scholarly journals Optimal Location of Distribution Site Based on Distance

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 90-98
Author(s):  
Jaroslava Kubáňová ◽  
Iveta Kubasáková
Keyword(s):  
Material Handling ◽  
Specific Area ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Global Business ◽  
Short Period ◽  
Site Allocation ◽  
Successful Business ◽  
The Right ◽  
A Company ◽  
New Distribution

Abstract For most companies, successful business operation is based on the location at the right place, in the right region, on the right plot. New investments in land, buildings and material handling equipment are carried out for the longer term. As the global business environment in which a company needs to decide on location is becoming more uncertain every day, it is of huge importance to make a thoughtful and ‘future-proof’ decision on the location for a new distribution site. Allocation can also be defined as a process that results in finding a position for a warehouse, company, production, people, things, and activities in a specific area. A newly built distribution site is impossible to be moved in a short period of time, so the decision on where to build a distribution site, warehouse, or manufacturing plant is of vital and strategic importance.

scholarly journals Digital maturity variables and their impact on the enterprise architecture layers

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 141-154 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karlheinz Schwer ◽  
Christian Hitz ◽  
Robin Wyss ◽  
Dominik Wirz ◽  
Clemente Minonne
Keyword(s):  
Enterprise Architecture ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Digital Products ◽  
Maturity Models ◽  
Literature Overview ◽  
Business Source Premier ◽  
And Migration ◽  
The Right ◽  
A Company ◽  
Precise Assessment

This study examines the variables of digital maturity of companies. The framework for enterprise architectures Archimate 3.0 is used to compare the variables. The vari¬ables are assigned to the six layers of architecture: Strategy, Business Environment, Applications, Technology, Physical and Implementation and Migration. On the basis of a literature overview, 15 “digital maturity models” with a total of 147 variables are analyzed. The databases Scopus, EBSCO – Business Source Premier and ProQuest are used for this purpose.The results of the work will help researchers and managers to identify which digitiza¬tion variables affect the different layers of the company. This enables researchers or managers to use the right model for a specific purpose or to create a new model from a combination of existing models for the entire company or just one architectural layer.On the basis of a more precise assessment of the digital maturity of a company, better actions can be derived. This work is important for companies, as the digitization of enterprises and markets changed similarly to the invention of the steam engine did. Websites, sensors, mobile devices, apps, etc. are combined into new digital products and services. The competitors in the market have to adapt. If this is not done, they will increasingly disappear.Finally, the authors suggests a conclusion about the current situation regarding the measurement of digital maturity in companies and show in which areas further studies could be carried out.

An Evaluation and Scenario Analysis of the Representative Supply Chain Management Software

2011 ◽  
pp. 76-91
Author(s):  
Ruiliang Yan ◽  
Zhongxian Wang ◽  
Ruben Xing
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Software Packages ◽  
The Right ◽  
Hierarchy Process ◽  
A Company

Supply Chain Management (SCM) has proven to be an effective tool that aids companies in the development of competitive advantages. SCM Systems are relied on to manage warehouses, transportation, trade logistics and various other issues concerning the coordinated movement of products and services from suppliers to customers. Although in today’s fast paced business environment, numerous supply chain solution tools are readily available to companies, choosing the right SCM software is not an easy task. The complexity of SCM systems creates a multifaceted issue when selecting the right software, particularly in light of the speed at which technology evolves. In this chapter, we use the approach of Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) to determine which SCM software best meets the needs of a company. The AHP approach outlined in this paper can be easily transferred to the comparison of other SCM software packages.

scholarly journals CRITICAL ATTRIBUTES ON SUPPLY CHAIN STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION: CASE STUDY IN EUROPE AND ASIA

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 66-75
Author(s):  
Ilkka Sillanpää ◽  
Nurul Aida binti Abdul Malek ◽  
Josu Takala
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Critical Factor ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Strategy Implementation ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Global Business ◽  
Supply Chain Strategy ◽  
Factor Index ◽  
The Right

Abstract This case study research aims to compare the performance of the implementation of supply chain management (SCM) strategies within Asian and European Companies. The case study measures company’s opinions of supply chain strategy implementation through utilization of Sense and Response methodology. Critical Factor Index (CFI), Balanced Critical Factor Index (BCFI) and Scaled Critical Factor Index (SCFI) are used in this study to represent the result of comparison between European and Asian companies. From the analysis of comparison of all Sense and Response models, it can be concluded that there are differences and similarities of critical attributes that affecting supply chain strategy implementation in Asian and European companies. There are two attributes that have consistent trend for both regions; innovation and organization structure. In this research the analysis of supply chain strategy implementation was made for the needs of manufacturing industry. Suggestions for future research are multiple case studies in different industry areas in global business environment. The results provide a guideline to the company to measure the right attributes for making the right decision in a dynamic environment. It also provides good knowledge for companies to implement supply chain strategies, the main approaches to implement it and the main challenges in supply chain strategy implementation. Supply chain strategy implementation was analyzed in the European and Asian companies. This research shows that there are several developing areas for companies when implementing supply chain strategies.

Jugnoo: expansion or consolidation

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Sushmita Biswal Waraich ◽  
Ajay Chaturvedi
Keyword(s):  
Chief Executive ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Large Cities ◽  
Business Opportunity ◽  
Academic Level ◽  
Short Period ◽  
New Business ◽  
The Face ◽  
The Right

Learning outcomes The student will be able to understand the concept of spotting an opportunity and exploiting the same. The student will be able to comprehend the various challenges faced in the development of a business idea. The student will be able to understand the strategies that need to be adopted to cope with and grow, in a competitive business environment. Case overview/synopsis Samar Singla, the Chief Executive Officer of Jugnoo, had sensed a business opportunity in auto rickshaw aggregation. He was convinced that being among the initial players in the market of auto rickshaw aggregation, there would be very little competition. He only had to play his cards right, to become the top auto aggregator. As Singla started the business, there were challenges like inducting the auto rickshaw drivers as partners, training them, hiring the right team, putting the right strategies in place and to expand the business. Singla launched and achieved robust growth in the new business, in a short period of time. Soon, however, Jugnoo felt competition breathing down their neck – form cab aggregators who were already dominant players in the cabs aggregation segment, in the large cities. To hedge their risks, Singla added other services such as “Meal” (meal delivery) and “Fatafat” (goods delivery) – as B2C and B2B services. These services, however, had to be closed soon after because of stiff competition from the local players. Singla also adopted the inorganic growth path by acquiring “Sabkuch,” a grocery delivery logistics firm; “Yelo,” a platform that provided online access to businesses and “BookMyCab,” a taxi aggregation company. Faced with tapering growth after an initial steep rise, Singla had to confront a dilemma about the right method of ensuring growth in the face of competition. Complexity academic level Under graduate, masters in business administration and post graduation in the areas of entrepreneurship and strategy. Supplementary materials Teaching Notes are available for educators only. Subject code CSS 11: Strategy.

A Relative Comparison of Leading Supply Chain Management Software Packages

2009 ◽  
pp. 2547-2563
Author(s):  
Zhongxian Wang ◽  
Ruiliang Yan ◽  
Kimberly Hollister ◽  
Ruben Xing
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Software Packages ◽  
The Right ◽  
Hierarchy Process ◽  
A Company

Supply Chain Management (SCM) has proven to be an effective tool that aids companies in the development of competitive advantages. SCM Systems are relied on to manage warehouses, transportation, trade logistics and various other issues concerning the coordinated movement of products and services from suppliers to customers. Although in today’s fast paced business environment, numerous supply chain solution tools are readily available to companies, choosing the right SCM software is not an easy task. The complexity of SCM systems creates a multifaceted issue when selecting the right software, particularly in light of the speed at which technology evolves. In this paper, we use the approach of Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) to determine which SCM software best meets the needs of a company. The AHP approach outlined in this paper can be easily transferred to the comparison of other SCM software packages.

scholarly journals The influence of strategic agility on firm performance

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 102-110
Author(s):  
Miruna Florina Lungu
Keyword(s):  
Firm Performance ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
It Professionals ◽  
Strategic Direction ◽  
New Directions ◽  
Exponential Trend ◽  
Strategic Agility ◽  
The Right ◽  
A Company

AbstractThe business environment is becoming more dynamic, reaching new milestones driven by technology and innnovation. As companies are transforming, the competition in the IT sector is increasing. This is translated into uncertainty and a higher focus on setting the right strategic direction of the company. The IT sector has been a driver of change and innovation for the economy. It is on a continous exponential trend, setting new directions for the business environment. Given so, the literature highlights the importance of strategic agility as a tool of increased firm performance and improved results. The current paper points out how strategic agility is influencing the peformance of a company. To outline the findings of the paper, the author uses a quantitative and qualitative analysis. Based on the literature we focus on understanding on the connection between strategic agility, transformation and firm peformance. The author will perform a statistical analysis based on collected primary data. To capture the opinion of the respondents, the author has created a survey and shared it with IT professionals who are part of IT organizations in Romania. Their responses will be analyzed and transposed into a regression model. As a result, the paper will help us bridge the literature with a real-case analysis applied on the IT sector in Romania. The outcome of the paper might serve as a reference for those who want to invest in the Romanian IT sector or who want to open-up an IT company in Romania.

scholarly journals The Impact of Globalization on Entrepreneurship

2019 ◽  
Vol 52 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-68
Author(s):  
Mirjana Radović-Marković ◽  
Zvonko Brnjas ◽  
Vladimir Simović
Keyword(s):  
Business Environment ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Business Strategies ◽  
Necessary Condition ◽  
Small Business Owners ◽  
Global Business ◽  
New Business ◽  
External Conditions ◽  
The Right ◽  
The Impact

This paper aims to explore the importance of globalization for the development of entrepreneurship. Changes in global business environment require new business strategies. Small business owners are expected to be able to develop the resiliency of their businesses so that they can face severe external conditions. Their sustainability depends on the resilience but also on the perspectives of long-term business operations. Therefore, small and medium-sized enterprises must demonstrate their ability to anticipate changes in the market, react to them, and initiate them. This implies improvement of basic processes, learning new skills and closer cooperation with external and internal partners. Small enterprises need to redefine their goals and use their resources more effectively as a necessary condition for expanding maneuvering space for growth and for achieving sustainable development. Finally, it is concluded that organizations must establish the right balance between the challenges and benefits of globalization, and the four basic areas for achieving the right balance are adequate cost, human resources and risk management, as well as the formulation of a strategy that follows the requirements of the global market game.  

A Relative Comparison of Leading Supply Chain Management Software Packages

2011 ◽  
pp. 220-235
Author(s):  
Zhongxian Wang ◽  
Ruiliang Yan ◽  
Kimberly Hollister ◽  
Ruben Xing
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Software Packages ◽  
The Right ◽  
Hierarchy Process ◽  
A Company

Supply Chain Management (SCM) has proven to be an effective tool that aids companies in the development of competitive advantages. SCM Systems are relied on to manage warehouses, transportation, trade logistics and various other issues concerning the coordinated movement of products and services from suppliers to customers. Although in today’s fast paced business environment, numerous supply chain solution tools are readily available to companies, choosing the right SCM software is not an easy task. The complexity of SCM systems creates a multifaceted issue when selecting the right software, particularly in light of the speed at which technology evolves. In this paper, we use the approach of Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) to determine which SCM software best meets the needs of a company. The AHP approach outlined in this paper can be easily transferred to the comparison of other SCM software packages.

scholarly journals Investigation of Intelligent Technologies for Formation Forecasting Models

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3.2) ◽  
pp. 413
Author(s):  
Elena Skakalina ◽  
. .
Keyword(s):  
Information Technologies ◽  
Hybrid Genetic Algorithm ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Group Method ◽  
Data Handling ◽  
Global Business ◽  
Managerial Decisions ◽  
Subject Areas ◽  
Successful Business ◽  
Intelligent Information

Actually much attention is paid to the development of new intelligent information technologies for solving forecasting problems in different subject areas. The goal of solving the problem of forecasting dynamic indicators is in most cases to increase the effectiveness of making managerial decisions in conditions of uncertainty for complex distributed systems, which include economic entities. The modern global business environment dynamically forms new markets, which in turn require the use of new innovative technologies, without which it is impossible to have a competitive efficient economy in general and successful business groups in particular. In paper the research of intellectual information technologies of construction of predictive models on the basis of modified adaptive prediction methods is carried out: a neuro-network group method of  data handling and a hybrid genetic algorithm with fuzzy predictive block with the purpose of justification of their use for different subject areas. Exactly  these technologies  are relevant and promising for improving the accuracy of forecasts. 

scholarly journals Strategi UMKM Dalam Menghadapi Persaingan Bisnis Global

MBIA ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 293-308
Author(s):  
Tetty Yuliaty ◽  
Cut Sarah Shafira ◽  
Muhammad Rafi Akbar
Keyword(s):  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Growth Strategy ◽  
National Scale ◽  
Global Business ◽  
The Right ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
A Company

In the Indonesian economy, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises or MSMEs are the business group that has the largest number and is proven to be resistant to various kinds of shocks to the economic crisis. Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are encouraged to be able to develop into the global market not only on a national scale. Strategy is very important to determine the success of a company to achieve its long-term goals. By choosing the right strategy for a particular company position, it will make a company have a competitive advantage. The purpose of this research is to find out what is the most appropriate strategy that should be taken by PT. Muniru Burni Telong as a UMKM in facing Global Business competition. This research method uses SWOT analysis and IFAS, EFAS, by previously collecting data through interviews, questionnaires, observations and literature studies. The results of this study indicate that the strategy that must be carried out by PT Muniru Burni Telong is in quadrant I, which is a quadrant that supports an aggressive growth strategy which shows that this company has the power to take advantage of existing opportunities, meaning that the organization is in a strong condition so it is possible to continue to expand opening branches to the targeted countries, enlarging growth and achieving maximum progress.   Abstrak Dalam perekonomian Indonesia, Usaha Mikro Kecil Menengah atau UMKM merupakan kelompok usaha yang memiliki jumlah paling besar dan terbukti tahan terhadap berbagai macam goncangan krisis ekonomi.Usaha Mikro, Kecil dan Menengah (UMKM) didorong harus mampu berkembang sampai ke pasar gobal bukan hanya di skala nasional saja. Strategi merupakan hal yang sangat penting untuk menentukan keberhasilan perusahaan untuk mencapai tujuan jangka panjangnya. Dengan memilih strategi yang tepat pada posisi perusahaan  tertentu, akan membuat  sebuah perusahaan  memiliki keunggulan kompetitif.  Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui strategi apa yang paling tepat yang harus diambil PT. Muniru Burni Telong sebagai UMKM dalam menghadapi persaingan Bisnis Global . Metode penelitian ini menggunakan Analisis SWOT dan IFAS, EFAS, dengan sebelumnya melakukan pengumpulan data melalui wawancara, kuesioner, observasi dan juga studi literature. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa strategi yang harus dilakukan oleh  PT Muniru Burni Telong adalah di kuadran I yaitu kuadran yang mendukung strategi pertumbuhan agresif yang menunjukkan  perusahaan ini memiliki kekuatan untuk memanfaatkan peluang yang ada, artinya organisasi dalam keadaan kondisi kuat sehingga sangat dimungkinkan untuk terus melakukan ekspansi membuka cabang ke negara-negara yang akan dituju, memperbesar pertumbuhan dan meraih kemajuan secara maksimal. Kata Kunci : Strategi , UMKM, Bisnis Global, SWOT

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