scholarly journals An economic feasibility study for the production of apple cider vinegar in Lattakia Governorate – Syria: دراسة الجدوى الاقتصادية لإنتاج خل التفاح في محافظة اللاذقية – سورية

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 125-110
Author(s):  
Nour Ahmad Fadel, Ibrahim Hamdan Saker Nour Ahmad Fadel, Ibrahim Hamdan Saker
Keyword(s):  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Economic Feasibility ◽  
Production Costs ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Market Exchange ◽  
Apple Cider ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Descriptive Approach ◽  
Bad Weather

The presence of an excess of the apple crop, and the increasing problem of its marketing in case the season is exposed to bad weather conditions, makes the best solution to confront this problem by manufacturing apple cider vinegar, as the apple cider vinegar manufacturing project emerges as an important model for the application of small agricultural projects in Syria, during the next stage, so the aim of the research To study the economic feasibility of a project to manufacture apple cider vinegar in apple- growing areas within Lattakia Governorate in Syria. To achieve the objectives of the research, the descriptive approach and the case study approach were used to study the hypotheses of the study, the most important of which is the existence of an economic feasibility for the manufacture of apple cider vinegar, or the lack of feasibility. The investor is 47.53%, based on production costs, 115.03%, while the profitability coefficient based on the invested capital is 44.49%, and for production costs, 107.67%, and the recovery time of the invested capital is 1.37 years. That is, this project, which achieves an added value, especially for apples that are not suitable for marketing, concludes the research with a number of recommendations, the most important of which is that it should work to encourage agricultural investors to enter this field by providing loans through village banks, development or small projects, and securing a market exchange. for their products, and opening new markets, especially in the field of export.

scholarly journals Optimal transit corridors for Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tesfaye B. Takele ◽  
Tassew D. Tolcha
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
High Capacity ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Petroleum Products ◽  
Economic Feasibility ◽  
Direct Access ◽  
Empirical Literature ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Port Infrastructure

Background: Ethiopia has been landlocked since Eritrea, a former province, gained independence. Its imports and exports by sea are now sent via neighbouring coastal states, mainly Djibouti, and it needs to ensure sustainable access to multiple transit corridors.Objective: This article aims to evaluate alternative transit corridors to Ethiopia in terms of basic port infrastructure, and logistics costs. The findings provide insights to inform policy on securing reliable maritime access to the country.Method: This study adopts a case study approach by using secondary data to evaluate alternative transit corridors. Following a critical review of theoretical and empirical literature, descriptive statistics are presented using tables, graphs and charts.Results: Low-cost, high-capacity and high-frequency global maritime freight trade is easier through Djibouti than through Mombasa in Kenya or Port Sudan, owing to its better liner shipping connectivity. Thus, Ethiopia should continue to import containerised cargo through the Port of Djibouti. However, direct access to the sea is also important for national defence and security.Conclusion: Ethiopia should therefore secure access through multiple ports to safeguard national security, regardless of economic feasibility. This can be realised by directing break-bulk, dry bulk and petroleum products through ports in Sudan and Kenya. In addition, particular emphasis should be given to seaports closest to the country’s economic centre, such as Berbera in Somaliland and Asseb and Massawa in Eritrea.

scholarly journals KMS re-contextualization – recognizing learnings from OMIS research

2017 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
pp. 302-318 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manuel Mühlburger ◽  
Stefan Oppl ◽  
Christian Stary
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Memory ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Knowledge Retrieval ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Categorization Scheme ◽  
Stored Information ◽  
Selection Of

Purpose Deployment of knowledge management systems (KMSs) suffers from low adoption in organizational reality that is attributed to a lack of perceivable added value for people in actual work situations. Poor task/technology fit in the process of knowledge retrieval appears to be a major factor influencing this issue. Existing research indicates a lack of re-contextualizing stored information provided by KMSs in a particular situation. Existing research in the area of organizational memory information systems (OMISs) has thoroughly examined and widely discussed the topic of re-contextualization. The purpose of this paper, thus, is to examine how KMS design can benefit from OMIS research on approaches for re-contextualization in knowledge retrieval. Design/methodology/approach This paper examines OMIS literature and inductively derives a categorization scheme for KMS according to their strategy of re-contextualizing knowledge. The authors have validated the scheme validated in a multiple case study that examines the differentiatory value of the scheme for approaches with various re-contextualization strategies. Findings The classification scheme allows a step-by-step selection of approaches for re-contextualization of information in KMS design and development derived from OMIS research. The case study has demonstrated the applicability of the developed scheme and shows that the differentiation criteria can be applied unambiguously. Research limitations/implications Because of the chosen case study approach for validation, the validation results may lack generalizability. Practical implications The scheme enables an informed selection of KMSs appropriate for a particular OMIS use case, as the scheme’s attributes serve as design rationale for a certain architecture or constellation of components. Developers can not only select from various approaches when designing re-contextualizaton but also come up with rationales for each candidate because of structured representation. Hence, stakeholders can be supported in a more informed way and design KMSs more effectively along organizational change processes. Originality/value The paper addresses an identified need for systematic characterization of KMS approaches and systems intending to meet the objectives of OMISs. As such, it allows streamlining further research in this field, as approaches can be judged according to their originality and positioned relative to each other.

scholarly journals People as an essential tool for considering ethics in the product lifecycle

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mersha AFTAB ◽  
Alana JAMES
Keyword(s):  
Design Process ◽  
Consumer Goods ◽  
Participatory Approach ◽  
Human Values ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Product Lifecycle ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
The Creation

This paper explores the vital engagement of people at different stages of the product lifecycle. The incorporation of human values in the creation of empathy allows for ethics to be considered across the design and make process. A case study approach was adopted utilising data obtained from two large consumer goods companies. From this, a relationship was found to lie between the involvement of people as active participants and the creation of empathy. These empathetic values consequently facilitated the consideration of a responsible approach to be implemented. Conclusions show that during the design process people create added value with a participatory approach, whilst during production consumers become prosumers in consumer-led innovation to help drive forward an ethical agenda.

scholarly journals PERHITUNGAN HARGA POKOK PRODUKSI KERIPIK BAYAM DENGAN METODE FULL COSTING (Studi Kasus Industri Rumah Tangga Keripik Bayam di Kelurahan Mugirejo Kecamatan Sungai Pinang Kota Samarinda) (The Calculation of Production Basic Price of Spinach Chips By Full Costing Method (Case Study at Household Industry of Spinach Chips in Mugirejo Urban Village Sungai Pinang Subcity Samarinda City))

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 35
Author(s):  
DINA LESMANA ◽  
ANGGUN SAPUTRI
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Data ◽  
Production Costs ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Variable Cost ◽  
Fixed Cost ◽  
Labor Costs ◽  
Urban Village ◽  
Basic Price

The high added value is obtained by agro-industry entrepreneurs increase competition. An effort has made to increase profit  is processing spinach into spinach chips. The purpose of this study was to calculate the production basic price. Research was conducted from August to October 2018 in the home industry spinach chips in Mugirejo Urban Village, Sungai Pinang Subcity, Samarinda City. The data collected was primary and secondary data. Method of data analysis used the full costing method. The result of the study showed that the production costs incurred by home industry of the spinach chips monthly including raw material costs of IDR1,511,000.00; direct labor costs of IDR2,500,000.00; variable cost of factory overhead of Rp755,000.00; and fixed cost of factory overhead of IDR306.583,33. The calculation result of basic price monthly in household industry of spinach chips is IDR5,072,583.33. The monthly sales is IDR16,500,000.00 and the monthly profit obtained by the household industry of spinach chips is IDR11,427,416.67.

scholarly journals Innovation in service industry: the role of consultants

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 74-102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manuela Dias Rezende Pinto ◽  
Irina Saur-Amaral ◽  
Carlos Melo Brito
Keyword(s):  
Service Industry ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Service Companies ◽  
Innovation Intermediaries ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Collaboration Process

Much of the existing literature on innovation intermediaries is focused on manufacturing, and limited scientific knowledge has been developed about the role of intermediaries in services. This paper aims to expand and test an existing framework on the roles and functions of intermediaries in services, focusing specifically on consultancies. Furthermore, it is investigated to what extent services and manufacturing are perceived as different clients, and what represents the added-value of consultancies. Using a case study approach, consultancies´ activities are analysed and compared within services and manufacturing contexts. Findings indicate that while consultancies do not consider manufacturing companies different from service companies, during the collaboration process several differences do exist in terms of their role in these two types of companies, mainly due to different degrees of development of the corresponding innovation strategies and to different perspectives regarding the use of technology. 

Integration of Waste Assessment Model and Lean Automation to Improve Process Cycle Efficiency in the Automotive Industry

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 48-64
Author(s):  
Setiawan Setiawan ◽  
Indra Setiawan ◽  
Choesnul Jaqin ◽  
Herry Agung Prabowo ◽  
Humiras Hardi Purba
Keyword(s):  
Lean Production ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Assessment Model ◽  
Production Costs ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Manufacturing Performance ◽  
Cycle Efficiency ◽  
Assembly Production

Purpose: This study aims to improve Process Cycle Efficiency (PCE) by reducing waste in the assembly production line. This research is a case study conducted in a four-wheel vehicle manufacturing company to create a Lean production system. Methodology/Approach: This study uses the Waste Assessment Model (WAM) and Lean Automation integration methods carried out by 5 expert judgements in the selected four-wheeled vehicle industry. Findings: Based on the WAM method, this study found the biggest waste on the assembly line, namely transportation with a percentage of 20.44%. Improvements made with Lean Automation can increase the value of PCE from 56.76% to 63.62%. Research Limitation/Implication: This research is limited to one model, namely Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV). This research provides benefits for companies related to waste reduction. For similar companies, this research can be input for manufacturing practitioners in improving manufacturing performance to compete in the global market. This Lean production can reduce manpower which has an impact on saving production costs. Originality/Value of paper: This paper provides added value related to the application of Lean terminology which aims to improve industrial automation-based manufacturing companies.

Degree apprenticeships – an opportunity for all?

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 225-236 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claire Jennifer Hughes ◽  
Gillian Saieva
Keyword(s):  
Curriculum Design ◽  
Practical Knowledge ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Widening Participation ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Case Study Methodology ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
High Level

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore how curriculum design, internal infrastructures and support systems have had to be innovated to best meet the requirements of Higher Degree Apprenticeships (HDA) programmes within the business management portfolio at Solent University. This paper is written from the perspective of University, apprentice and employers’ journeys to support accidental and aspiring managers in the pursuit of the destination of “management professional”. Design/methodology/approach Feedback and insight from both apprentices and employers were gathered from a range of organisations within both public and private sectors; these were then reviewed as part of this case study approach. All of the samples either had practical knowledge of an HDA and were currently active in the study or were supporting apprentices in the workplace. The other sample groups were internal colleagues who were identified because of their current working knowledge of providing infrastructure support for the HDA provision. From this, thematic analysis was conducted to allow the analysis of patterns of feedback or concerned areas of employees, which allowed researchers to identify where the challenges and blocks were occurring along the journeys. The samples were identified from within the Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship and Level 5 Operations and Departmental Manager HDAs. A case study methodology was used. Findings From the analysis of the feedback and insights, there were a few themes which were identified and will be discussed further within this paper as to how Solent has approached these areas and will: provide outcomes around how Solent worked with employers to help them understand the benefits of implementing HDAs; outline how innovation in central service infrastructure took place to support employers and apprentices in the on-boarding both to ensure the correct assessment of apprentice suitability and route and also to support their apprenticeship journeys; discuss how we have effectively de-mystified some of the more challenging areas of the HDAs including that the 20 per cent off-the-job training will be “time out of the office” and how this can be positively managed to benefit both the apprentice, employer and organisation; and define how support mechanisms can ensure a high-level “apprentice experience”, whilst supporting them to balance the rigorousness of work and study. Research limitations/implications There is still much research to be completed in the area of impact and added value not just at the micro-organisational level but also at the macro-UK economy and GDP levels, alongside further research on how to market and de-mystify the common misconceptions so as to avoid blockers to enable even more apprentices to enter the market. Finally, research needs to be undertaken around the best pedagogic practices to support these apprentices. Practical implications The challenges and complexities of being involved at the trailblazing stage are that you are working on a pilot basis, which does not always make for a smooth journey. This case study does not offer any final solutions, and the expectation is that these areas will evolve and require change over the next few years. Instead, this case study hopes to give the reader the knowledge and confidence that they are not alone in the challenges they face; by being trailblazers in a new wave of HDAs, solutions will evolve over a period of time. Social implications All training providers should also regularly remind themselves, especially when those bumps in the journey are felt, that by developing and delivering HDAs they are greatly moving forward widening participation to an even wider net of people than ever before and assuring a future of well-developed leaders and managers. Originality/value As HDAs are new area, there is currently ahead of limited discussion on the practicalities of developing and delivering these, and this case study aims to aid this discussion for peers across the sector who have either not entered or are very new to HDAs, providing them guidance on areas to consider.

scholarly journals PERLAKUAN AKUNTANSI ASET BIOLOGIS BERDASARKAN IAS NO. 41 DAN PSAK NO. 69

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 203
Author(s):  
Siti Maghfiroh
Keyword(s):  
Research Result ◽  
Financial Accounting ◽  
Financial Statement ◽  
Accounting Standard ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Ex Post Facto ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Descriptive Approach

The goal research is knowing biology asset accounting treatment in recognition, measurement, and display in financial statement and also to know comparison biology asset company accounting treatment based on Financial Accounting Standard, IAS 41 Agricultutreand PSAK 69 Agriculture. This research uses qualitative descriptive approach with case study approach that conducted in PT. Perkebunan Nusantara XII (Persero). This research is Ex Post Facto research that this goal research is to research event in the past and then trace to the back from that data to discover pre-factors or determine enable causes to event that researched. Research subject is PT. Perkebunan Nusantara XII (Persero). Research result shows that PT. Perkebunan Nusantara XII (Persero) that moves in plantation field recognize biology asset as plantation plant is classified to “immature plant” and “produce plant”. Biology asset is being measured by result cost and display in constant asset. PT. Perkebunan Nusantara XII (Persero) still doesn’t apply IAS 41 Agriculture and PSAK 69 Agriculture, depend on financial statement of company that measure biological asset in result cost with unproper price.

scholarly journals STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN USAHA KECIL MENENGAH UNTUK MENINGKATKAN PENDAPATAN MASYARAKAT (STUDI KASUS SENTRA PRODUKSI PENGELASAN DI GETAP)

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 205
Author(s):  
Heni Ariyani ◽  
Halpiah Halpiah
Keyword(s):  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Living Standards ◽  
Production Costs ◽  
The Other ◽  
The People ◽  
Descriptive Approach ◽  
The Government ◽  
Medium Enterprises

This research is entitled "The Strategy of Small and Medium Enterprises to Increase Society Revenue (Case Study of Center for Elimination in Getap)". The purpose of this thesis is to find out the size of the income generated from the Welding in Getap, Cakra Selatan Baru Village, Cakranegara District, knowing what things affecting income, production costs, the quality of the products produced and the ways of marketing.The type of research used in this study is qualitative research with a descriptive approach by utilizing interview activities and direct observation as a technique of data collection, informants from this study consisted of the Welding Owners, Employees and Communities in Getap, South Cakra, New Cakranegara District.The results of this study indicate that the income of the welding is quite large on average - Rp. 20,000,000 per month which also undermines unemployment because workers who work in, work hard and want to take part in training conducted by the government so that they have expertise in the field of welding. On the other hand, with the presence of the welding, it was able to improve the living standards of the people around Getap with the opening of small kiosks of snack vendors, and rice stalls which earned an average daily income of Rp.250,000 to Rp.300,000 perday.

scholarly journals Analyzing indicators of the results of applying forecasting methods for production plans (A case study at the Diyala State Company for Electrical Industries)

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (127) ◽  
pp. 48-62
Author(s):  
Emad Khaleel Ismael
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Environment ◽  
Production Costs ◽  
Economic Organizations ◽  
Forecasting Methods ◽  
Statistical Application ◽  
Descriptive Approach ◽  
Production Plans ◽  
Theoretical Side

Economic organizations operate in a dynamic environment, which necessitates the use of quantitative techniques to make their decisions. Here, the role of forecasting production plans emerges. So, this study aims to the analysis of the results of applying forecasting methods to production plans for the past years, in the Diyala State Company for Electrical Industries. The Diyala State Company for Electrical Industries was chosen as a field of research for its role in providing distinguished products as well as the development and growth of its products and quality, and because it produces many products, and the study period was limited to ten years, from 2010 to 2019. This study used the descriptive approach in the theoretical side of the study, on the practical side, the current study used the statistical application (SPSS), and some other statistical means to process and analyze what was collected from data related to the company, the research sample, from its official website. The research concluded that flooding the Iraqi market with alternative imported products for the products of the Electrical Industries Company led to the cessation of production of some of the company's products, As a result, its resources were not invested efficiently and production costs were high. The current study suggested that the Ministry of Electricity buy the company's products, as these products have a good quality compared with the foreign ones.  

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