scholarly journals Pleasure and Suffering at Work: Case Study with Employees at the Administrative Section of a Construction Material Company in DF

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
pp. 110-118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carla Sabrina Antloga ◽  
Ana Magnólia Mendes ◽  
Marina Maia
Keyword(s):  
Construction Material ◽  
Material Company

Warehouse configuration in omni-channel retailing: a multiple case study

2019 ◽  
Vol 50 (5) ◽  
pp. 509-533
Author(s):  
Joakim Hans Kembro ◽  
Andreas Norrman
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Conceptual Models ◽  
Construction Material ◽  
Multiple Case Study ◽  
Consumer Electronics ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Automation Systems ◽  
Multiple Case

Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore warehouse configuration in omni-channel retailing. Design/methodology/approach A multiple case study is conducted with six large omni-channel retailers from three different sectors. Findings The study shows an increase in the number, variation and frequency of flows passing through omni-channel warehouses. Along with an increased variety of stock keeping units (including singles vs multipacks), there is an increase in the complexity of planning and coordination of order fulfillment. Retailers test a mix of different solutions for storage and picking and partly shift focus to advanced sorting operations. The companies already have or plan to invest in substantial automation systems, which emphasize the importance of capturing and using accurate master data. Research limitations/implications The study highlights the need to understand the interrelations and co-development of configuration elements in omni-channel warehousing. The findings also suggest that a successful transformation requires increased collaboration with upstream and downstream partners. Conceptual models are developed to illustrate strategies and development paths in omni-channel warehousing, and suggestions for future research are summarized in a research agenda. A research limitation is the focus on Swedish retailers in three sectors (fashion, consumer electronics and DIY/construction material). Future studies can include additional sectors, extend the geographical scope and explore cross-regional differences. Practical implications As one of the few deeper case studies on omni-channel warehousing, practitioners will find new configurations described and analyzed here. Along with conceptual models, a synthesis of challenges and potential solutions are presented to support retailers’ practical analysis and decision making. Originality/value This is one of the first multiple case studies that go deeper into omni-channel warehouse configuration, which is of increasing importance to both scholars and practitioners in the field.

scholarly journals Entry Strategy and Export Marketing in Emerging Markets: A Small Player Case

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 76-85
Author(s):  
Peachayanant Lorvoralak ◽  
Winai Wongsurawat
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Factors ◽  
International Business ◽  
Emerging Economies ◽  
Construction Material ◽  
International Market ◽  
Export Marketing ◽  
Academic Researchers ◽  
Entry Strategy ◽  
Industry Leader

The internationalization of dominant market leaders such as Haier (China), Tata Group (India) and CEMEX (Mexico) in emerging economies has attracted immense amounts of interest among academic researchers. A less-explored area is how non-dominant, second-movers venture into the international market. How do small players connect with foreign customers while operating in the shadows of the industry leader? What decisions are serendipitous and what actions are deliberate? What are the key environmental factors and internal decisions that propel a secondary player to place more chips in the international market? This case study addresses these questions using an example of a construction material manufacturer from Southeast Asia. It is suitable as a discussion starter in an international business class, especially for topics such as entry strategy, export marketing and the organization of international business.

scholarly journals Factors influencing a building-material company brand

2011 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Allin R. Dangers ◽  
Geoff A. Goldman
Keyword(s):  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Building Material ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Value Proposition ◽  
Residential Sector ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Functional Areas ◽  
Material Company

A brand represents the essence of the value proposition an organisation extends to the market. It is crucial that brands are nurtured with the goal of trying to establish the brand in a top-of-mind awareness position among consumers. By means of a qualitative case study employing 25 interviews which were analysed by using Grounded Theory coding techniques, the most pertinent factors influencing the Corobrik brand were identified. The greatest challenge facing Corobrik is the growing residential sector. The study highlights how Corobrik has grappled and come to terms with the changing nature of its market, and how it has combined all functional areas, from production to distribution, marketing and finance, in promoting its brand.

scholarly journals Environmental and Economic Life Cycle Analysis of Primary Construction Materials Sourcing Under Geopolitical Uncertainties: A Case Study of Qatar

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (21) ◽  
pp. 6000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Al-Nuaimi ◽  
Banawi ◽  
Al-Ghamdi
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle Assessment ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Carbon Emissions ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Emissions ◽  
Economic Impacts ◽  
Construction Material ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Economic Life ◽  
Unit Price

Environmental and economic cycles under varying geopolitical uncertainties can lead to unsustainable patterns that significantly and negatively affect the welfare of nations. With the ever-increasing negative environmental and economic impacts, the ability to achieve sustainability is hindered if the implications are not properly assessed in challenging geopolitical crises. The infrequent and fluctuating nature of these challenging geopolitical settings causes disregard and neglect for exploration within this issue. In this study, a comparative life cycle assessment was conducted as a method to evaluate the environmental and economic impacts of construction material flow across country boundaries. Based on the results found from the life cycle assessment, an environmental forecast and sensitivity analysis were established. Considering the State of Qatar as a case study, asphalt and bitumen, cement, limestone, sand, and steel were analyzed from gate-to-gate depending on transportation mode and distances used within both the pre-crisis and post-crisis sub-periods, comparing carbon emissions and costs. The results showed that the mode of transport plays a significant role in terms of carbon dioxide emissions as opposed to distance traveled. However, the increase in distance coupled to the majority shift from land to sea-based transport resulted in an overall increase in carbon emissions and costs post-crisis. In addition, the analysis of the environmental and economic impact assessment using the average CO2 equivalent (CO2-e) per kilogram and the unit price of the five primary construction materials has shown a significant, 70.68% increase in global warming potentials (GWP) after the crisis, coupled with an increase in the overall cost. An assessment of environmental and economic impacts during geopolitical uncertainties allows for the significant ability to realize sustainable measures to greatly reduce economic and environmental degradation.

scholarly journals Shortage of Construction Materials A Case Study of Lahore, Islamabad and Peshawar, Pakistan

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mirza Ali , Dr. Sharif Ullah Jan , Shamshad Ali
Keyword(s):  
Construction Material ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Data Sampling ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Control Framework ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
System Improvement ◽  
Crude Material

The fundamental focus of this qualitative study is to explore the contributing factors responsible for construction material shortage specifically in major cities of Pakistan's such as Lahore, Peshawar, and Islamabad. Further, the study has concentrated to discover the potential remedies to overcome the barriers resulting in a shortage of construction material availability. Data sampling methods are utilized to apprehend the participant’s opinion. The participant’s opinions were recorded to make them efficiently analyze through inductive thematic investigation. For sound results, the current condition of material shortage, relevant reasons, and deficiency of key items are examined in detail. The research findings proposed that the unavailability of materials is associated with the deficiency of a customary delivery system, fluctuations in demand, complications in the import of materials, significant expense, limited share portion in raw material, constrained suppliers of crude material, political clashes, administrative limitations, and maintenance of realistic prices. The result obtained, the recommended remedies are to extend flexibility and guideline for the manufacturers, the maintenance of realistic prices, and boosts the record control system, improvement in stock control framework, and establishment of a reserve system in the country. This study believes in contributing to the shortage of construction materials: a case study of Lahore, Islamabad, and Peshawar, Pakistan

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