Motivating Growth in Low-tech Manufacturing Industries

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Naomi HERTZ
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Sustainable Competitive Advantage ◽  
Manufacturing Plants ◽  
Footwear Industry ◽  
Technological Platform ◽  
Qualitative Methodologies ◽  
Developed World ◽  
Depth Interviews

Intensive manual labor enterprises in the developed world face challenges competing with products imported from countries where manufacturing costs are low. This reduces the volume of domestic production and leads to rapid loss of knowledge and experience in production processes. This study focuses on the Israeli footwear industry as a case study. Qualitative methodologies were applied, including in-depth interviews and field observations. A literature review on previous research, and contemporary trends was conducted. The field research examines challenges along the value chain in small factories. It finds that mass production paradigms impose a decentralized process between designers and manufacturers and therefore do not leverage local potential into a sustainable competitive advantage for small factories. The proposed solution is a digital and technological platform for small manufacturing plants. The platform mediates and designs the connections between production, technology, and design and enables the creation of a joint R&D system.

scholarly journals Manajemen Personalia Lembaga Pendidikan: MA Darul Ihsan Samarinda dan SMA YPM Diponogoro Tenggarong Seberang

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-38
Author(s):  
Misbahul Fuad
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Personnel Management ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Personnel Administration ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Collection Methods

In its development, madrasas experienced ups and downs in their development. The most basic problem is the management aspect. The following cases of management are interesting to note. There are schools or madrasas that initially experience setbacks, then can progress rapidly. On the other hand, there are schools or madrassas that initially developed, but then almost went out of business. One of the reasons is due to the management that is not mature enough, therefore personnel management in the world of education is very important especially in educational institutions especially Islamic-based educational institutions. This study aims to determine the application of personnel management in Islamic education institutions and supporting and inhibiting factors in its application. This research is a type of field research with a multi-case study research approach. Data collection methods used Participatory Observation and In-depth interviews. The steps of data analysis in this study use the analysis of the Miles and Huberman models. Based on the results of research in the field it was found that: 1) The implementation of personnel management in MA Darul Ihsan Samarinda and YPM Diponegoro Tenggarong Seberang High School which consisted of educators and education staff. There are several components of personnel management, including seven components that have different divisions and elements, namely planning, recruitment, coaching, dismissal, but there are three important components that have not been comprehensively applied, namely compensation, appointment and evaluation. 2) Supporting factors for the implementation of personnel management in MA Darul Ihsan Samarinda and YPM Diponegoro Tenggarong Seberang High School are the motivation given by the madrasa headmaster and headmaster to their personnel so that they always try to be better and give encouragement or enthusiasm in carrying out their tasks. Both vision, mission, goals because each institution must have a vision, mission and goals as well as MA Darul Ihsan Samarinda and YPM Diponegoro Tenggarong High School have a vision, mission and clear objectives, while the inhibiting factor in the implementation of personnel administration is a means of implementing administration in MA Darul Ihsan Samarinda and YPM Diponegoro Tenggarong Seberang High School due to the unavailability of sufficient funds and human resources in their fields.

scholarly journals The Role of the Malay Customary Institution in Off-Court Divorce Mediation: a Case Study in Rantau Pandan, Jambi

Al-Risalah ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 59
Author(s):  
Zainal Azwar ◽  
Firdaus Firdaus ◽  
Muhammad Nafis
Keyword(s):  
Field Research ◽  
Mediation Process ◽  
Divorce Mediation ◽  
Initial Request ◽  
Kinship Relations ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
And Task

In general, the concept of mediation in fiqh literature concerns merely with pre-divorce conflicts. In contrast, the Malay Customary Institution in Rantau Pandan, Jambi also concerns with restoring household integrity after divorce. This paper aims at describing and analyzing the role of the Malay Customary Institution in restoring post-divorce households in Rantau Pandan. The field research was conducted where the data taken from in-depth interviews and documentation. This paper concludes that there are two forms of mediation process practiced by the Malay Customary Institution in Rantau Pandan: the mediation that is prompted by the initial request of the involving parties and that is without the precondition of reconciliation. The success of the Customary Institution in mediating familial conflicts is supported by several factors, such as; the competence of the mediators, kinship relations, and the goodwill of the respective parties. The mediation practiced of the Customary Institution works in line with the guidance of the Qur’ān and the principle of mediation in Islam. Additionally, this institution has developed the concept of mediation outside the court, both in terms of form and task.  

scholarly journals The Ties that Bind

2016 ◽  
Vol 90 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 257-279 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wouter Veenendaal
Keyword(s):  
The Netherlands ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Small Island ◽  
Caribbean Island ◽  
Dutch Caribbean ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Public Entity

Whereas small island territories are known to face a variety of obstacles to democracy and good governance, it is largely unclear if a nonsovereign relationship with a larger metropolitan country can alleviate these challenges, and which constitutional status provides the best results in this regard. This article aims to address these questions by providing an in-depth case study of St. Eustatius, a Dutch Caribbean island that in 2010 was politically integrated into the Netherlands as a public entity or special municipality. Based on two weeks of field research consisting of nineteen in-depth interviews with a variety of respondents on the island, the article finds that the changes of 2010 have not been able to function as a remedy to the profuse governance problems on the island, while the increased Dutch involvement and dominance have resulted in widespread frustration and resentment.

scholarly journals Intellectual capital and vocational training in enterprises: a case study in Binh Duong province

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. First
Author(s):  
Hoa T.M. Nguyen ◽  
Anh T. Ha
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Intellectual Capital ◽  
Vocational Training ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Sustainable Competitive Advantage ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Human Resource Training ◽  
Depth Interviews

Staff training is considered as an effective tool to help organizations and businesses develop sustainable competitive advantage based on human resources. However, the investment of enterprises in this training activity is still very limited. The article provides an thorough understanding of why businesses do not emphasize human resource training. The analysis results imply that the enterprise's decision to invest in vocational training may depend on the Intellectual capital of employees. Vocational training is reflected from the experimental research on 983 workers in more than 100 enterprises and from group discussions of managers, employers and teachers, with more than 60 people in Binh Duong Province. The analysis (quantitative methods - Correlation and multivariate Binary logistic regression, and qualitative methods - in-depth interviews and focus group discussions) in the context of high demand for human resources in Binh Duong Province, indicates that: (1). The Intellectual capital of the human resources is not high; (2). The proportion of employees receiving training in enterprises is very low; (3). This opportunity mainly belongs to the qualified labour. Therefore, recommendations are proposed to promote vocational training for the workforce in Binh Duong Province in the future.

Inside the Microcosm

2011 ◽  
pp. 349-365
Author(s):  
Pierre Vialle ◽  
Olivier Epinette ◽  
Olivier Segard
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Wireless Internet ◽  
Broadband Wireless ◽  
Critical Elements ◽  
Qualitative Survey ◽  
A Value ◽  
Perceptions And Attitudes ◽  
Depth Interviews

The objective of this chapter is to highlight critical elements affecting the diffusion of broadband wireless Internet at a hotspot location, through a case study. The research deals with a wireless Internet services project in the main Paris airports, and comprises two components. First, we analyze the emergence of a value chain for a new service, based on the cooperation of several firms. In particular, we show how different actors can or cannot position themselves on this value chain, according to their resources and capabilities. Second, we explore the perceptions and attitudes of business passengers in order to better understand the potential adoption and use of hotspot services, and provide a preliminary framework of analysis. The research is drawn from a qualitative survey, made up of in-depth interviews of potential suppliers (airline companies, service providers, airport managers) and business passengers.

scholarly journals Peran Baitul Mal Langsa dalam Pengelolaan Zakat dan Infaq untuk Meningkatkan Pemberdayaan Masyarakat

PERSPEKTIF ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 250-261
Author(s):  
Jauwahir Jauwahir ◽  
Heri Kusmanto ◽  
Isnaini Isnaini
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Structure ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Time Limit ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Or Management ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Depth Interviews

This study aims to find out what the role of Baitul Mal in Langsa City is in Managing Zakat and Infaq to empower underprivileged communities identified as mustahik in Langsa City. various ways and means. The meaning of infaq is also something that is spent for good. Infaq also does not have a time limit as well as large and small. This type of research is Field Research or field research that is case study, namely research that is carried out intensively in detail and in depth on an organization, institution or particular phenomenon by collecting the necessary information by visiting homes or places of people or agencies who information will be asked. The approach used in this research is qualitative, namely research that needs to be carried out after the problem is researched qualitatively, but the solution has not been revealed. This research consists of primary data and secondary data. Primary data is obtained from survey results or results of in-depth interviews with the Head of Baitul Mal, Secretary and Staff or management who are the key to the ongoing activities of Zakat and Infaq Distribution. Meanwhile, secondary datasets were obtained by researchers from existing sources, such as an overview of the company, organizational structure, and so on. The results of the study show that Baitul Mal has a role to take care of, manage, collect, distribute, and utilize zakat. The collection of zakat is carried out by receiving or taking from the person who issued the zakat (muzakki) based on the notification of the muzakki.

scholarly journals Improving Agricultural Value Chain Financing: A Case Study of Seng Cu Rice Chain in Lao Cai Province, Vietnam

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 712-725
Author(s):  
Bui Thi Lam ◽  
Tran Huu Cuong ◽  
Le Thi Thanh Hao ◽  
Philippe Lebailly
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Upland Rice ◽  
Risk Avoidance ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Lao Cai ◽  
Branch Banks ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Depth Interviews

Nowadays, the value chain financing (AVCF) is considered as an effective agricultural financing approach in the world, however, its prevalence is still limited in developing countries, like Viet Nam. This paper analyses the financial gap between the demands and the actual credit obtained of the Seng Cu (SC) rice chain participants in Lao Cai. Cross-sectional data were collected from 160 face-to-face interviews with SC rice producers and from in-depth interviews with 31 other stakeholders involved in the chain (demand-side) and the representatives of district-branch banks (supply-side) in 2016 - 2017. Overall, almost chain actors had high financial demands, especially upland rice producers and the leading chain actor (TPC). However, they faced many credit constraints related to the strict risk-avoidance strategy and the collateral requirement of banks. Even the SC rice chain confirmed its high potential and many supportive linkages among them developed, the decision-making of banks on credit disbursements still depends on the individual capability of each chain actors, not the entire chain.  Thus, the recommendations for policymakers, producers, and agribusiness are suggested to enhance the financial sources going in the chain and the effectiveness of chain actors in the locality.

scholarly journals Analysis of Specialty Coffee Business Performances: Focus on Management of Farmer Organizations in Indonesia

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 140-155
Author(s):  
Diany Faila Sophia Hartatri ◽  
Lya Aklimawati ◽  
Jeffrey Neilson
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
South Sulawesi ◽  
Farmer Organizations ◽  
Profit Analysis ◽  
Specialty Coffee ◽  
On Farm ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Descriptive Method

Indonesian specialty coffee farmer organization is established by Government of Indonesia (GoI) for managing coffee production, processing, and marketing in farmer group level. Through farm-level industrialization program, the GoI supported coffee farmer organizations in several specialty coffee producing regions for increasing farmers’ livelihoods. These farmer organizations are encouraged to produce higher quality of coffee in term of specialty coffee and link directly with buyers. Therefore, the farmer groups would obtain the profits that can be shared to the members of farmer organizations. This research aims firstly to understand the performances, challenges and risk management of specialty coffee business on farmer organizations level across Indonesia, and secoundly to understand the profits gained by specialty coffee farmer organizations. The research has been conducted in several specialty coffee producing regions, including Bali, East Java, Flores and South Sulawesi. The case study and ethnography were carried out by collecting data through direct observation and in depth interviews. Number of respondents were 27 producer organizations which were selected by judgement sampling method. The data were analyzed by using descriptive method and profit analysis. The research results show that alternative model of value chain interventions (VCIs) is required for improving the profits of specialty coffee business on farmer organizations level and farmers’ livelihoods. Maximization the VCIs to increase the benefits for farmers, the VCIs should be conducted by incorporating both off-farm and on-farm aspects.

scholarly journals EBusiness Impacts on the Peanut Industry in Queensland – a Case Study

2003 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 103-121 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kim Bryceson
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Business Practices ◽  
Sustainable Competitive Advantage ◽  
Doing Business ◽  
Constant Change ◽  
State Initiatives ◽  
Industry Value Chain ◽  
Use Of Internet

From a business perspective, the Dot.Com debacle of the late 1990s and early 2000s reinforced the need for good business planning and strategising, a clear requirement to be flexible and capable of almost constant change, a need to focus on creating added value and sustainable competitive advantage through the use of innovative ideas, strategies and tools – and finally, it focused attention on learning to harness the opportunities and minimise the problems associated with doing business in an electronic age. The case study outlined in this paper looks at the “What”, “Why” and “How” of doing business electronically in a traditional Queensland-based agri-industry – the Peanut Industry. The investigation found that the use of internet-enabled business practices between members of the industry value chain is increasing rapidly and is gaining respect as a means of improving efficiencies and productivity. It also found that if an entity in the value chain begins to do business electronically, other companies in that chain will need to follow suit or risk being substituted. In the longer term, it is likely that the drive for electronically enabled business practices will come from the larger food processing organisations, not only on the premise of improved internal efficiencies, but also because of increasingly tough food safety and quality assurance requirements that are prompting the need for real time quality information and decision support for product tracking back to source. Finally, conclusions are drawn for Smart State initiatives and for ‘smart’ practices in agri-business.

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