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Enablers and impediments to IT adoption in business relationships: Evidence from Australia and Finland

Cripps, Helen; Salo, Jari; Standing, Craig - 2009

solutions in the context of business relationships by drawing on case studies conducted in both Australia and Finland in the … manufacturing industry in Finland and in the marine defence (shipbuilding) industry in Australia. Findings – The findings indicate … the most significant impediments to IT adoption in heavy manufacturing in Australia and Finland. Research limitations …

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Innovation and market orientation in SMEs : antecedent factors and inter-relationships

Low, David R.; Chapman, R. L.; Sloan, Terrence R. - University of Western Sydney; University of Western Sydney; … - 2006

In pursuing sustainable competitive advantage, firms undertake a range of strategic initiatives such as innovation, customer relationship management, entering new markets overseas, and competitive actions within current marketplaces. Studies that examine these initiatives generally study the...

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Impacts of E-marketplaces on the purchase of capital goods : a case study of the Australian Advanced Manufacturers

Lee, Geoffrey; McGuiggan, Robyn L.; Spanjaard, Daniela; … - University of Western Sydney; University of Western Sydney; … - 2008

of Advanced Manufacturing Australia, which targets the automotive and aerospace industries. Interviews with 36 senior …

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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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Employee organizational commitment : the influence of cultural and organizational factors in the Australian manufacturing industry

Su, Sophia; Baird, Kevin; Blair, Bill - 2009

The importance of enhancing employee organizational commitment (EOC) is highlighted by the extensive literature revealing its positive impact on employees? job performance, reducing absenteeism and turnover rates, and improving employees? adaptability to organizational change. This study...

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Intra-industry trade and adjustment costs in the Australian textile, clothing and footwear and motor vehicle industries : a comparative case study approach

Marks, Andrew - 2009

Australian studies have focused on different dimensions of intra industry trade (IIT) between the manufacturing sector and the rest of the world at the disaggregated level, i.e. 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 digit levels. The current study seeks to complement the existing literature by examining the IIT and...

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Inter-firm collaboration through clusters and networks : drivers and barriers

Hall, Tim; Chapman, R. L. - University of Western Sydney; University of Western Sydney; … - 2005

This conceptual paper reviews the existing literature on business Clusters and Networks, proposes a series of research questions concerning drivers and barriers to the establishment and implementation of effective clusters. Relevant literature on this topic involves a wide range of academic...

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Continuous improvement tools and support mechanisms in Australia manufacturing

Mellor, Robert; Hyland, Paul W.; Karayan, John - University of Western Sydney - 2001

in Australia was conducted to determine the main motives for implementing CI and the focus of CI activities. This paper …

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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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Old dogs, new tricks : Training mature-aged manufacturing workers

Smith, Erica; Smith, Andrew; Selby Smith, Chris - 2010

Purpose ? This paper aims to examine the employment and training of mature-aged workers, so that suggestions for improving training for mature-aged workers may be offered. Design/methodology/approach ? Six expert interviews were carried out by telephone, and three case studies involving company...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009484628

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