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International retail expansion within the EU and NAFTA

Alexander, Nicholas - In: European Business Review 96 (1996) 3, pp. 23-35

Discusses the internationalization of retail operations within the European Union (EU) and the North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Discusses the determining factors behind the internationalization process and the influence this has on the flow of international investment. Places the...

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A two‐speed Europe: a suitable case for modelling?

Hughes Hallett, Andrew; Demertzis, Maria - In: European Business Review 96 (1996) 4, pp. 3-6

strategy for European integration. Puts forward the view of many commentators that several factors have made some kind of a two …

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UK membership of the European Union: establishing a framework for analysis

Floyd, David - In: European Business Review 97 (1997) 2, pp. 63-67

Emphasizes the need to evaluate European Union membership within a broad framework rather than focusing solely on the benefits associated with trading with our partner countries. Suggests also how such frameworks could be used with respect to the future challenges presented for Britain from...

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An integrated response towards the pursuit of fast time to market of NPD in European manufacturing organisations

Hardaker, Glenn; Ahmed, Pervaiz K.; Graham, Gary - In: European Business Review 98 (1998) 3, pp. 172-177

integration in enabling organisations to be adaptive and responsive to market conditions. The European findings presented in this … article attempt to unravel the complexities of an extensive range of issues related to integration, primarily focusing on task … orientation, organisational structure and culture. The study provides an insight into the relationship between integration …

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Integration through cross-functional teams in a service company

Oliveira, Eider Arantes de; Pimenta, Márcio Lopes; … - In: European Business Review 28 (2016) 4, pp. 405-430

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to characterize the internal dynamics of cross-functional teams (CFTs) in different organizational processes in a service company. Design/methodology/approach A case study from a Brazilian service company was conducted. CFTs in five different organizational...

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Collaboration in Finnish‐Russian supply chains

Lorentz, Harri - In: Baltic Journal of Management 3 (2008) 3, pp. 246-265

Purpose – The management of international supply chains may significantly contribute to the successful outcome of exports. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the level of supply chain collaboration in an uncertain cross‐border context, and whether it improves supply chain...

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The real cost of ILS ownership

Fischer, Ruth; Lugg, Rick - In: The Bottom Line 19 (2006) 3, pp. 111-123

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to bring awareness to all factors that impact on the cost of an integrated library system (ILS). Design/methodology/approach – Using a total cost of ownership approach, a bigger view of all the factors impacting on cost is explored. Findings – The...

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Impacts of big data analytics management capabilities and supply chain integration on global sourcing: a survey on firm performance

Razaghi, Shokouh; Shokouhyar, Sajjad - In: The Bottom Line 34 (2021) 2, pp. 198-223

management capability leads to an increase in firm performance by the mediating role of integration. Design … global sourcing and firm performance directly, and by the mediating role of integration. Originality/value Previous studies …

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SAP and business process re‐engineering

Martin, Ian; Cheung, Yen - In: Business Process Management Journal 6 (2000) 2, pp. 113-121

To remain competitive many businesses in the 1990s have undertaken business process re‐engineering (BPR) projects re‐organizing and re‐structuring their business operations. At the same time the need for an IT business solution has enabled integrated business packages such as SAP’s R/2...

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Integrating business processes for global alignment and supply chain management

McAdam, Rodney; McCormack, Daniel - In: Business Process Management Journal 7 (2001) 2, pp. 113-130

This paper presents a qualitative study of the integration of supply chain management and business process management … Corporation’s recent market repositioning and current supply chain integration activities. The study concludes that, while there … is little evidence of research exploring the integration of processes extending throughout supply chains, some businesses …

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