Il lavoro di ricerca si focalizza sull'analisi della relazione che insiste tra la Grande Distribuzione Organizzata – GDO e l'impresa agricola, nel caso particolare in cui si ipotizzi l'introduzione di una innovazione nel segmento del prodotto orticolo fresco a foglia. Si mostra che gli effetti...

The linkage between entrepreneurial ideas and actions continues to be central to the entrepreneurship debate. However, the possible implications of the various entrepreneurial motivations for the process are still largely understudied. On this basis, our study aims to contextualise the...

The interactions among Italian farmers and large-scale retailers affect food innovation proliferation and effectiveness. The retail dominant role in the chain results in a barrier to innovation activity arising from the farmers’ side. The effects that innovation may generate do not disclose...

English Abstract: Lean thinking in healthcare: hospital procurement logistics and drug distribution – Taking into account the most recent literature on management of health care systems, this paper focuses on lean production, in order to assess the collective mindfulness in the healthcare. To...

Italian Abstract: Obiettivo del paper: Il paper intende approfondire il fenomeno delle nuove iniziative imprenditoriali di matrice universitaria, migliorando la comprensione delle leve che determinano le entrepreneurial intentions del personale docente e di ricerca. Metodologia: L’approccio...

Literature recognizes innovation as a positive phenomenon, capable of creating value. The research analyzes the innovative dynamics as regards fresh unprocessed horticultural products, and outlines some of their developmental and diffusion trajectories. By using the Grounded Theory Methodology,...

A growing body of literature suggests the opportunity for public healthcare structures to be managed in a corporate perspective. However, significant improvements still appear to be achievable. This paper aims to investigate the role of logistics in the healthcare and the opportunities for...

Despite remarkable progress in the fight against poverty during the past few decades, the proportion of the poor living in developing countries is still on the high side. Many countries have promoted integration as an important development strategy; however, its impact on welfare of the poor is...