Choosing Startups as Suppliers: A Supplier Selection Archetypes Typology

Recent research demonstrates the value of examining collaborations between established organizations and startups via the lens of the buyer–supplier relationship. However, enterprises must first find, analyze, and select potential startups as suppliers before they can exploit startups' resources and talents in a buyer–supplier relationship. Due to the fact that earlier research has focused exclusively on how purchasing firms select established firms as suppliers, it is unknown which processes, tools, or organizational approaches purchasing organizations employ when selecting startup firms as suppliers. These suppliers are qualitatively distinct in that they lack organizational structure, financial resources, and operational competencies, offering a substantial risk to purchasing organizations. This inductive, qualitative case study research elicits data from twenty established purchasing firms and examines how they choose startup suppliers. We begin by identifying five design motifs that differentiate purchasing firms' selection procedures. We create a typology of three supplier selection paradigms based on these themes. The findings suggest that enterprises who are ready and able to adjust their selection technique to startups should exhibit a higher level of selection performance, implying a greater likelihood of selecting acceptable startups as suppliers. The findings contribute to the literature on supplier selection and shed light on the burgeoning sector of new venture suppliers.

Konsep Mimesis Dalam Seni Melayu

The Malays have long utilized natural resources to meet their daily basic needs. Natural resources serve as the basis not only in nutrition, medicine, and equipment but also the basis of inspiration in Malay art. It begins with careful observation and reasoning and then the natural resources are utilized wisely by the Malays. Since most of them live in villages, life is well integrated with the rural environment such as plants, and other various natural elements. With the concept of hometown, they make nature to fulfill their economic and social functions and, also to fill the gap between ethical and aesthetical values, for cultural development. This paper discusses the concept of mimesis or imitation by Malay artisans in the production of art and design motifs. The objective of this study was to document the concept of mimesis in the production of Malay art. There are many art and design motifs that are sourced from nature. It is based on the process of imitation is found in songket weaving motifs, weaving, batik, wood carving, telepuk and others. The research of this study is based on observation methods and interviews with individuals and cultural expert figures. It is hoped that every Malay art will continue to be appreciated and understood as a rich artistic heritage with its values and philosophy that support the community and the culture. The essence of such methodology or procedure is to highlight nature as the source of aspiration and inspiration of art treasures that will ensure the greatness of the Malay art universally.

INLAY OF THE TAJ MAHAL: AN INSPIRATION FOR SURFACE ORNAMENTATION ON HIGH FASHION GARMENTS

India has a rich cultural heritage of costume, art and crafts. Since decades highly developed civilizations continue to produce remarkable, eminent and ornate textiles with its distinct patterns, designs and motifs having different placements and layouts. However, escalating demands of consumers requires modication in the fashion industry with respect to design, motifs, colours, style and technique. Fashion designers used to take their inspiration from architectural buildings normally to create new clothing silhouettes. The researcher attempts to connect between 'fashion' and 'architecture', which can serve as fashion element for designers. The research attempts to document and digitize of the motifs of this architectural wonders. The purpose of the study was an attempt to interpret the technique of the beautiful inlay work of the Taj Mahal and its application to the textiles for high fashion garments. In process of designing various pictures of inlay work were documented which were classied into three categories, namely cut-away lattice, inlay and embossed carving.

Existing status and constraints of tie and dye craftsmen of Mewar Region of Rajasthan

Indian Tie and Dye is the oldest craft tradition initiated before five hundred years ago and is even practiced today. This craft is flourishing with Gujarat and Rajasthan as chief production centers. The paper focuses present status and constraints faced by tie and dye craftsmen of Mewar region of Rajasthan. Study sample consist of craftsmen, who prepare the traditional headgear through tie and dye. Forty five (45) craftsmen from Udaipur, Chittorgarh and Bhilwara city of Mewar Region of Rajasthan were selected by snow-ball sampling method. Structured interview schedule was developed and administered for collecting the data. Study result indicates present scenario of tie and dye craft, production, pattern, design, motifs, finishing, material needed and constraints faced by craftsmen by calculating frequency and percentage.

Sarawak Pua Kumbu: Aesthetics Lies in The Eye Of The Beholder

The beauty of Pua Kumbu is not merely a cultural expression but it also represents the wealth of information to pass from one generation to another. The art of creating Pua Kumbu design motifs is based on the body of knowledge gathered through collective memory, and the conservation of Pua Kumbu's knowledge and history. The aesthetic perception stimuli from the audiences are complicated cognitive processes. Hence, this study aims to measure the aesthetic perception of 400 participants on design motifs applied on the cloth according to their gender and background using ARS-Revised questionnaire. The findings revealed that female participants exhibited a greater knowledge of Pua Kumbu compared to their male counterparts. Participants from Sarawak perceived higher in cognitive stimulation, knowledge, and self-reference which indicated that they were more likely to be knowledgeable about Pua Kumbu. Participants from Sabah demonstrated the lowest in both cognitive stimulation and expertise despite Sabah being situated in the same region as Sarawak in Borneo. Gender and background of the participants are concluded to exert significant influence on the knowledge in Pua Kumbu design motifs. Knowledge of Pua Kumbu is crucial for the appreciation of aesthetics in preserving the culture and heritage of Sarawak, Malaysia at its best. The findings of this study may interest scholars and researchers in the unique Malaysian heritage. Keywords: Aesthetic Perception, ARS instrument, Culture, Iban, Pua Kumbu. Survey

Pembuatan Batik Alam Berbahan Tumbuhan Sekitar Rumah

Batik is one of Indonesia's cultural arts, which has been integrated with Indonesian people since several centuries ago. However, so far, the batik produced still uses synthetic motifs and coloring, which can contribute to environmental pollution. Hence, people's interest in batik starts to diminish, so it is necessary to find breakthroughs in batik motifs and coloring, which are more environmentally friendly by using natural dyes. One of the natural dyes for batik is to use plant leaves that grow around the house, also called eco print, which is the activity of making leaves with specific patterns on a t-shirt, which produces motifs and colors obtained from the leaves. The target partners involved in community service activities are women's business groups in Palangka Raya, which are under the auspices of the Palangka Raya City Cooperative, Small and Medium Enterprises Agency, namely UKM Bawi Dayak Palangka Raya. This is because the batik produced so far still uses synthetic motifs and coloring. Assistance carried out for this group is to provide insight into knowledge and understanding of the importance of natural coloring and the danger of synthetic dyes. Build and encourage creativity informing design motifs and colors on fabric through the use of leaves that grow around the house. Outcome targets are t-shirt products that use leaves as motifs and natural dyes�introducing natural batik with the use of natural resources around.

Batik Motifs Detection Using Pattern Recognition Method

Batik motif is one of the factors that makes batik unique and attractive. There are various kinds of batik motif designs in various areas. Each of these design motifs implies symbols/illustrations that contain certain meanings.The design of the batik motif is used in different events according to the occasions. But unfortunately, not many people understand this, even though local wisdom on the design of batik motifs is one form of cultural heritage of the archipelago that must be preserved. Related to this, development of information technology and multimedia should be used as a solution. However, until now, there is no accurate and fast information system in detecting batik motifs. This study applies pattern recognition methods to find the most appropriate and accurate method for detecting and interpreting batik motifs. The method will be used to build a batik motif detection information system to help users get information quick and accurately.Keywords: pattern recognition, batik motifs, analysis and design of information systems.Abstrak. Motif batik merupakan salah satu faktor yang menjadikan batik unik dan menarik. Terdapat berbagai macam desain motif batik di berbagai area. Setiap desain motif tersebut mengisyaratkan simbol-simbol/ilustrasi yang mengandung makna tertentu. Tentu saja desain motif batik tersebut digunakan dalam acara yang berbeda-beda sesuai dengan keperluanya. Namun sayang, tidak banyak orang yang mengerti hal ini, padahal kearifan lokal pada desain motif batik tersebut merupakan salah satu bentuk warisan budaya nusantara yang wajib dilestarikan. Terkait hal tersebut, seharusnya perkembangan teknologi informatika dan multimedia dapat digunakan sebagai solusi. Namun demikian, sampai saat ini, belum ada system informasi yang akurat dan cepat dalam mendeteksi dan menginterpretasi motif batik. Penelitian ini menerapkan metode-metode pengenalan pola guna menemukan metode yang paling tepat dan akurat untuk mendeteksi dan menginterpretasi motif batik. Metode tersebut akan digunakan untuk membangun system informasi deteksi motif batik untuk membantu pengguna yang tidak mengenal motif batik mendapatkan informasi secara lebih cepat dan akurat.Kata Kunci: pattern recognition, batik motifs, analysis and design of information systems.

Design Examination through Pattern Characteristic Identification: A New Kain Punca Potong (KPP) Weaving Design

The weaving industry is regarded as one of the world's most popular industries. Clearly, designers' ideas gave them a drive to start a conversation about the future of design studies and research training, as well as practicing a fashion that illuminated this industry. Vigorous efforts are being exerted into producing new processes, with intensifying designing endeavors from design motifs of textile design. This paper presents a detailed study on weaving design which functions as a new approach to KPP weaving design process by defining pattern characteristics of woven fabric design. Generally speaking, there is no evidence that KPP design identity characteristics can be implemented solely on the basis of the idea process. A literature review was performed to define the current framework relevant to the choice of design and motifs and the implementation of pattern recognition characteristics for KPP in the weaving industry. It is shown that weaving design patterns and characteristics can be used as a single review point and should therefore be used as KPP's review technique for this research. When attempting to identify design innovation and motif selections in fabric weaving, a design framework for design identification through pattern characteristics is significant. The result showed that the design framework generated from this study will provide the overall aesthetic value for KPP pattern characteristics, which can serve as a new approach in weaving design and design studies, with the potential for further development suitable for future research, as suggested from the results of this study.