Smart Metering Systems

2022 ◽  
pp. 188-207
Author(s):  
Bernardo Nicoletti ◽  
Andrea Appolloni
Keyword(s):  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Business Case ◽  
Smart Metering ◽  
Business World ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Blockchain Technology ◽  
Sustainable Procurement ◽  
Organizational Functions

Blockchain technology is one of the most vital and exciting technologies available today. It can transform the business world and the organizations' functions. It offers several possibilities to flourish existing businesses, grow entirely new ones, and severely disrupt traditional organizations. This chapter aims to study the applications of blockchain in procurement, to improve at the same time effectiveness and sustainability, and to define its critical success factors. The chapter presents a model and then describes its application in a real business case. It highlights the critical challenges in this blockchain implementation and the potentials of blockchain in managing sustainable procurement in support of utilities. This blockchain application is for smart metering. The blockchain solution contributes to the three bottom lines: economic, social, and sustainable. It can help support sustainable procurement, reduce errors, improve organizational functions and procedures, and prevent fraud. The chapter includes some challenges and their possible remediations.

Empirical Investigation of Critical Success Factors for Implementing Business Intelligence Systems in Multiple Engineering Asset Management Organisations

2011 ◽  
pp. 2039-2063
Author(s):  
William Yeoh ◽  
Jing Gao ◽  
Andy Koronios
Keyword(s):  
Business Intelligence ◽  
Asset Management ◽  
Delphi Study ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Business Case ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Compliance Requirements ◽  
Development Approach

Engineering asset management organisations (EAMOs) are increasingly motivated to implement business intelligence (BI) systems in response to dispersed information environments and compliance requirements. However, the implementation of a business intelligence (BI) system is a complex undertaking requiring considerable resources. Yet, so far, there are few defined critical success factors (CSFs) to which management can refer. Drawing on the CSFs framework derived from a previous Delphi study, a multiple-case design was used to examine how these CSFs could be implemented by five EAMOs. The case studies substantiate the construct and applicability of the CSFs framework. These CSFs are: committed management support and sponsorship, a clear vision and well-established business case, business-centric championship and balanced team composition, a business-driven and iterative development approach, user-oriented change management, a business-driven, scalable and flexible technical framework, and sustainable data quality and integrity. More significantly, the study further reveals that those organisations which address the CSFs from a business orientation approach will be more likely to achieve better results.

Evaluating Critical Success Factors Model of Knowledge Management

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 17-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammadbashir Sedighi ◽  
Sander van Splunter ◽  
Fardad Zand ◽  
Frances Brazier
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Corporate Culture ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Critical Issue ◽  
Energy Sector ◽  
World Knowledge ◽  
Business World ◽  
Critical Success

Knowledge management is a critical issue in today's business world. Knowledge is considered to be one of the most strategic resources of a firm and sources of competitive advantage. This paper identifies and ranks Critical Success Factors (CSFs) for implementation of knowledge management in the Iranian Energy Sector. Using the Analytic hierarchy process (AHP) method the relative quantitative weights of 8 of the major CSFs for implementation of knowledge management are identified, based on analyses with KM designers in the Iranian energy sector. The outcomes of the research designate that the critical success factors in the order of importance are: corporate culture, human and financial resources, strategy and leadership, structures and procedures, meso environmental factors, knowledge management process, macro environmental factors, technology and infrastructure.

E-Commerce in Small and Medium Enterprises in Sri Lanka

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 54-68
Author(s):  
Kennedy D Gunawardana
Keyword(s):  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Business Organization ◽  
Business Growth ◽  
Business World ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Relationship

The growth of information technology in the business world is spreading at a phenomenal rate. The success of a business organization stands at the usage of IT in their business. Growth of e-commerce is the new born business method, which has originated through an extensive usage of IT in their business. This study will focus on the level of adoption of e-commerce in a population of 30 SMEs under the BOI, the relationship between firm-based characteristics and the adoption of e-commerce and also more importantly find out the critical success factors and discover potential benefits of adoption of e-commerce in SMEs. The results on the adoption of e- commerce showed a significant relationship with the two firm-based characteristics. That is management involvement and adoption of IT. The study also identified e- marketing and supplier service as the critical success factors in adoption of e-commerce.

Discovering Key Factors in ERP Implementation through Success and Failure Cases

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 27-36
Author(s):  
Selcuk Kiran
Keyword(s):  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Erp Systems ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Erp Implementation ◽  
Business World ◽  
Erp System ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Definition Of

In the last two decades, ERP Systems became vital in the organizations. It is not enough to find out the appropriate ERP system for the company, to resolve the problems completely. The success of an ERP system is dependent on the performance of the ERP installation project. In this paper, at the beginning the definition of the ERP systems is given briefly and then the structure of a successful and effectively working ERP system is analyzed in the light of a case from the business world. At the end, the critical success factors of an ERP installation project are identified and examined with the help of three distinct ERP cases with different outcomes.

E-Commerce in Small and Medium Enterprises in Sri Lanka

2020 ◽  
pp. 634-649
Author(s):  
Kennedy D Gunawardana
Keyword(s):  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Business Growth ◽  
Business World ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Is Management ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Relationship

The growth of information technology in the business world is spreading at a phenomenal rate. The success of a business organization stands at the usage of IT in their business. Growth of e-commerce is the new born business method, which has originated through an extensive usage of IT in their business. This study will focus on the level of adoption of e-commerce in a population of 30 SMEs under the BOI, the relationship between firm-based characteristics and the adoption of e-commerce and also more importantly find out the critical success factors and discover potential benefits of adoption of e-commerce in SMEs. The results on the adoption of e- commerce showed a significant relationship with the two firm-based characteristics. That is management involvement and adoption of IT. The study also identified e- marketing and supplier service as the critical success factors in adoption of e-commerce.

A TISM modeling of critical success factors of blockchain based cloud services

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 434-456 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanjay Prasad ◽  
Ravi Shankar ◽  
Rachita Gupta ◽  
Sreejit Roy
Keyword(s):  
Data Privacy ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Cloud Services ◽  
Systematic Research ◽  
Disruptive Technology ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Hierarchical Framework ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Blockchain Technology

Purpose Over last few years, a major innovation known as blockchain technology has emerged as potentially one of the most disruptive technology of recent times. The purpose of this paper is to identify and analyze various critical success factors (CSFs) that can facilitate success of blockchain-based cloud services. Further, this paper aims to analyze and understand mutual interactions among these CSFs. Design/methodology/approach In this paper, 19 CSFs have been identified through literature review and expert opinions. The hierarchical framework developed using total interpretive structural modeling has revealed the inter-dependencies among these CSFs. The methodology employed in this study provides a mechanism to conduct an exploratory study by identifying the factors and analyzing their interactions through the development of a hierarchical framework. This research further categorizes CSFs into multiple clusters based on their driving power and dependence power. Findings This paper has identified 19 CSFs, namely, user engagement, industry collaboration, rich ecosystem, blockchain technology standardization, regulatory clarity, cost efficiency, energy efficiency (wasted resources), handling blockchain bloat, miner incentives, business case alignment to blockchain capability, sidechains development, blockchain talent pool availability, leadership readiness for a decentralized consensus based technology, technology investment and maturity, trust on blockchain networks, integration with other cloud services, robust and mature smart contracts platform, blockchain security and user control on data (privacy). Further, driver and dependent variables have been identified. Research limitations/implications Future research can discover and detail the sub-factors behind the 19 CSFs identified in this paper. Additionally, more work can be done to extend the current structural model for blockchain-based services to a more functional form. Practical implications It provides a comprehensive list of CSFs that are relevant for development of blockchain-based cloud services. This will help industry leaders to strategically focus on the main drivers that will ensure that businesses get maximum benefit of this disruptive technology. Originality/value This study makes a significant contribution in the literature of blockchain-based cloud services, which captures the perspective of different stakeholders. This study is one of the first (if not the first) systematic research on adoption of blockchain-based services. It creates the foundation to carry out further research in this area.

Critical Success Factors for Blockchain Technology Adoption in Freight Transportation Using Fuzzy ANP–Modified TISM Approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (06) ◽  
pp. 1549-1580 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vipulesh Shardeo ◽  
Anchal Patil ◽  
Jitender Madaan
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Freight Transportation ◽  
Analytic Network Process ◽  
Interpretive Structural Modeling ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Blockchain Technology ◽  
Network Process ◽  
Customer Services

The dynamic and uncertain demand forces organizations to provide flexible services in order to fulfill customer demands. Freight transportation, being the key component of the businesses, requires adoption of efficient Information and Communication Technologies which can induce transparent and flexible services. Blockchain Technology (BT) is an emerging technology which has great potential to cater solutions to freight transportation issues. This study identifies different critical success factors of BT adoption in freight transportation. An integrated Fuzzy Analytic Network Process (FANP) is applied to prioritize identified success factors. Further, modified Total Interpretive Structural Modeling (mTISM) is used to represent the interrelationship among different sub-factors. The findings of the study revealed Development Aspects, Customer Services and Technological Aspects as well as Data Transparency, Reliability and Organizational Culture as the most significant factors and sub-factors, respectively. The proposed model will guide freight transport managers to formulate their strategies regarding BT adoption.

Empirical Investigation of Critical Success Factors for Implementing Business Intelligence Systems in Multiple Engineering Asset Management Organisations

2009 ◽  
pp. 247-271 ◽  
Author(s):  
William Yeoh
Keyword(s):  
Business Intelligence ◽  
Asset Management ◽  
Delphi Study ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Business Case ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Compliance Requirements ◽  
Multiple Case

Engineering asset management organisations (EAMOs) are increasingly motivated to implement business intelligence (BI) systems in response to dispersed information environments and compliance requirements. However, the implementation of a business intelligence (BI) system is a complex undertaking requiring considerable resources. Yet, so far, there are few defined critical success factors (CSFs) to which management can refer. Drawing on the CSFs framework derived from a previous Delphi study, a multiple-case design was used to examine how these CSFs could be implemented by five EAMOs. The case studies substantiate the construct and applicability of the CSFs framework. These CSFs are: committed management support and sponsorship, a clear vision and well-established business case, business-centric championship and balanced team composition, a business-driven and iterative develop ment approach, user-oriented change management, a business-driven, scalable and flexible technical framework, and sustainable data quality and integrity. More significantly, the study further reveals that those organisations which address the CSFs from a business orientation approach will be more likely to achieve better results.

scholarly journals Exploring Critical Success Factors for Blockchain-based Intelligent Transportation Systems

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 27-44
Author(s):  
Murat Tahir Çaldağ ◽  
Ebru Gökalp
Keyword(s):  
Intelligent Transportation Systems ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Intelligent Transportation ◽  
Transportation Systems ◽  
Transportation Safety ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Blockchain Technology ◽  
Transportation Capacity

Utilization of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) provides increasing demands on decreasing traffic congestions, transportation safety, and environmental problems as well as increasing transportation capacity. Over the past few years, one of the most disruptive and transformational technologies, blockchain technology, has emerged. As a result of offering more security, privacy, traceability, transparency, and decentralized authority, the utilization of blockchain technology in ITS have increased drastically. Despite this increase, there is a lack of a good understanding of what are the Critical Success Factors (CSF) to support IT providers for designing their products properly, and to provide industry leaders to focus on the main drivers of their outstanding projects. This study aims to explore and analyze CSFs that can facilitate the success of blockchain-based ITS, which has so far been neglected despite its remarkable relevance. In doing so, eleven primary studies, identified as a result of conducting a systematic literature review (SLR), were taken as a baseline to develop the model of CSFs. Additionally, since the number of existing studies related to CSFs for blockchain and ITS are limited, an expert panel was formed to evaluate and contribute to the model. The developed model of CSF for blockchain-based ITS, having a comprehensive approach, consists of 29 CSFs defined under five main contexts, namely technical, management, governance, quality of service, and quality of life. Doi: 10.28991/esj-2020-SP1-03 Full Text: PDF

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