This paper develops a conceptual framework to examine the factors impacting on the adoption of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and its impact on retail supply chain performance. RFID has been applied successfully in closed systems for some time. However, recent technology improvements and...

This paper defines foresight as being a mental model about the future and considers the role of foresight in shaping actions and events reflected in imperious, heroic, tragic and chaotic futures (defined within the paper). The paper contends that success in foresight is not about acquiring...

This thesis describes the development of a body of theory explaining why the principals of Australian software firms have difficulty in changing the organizational structures of their businesses. The need for change is predicated on the view that availability of capital is an essential...

This paper aims to identify key elements of innovative culture using innovation audit tools. The research seeks to determine if factors such as the ability to collaborate are important in building a culture that supports innovation. Many firms are continually scanning the environment for sources...

Innovative narratives are represented, at times almost prescribed, in the management literature. While the key to developing competencies is fundamentally linked to many innovative practices and processes, the fundamentals of innovation cannot be separated from values, from learning, from...

This paper discusses results from a study of Continuous Innovation within the logistics industry in Australia and Singapore. Using previous logistics and service industry innovation studies, an adapted version of the CIMA model for Continuous Innovation has been developed and refined through...

This study was aimed at achieving an understanding of the role of knowledge and commitment in the process of innovation. To do that, the study confronted several intractable problems of innovation research that have created barriers to knowledge accumulation. Theoretical models were developed...

Most organizations can manage reverse logistics operations strategically but very few of them have successfully streamlined material flow of the return process and information due to lack of integration within the overall process. This research aims at analysing complete reverse logistics...

Business process integration and automation have gained popularity among business community, in the recent past. This increased popularity can be seen as a result of the widespread use of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems as part of maximizing the benefits of Business Process...

Purpose- To demonstrate that different theoretical approaches are required for the internationalisation of SME?s. Design/methodology/approach- A comparison is made of existing theories and approaches with the actual behaviour of SME?s findings-The internationalisation of SME?s requires different...