Purpose – Explains how SMEs have discovered how to avoid high investment cost attributed to the implementation costs of knowledge based engineering or engineering automation software. Design/methodology/approach – A study of how SMEs have developed alternative design automation using...

Purpose – To provide a concise briefing on the most topical issues and relevant implications from the top 400 management publications in the world. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the argument...

Purpose – To explain how the footwear industry is exploring product innovation. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer. Findings – Since the quotas on Chinese shoes were lifted in January 2005, China now has a 25 percent share of the EU market...

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...

Purpose – The feature's aim is to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies Design/methodology/approach – This review is prepared by an independent writer who provides context and commentary....

After entering the Indian market in 1989, PepsiCo finally looks set to break even. However, this is something of an achievement for any US organization considering the numerous brands that fail to penetrate the market of the world’s second most populous country. This success can only have been...

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...

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...

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...