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network flexibility of the firm as antecedents of a firm’s supply chain agility (FSCA), also incorporating the moderating role … FSCA can be enhanced through the transactive memory system and supply network flexibility, although a higher degree of … transactive memory system weakens the positive relationship between supply network flexibility and FSCA. A positive relationship …
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This paper studies the effect of external managerial social networks on strategic flexibility and organizational … influence the external social networks differently, affecting strategic flexibility and organizational learning, as literature … on external social networks suggests that they can affect strategic flexibility and organizational learning positively …
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Sigma implementation and organizational flexibility, not discussed in literature yet.Design/methodology/approach: Data from …. Flexibility, understood as the capacity for organizational adaptation, is measured through its operational and strategic … dimensions of flexibility. Finally, our results confirm that DCs act as mediating variable in the relationship between Six Sigma …
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Purpose – The aim of this paper is to analyse the relationship between Six Sigma methodology and organisational ambidexterity (exploitation and exploration orientations). For this purpose, this study describes how Six Sigma practices may enhance both orientations simultaneously, contributing...
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Purpose: This paper analyses the application of Lean Six Sigma framework for supporting continuous improvement in logistics services. Both the lean philosophy and the Six Sigma methodology have become two of the most important initiatives for continuous improvement in organizations. The...
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In recent years, managers have opted for implementing Quality Management in their firms. The market offers different alternatives for QM implementation, such as EFQM model, ISO standards, Malcolm Baldrige or the recent Six Sigma methodology. Implementation difficulty of each initiative varies...
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specific dynamic capability, learning orientation, knowledge integration, and strategic flexibility. Learning orientation and … knowledge integration represent two antecedents of strategic flexibility, and strategic flexibility is the developed ability …). Furthermore, knowledge integration is positively related to NPD through strategic flexibility.Practical implications: This study …
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to extend understanding of the success of Six Sigma quality management initiative by investigating the effects of Six Sigma teamwork and statistical process control (SPC) on organizational shared vision.Design/methodology/approach The information used comes...
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In recent years, numerous scandals concerning working conditions in Asia have threatened the reputation of large companies like Wal-Mart and Inditex. Since such scandals call attention to activities harmful to sustainable development, it is very important to study the relationships between...
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This article analyzes outsourcing from a knowledge-based perspective. We investigate how knowledge as an organizational resource and the capabilities to manage this knowledge affect the benefits of outsourcing. Our results indicate that the nature of the knowledge of the outsourced activity...
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