s state of resilience. Practical implications The proposed framework and propositions accommodate stakeholder interactions in the value chain and could serve as a tool to guide the assessment of resilience in agricultural value chains. Originality/value This paper is one of the few to extend resilience to cover the socioecological interaction aspects for supply chains that yield the raw materials needed for continuity in channel-wide value creation processes.

Microbreweries, brewpubs and beerfirms in the Sicilian craft beer industry

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 122-138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vincenzo Alfeo ◽  
Aldo Todaro ◽  
Giuseppina Migliore ◽  
Valeria Borsellino ◽  
Emanuele Schimmenti
Keyword(s):  
Raw Materials ◽  
Hierarchical Cluster ◽  
Brewing Industry ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Sales Channels ◽  
Craft Beer ◽  
Beer Industry ◽  
Critical Issues ◽  
Processing Plants ◽  
Shed Light

Purpose This paper aims to illustrate the organisational and managing models characterising the craft beer producers in Sicily (Southern Italy) and the main issues of the provision of raw materials. Design/methodology/approach A direct survey involving the overall population of 41 craft breweries operating in Sicily in 2016 was carried out. Then 29 questionnaires were collected for exploratory analysis. A hierarchical cluster analysis was also performed out to group companies by similar structural, productive and economic features. Findings The findings of the survey showed a Sicilian craft beer industry characterised by a substantial dependence on the import of malts hops and yeasts and the limited use of local raw materials among brewers. Furthermore, the characteristics of the processing plants and the sales channels appear to influence the diversification of the products and the turnover levels of the Sicilian craft beer producers. Originality/value This is the first study describing the craft brewing industry in Sicily. The findings contribute to enrich the knowledge on the organisational models applied in the craft beer industry. In particular, the findings could contribute to shed light on some critical issues about the provision of raw materials, suggesting possible paths for the successful development of the craft beer industry in the region.

How does a destination’s food image serve the common targets of the UNESCO creative cities network?

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 785-812
Author(s):  
Gökhan Yılmaz ◽  
Doğuş Kılıçarslan ◽  
Meltem Caber
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Sustainable Urban Development ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Projected Image ◽  
Creative Cities ◽  
Food Image ◽  
The Common

Purpose As one of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization initiatives, the creative cities network (CCN) declares the cities that are creative in the contexts of music, gastronomy, design, etc., with the aim of promoting cooperation amongst the member cities and maintaining sustainable urban development. This study aims to identify the destination food image of Gaziantep in Turkey, which is a member gastronomy city of the CCN since 2015. Identified destination food image elements were connected to the common targets of the CCN to show how the city may contribute to the network objectives. Design/methodology/approach A two-stage research process was used in the study. First, qualitative approach was adopted for the clarification of projected and perceived destination food image elements. Projected image elements were derived from a content analysis performed on a totally 113 official, semi-official and unofficial online documents in Turkish and English. Perceived destination food image elements were identified by face-to-face interviews, conducted on 10 participants. As a result, 18 projected and 20 perceived destination food image elements were obtained. These were then grouped under 4 main and 22 sub-categories. At the second stage, destination food image elements were matched with common targets of the CCN. Findings Destination food image elements, obtained by two qualitative studies, are grouped under 4 main and 22 sub-categories as follows: gastronomic identity (with sub-categories of destination’s identity and local culinary culture); diversity of the destination (with sub-categories of attractiveness of the local food, ease of promotion and high brand value); gastronomic attractions (with sub-categories of restaurants and cafes, culinary museums, farmer markets, orchards, gastronomy tours, gastronomy events (e.g. festivals, competitions), culinary education, books on gastronomy, certification systems, organizations, street foods and vendors and handmade or homemade foods); and qualified workforce and stakeholders (with sub-categories of expert chefs and cooks, specialist suppliers, service personnel, locals and local authorities). These are then connected to the common CCN targets (e.g. cuisine, tourism and festivals; extension of the creative value chain; fostering cultural creativity; and sustainability). Originality/value This is one of the early research attempts in examining a member gastronomy city’s food image elements and the role that they played in the success of the CCN’s common targets. Moreover, the study contributes to the literature on the identification of (projected and perceived) destination food image by using content analysis.

The competitive advantages of emerging market multinationals: a re-assessment

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (3/4) ◽  
pp. 216-235 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter J. Williamson
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Emerging Market ◽  
Chain Structure ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Global Value Chain ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Emerging Market Multinationals ◽  
Bric Countries

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to re-assess both the nature and sources of the competitive advantages which multinationals expanding from home bases in emerging economies (EMNEs) may enjoy in the global market. Design/methodology/approach – The paper analyses the results of 12 concurrent studies undertaken by a group of experts who were asked to examine how strategies for innovation, international value chain configuration and foreign mergers and acquisitions contributed to the competitive advantages of multinationals emerging from Brazil, Russia, India and China (the BRICs), respectively. Findings – EMNEs do have competitive advantages that can underpin their expansion abroad, but these are mainly “non-traditional” advantages that have been built by finding innovative ways to leverage advantages of their home countries. EMNE’s internationalisation is as much about accessing new resources and knowledge to enable them to extend their competitive advantage, as it is a route to exploiting existing advantages over a larger set of markets. As a result, the global value chain structure of EMNEs tends to be fundamentally different from that chosen by incumbent multinationals. Research limitations/implications – The study is limited to EMNEs from the BRIC countries, but implications for EMNEs emerging from other countries are discussed. Originality/value – We bring to bear extensive data and a systematic approach to understanding the new breed of multinationals emerging from the BRIC countries; their sources of competitive advantage; and how they are using innovation, foreign investment and overseas acquisitions to transform global competition.

Innovation in footwear companies – does it pay off?

2014 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 128-154
Author(s):  
Andreia Filipa Soares Passos Cardoso ◽  
Marko Torkkeli
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Cutting Edge ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Causative Relationship ◽  
Innovative Environments ◽  
Definition Of

Purpose – Low- and medium-technology sectors' (LMTs) role in modern economies has been overshadowed by the argument relating knowledge creation to R&D and thus to high-tech industries. Nevertheless, whereas a broader definition of innovation has enabled LMTs to emerge as innovative environments, a blind reliance on non-R&D-based indicators may be harmful too by neglecting LMTs' contribution to the development of cutting-edge, R&D-based knowledge. This paper aims to provide answers to the following questions: do LMTs innovate? Do they induce high-tech innovations across other sectors? Do networks have an impact on LMTs' innovation commitment? Can LMTs' innovation commitment be related to a better performance? Design/methodology/approach – The research method used in this work was based on a case study approach using in-depth face-to-face interviews with representatives from two footwear companies and one technology supplier. Findings – Collaboration with relevant stakeholders along the footwear value chain proved fundamental to the creation of innovation opportunities for all parties involved. Both footwear companies have embraced innovation strategies, allowing them to take over new functions along the value chain and build successful international paths. These strategies involved active participation in cutting-edge, high-tech knowledge prompting innovation at higher-tech companies too. Research limitations/implications – The paper fails to establish a clear causative relationship between companies' performance and their R&DI commitment. In addition, due to the number of companies involved in the study, the findings cannot be simply extrapolated to the whole Portuguese footwear sector. Originality/value – The paper highlights the commitment to innovation in a traditional sector and explores an underresearched topic – that of LMTs' involvement in R&D activities.

scholarly journals Entrepreneurial success of cottage-based women entrepreneurs in Oman

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 480-498 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suhail M. Ghouse ◽  
Gerard McElwee ◽  
Omar Durrah
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
New Ventures ◽  
Arab Country ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Entrepreneurial Success ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Face To Face

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate various problems experienced by cottage-based women entrepreneurs to launch and develop their ventures in Oman and to focus on women going beyond their traditional family roles for various reasons to establish themselves in Omani society. Design/methodology/approach The study applies a mixed research approach using a quantitative survey of 142 cottage-based Omani women entrepreneurs and qualitative face-to-face interviews with ten women entrepreneurs, presented as six short case studies. The intensity of the business-related problems is determined through the exploratory factor analysis, and confirmatory factor analysis is used to confirm the model by determining the goodness of fit between hypothesized model and sample data. Findings Access to government for current business needs, access to specialized suppliers for staying ahead of the competition and high cost of raw materials were the problems mentioned as being important, while marketing-oriented problems were of least concern. Research limitations/implications This study was undertaken in one region of Oman only and thus poses problems when extrapolating the findings to other areas. Practical implications The study suggests how policymakers can support women entrepreneurs to diversify and start new ventures while simultaneously contributing to the socio-economic development of Oman. Originality/value Research on cottage entrepreneurship in the context of an Arab country is scarce and the study provides an overview of the obstacles and support required for the development of women entrepreneurship in Oman.

Determinants of innovation in the handicraft industry of Fiji and Tonga: an empirical analysis from a tourism perspective

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 318-330 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suwastika Naidu ◽  
Anand Chand ◽  
Paul Southgate
Keyword(s):  
New Product Development ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
New Product ◽  
Advanced Technology ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
Technology Experience

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the determinants of innovation in handicraft industry of Fiji and Tonga. Design/methodology/approach – Data for this study was collected via face-to-face interviews with handicraft sellers in Fiji and Tonga. In total, 368 interviews were conducted in Fiji and Tonga out of which, 48 was from Tonga and 320 was from Fiji. Findings – The results of this study show that eight factors; namely, value adding, design uniqueness, new product development, cultural uniqueness, advanced technology, experience of owner, ability of owner to adapt to trends in market and quality of raw materials have significant impact on level of innovation in handicraft industry of Fiji and Tonga. Originality/value – To date, none of the existing studies have examined determinants of innovation in handicraft industry of the Pacific Island countries. This is a pioneering study that examines determinants of innovation in handicraft industry of Fiji and Tonga.

scholarly journals INTEGRATION OF FARMERS AND PROCESSING INDUSTRY IN THE AQUACULTURE VALUE CHAIN IN TOCANTINS, BRAZIL

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Manoel Xavier Pedroza Filho ◽  
Maurício Araujo Castilho
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Supply Contracts ◽  
Processing Industry ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Processing Plants ◽  
High Level

Most of the fish farmed by small scale Brazilian fish farmers in Brazil is sold directly to local markets without passing through a processing industry. The integration between small-scale fish farmers and the processing industry is restricted to few cooperatives, mainly in the southern region. Although many fish processing plants are operating in different regions, most producers do not have access to them. The lack of integration creates several problems, including low quality of fish due to the absence of sanitary control, informality, impossibility to access supermarkets, and low added value.  This paper is based on a case study of aquaculture in the Brazilian state of Tocantins, by using the Global Value Chain approach. The methodology consists of a qualitative process based on face-to-face interviews with value chain agents. The main results indicate that the processing industries are increasing their own production and implementing supply contracts with large producers. More vertical governance is emerging with a high level of control by the industries. Thus, many small-scale fish farmers are being excluded from the value chain.

Value chain politicisation to boost rare earth supply

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Rare Earth ◽  
Rare Earths ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Radioactive Materials ◽  
Capacity Utilisation ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Polymetallic Sulfides ◽  
High Concentrations

Significance Short-term factors combined to strengthen prices, including widespread flooding in China’s Sichuan province and low capacity utilisation among producers outside China. In the first two months of 2021, Chinese exports of rare earths rebounded by 28.8% year-on-year to 7,068 tonnes, although this was boosted by the low base of a demand slump in early 2020. Impacts Beijing has threatened to cut off supplies of refined rare earth products to US aerospace firm Lockheed Martin for trading with Taiwan. Norway may plan mining after finding polymetallic sulfides in its seabed containing high concentrations of lithium and certain rare earths. China also imports rare earths, and problems with shipping raw materials from Myanmar will exacerbate its rare earth shortages. US firm Energy Fuels is partnering with Neo Performance’s European operations to provide concentrates free of radioactive materials.

A post-disaster study of a women-led handicraft industry in rural Philippines

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 489-507 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ginbert Permejo Cuaton
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Value Chain Analysis ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Status ◽  
Post Disaster

Purpose The tikog handicraft industry in Basey, province of Samar in the Philippines, was heavily devastated by super typhoon Haiyan in November 2013. More than five years after the disaster, very few studies have been published regarding the status of this industry. Thus, this paper aims to examine the roles of men and women farmers, weavers, converters and other chain actors of the Tikog Value Chain Industry in Basey and presents the status of the industry in terms of (a) operations, (b) performance and contribution to the economy, (c) capacity (materials, product and people), (d) market and (e) its current challenges in a post-disaster context. Design/methodology/approach For this case study, data were gathered through desk research and field works. The data were thematically analyzed using elements of a value chain analysis to provide insights and to help develop strategies to improve women’s contributions in developing the tikog handicraft industry. Findings Among the structures in the industry are associations comprising of formal and informal groups of tikog farmers, weavers, converters and traders. About 2,000 families in Basey are engaged in the tikog industry. This generates an estimated additional family income from PHP 4,200.00 (USD84.00) – PHP 18,000.00 (USD360.00)/year. Supply of raw materials is not only hampered by the depleting natural resources but also by the availability of drying facilities. Weavers continue to buy from Leyte suppliers due to challenges in drying tikog grasses. The author strongly argues that there is a need to increase capacity building opportunities for those involved in tikog to avoid stunted growth of the industry. Originality/value Aside from being a survivor himself, the author directly worked with the men, women and communities involved in this study. This highlights the ability of this research to realistically reflect the current knowledge, practices and attitudes of actors involved in the tikog handicraft industry in Basey, Philippines.

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