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Innovation in logistic services and the new business model : a conceptual framework

Chapman, R. L.; Soosay, Claudine A.; Kandampully, Jay - University of Western Sydney; University of Queensland; … - 2003

, this paper examines the factors that nurture innovation in logistics services, identifies the contributions of the new …

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009481967

Innovation in logistic services and the new business model : a conceptual framework

Chapman, R. L.; Soosay, Claudine A.; Kandampully, Jay - University of Western Sydney; University of Queensland; … - 2002

, this paper examines the factors that nurture innovation in logistics services, identifies the contributions of the new …

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009481968

Learning as a competitive advantage : innovative training in the Australian aerospace industry

Sloan, Terrence R.; Hyland, Paul W.; Beckett, Ronald C. - University of Western Sydney; University of Western Sydney; … - 2002

For firms to survive in the highly competitive Aerospace Component Supply Market, they must have some sustainable competitive advantages. Customers are demanding continual price reductions and improvements in lead times from their suppliers. In the Asia Pacific region, developing economies such...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009482128

Performance measurement and continuous improvement : are they linked to manufacturing strategy?

Hyland, Paul W.; Mellor, Robert; Sloan, Terrence R. - University of Central Queensland; University of Western …; … - 2004

To maintain or achieve competitiveness and profitability, a manufacturing firm or enterprise must respond to a range of challenges, including rapid improvements in technology, declining employment and output, globalisation of markets and environmental requirements. In addition, substantial...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009482035

Inter-firm collaboration through clusters and networks : drivers and barriers

Hall, Tim; Chapman, R. L. - University of Western Sydney; University of Western Sydney; … - 2005

This conceptual paper reviews the existing literature on business Clusters and Networks, proposes a series of research questions concerning drivers and barriers to the establishment and implementation of effective clusters. Relevant literature on this topic involves a wide range of academic...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009482108

CI tools and techniques : are there any differences between firms?

Hyland, Paul W.; Di Milia, Lee; Sloan, Terrence R. - University of Central Queensland; University of Central …; … - 2004

Continuous improvement (CI) has proved to be a useful way of business investing in people-centred low cost, high return improvements in firms both large and small. CI methods have become widely adopted and regarded as providing an important component of increased company competitiveness. CI...

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Small and medium establishments and the new federal workplace relations system

Lyons, Michael F.; Mortimer, D. E.; Whiting, Elizabeth; … - University of Western Sydney; University of Western Sydney; … - 2007

According to the Howard government and some 'small business' organisations, the changes made to Australian industrial relations arrangements by the 2005 'Work Choices' Act will be of particular importance to small and medium sized establishments (SMEs). Specifically, the dilution of the...

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Continuous innovation in logistics services: an empirical study of distribution centres

Soosay, Claudine A. - University of Western Sydney; College of Law and Business; … - 2003

contrasted the factors in ten Distribution Centres in Australia and in Singapore that affected the use of continuous innovation …This study explores the concept and practical implementation of continuous innovation in logistics services …, particularly Distribution Centres. Continuous innovation is a concept that requires a methodical, programmed, incremental and …

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009482195

From continuous improvement to organisational learning : developmental theory

Murray, Peter; Chapman, R. L. - Macquarie University; University of Western Sydney; … - 2003

such as innovation techniques. Such methodologies have been promoted in the literature as potential manifestos that can …

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Introduction : innovation and strategy : where to from here?

Chapman, R. L. - University of Western Sydney; College of Business; … - 2002

Introduction: Articles in this Special Issue were first presented at the World Innovation and Strategy Conference (WISC …98) in Sydney, Australia in late 1998. Outstanding contributions that included a strong emphasis on technological issues … organisations strategically respond to the necessities of innovation and technological change. The papers examine the spectrum of …

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009482125

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