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on the determinants of two dimensions of flexibility, the flexibility in adjusting aggregate output over time ("tactical … flexibility") as well as the ability to switch quickly between products ("operational flexibility"). Econometric analysis of a … interrelationship between tactical and operational flexibility. -- tactical and operational flexibility ; panel data ; farm households …
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A flexible product is a menu of two or more alternatives products serving the same market. Purchasers of flexible products are assigned to one of the alternatives at a later date. Gallego and Phillips show that capacitated suppliers, such as airlines and hotels, can potentially improve revenue...
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management's capacity control. In this paper, we show that flexible products have an additional “value of flexibility” due to …
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With an ongoing energy transition, the electric network is increasingly challenged. Handling congestion is a major responsibility of network operators. In recent years, market-based approaches to utilize network-supportive exibility, especially local exibility markets (LFMs), have been discussed...
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resilient supply chain through the comparison of transformational and transactional leadership styles. Flexibility and agile … with resilient supply chain directly as well as the mechanism of flexibility and agile supply chain. However, the empirical … supply chain directly and through the sequential mediation of flexibility and agile supply chain as compared with other …
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of manufacturing flexibility in the North American automotive industry. In particular, we track demonstrated ability to … extant theory, flexible capacity is used to manufacture products with high demand uncertainty and low demand correlation. We …-cycle as well as aging models. Moreover, we find strong evidence that automotive manufacturers use flexibility as a …
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The paper describes innovative microfinance products that combine flexibility features with financial discipline. Those … review shows that service providers are introducing various types of flexibility into financial contracts and that … flexibility can be combined with a variety of disciplining mechanisms, such as direct screening and monitoring of clients …
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Purpose: This study examines the relationship between IT implementation and performance with manufacturing flexibility … implementation on operations performance with 4 out of 6 flexibility dimensions (Machine, Labour, Material handling and Volume). Mix … and Routing flexibility dimensions show no significant impact on firm performance. Research limitations/implications: It …
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