Emerging technologies in Indian mining industry: an exploratory empirical investigation regarding the adoption challenges

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Som Sekhar Bhattacharyya ◽  
Yash Shah
Keyword(s):  
Technology Adoption ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Subject Matter ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Emerging Technologies ◽  
Mining Industry ◽  
Subject Matter Experts ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Blasting Excavation

Purpose Emerging technologies have been transforming most industries. A wide range of emerging technologies such as blockchain, internet of things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), robotics and many others have changed the way in which firm value chain activities or processes were executed traditionally. The mining industry has also witnessed the introduction of these emerging technologies in various processes from the exploration stage to the final processing of ores. The purpose of this paper is to understand the pace of adoption of emerging technologies in the Indian mining industry and identify the challenges that managers confront while adopting emerging technologies. Design/methodology/approach The authors undertook qualitative research. Data collection was done in two stages. Secondary research was conducted to arrive at a repository of use cases of the adoption of emerging technologies in the global mining industry. Primary data collection was also done. The insights on emerging technology adoption and challenges faced in the Indian mining industry were captured by in-depth interviewing of subject matter experts. The authors interviewed 21 mining subject matter experts with a semi-structured open-ended questionnaire. The responses were content analyzed by thematic content analysis. Technological-organizational-environmental (TOE) and diffusion of innovation (DOI) frameworks were applied to segregate different factors affecting the adoption of emerging technologies in the Indian mining industry. Findings Emerging technologies such as blockchain, IoT, AI, ML, robotics has been applied across various mining engineering value chain activities such as in drilling, blasting, excavation and ore hauling. However, emerging technologies adoption was hindered because of a lack of managerial awareness, cultural inertia, substantive upfront investments and the nature of intangible benefits in the short run. Research limitations/implications The research applied technology adoption frameworks in the mining industry. The authors used TOE and DOI frameworks to understand the challenges faced by Indian mining firms. The research findings, thus added to the conversation of TOE and DOI frameworks in the context of the Indian mining industry. Practical implications The research finding would help mining firm managers to anticipate the challenges with respect to technology adoption. This would allow mining executives to create a proper technology adoption plan and intervene proactively. The research would also provide information about the steps taken by competing firms with respect to emerging technologies adoption. The research would help managers to decide technology implementation steps in drilling, blasting, excavation and ore hauling to be undertaken for successful adoption of emerging technologies. Technology firms could gain insights into the issues faced by mining firms in adopting emerging technologies. This research would help managers to influence organizational technology policy and endorse the addition of pro-technology policies in mining activities. Policymakers involved in the mining sector could also incorporate industry-level policy decisions so as to facilitate the adoption of emerging technologies among mining firms and remove the barriers to the adoption of emerging technologies. This would create an opportunity for technology providers to redesign product offerings, which could be a good fit for Indian mining firms. Originality/value Indian mining industry contributed significantly to the Indian economy. Despite this, limited focus has been put regarding the adoption of emerging technologies in the mining industry. Mining managers did not have any framework to understand the challenges faced in the adoption of technologies across the mining value chain that is in drilling, blasting, excavation and ore hauling. This study focused on identifying those challenges through the use of technology adoption frameworks. This research was one of the first studies to gain insights on emerging technologies adoption in the context of the mining industry through the theoretical lens of TOE and DOI frameworks.

Tata Wiron: branding galvanized wires

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (7) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Vijay Pundalik Bhangale ◽  
Maithili Prashant Dhuri
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Market Segmentation ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Far East ◽  
Commodity Market ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Steel Wires ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Major Player ◽  
Depth Analysis

Subject area Marketing. Study level/applicability MBA Marketing Class. Case overview The case describes the transition of a “Galvanized Wires Business of Tata Steel” into a unique identity, the'Tata Wiron' brand. It focuses on key stages in this journey, including “Understanding the Customers in Galvanized Wires Business”, “Value Chain”, “Challenges Faced”, “Need for Branding”, “Market Segmentation”, “Competition”, “Process of Branding”, “Differentiation”, “Distribution & Sales” and “Promotion”. Tata Steel Wires Business is a major player in the steel wire industry, servicing the discerning needs of its customers across global markets and the leading producer of steel wires in India. A wealth of experience and expertise in the wire industry coupled with latest technology incorporations has enabled Tata Steel Wires Division to constantly meet the most exacting specifications and requirements of its customers. It manufactures a wide range of wires catering to the needs of various industry segments, such as automobile, infrastructure, power and general engineering. The products are well established across the markets of Europe, the USA, Middle East Asia, Australasia, South Asia and Asia and the Far East. Expected learning outcomes The expected learning outcomes are as follows: understanding how in-depth analysis of the competition and value chain establishes the need for branding in a commodity market; understanding how consumer insights help in market segmentation and targeting; and building a brand in commodity market. Supplementary materials Teaching notes are available for educators only. Please contact your library to gain login details or email [email protected] to request teaching notes.

scholarly journals Trade-based money laundering (TBML) empowers criminals to run free post-Brexit

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariola Jolanta Marzouk
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Money Laundering ◽  
Subject Matter ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Subject Matter Experts ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Uk

Purpose This paper aims to provide unique empirical findings exploring the impact of the UK’s post-Brexit Economic Strategy to boost trade with developing countries on the UK banking sector’s ability to manage trade-based money laundering risks. Design/methodology/approach Exploratory research design that used structured literature review, followed by semi-structured interviews with key subject matter experts employed by large UK banks. Findings Both banks and law enforcement struggle to prioritise trade-based money laundering (TBML) intelligence discovery due to deficient skills, resources, technology and lack of strong regulatory stimulus. The regulated sector calls for the UK anti-money laundering (AML) reform that would better incentivise TBML deterrence, yet the Government underestimates the money laundering risks while trading with high-risk jurisdictions post-Brexit. Research limitations/implications The findings are based on a small sample of six semi-structured interviews with difficult to access population of key subject matter experts. Despite the small sample, participants provided well-articulated and informed insights. Practical implications The UK’s post-Brexit Economic Strategy to boost trade with developing countries downplays the TBML risks it carries. The findings should alert UK banks, law enforcement and the Government who will collectively bear the responsibility to effectively manage TBML while enabling smooth trading. Originality/value The research provides unique perceptions of UK banks’ senior subject matter experts on managing TBML threats from opportunistic criminals.

Buying subject-matter expertise: an innovative approach to business classes

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Philip English ◽  
Rachel Gordon
Keyword(s):  
Student Learning ◽  
Subject Matter ◽  
Course Design ◽  
Technical Problem ◽  
Time Frame ◽  
Quality Analysis ◽  
Subject Matter Experts ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Subject Matter Expertise ◽  
The Subject

PurposeThis paper introduces a new instructional design for executive programs that combined a flipped classroom methodology and experiential learning to address the challenge of teaching highly technical material in a compressed time frame. In practice, when decision-making executives lack technical expertise and face a highly technical problem, they contract for subject-matter expertise (SME) within the firm or through hiring consultants. The authors show how this can be done in a classroom setting to enhance the learning experience.Design/methodology/approachThe classroom approach utilizes students from other programs as analysts for executive MBA (EMBA) teams faced with case analysis that involves technical issues in finance. The analysts act as subject-matter experts for the EMBA students.FindingsExecutive student learning is not eroded by relying on the analysts, and, moreover, the use of analysts enhances EMBA student understandingPractical implicationsExecutives are able, in a short time frame, to produce high quality analysis by utilizing the subject-matter experts. Executives also learn how to ask the right questions and evaluate the quality of the analysis created by the subject-matter experts. The subject-matter experts, who are also students, derive added benefits of an employment experience in finance, learning how to interpret instructions about the analysis and how to respond to feedback.Originality/valueThe paper illustrates a new course design where the course's technical analysis aspects mimic work environments enhancing student learning.

scholarly journals Recommended medical and non-medical factors to assess military preventable deaths: subject matter experts provide valuable insights

2019 ◽  
Vol 166 (E) ◽  
pp. e47-e52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Whitney Y Harrison ◽  
J L Wardian ◽  
J A Sosnov ◽  
R S Kotwal ◽  
F K Butler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Medical Care ◽  
Subject Matter ◽  
Review Process ◽  
Preventable Death ◽  
Subject Matter Experts ◽  
Medical Factors ◽  
Combat Casualty ◽  
Medical Recommendations ◽  
Combat Casualty Care

IntroductionHistorically, there has been variability in the methods for determining preventable death within the US Department of Defense. Differences in methodologies partially explain variable preventable death rates ranging from 3% to 51%. The lack of standard review process likely misses opportunities for improvement in combat casualty care. This project identified recommended medical and non-medical factors necessary to (1) establish a comprehensive preventable death review process and (2) identify opportunities for improvement throughout the entire continuum of care.MethodsThis qualitative study used a modified rapid assessment process that includes the following steps: (1) identification and recruitment of US government subject matter experts (SMEs); (2) multiple cycles of data collection via key informant interviews and focus groups; (3) consolidation of information collected in these interviews; and (4) iterative analysis of data collected from interviews into common themes. Common themes identified from SME feedback were grouped into the following subject areas: (1) prehospital, (2) in-hospital and (3) forensic pathology.ResultsMedical recommendations for military preventable death reviews included the development, training, documentation, collection, analysis and reporting of the implementation of the Tactical Combat Casualty Care Guidelines, Joint Trauma System Clinical Practice Guidelines and National Association of Medical Examiners autopsy standards. Non-medical recommendations included training, improved documentation, data collection and analysis of non-medical factors needed to understand how these factors impact optimal medical care.ConclusionsIn the operational environment, medical care must be considered in the context of non-medical factors. For a comprehensive preventable death review process to be sustainable in the military health system, the process must be based on an appropriate conceptual framework implemented consistently across all military services.

scholarly journals Can co-creation in extended reality technologies facilitate the design process?

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 191-205
Author(s):  
Hatana El-Jarn ◽  
Glen Southern
Keyword(s):  
Design Process ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Emerging Technologies ◽  
Empirical Work ◽  
Academic Experiences ◽  
Virtual Space ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Fuzzy Front End ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Education And Employment

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore the benefits of co-creation/co-design using extended reality (XR) technologies during the initial stages of the design process. A review of the emerging co-creation tools within XR will be examined along with whether they offer the potential to improve the design process; this will also highlight the gaps on where further research is required.Design/methodology/approachThe paper draws on professional and academic experiences of the authors in creative practices within the realm of XR technology, co-creation and co-design. In addition, a review of the current literature on emerging technologies and work-based learning will offer further insight on the themes covered.FindingsTo design, collaborate, iterate and amend with colleagues and peers in a virtual space gives a wide range of obvious benefits. Creative practitioners both in education and employment are working more collaboratively with the advancement of technology. However, there is a need to find a space where collaboration can also offer the opportunity for co-creation that improves the initial stages of the design process. This technology also offers solutions on the constraints of distance and ameliorates creative expression.Research limitations/implicationsThere is an opportunity to test the ideas expressed in this paper empirically; this can be done through testing co-creation tools with professionals, work-based learners and students.Originality/valueThe paper will add to the existing literature on emerging technologies as a unique environment to improve co-create/co-design the visuals created during the fuzzy front end of the design process and offer a potential framework for future empirical work.

LiVE approach: Lean integrated Value Engineering for construction industry

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 518-533 ◽  
Author(s):  
E.M.A.C. Ekanayake ◽  
Y.G. Sandanayake
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Subject Matter ◽  
Value Engineering ◽  
Functional Requirements ◽  
Subject Matter Experts ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Value Analysis ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Lean Principles ◽  
Value Evaluation

Purpose Increasing demand for the best value for client’s money necessitates waste reduction while enhancing the project functionality in construction industry. The purpose of this paper is to propose Lean integrated Value Engineering (LiVE) approach by establishing the synergy between Lean and Value Engineering (VE) concepts for construction industry. Design/methodology/approach A literature survey and in-depth un-structured interviews with six subject matter experts in three steps were used to investigate the synergy between Lean principles and VE job plan to develop LiVE approach for the construction industry. The gathered data were analysed using code-based content analysis and the LiVE approach was finally validated using interviews by two additional subject matter experts representing industry and academia. Findings Research findings established that there is a synergy between Lean principles and VE job plan. Accordingly, the study developed a LiVE approach, which specify client’s value, identify the value stream, make value flow without interruption, let the client pull functional requirements and pursue perfection during “value establishment”, “value analysis of functional requirements”, “value creativity”, “value evaluation”, “value development”, “value verification” and “value achievement” phases. Originality/value The novel LiVE approach will guide construction industry practitioners on how to integrate Lean concept with VE in order to reduce unnecessary costs and wastes, to enhance project functionality and ultimately to achieve value for client’s money.

Needs assessment of international capacity building using a Delphi technique

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 286-302 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenneth David Strang
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Needs Assessment ◽  
Capacity Building ◽  
Subject Matter ◽  
Delphi Technique ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Subject Matter Experts ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Modified Delphi ◽  
Modified Delphi Technique

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to engage African subject matter experts to assist with a needs assessment of international capacity building for developing countries in Africa, to establish a prioritized list of capacity building keywords substantiated by a current literature review. Design/methodology/approach A pragmatic mixed-method research design was used which involved conducting literature reviews and applying a modified Delphi technique to determine future research needs. The credibility of these results was strengthened by selecting a Delphi subject matter expert panel from African countries including Benin, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia, Ivory Coast, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Madagascar, Cameroon, Congo, Burkina Faso, Eritrea, Algeria and Nigeria. Non-parametric statistical techniques were used to objectively analyze the qualitative data and prioritize the findings. Findings The results clearly identified seven literature keywords which could improve future African capacity building research (in order of highest importance first): Trade Union (regional economic integration), Governance, FDI, Emigration, Education, Economic (small business stimulation), and Brain Gain. Additional keywords surfaced in the literature related to these ones, namely healthcare and brain drain (emigrating academics and scholars). Research limitations/implications The results of this study should generalize to government and capacity building policy administrators in Africa as well as to other researchers and practitioners in this field. The use of a novel modified Delphi technique should also be of interest to other researchers. Originality/value The modified Delphi technique commenced with a knowledge sharing conference where pre-selected subject matter experts collaborated to define the initial scope of questions. Another novel aspect of the customized Delphi technique was that the subject matter experts were required to conduct a literature review to substantiate their responses to questions.

scholarly journals Pengembangan LKPD Berbasis Problem Based Learning (PBL) dengan Penguatan Karakter Kerja Keras Subtema Indahnya Persatuan dan Kesatuan di Negeriku untuk Kelas IV SDN Banggle 02 Kabupaten Blitar

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 254-268
Author(s):  
Anggia Diah Wahyu Mastuti ◽  
Lilik Bintartik ◽  
Sumanto Sumanto
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Subject Matter ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Instructional Materials ◽  
Teaching Material ◽  
Development Research ◽  
Subject Matter Experts ◽  
Student Responses ◽  
Product Trial

Abstract: The purpose of this development research is to produce a valid Problem Based Learning LKPD based on material experts, instructional materials experts, and users as well as practical and interesting according to students. This product can be used as additional teaching material on the Theme of Diversity and Unity of My Country The Subtheme of the Beautiful Unity and Unity in my Country learning 1 and 2. The development of this LKPD uses the research method of Borg & Gall modified by Sugiyono. The steps are 1) potential and problems, 2) data collection, 3) product design, 4) product validation 5) product revision, 6) product trial, 7) product revision, 8) trial use, and 9) revision product. The results of the product validation were stated to be very valid, with an average rating of 94 percent material experts, subject matter experts, and 100 percent users. Student responses about practicality and attractiveness reached 96 percent and 100 percent. Based on all of the assessment results it can be concluded that PBL-based LKPD products are very valid, very practical, very interesting, and can be used without revision. Abstrak: Tujuan penelitian  pengembangan ini menghasilkan LKPD berbasis Problem Based Learning yang valid menurut ahli materi, ahli bahan ajar dan pengguna serta  praktis dan menarik menurut peserta didik. Produk ini dapat digunakan sebagai bahan ajar tambahan pada Tema Keragaman Persatuan dan Kesatuan Negeriku Subtema Indahnya Persatuan dan Kesatuan di Negeriku pembelajaran 1 dan 2. Pengembangan LKPD ini menggunakan metode peneltitian dari Borg & Gall yang dimodifikasi oleh Sugiyono. Langkah-langkahnya yaitu 1) potensi dan masalah, 2) pengumpulan data, 3) desain produk, 4) validasi produk 5) revisi produk, 6) uji coba produk, 7) revisi produk, 8) uji coba pemakaian, dan 9) revisi produk. Hasil validasi produk dinyatakan sangat valid, dengan rata-rata penilaian ahli materi 94 persen, ahli bahan ajar dan pengguna 100 persen. Respon peserta didik tentang kepraktisan dan kemenarikan mencapai 96 persen dan 100 persen.  Berdasarkan seluruh hasil penilaian dapat disimpulkan bahwa produk LKPD berbasis PBL sangat valid, sangat praktis ,sangat  menarik, dan dapat digunakan tanpa revisi.

An exploratory study on Musharakah SRI Sukuk for the development of Waqf properties/assets in Malaysia

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 301-314
Author(s):  
Nor Syahirah Zain ◽  
Zulkarnain Muhamad Sori
Keyword(s):  
Subject Matter ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Subject Matter Experts ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Responsible Investment ◽  
The Government ◽  
Desk Research

Purpose This study aims to explore a sustainable and responsible investment (SRI) sukuk model based on Musharakah that could be implemented to develop waqf properties and assets under the SRI sukuk framework in Malaysia. This includes proposing and designing a potential SRI sukuk model and seeking the opinion of subject-matter experts and industry practitioners on the model, its attractiveness to investors and its feasibility to implement in Malaysia. Design/methodology/approach The study adopts desk research and semi-structured interview as its methodology. A desk research is where a detailed critical review and analysis of past literature from reports, journals, framework, books and practices are undertaken. To establish a SRI sukuk model, the paper also studies the cases of the first SRI sukuk issued in Malaysia and other waqf-related sukuks that have been structured for the development of waqf property/asset in the past. Following that, the opinion of subject-matter experts and industry practitioners on the proposed SRI sukuk model is sought in a semi-structured interview. Findings Based on the interviewees’ response, the study proposes the most feasible SRI sukuk model that could be implemented in the Malaysian context for the development of waqf properties/assets, which is a Musharakah-based sukuk model. The model will be elaborated based on the purpose of development, functionality, choice of Shari’ah contract, obligor and return mechanism. Research limitations/implications This paper is exploratory in nature. While it explores the structural point of view only, future research could analyse and identify the legal, regulatory, financial and Shari’ah aspects of the proposed model. Further empirical studies can be done to provide more comprehensive idea and knowledge regarding the subject matter. Practical implications The study serves great benefit to the government, waqf administrators, regulators, policymakers, foundations, corporations and interested investors to explore SRI sukuk as one of the feasible financial instruments to develop waqf in Malaysia. Originality/value This study proposes the use of an innovative financial instrument called SRI sukuk and structures a feasible SRI sukuk model to help realise the true roles of waqf as not only a religious tool but also one of the instruments for human, economic and social developments.

Striving for sustainable value chain establishment: a multiple feasibility analysis approach

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marie Ingrid Herman ◽  
Minh Thi Thai
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
New Caledonia ◽  
Feasibility Analysis ◽  
Environmental Drivers ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Content Type ◽  
A Value ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Sustainable Value ◽  
Cut Foliage

PurposeOver the last decade, value chain for development has shown its bias towards global value chain approaches. This article proposes a holistic framework to carry out feasibility analysis for the establishment of a value chain.Design/methodology/approachA qualitative research approach was used to collect and analyse data from a wide range of stakeholders potentially involved in establishment of a global cut-foliage value chain based on wild harvesting of ornamental ferns in New Caledonia.FindingsMultiple feasibility analyses revealed issues that need to be addressed, priorities for different stakeholders and possible ways forward in the establishment of a value chain.Research limitations/implicationsThe framework supports businesses, entrepreneurs, investors, donors and governments in proceeding with value chain establishment with significant consideration of social, economic and environmental drivers for sustainability.Originality/valueRelevant concepts in several fields are integrated into a single framework that can guide feasibility analysis of value chain establishment.

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