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In: Strategic Direction 22 (2006) 1, pp. 32-34

for innovation. The manufacturing industry is particularly suffering. Practical implications – Highlights the value of … incentives. Offers advice on how to encourage innovation within organizations. Originality/value – The paper is an independent … piece based on a recent study of the UK workforce. Gives a good overview of the current state of innovation in UK business …

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Thai firms tackle changing markets

In: Strategic Direction 27 (2011) 1, pp. 11-13

factors. Time allocated to idea generation and innovation activities appears to be less marked, however, than in previous …

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A pharmaceutical firm links internal communication to innovative developments

In: Strategic Direction 28 (2012) 4, pp. 9-11

culture to achieve innovation in the workplace. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent … encouraged by a common culture and by some communication methods. Theoretical research into internal communication, innovation … innovation. Practical implications – Managers can test whether their internal communications are effectively selling their …

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Brand 2.0: what could this mean for Adidas, Nike, Puma and Levi’s?

In: Strategic Direction 31 (2015) 7, pp. 5-7

Purpose – Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the...

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Innovation strategies in SMEs

In: Strategic Direction 38 (2022) 9, pp. 11-13

innovation positively influences organizational performance. The effect of social innovation on performance depends on firm size …. Marketing innovation has no impact on firm performance. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives, strategists, and …

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The new improvement frontier

In: Strategic Direction 21 (2005) 11, pp. 33-35

Purpose – Reviews the latest theories on process efficiency. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer. Findings – Shows the progress of lean processes in areas outside manufacturing. Originality/value – Highlights some advantages to “lean...

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Redefining product strategies in China: overcoming barriers to enter the medium market segment

Fischer, Thomas; Gebauer, Heiko; Fleisch, Elgar - In: Strategic Direction 24 (2008) 5, pp. 3-5

Purpose – The article provides guidance for managers seeking to successfully position their products in the Chinese medium market segment. Design/methodology/approach – Data are collected and analyzed from about 25 international manufacturing companies. Findings – Findings identify...

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Surviving a global crisis

In: Strategic Direction 29 (2013) 8, pp. 6-8

Purpose – This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015012596

Pulp fact: South African paper mill’s TPM journey

In: Strategic Direction 19 (2003) 4, pp. 17-19

manufacturing organization. Total productive maintenance (TPM) has the potential to maximize manufacturing productivity with just a …

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Meeting the manufacturing challenge

In: Strategic Direction 20 (2004) 11, pp. 28-30

Globalization has created an increasingly competitive environment in which manufacturers are racing to provide customer‐specific, innovative, and cost‐effective products. One strategic tool that has been seen by many as key to managing these demands, by helping manufactures to leverage...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015009852

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