Product intellectualization ecosystem: a framework through grounded theory and case analysis

PurposeThis paper provides the strategic direction and coordination mechanism selection for the intelligent transformation of manufacturing enterprises.Design/methodology/approachA theoretical framework is developed through grounded theory and case analysis.FindingsCollaboration value is the building block of the intelligent product ecosystem. The ecosystem is upgraded via a path of product coordination, platform coordination and network coordination.Practical implicationsThis paper provides a framework for enterprises to build an intelligent product ecosystem.Originality/valueThe proposed intelligent product ecosystem framework is new to the literature and lays down a fruitful avenue for future research.

Analysis of Supply Chain Super-Network Coordination Considering Risk Function in Emergencies

Economic globalization continues to expand the scope of the supply chain network structure, while increasing its own complexity, as well as the uncertainty of the network operating environment and the fragility of the operating system. An emergency on a single node or line in the supply chain network usually affects other nodes in the supply chain and brings significant risks to the enterprise. The impact of other nodes can cause the entire supply chain network to collapse, especially if the production and operation of a single-node enterprise in the supply chain may be interrupted or malfunctioned, especially in the event of an emergency. It also threatens development greatly, affecting the production and livelihoods of enterprises in the supply chain and people's lives, and has a major negative impact on social and economic development. These emergencies continue to affect the supply chain network, and the originally fragile companies face greater risks. This paper establishes a supply chain hyper-network model considering the risk function under emergencies. When an emergency occurs, the demand in the consumer market decreases or increases due to different emergencies. Therefore, revenue sharing contracts are used to coordinate, build a supply chain network model under emergencies, and solve them to obtain a model equilibrium Solution, that is, the new equilibrium state after the occurrence of an emergency.

Determinants of network effectiveness: evidence from a benchmarking consortium

PurposeThe study investigates the perceived network effectiveness of the Florida Benchmarking Consortium (FBC). It also examines the impact of network coordination, longevity of membership and environmental support on perceived network effectiveness.Design/methodology/approachIt uses a cross-sectional, nonexperimental research design and an ordinary least squares (OLS) multiple regression that employed data from an online survey administered to local government employees from FBC member governments.FindingsThe results show that the FBC moderately meets the expectation of network participants to serve as a platform for exchanging experiences and increasing performance knowledge. However, the network's effectiveness is not dependent on the frequency of interactions among network members, but depends on their interactions with focal egos such as the FBC Executive Director. Contrary to expectations, the longevity of involvement with the network is not associated with perceived network effectiveness. Moreover, network members who perceive the environment as supportive are more likely to positively evaluate the network's effectiveness.Practical implicationsBecause perceived network effectiveness may be improved if the members interact with the right “focal” players, managers should proactively pursue closer connections with knowledgeable network members using additional and more frequent communication. Also, research efforts at identifying the characteristics of the right focal players that contribute to network effectiveness should be pursued.Originality/valueWhile there is extensive attention to the participation of public organizations in networks, less research focuses on network effectiveness examined at the network level. This study addresses this research gap by investigating if the FBC is effective in meeting its network goals.

The influence of IIoT on manufacturing network coordination

PurposeThe coordination of a manufacturing network is a challenging task and may be contingent upon the manufacturing environment. The purpose of this paper is to analyse how industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and manufacturing network coordination relate.Design/methodology/approachBased on a single case study, the paper at hand provides insights on IIoT enablers and the relationship to manufacturing coordination mechanism. The data sample is based on 15 group interviews with overall eight employees from headquarters and business units.FindingsThe derived results show that the IIoT enablers (digital technologies, connectivity, data, capabilities and management) are highly related to the manufacturing network coordination mechanism. The results indicate that IIoT initiatives and manufacturing network coordination should be designed to support each other.Originality/valueThe implementation if IIoT initiatives is often analysed in isolation without considering the manufacturing network and more specifically the manufacturing network coordination mechanism. The results highlight how the implementation of IIoT initiatives may act as trigger to adapt formal manufacturing network coordination mechanism.

Challenges in Grid Integration of Renewable Energy Systems via Inverter: A Survey

Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems have mainly been used in the past decade. Inverter-powered photovoltaic grid topologies are widely used to meet electricity demand and to integrate forms of renewable energy into power grids. Meeting the growing demand for electricity is a major challenge today. This paper provides a detailed overview of the topological trend of inverters with connection to the photovoltaic grid, as well as the advantages, disadvantages and main characteristics of the individual inverters. For proper integration into a network, coordination between the supporting devices used for reactive power compensation and their optimal reactive power capacity for grid current stability is important.

From channel management towards network coordination – changing perspectives on distribution arrangements

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the transformation of the perspective applied to distribution structures in the late 1900s. This change implied that the previous focus on channel management by a channel captain was abandoned because of changes in the business reality. This perspective was replaced by models and concepts featuring collaboration and joint coordination between actors and relationships embedded in networks. Design/methodology/approach Changes of perspectives on phenomena are assumed to occur through the dynamic interplay between business reality, the conceptualisation of this reality and the managerial recommendations derived from this conceptualisation. The study is based on a thorough longitudinal literature review. Findings Shifts of perspectives occur when there is an increasing mismatch between the current business reality and mainstream conceptualisations. In this transformation, new constructs are required to illustrate new aspects of the business reality, exemplified in the study by interaction and networks. Some established concepts lose their significance, illustrated by the channel captain. Others may be re-interpreted, as is the case with the power concept. The study also shows that “forgotten” conceptualisations can be re-wakened, exemplified by the view of distribution structures as network constellations. In turn, these changes in the conceptualisation of distribution impact the managerial recommendations. Originality/value To the best of the author’s knowledge, there are no previous studies analysing how the perspective on a certain phenomenon changes through the dynamic interplay between business reality, conceptualisations and managerial recommendations.

Research on the Upgrading Path of Emerging Industry Innovation Service Network

Innovation service network is the inevitable result of the collaborative cooperation of innovation service subjects, and also an important strategic resource for innovation activities in emerging industries. The research of innovation service network has important decision reference value for the promotion of collaborative service capability for the innovation demand of emerging industries. By analyzing the evolution process and law of innovation service network in emerging industries, improving the main line around the ability of collaborative service, combining the evolution stage of innovation service network, the complexity of innovation demand and the integration of service resources, this paper focuses on designing the upgrade path of innovation service network based on key nodes, the path of innovation service network upgrade based on service chain integration, and the upgrade path of innovation service network based on core network coordination, in order to optimize the structure of innovation service network of emerging industries and improve its ability of collaborative service provides theoretical guidance, which is of great practical significance to support the innovation and development of emerging industries.

Development of Online Learning Platform for Thai University Students

It is very challenging to regulate emerging innovations in the rapid evolution of online education, especially during the pandemic of Covid-19. Modern online learning systems must take both educational and technological factors into account. For learning purposes, universities have attempted to facilitate their students with online learning practices and phases using emerging technologies. In this study, the online student platform for humanities and social sciences students (HUSO-OPS) was developed using the user-centric, TPACK, and V-model design. Especially, the V-model mostly focused on the field of app engineering online learning network coordination. The 5-axis framework was to enhance the TPACK model to address online learning in more detail about pedagogy, content, movement technology, and the learner profile. The development also concerns the content as well as the context of learning. This research demonstrates the outstanding use of the HUSO-OPS platform during the global pandemic of Covid-19. They explain the different factors involved and the successful interconnections needed for optimum and efficient online learning implementation. The balance of the five parts on the online learning platform in design or consultation is a plural reflection matter.