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Understanding the Impact of Emerging Technologies on Process Optimization: The Case of RFID Technology
Wamba, S. F.; Bendavid, Y. - 2008
This paper examines the case of one supply chain in the electricity sector where RFID technology integrated with firm … explain how the implementation of RFID technology can increase the visibility of information at various layers of the supply …, while RFID technology has the potential to automate some processes, human intervention is still required. Therefore, use …
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RFID-Enabled Warehouse Optimization: Lessons from Early Adopters in the 3PL Industry
Wamba, S. F.; Coltman, T. R.; Michael, K. - 2008
This paper presents the impact of RFID technology on the picking and shipping processes of one RFID-enabled warehouse … in the 3PL industry. The findings from our study confirm initial results from many studies where RFID implementation has … enhance system integration. In this study we show that the full potential of RFID technology is dependent upon the involvement …
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Measuring the benefits of tracking medical treatment through RFId
Gastaldi, Luca; Mangiaracina, Riccardo; Miragliotta, … - In: The international journal of productivity and … 64 (2015) 2, pp. 175-193
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RFId systems for moveable asset management : an assessment model
Dovere, Emanuele; Cavalieri, Sergio; Ierace, Stefano - In: International journal of production research 55 (2017) 5/6, pp. 1336-1349
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Analyzing the effects of applying IoT to a metal-mechanical company
Cañizares, Eduardo; Alarcón Valero, Faustino - In: Journal of industrial engineering and management : JIEM 11 (2018) 2, pp. 308-317
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to show the improvements obtained through the application of IoT in a company of the metal-mechanical sector. Design/methodology/approach: The methodology used has been the collection of data before and after the application of the IoT in the process to...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011921170
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Comparative analysis of corporate risk management practices in Croatian and Slovenian companies
Sprcic, Danijela Milos; Sevic, Zeljko - 2008
The paper explores differences as well as commonalities in corporate risk management practices and risk exposures in the large non-financial Slovenian and Croatian companies. Comparative analysis of survey results have revealed that the majority of analysed companies in both Croatia and Slovenia...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009435330
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The significance of cognitive dissonance for the “hard and soft FM” paradigm and quality assessment practices: a whole new can of worms?
Spencer, Robert; Hinks, John - 2007
The purpose of this paper is to report on a study based around a commercial facilities management (FM) service provider's creation of an internal benchmark of how services for an acute hospital perform in terms of service quality. Principally, the paper discusses the emergence and significance...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009435332
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Clustering approach in Crete
Yfanti, Sophia; Temple, Bryan; Edgar, David; Sakkas, … - 2010
In the past two decades, clusters have received widespread attention as an instrument for enabling firms to overcome internal limitations by joining efforts and resources with other firms, R&D institutions and universities, and public sector organizations in pursuit of a common objective or...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009435333
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The UK's Prudential borrowing framework: a retrograde step in managing risk?
Hood, John; Asenova, Darinka; Bailey, Stephen J.; … - 2007
The contemporary understanding of public sector risk management entails a broadening of the traditional bureaucratic approach to risk beyond the boundaries of purely financial risks. However, evidence suggests that in reality public sector risk management does not always match the rhetoric. This...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009435337
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Technology and market knowledge creation and idea generation: an integrated quality approach
McAdam, Rodney; Reid, Renee S.; Keogh, William - 2006
A lack of understanding exists regarding how technology and market knowledge can be incorporated effectively within an organisation's approaches to Innovation and New Product and Service Development (I&NP&SD). We present a previously developed theoretical framework for representing both...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009435341