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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 …, contingencies, individual competencies and performance measures of innovation in Distribution Centres with logistics services …

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How foresight creates unforeseen futures : the role of doubting

Blackman, Deborah A.; Henderson, Steven - University of Surrey; Southampton Institute; University …; … - 2004

This paper defines foresight as being a mental model about the future and considers the role of foresight in shaping actions and events reflected in imperious, heroic, tragic and chaotic futures (defined within the paper). The paper contends that success in foresight is not about acquiring...

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Performance measures to sustain continuous innovation : empirical studies of logistics functions within firms

Soosay, Claudine A.; Chapman, R. L. - University of Western Sydney; University of Western Sydney; … - 2004

This paper discusses results from a study of Continuous Innovation within the logistics industry in Australia and … Singapore. Using previous logistics and service industry innovation studies, an adapted version of the CIMA model for Continuous … need more attention. In logistics firms, this will often include pinpointing areas or functions facing (or about to face …

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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...

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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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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

Service industries hold an increasingly dynamic and pivotal role in today's knowledge-based economies. The logistics …, this paper examines the factors that nurture innovation in logistics services, identifies the contributions of the new … ?resources? and, using industry examples, examines the application of these resources to logistics firms as they assume an …

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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; … - 2002

Service industries hold an increasingly dynamic and pivotal role in today?s knowledge-based economies. The logistics …, this paper examines the factors that nurture innovation in logistics services, identifies the contributions of the new … ?resources? and, using industry examples, examines the application of these resources to logistics firms as they assume an …

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

Building a theory about change in Australian software firms

Rankine, Tim - University of Western Sydney; College of Business; … - 2008

This thesis describes the development of a body of theory explaining why the principals of Australian software firms have difficulty in changing the organizational structures of their businesses. The need for change is predicated on the view that availability of capital is an essential...

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Engendering an innovative culture and maintaining operational balance

Hyland, Paul W.; Beckett, Ronald C.; Reinvention Network - Central Queensland University; University of Western Sydney; … - 2005

This paper aims to identify key elements of innovative culture using innovation audit tools. The research seeks to determine if factors such as the ability to collaborate are important in building a culture that supports innovation. Many firms are continually scanning the environment for sources...

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Knowledge and commitment in innovation processes

Waters, John Frederick - University of Western Sydney; College of Law and Business; … - 2004

This study was aimed at achieving an understanding of the role of knowledge and commitment in the process of innovation. To do that, the study confronted several intractable problems of innovation research that have created barriers to knowledge accumulation. Theoretical models were developed...

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