The objective of this study is to advance theoretical understanding as it pertains to sustaining a competitive advantage through the adoption of LSCM software. Firms must go beyond traditional production and manufacturing improvements to compete successfully. The key to success in today's market...

The aim of this paper is to analyze the internationalization strategies followed by enterprises in the world, distinguishing between big enterprises and other firms (SMEs). In particular, we want to delve into determinants of internationalization and processes that allow companies to perform in...

In this study, we empirically test the association of intangibles assets and profits, competitive advantages and their sustainability predicted by resource-based view of the firm in a sample of public Japanese firms. Our approach is based on two main variables: firm's profitability and...

This study contributes to the literature on market signalling and resource-based view by examining the relationship between intangible assets, value, value outperformance and its sustainability within a sample of public Japanese firms. Results suggest that intangibles are positively related to...

This study contributes to the literature on market signalling and resource-based view by examining the relationship between intangible assets, value, value outperformance and its sustainability within a sample of public Japanese firms. Results suggest that intangibles are positively related to...

The aim of this research is to analyze the internationalization strategies followed by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) of Jalisco. Specifically, we want to identify cases of early internationalization, and how SMEs get and manage their resources. We developed an analytical framework based on...

Assessing the performance of information technology investments is an issue that concerns every IT manager. It is an enterprise's primary goal to integrate information technology into critical business processes effectively, but the value and influence of a firm's performance is very difficult...

Increasingly, firms engage in environmental certification programmes to reconcile external constituents and ensure financial viability. Some firms decouple the formal programme from core operations to obtain the signalling benefits of certification without investing scarce resources and time on...

This study examines the empirical links between industry structure, strategy, marketing capabilities and performance in Australian export ventures. Data were gathered via a self-administered mail survey directed to the Chief Executive Officer of 1853 export market ventures. The sample came from...

It is obvious that the performance of firms hinges upon the dynamics of both industry- and firm-specific factors. A less obvious, and perhaps a more important, line of inquiry is that to the extent that they have a bearing on firm performance, how much do these two groups of factors respectively...