scholarly journals Innovation is creating competitive advantage: a perspective to improve the organic textile products for business growth

2019 ◽  
Vol 70 (02) ◽  
pp. 147-153
Author(s):  
MUHAMMAD ABRAR ◽  
SAFEER ASIF ALI ◽  
SAJJAD AHMAD BAIG ◽  
FIZA AMJAD ◽  
SHABBIR RIZWAN ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Global Markets ◽  
Business Growth ◽  
Theoretical Contribution ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Quality Certification ◽  
Customer Services

This research study focused on the role of innovation for creating competitive advantage and organic textiles products improvement to develop the organic textiles business in global markets for Pakistan. In this study, innovation is used as a competitive strategy by Pakistani respondents to compete globally. The most critical success factors of organic textile identified in this research include quality, certification (GOTS or Organic Exchange), customer services, brand image,and some other success factors. The theoretical contribution of this study includes the discovery of the types of innovation which exist in organic textile and in which forms these innovations prevail in this industry

Knowledge management

2014 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 108-134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Morteza Shokri-Ghasabeh ◽  
Nicholas Chileshe
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Research Study ◽  
South Australia ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Methodological Triangulation

Purpose – A research study has been undertaken at the University of South Australia to introduce application of lessons learned process in construction contractors ' bidding process in the context of knowledge management. The study aims to identify barriers to effectively capture lessons learned in Australian construction industry and how knowledge management can benefit from lessons learned application. Design/methodology/approach – The research study has been undertaken through conducting a “methodological triangulation” and “interdisciplinary triangulation”. This involved an extensive literature review of knowledge management, organisation learning, lessons learned and associated processes and administration of a questionnaire to a sample of construction contractors operating in Australia to elicit opinions on the main barriers to capturing lessons learned, practices such as existence and retention of documentation procedures. A total of 81 useable responses were received from 450 organisations. Response data were subjected to descriptive and inferential statistics with correlation analysis to examine the strength of relationship among the barriers. Findings – The top-3 barriers to the effective capturing of lessons learned were “lack of employee time”, “lack of resources” and “lack of clear guidelines”, whereas, “lack of management support” was the least ranked barrier. The study established that despite the majority of the ACCs having formal procedures for recording the tenders submitted and their outcomes, only a minority actually retained the lessons learned documentation for each project. The larger contractors were found to be more aware of the importance of lessons learned documentation. A comparative analysis with previous studies also found a disparity in the ranking of the barriers. Research limitations/implications – The majority of the participants were small construction contractors in Australia. The reason is that the researchers were not aware of the contractors ' size prior to inviting them for participation in the research study. Second the findings may not generalize to other industries or to organisations operating in other countries. Originality/value – The findings of this survey help ACCs to understand the importance of lessons learned documentation as part of lessons learned implementation and identify the barriers to effectively document their lessons learned. The study provides insights on the barriers and proposes advocated solutions in form of drivers and enablers (critical success factors) of organisational learning capturing among the Australian construction contractors. By reviewing the current literature, “post-project reviews” and “lessons learned” as important elements of organisation learning knowledge transfer, are addressed. Finally, contribution of this study to knowledge and practice has been discussed in this paper.

scholarly journals Project Selection Frameworks and Methodologies for Reducing Risks in Project Portfolio Management

2017 ◽  
pp. 245-263
Author(s):  
Fabio Nonino
Keyword(s):  
Neural Networks ◽  
Portfolio Management ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Project Selection ◽  
Project Portfolio ◽  
Project Portfolio Management ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Innovative Methodology ◽  
Correct Level

Extracting and consolidating knowledge from past projects can help managers in selecting projects with the correct level of riskiness, while market analysis gives directions for reaching the objective of a balanced project portfolio. To this extent, the chapter discusses strategic importance of project selection and the role of risks and uncertainties in project portfolio management and presents some fundamental and innovative frameworks and project selection methodologies for balancing risks. Finally, the chapter proposes a model containing an innovative methodology, based on artificial neural networks, to help managers in balancing project portfolio and assessing projects during the selection phase on the basis of risks, uncertainties and critical success factors.

scholarly journals Role of Critical Success Factors Related to Six Sigma in Quality Management in Organizations

2016 ◽  
Vol 144 (3) ◽  
pp. 20-23
Author(s):  
Azrilah AbdulAziz ◽  
Awatif Almurayziq ◽  
Alhanoof Alhumayan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Management ◽  
Six Sigma ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Critical Success

Critical Success Factors of Innovation and Creativity for Global Entrepreneurs

2018 ◽  
pp. 75-91 ◽  
Author(s):  
Flevy Lasrado
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
The Other ◽  
Keen Interest ◽  
Business Innovation ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Essential Components

Innovation, is a subject of considerable interest for entrepreneurs. They share a keen interest in learning how to foster innovation and creativity in ways that help firms to create increasing amounts of wealth. Research on innovation and creativity has increased ever since they were considered to be the key to building a competitive advantage. In fact, it is a challenge for organizations to sustain innovation. In this chapter, we explore the factors that entrepreneurs should address to channel innovation in their organizations. Entrepreneurship, on the other hand, requires the funneling and implementation of creative ideas, leading to innovation. This chapter is particularly relevant to global managers seeking to identify inhibitors of creativity and business innovation and how to combat the roadblocks and create a sustainable innovation environment. The chapter discusses the three essential components that must be considered to spur innovation. We highlight the best practices associated with these factors through a case study of three organizations.

The Critical Success Factors in Higher Education

2021 ◽  
pp. 84-108
Author(s):  
Tuncer Asunakutlu ◽  
Kemal Yuce Kutucuoglu
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Success Factor ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Ranking Systems ◽  
The Future ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Education Administrators ◽  
The University

This study reviews some of the prominent ranking systems with a view to shed more light on what may constitute a critical success factor in the field of higher education. In the first part, the ranking systems are reviewed and the key principles are explained. A brief description of how institutions use ranking information is also included. In the second part of the study, the subject of internationalization in the context of ranking systems is discussed. The main challenges of competitiveness in higher education and the increasing role of internationalization are expressed. The chapter also describes threats and opportunities for the future of higher education. This section also includes suggestions for higher education administrators. In the third part, the subject of ranking with particular focus on the university-industry collaboration and its effects on the future of higher education are discussed. The role of the industry and the changing mission of the universities in the new era are explained.

scholarly journals The role of managing knowledge and information in BIM implementation processes in the Czech Republic

2018 ◽  
Vol 146 ◽  
pp. 01003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vladimír Nývlt
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Implementation Processes ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
3D Data ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Building Information Management

Czech construction sector is at the initial stages of implementing and assessing Building Information Management (BIM) on pilot projects. Object modeling developed over the last 20 years is seemed as a stable ground for many professionals. 3D data models are basis for further concepts associated with BIM, helping to support Co-ordinated Project Information (CPI) and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD). This paper presents the role of managing knowledge, information and critical success factors (CSF) associated with BIM implementation within the construction industry in the Czech Republic. Determining the CSF in the context of BIM maturity levels should support BIM implementation processes within the construction industry and also within the associated bodies (education, government, technology).

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