A four-phase conceptual model for supplier selection in agile supply chains (ASCs) is presented. The use of ASCs has become more common in today's increasingly dynamic markets. However, supplier selection decisions are inherently more complex and difficult under the conditions of uncertainty and...

As computer programs enter the lives of more and more people worldwide, it is becoming increasingly unacceptable to assume that software with a user interface designed for an indigenous English speaking market will be acceptable outside its country of origin simply by changing the currency...

Purpose: the paper reports from an exploratory study into how small businesses use Web 2.0 information and communication technologies (ICT) to work collaboratively with other small businesses. The study had two aims: to investigate the benefits available from the use of Web 2.0 in small business...

Background: Lung cancer has one of the lowest survival rates of any cancer because most patients are diagnosed when curative surgical treatment is not possible. International research has focused on screening and mass media campaigns to promote earlier patient presentation and detect lung cancer...