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An examination of Web usage in a global context

McManis, Bruce L.; Ryker, Randy; Cox, K. Christopher - In: Industrial Management & Data Systems 101 (2001) 9, pp. 470-478

The Web has been a growing topic of interest since its introduction into the popular culture. This study examines the use of the Web by the Fortune Global 100 firms relative to the Fortune 100. It examines the firms’ desire and ability to communicate to and with individuals and organizations...

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Planning enterprise resources by use of a reengineering approach to build a global logistics management system

Huang, Shi‐Ming; Kwan, Irene S.Y.; Hung, Yu‐Chung - In: Industrial Management & Data Systems 101 (2001) 9, pp. 483-491

globalization has caused the emergence of a new business operation format, global logistics management (GLM). This pertains to the …

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The signification and the feasibility of measuring globalization of economy

Bobek, Vito; Korez Vide, Romana - In: Industrial Management & Data Systems 105 (2005) 5, pp. 596-612

Purpose – To introduce the systemic approach towards measuring globalization of the economy that is based on the theory … into the seven spheres of national competitiveness in the period of contemporary globalization. The weights of single … composite index. This finding is combined with many statistical limitations in the field of measuring globalization of economies …

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Global manufacturing strategies require “dynamic engineers”?

Takala, Josu; Hirvelä, Jarkko; Liu, Yang; Malindžák, … - In: Industrial Management & Data Systems 107 (2007) 3, pp. 326-344

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to study multifocused global manufacturing strategies under the influence of “China effect” taking the dynamic, complex and situational business strategies into account. Design/methodology/approach – This study compares the competitive priorities of...

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Taxonomy development and assessment of global information technology outsourcing decisions

Koong, Kai S.; Liu, Lai C.; Jian Wang, Yong - In: Industrial Management & Data Systems 107 (2007) 3, pp. 397-414

Purpose – This paper seeks to provide taxonomy and assessment methodologies for executives of global conglomerates with a selection of variables which can help them evaluate outsourcing decisions. Design/methodology/approach – A range of established theories, which addressed outsourcing...

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RFID‐based intra‐supply chain in textile industry

Keung Kwok, Siu; Wu, Kenny K.W. - In: Industrial Management & Data Systems 109 (2009) 9, pp. 1166-1178

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe the design of a radio frequency identification (RFID)‐based intra‐supply chain (intra‐SC) system to facilitate coordination and integration of supply chain functions and activities, thus eventually enhancing the overall performance of a...

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Global operations and their interaction with supply chain performance

Stentoft Arlbjørn, Jan; Lüthje, Teit - In: Industrial Management & Data Systems 112 (2012) 7, pp. 1044-1064

Purpose – A major part of economic globalization has taken place in the form of different globalization strategies … whether supply chain performance is affected differently depending on the choice of globalization strategy. Design … projects. A model explaining the choice of localization and globalization strategy (the OLI model) is applied as a basic …

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Japan′s Quest for Global Leadership in IT

Hsieh, Chang‐tseh - In: Industrial Management & Data Systems 94 (1994) 2, pp. 23-28

Over the past three decades, the Japanese information technology industry has been questing for global leadership. With the help of keiretsu , a special social organization, and government agencies, those giant information technology companies such as NEC, Fujitsu, etc. have become the leaders...

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The Utility of Information Systems

Yasin, Mahmoud M.; Quigley, John V. - In: Industrial Management & Data Systems 94 (1994) 5, pp. 25-29

The views of 25 chief executive officers and their information systems executives on the utility of information systems in their organizations were examined. A gap was detected between these two groups of executives with regard to their satisfaction with information systems and those who run...

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Integrating Advanced Information Systems and Technology in Future Organizations

Hoplin, Herman P. - In: Industrial Management & Data Systems 94 (1994) 8, pp. 17-20

With major technical change taking place every two years, the control of old scientific management is now seriously challenged. This situation presents either an opportunity or frustration and must be addressed towards making order out of what otherwise would be chaos. It is high time that the...

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