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Publication date: 25 May 2012

Venkatraman Narayan

Process plant safety, asset integrity, reliability, quality, profitability and maintenance are traditionally compartmentalized, each being treated as a stand‐alone subject. The…

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Purpose

Process plant safety, asset integrity, reliability, quality, profitability and maintenance are traditionally compartmentalized, each being treated as a stand‐alone subject. The purpose of this paper is to examine whether they are closely related, with common drivers of performance. This allows us to consider a holistic approach that is effective and economically viable.

Design/methodology/approach

In achieving business performance targets, the focus is often on technology and hardware. The human interface is not always given sufficient importance. This paper attempts to show that sustainable performance depends on achieving a proper balance.

Findings

Focusing on just three drivers – reliability, productivity and sustainability – good results can be facilitated in terms of quality, process safety, and profitability. Working on individual initiative alone is not sufficient and all the links in the causal chain have to be strengthened.

Practical implications

There are several factors that affect the above drivers. By managing these factors effectively, high performance can be achieved over the lifetime of the business. An integrated plan of action is thus preferable to flavour‐of‐the‐month initiatives.

Originality/value

The paper shows that combining the technological and human behavioural aspects brings a holistic approach. The links shown between maintenance, reliability, quality, asset integrity, process safety and profitability provide a business focus. A discussion of these concepts with professionals and experts can help create a solid foundation for lasting improvements.

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Journal of Quality in Maintenance Engineering, vol. 18 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1355-2511

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Publication date: 14 March 2008

Anne‐Marie Croteau, Pierre‐Majorique Léger and Luc Cassivi

This paper aims to investigate the alignment between the information‐processing needs and capabilities during interorganizational relationships through the lenses of both the…

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Purpose

This paper aims to investigate the alignment between the information‐processing needs and capabilities during interorganizational relationships through the lenses of both the product and the business relationships life cycle concepts, and the types of information exchanged.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper follows up on a previous empirical study conducted in the automotive sector, investigating the electronic collaboration within the supply chain of a large European Automotive Supplier (EAS). Out of the 61 respondents from this previous study, four illustrative cases are selected to further investigate their information alignment, where each case involves one specific relationship between EAS and its business partners based on the supply chain collaboration classification provided by the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA).

Findings

The conclusion is that the phenomenon is bimodal and requires that the different information‐processing needs and capabilities associated with each stage of both the product and the business relationships life cycles should be considered.

Research limitations/implications

The small number of illustrative cases and the specificity of the chosen sector limit the generalizability of the results. Without considering the various types of information‐processing needs and capabilities as well as the stage of both product and business relationships life cycles, a biased conclusion could lead to inappropriate information and communication technology investments and business decisions.

Originality/value

The richness of the cases and the genuine integration of the life cycle concepts and the type of information with the notion of alignment help to identify some key aspects of interorganizational relationships.

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Industrial Management & Data Systems, vol. 108 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0263-5577

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Publication date: 1 January 2005

Sundar G. Bharadwaj and Rajan Varadarajan

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Review of Marketing Research
Type: Book
ISBN: 978-0-85724-723-0

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Publication date: 11 January 2016

Ruth Clarke, Ramdas Chandra and Marcilio Machado

This study aims to explore the extent to which social capital plays a role in firm development, internationalization and growth, in the context of an emerging market, Brazil. The…

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Purpose

This study aims to explore the extent to which social capital plays a role in firm development, internationalization and growth, in the context of an emerging market, Brazil. The study aims to provide a new context and perspective on the role social capital plays in fostering growth and internationalization among small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in an emerging market.

Design/methodology/approach

This is an exploratory study. First, empirical data are drawn from a commodity industry, the Brazilian Stone industry, which is a competitive, well-established sector in the country. Using a previously validated questionnaire from the World Bank, the extent of social capital possessed and used by the firms in this industry is correlated to their growth and performance. Based on the exploratory results, a set of research propositions are developed that point the way to questions that are important and interesting to further understand the role of social capital in this context.

Findings

The results point to fairly low levels of social capital among Brazilian SMEs in this sector and relatively low levels of awareness of the potential opportunities to exploit social capital to further development and internationalization.

Research limitations/implications

Social capital matters for firm growth and performance, but the extent of development of social capital in this context is fairly low. The limitations include the sample size and the homogeneity of the sample, which restricts generalizability.

Practical implications

Building and exploiting social capital is a void that currently exists in the commodity sector in Brazil. Developing this can lead to more positive firm performance and growth, especially as the institutional context in Brazil continues to develop.

Originality/value

The paper offers a unique context, as well as a new perspective on the role of firm social capital, by using an emerging market and a commodity industry that has been rarely studied in the literature.

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European Business Review, vol. 28 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0955-534X

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Publication date: 16 July 2018

Som Sekhar Bhattacharyya and Sumi Jha

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Strategic Leadership Models and Theories: Indian Perspectives
Type: Book
ISBN: 978-1-78756-259-2

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Publication date: 16 May 2023

Yupal Shukla, Ramendra Singh, Prabhat Dwivedi and Ravi Chatterjee

The socioeconomically deprived segment called bottom of pyramid lives in extreme resource-constrained environments and is being excluded from having access to many services. This…

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Purpose

The socioeconomically deprived segment called bottom of pyramid lives in extreme resource-constrained environments and is being excluded from having access to many services. This study aims to investigate the role played by virtual engagement platforms in bringing well-being to base of the pyramid (BoP) customers. This study also uses transformative service research and service ecosystem-based approach.

Design/methodology/approach

The study uses qualitative approach. Data was collected and analyzed through 16 in-depth interviews with BoP service actors.

Findings

Present study explains the role played by virtual engagement platforms as an intermediator between farmers and the service entity. Herein, it may be noted that the role of virtual platforms contributes to the well-being of the BoP community.

Originality/value

The authors’ research work broadens service organizations’ reach by better serving people in the BoP, which ultimately helps in removing unfairness and establishes service inclusion.

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Journal of Services Marketing, vol. 37 no. 7
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0887-6045

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Publication date: 7 June 2007

Jenny Mish

India's dynamic turn toward globalization brings new eating practices driven by desires for status and convenience. Traditional expectations of women as keepers of domestic…

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India's dynamic turn toward globalization brings new eating practices driven by desires for status and convenience. Traditional expectations of women as keepers of domestic culture persist as fears of a possible loss of Indianness are projected onto women. In the reflexive identity processes of urban middle-class Hindu women, new normative beauty ideals are often impossible to attain, resulting in Western-style food-related health problems. Awareness of these risks may be deflected by matrimonial, body image, and time pressures, as depicted in a preliminary model of food globalization and women's identities.

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Consumer Culture Theory
Type: Book
ISBN: 978-1-84855-984-4

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Publication date: 15 June 2020

Ruey-Jer Bryan Jean, Daekwan Kim, Yung-Chih Lien and Sangbum Ro

With the growing trend of digital technology in global supply chains, how to manage global supply chain relationships under digital transformation becomes a critical issue…

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Purpose

With the growing trend of digital technology in global supply chains, how to manage global supply chain relationships under digital transformation becomes a critical issue. However, academic research in this area is sparse. This study develops and tests a theoretical framework of the moderating effect of virtual integration on interorganziational governance in international customer supplier relationships.

Design/methodology/approach

We chose to examine the specific cross-border relationships between Taiwanese suppliers and their international OEMs because Taiwanese suppliers tend to be smaller than their international OEM customers, and thus their relationships usually show power asymmetry. Furthermore, the Taiwanese electronics industry offers a valuable empirical context because its industry members have served as pioneers in information technology development, have championed cross-border relationships with US and European industry leaders and are actively participating in the world economy

Findings

Our empirical findings indicate that virtual integration will strengthen the effect contractual governance on relationship performance. However, the moderating effect of virtual integration on relational governance is not significant. The paper discusses the theoretical and managerial implications in the end.

Originality/value

This study contributes to interorganizational governance literature in international contexts. Previous work on international relationship management has focused much on MNE buyers' perspectives and paid little attention to the suppliers' perspectives. This study extends this stream of research by empirically examining how suppliers can govern their MNEs' customers via different governance mechanisms. The findings extend literature on virtual integration and show that virtual integration can complement detailed contract and safeguard opportunism, which in turn, enhance relationship performance in international customer–supplier relationships.

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International Marketing Review, vol. 37 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0265-1335

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Publication date: 5 November 2024

Misbah Faiz, Naukhez Sarwar, Adeel Tariq, Ricardo Vinícius Dias Jordão and Mumtaz Ali Memon

Strategic human capital analytics (SHCA) has proven to be promising for improved organizational performance; however, research remains unclear about its influence on new venture…

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Purpose

Strategic human capital analytics (SHCA) has proven to be promising for improved organizational performance; however, research remains unclear about its influence on new venture performance. Building on the dynamic capabilities view (DCV), this study investigates the relationship between SHCA and new venture performance via generative capabilities with the moderating role of dual nationality founding members.

Design/methodology/approach

A quantitative research study has been carried out. Data was collected via a survey form from 313 founding members of new tech ventures and analyzed using Hayes process macro model.

Findings

Research results show that the generative capability mediates the linkages between SHCA and new venture performance. Whereas, the dual nationality of a founding member strengthens the linkages between SHCA and generative capability due to their diverse perspective, larger networks, cognitive flexibility, and resilience, which are important for generative capabilities and SHCA.

Originality/value

The originality of these results lies in the exploration of the linkages between dual nationality and generative capability, as well as the special elements, such as diverse perspectives, larger networks, cognitive flexibility, and resilience, which are highlighted as possible advantages of dual nationality in the context of SHCA and new venture performance.

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Journal of Intellectual Capital, vol. 25 no. 7
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1469-1930

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Publication date: 22 March 2024

Yang S. Yang, Xiaojin Sun, Mengge Li and Tingting Yan

This study investigates the extent to which a firm’s centrality and autonomy in its supply network are associated with the intensity and complexity of its competitive actions.

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Purpose

This study investigates the extent to which a firm’s centrality and autonomy in its supply network are associated with the intensity and complexity of its competitive actions.

Design/methodology/approach

Utilizing social network analysis and dynamic panel data models, this study analyzes a comprehensive panel dataset with 10,802 firm-year observations across various industries between 2011 and 2018 to test the hypotheses.

Findings

Our findings show that a firm’s level of centrality in its supply network has an inverted U-shaped relationship with both competitive intensity and competitive complexity. In addition, the turning points of these two inverted U-shaped relationships differ in that firms with a lower level of centrality tend to compete aggressively by launching more actions within fewer categories, while firms with a higher level of centrality tend to compete aggressively by launching fewer actions that cover a larger range of categories. Finally, we find that a firm’s structural autonomy has a positive relationship with competitive complexity.

Originality/value

This study bridges the gap between the supply chain management literature and strategic management literature and investigates how supply networks shape competitive aggressiveness. In particular, this research investigates how a firm’s structural position in its supply network affects its competitive actions, an important intermediate mechanism for competitive advantage that has been overlooked in the supply chain management literature.

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International Journal of Operations & Production Management, vol. 45 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0144-3577

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