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The innovator's DNA : mastering the five skills of disruptive innovators

You can be as innovative and impactful — if you can change your behaviors to improve your creative impact. In The Innovator’s DNA, authors Jeff Dyer, Hal Gregersen, and bestselling author Clayton M. Christensen (The Innovator’s Dilemma, The Innovator’s Solution) build on what we know about disruptive innovation to show how individuals can develop the skills necessary to move progressive…

Innovation and dynamic capabilities in a traditional service sector Evidence …

The purpose of this paper is to analyse the types and the nature of innovations developed by small companies in a traditional service sector, as well as the ways that innovations impact their strategic capabilities.

Hatchcoverless container ships: productivity gains from a new technology

The hatchcoverless container ship is an innovative design which improves cargo handling productivity. The paper develops a methodology for measuring the gains. the value which will accrue to the company over the life of the vessel.

Design and development of an intelligent context-aware decision support syste…

This paper describes a case study of the research and development of an intelligent context-aware decision support system (ICADSS) prototype for real-time monitoring of container terminal operations in Hong Kong. We present the system design and development of the prototype system, and discuss the experiences and lessons learned. To the best of our knowledge, this study is the first identifiab…

Maritime-Port Technology and Development

The objective of this paper is to address the minimization of truck service times at container terminals while respecting a certain level of congestion. Truck congestion at terminal gates is a major concern for container terminals, especially considering the increasing volumes of goods they have to manage. Truck arrivals, if not properly managed, can result in long queues of trucks, decreasing …

Maritime Logistics and Supply Chain Security

Despite a hangover from the worldwide economic crisis, international trade rebounded nicely with a record-level growth in late 2010. A sharp rise in international trade has sparked the international traffic growth. A majority of this traffic growth originated from maritime logistics which could move cargoes in large volume and at cheaper freight costs. Due to its cost-efficiency and easy acces…

Internet of Things and business processes redesign in seaports: The case of H…

The purpose of this paper is to contribute to the extant literature about the exploitation of Internet of Things (IoT) in seaports by illustrating in detail how such IT infrastructures can impact on the redesign of their business processes. Thus, the research question of the study is: how do IoT technologies redesign the business processes of seaports?

Effective leadership development in information technology: building transfor…

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Industrial and Commercial Training

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Technology and applications of autonomous underwater vehicles

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Supply chain tracking: aligning buyer and supplier incentives

This paper aims to present how the success of inter-organizational systems (IOS) implementation projects can be increased by aligning the different incentives of buyers and suppliers.

Modelling the impacts of ICT adoption for inter-modal transportation

The purpose of this paper is to present a parametric model to assess the impacts of information and communication technology (ICT) applications on company freight transportation processes (i.e. “company” perspective). The aim is to support both internal monitoring procedures and the decision-making process of ICT adoption, as well as increase managers’ awareness of these solutions in impr…

A multi-criteria evaluation of container terminal technologies applying the C…

Over the recent years, the usage of containers has dramatically increased; subsequently, port container terminals annually serve more and more intensive flows, which leads to the necessity to find the ways of increasing terminal performance in order to achieve that a growing number of containers would be expeditiously served. The minimization of container handling duration in a terminal would r…

Internal and External Logistics Information Technology Integration

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The International Journal of Logistics Management

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The effects of technology and TQM on the performance of logistics companies

Total quality management (TQM) and technology are fast becoming essential features of business strategy for the success of many leading organizations in the world. More and more companies are using technology and adapting TQM for sustaining competitiveness in the marketplace. TQM works well for internal integration of logistics companies and they can benefit from the use of technology, includin…

Digital manufacturing-driven transformations of service supply chains for com…

The purpose of this paper is to explore the forms that combinations of digital manufacturing, logistics and equipment use are likely to take and how these novel combinations may affect the relationship among logistics service providers (LSPs), users and manufacturers of equipment.

Preconditions and dynamics of logistics networks in the dutch building industry

Argues that logistics networks in the building industry will develop in relation to transaction-specific investments in new information technologies such as EDI and PDI. This is particularly the case where strategic considerations play a subordinate role and efficiency arguments are stressed. The limitations of the transaction cost approach are also discussed. In the building industry, logistic…

Logistics in the Internet age: towards a holistic information and processes p…

It is unquestioned that the growth of the Internet is a significant phenomenon. Not only is there an exponential growth in the exchange of goods and services over the Internet, but the Internet has changed the way information can be accessed and used. This short paper posits that the Internet has made a fundamental change in the nature of the supply chain information within an organisation. It …

The logistics response

The objective of any business must be to maximize share‐holder value. This can only be achieved by providing products and services which delight customers and through the commitment of all people within the business to its goals. Logistics is a means of providing effective customer service within that overall strategy and has the potential to be a significant contributor to improved value. Tr…

Physical distribution and logistics management in the digital era

Suggests that to embark upon a successful programme of globalization, an organization must combine two important business strategies: business flexibility and business standardization. Business flexibility provides business units or product managers in global companies the freedom to decide how to tailor their products and services as well as their demand/supply chain processes to the unique ne…

Strategic logistics management

The material included is concise and to the point. The briefings have been designed in order that a range of issues and ideas can be quickly taken on board by the reader. The aim is not to explore each issue in depth, such learned papers will be published in this journal throughout the year. It is to look at the plethora of challenges facing logistics practitioners and researchers in the intere…

A survey based analysis of IT adoption and 3PLs’ performance

In today’s competitive scenario, effective supply chain management is increasingly dependent on third-party logistics (3PL) companies’ capabilities and performance. The dissemination of information technology (IT) has contributed to change the supply chain role of 3PL companies and IT is considered an important element influencing the performance of modern logistics companies. Therefore, th…

A survey based analysis of IT adoption and 3PLs' performance

In today’s competitive scenario, effective supply chain management is increasingly dependent on third-party logistics (3PL) companies’ capabilities and performance. The dissemination of information technology (IT) has contributed to change the supply chain role of 3PL companies and IT is considered an important element influencing the performance of modern logistics companies. Therefore, th…

Information exchange, responsiveness and logistics provider performance

The impact of information exchange on suppliers' performance is investigated in the context of trade relationships formed between manufacturers and third party providers of international logistics services. A conceptual model that predicts the important linkages among information exchange, responsiveness and performance is introduced and tested. The research shows that information exchange posi…

A new fast, reliable filtering method for multiple criteria decision making

This paper aims to introduce a new method for the evaluation and selection (filtering) of alternatives in a complex multi-criteria decision environment.

Economies of speed in sea transportation

Conventionally, shipping companies have invested in large ships to achieve economies of scale. More recently, high speed ships have been proposed as a means of achieving timely service for customers and improving shipping performance. Yet another solution offered here is to boost the cargo handling speed at port allowing for a higher number of annual round trips. Both the cost efficiency and ti…

Development Of Multi-Fuel, C For Maritime Combat Craft

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Integration of information technology and organizations in a supply chain

Ever since the Council of Logistics Management (CLM) adopted the definition of logistics in 1986, the integration of somewhat disparate activities of transportation, procurement, inventory control, distribution management, and customer service has been a major thrust in many firms. Realizing the synergy that exists in these functions, many companies have extended the concept further upstream an…

Toward Creating Competitive Advantage With Logistics Information Technology

Purpose – Successfully implementing and exploiting the right information technologies is critical to maintaining competitiveness in today’s supply chain. However, simply adopting off-the-shelf technologies may not necessarily induce this competitiveness unless the organization combines these technologies with additional complimentary resources. This study draws on the logistics innovatio…

Inter-organizational IT use, cooperative attitude, and inter-organizational c…

Today’s supply chains face increasing vulnerabilities; effective management of disruptions is critical to an organization’s ability to weather disruptive events and remain competitive. Contingency planning is a method of risk management that promotes effective crisis management. This research tests proposed antecedents of contingency planning effectiveness in a supply chain setting.

Task-technology fit for reverse logistics performance

Information technology is a key enabler of logistics performance. Unfortunately, most logistics information systems are implemented with forward logistics processes in mind, with little, if any, consideration for the reverse channel. Informed by task‐technology fit theory, the authors aim to explore how use of complementary information technologies to support reverse logistics processes can l…

Integrated logistics information system in Korea

The transport infrastructure will provide the necessary capacity for freight movement and handling. However, the increase in the physical infrastructure alone is not a sufficient condition for the improvement of logistics systems. The logistics information capability which facilitates the seamless flow of information is a very important element in further enhancing the efficiency of logistics a…

The importance of information technology in port terminal operations

Information technology has become an essential part of the rapid and accurate transfer and processing of enormous volumes of data processed in international transport firms and port organisations. The proper management of systems, which process this information and communicate it to those who manage port operations, is vital for efficient transport. This explains why container-tracking systems …

Rosatom To Build Nuclear Technology Centre

Russia's state-owned State Atomic Energy Corporation (Rosatom) has entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Vietnam for the construction of the Centre for Nuclear Energy Science and Technology (CNEST) in that country. The facility will house Russia-designed nuclear reactors, a multifunctional cyclotron, a research and development laboratory and a technology complex. The centre's…

Philippines - Q4 2017

In July 1994, then-president Fidel Ramos approved the National Information Technology Plan. The National Information Technology Council, a predecessor of the IT & E-Commerce Council (ITECC), was set up to oversee the implementation of the plan, which was eventually called the IT Action Agenda for the 21st Century (IT21), the country's blueprint for IT development. IT21 was approved on Octob…

Understanding the factors affecting e-business adoption and impact on logisti…

The purpose of this paper is to conceptualize e‐business adoption and to generate understanding of the range of factors affecting the adoption process. The paper also aims at exploring the perceived impact of e‐business adoption on logistics‐related processes.

The use of IT in freight forwarding in the UK

A survey undertaken in May 1993 analysed UK companies of various sizes, i.e. small, medium and large, in order to have a representative sample of freight forwarding companies. The response gave a good indication of the impact of IT on freight forwarding, an important part of the distribution system. The questionnaires were generally completed by managing directors, chief executives and inform…

The cost-to-serve method

Integrating business processes across functions is at the heart of logistics and supply chain management. The fundamentals of compressing time across the chain are well understood. There is a common expectation among logistics professionals that cost will fall out of the supply chain from such programs. The theme of supply chain management is that many businesses are not in the trade‐off zo…

The adoption of RFID in fashion retailing: a business value-added framework

The adoption of radio frequency identification (RFID) will create a revolutionary change in the management of a supply chain, particularly in the retail sector. The aim of this paper is to study the views of fashion retailers on RFID applications and, in turn, to analyze the added value to be gained by adopting this technology.

Technology emergence between mandate and acceptance: an exploratory examinati…

The purpose of this paper is to focus on radio frequency identification (RFID) acceptance and examine three understudied drivers: a company’s satisfaction with existing logistics technologies, its logistics technology readiness (technology optimism and technology innovativeness), and relationship hostage position. The proposed conceptual model also investigates the impacts of RFID acceptance …

Technology adoption in small and medium-sized logistics providers

The main aim of the research is to shed light on the role of information and communication technology (ICT) in the logistics innovation process of small and medium-sized third party logistics providers (3PLs).

Taking the manufacturing order out of manufacturing: how modern systems enabl…

Modern manufacturing systems enable manufacturing management to plan, control and record manufacturing activities. However, manufacturers have been found to adopt practices and incur overheads to deride the benefits arising in other operational areas of their activities from the implementation of traditional systems. Current manufacturing practices are burdened by the legacy of these traditiona…

Paying for transport through new technology

Briefly reviews the modern history of transportation and reasons for road pricing via toll roads (reducing congestion and generating revenue). Examines new technology to avoid delays, namely automatic debiting by “smartcard”, and similar technology for public transport. Debates various advantages and disadvantages of such innovation, holding the main advantage to be access to information on…

Introducing the concept of information supply chains: the Buddy project

The European Community ESPRIT Project Buddy addresses the needs of industrial organisations to reduce information processing time, improve added and residual value of information, and reduce processing and distribution costs and “leadtimes”. It deals with the information supply‐chain as an important entity, whose performance and optimisation very significantly affect the efficiency and pe…

Leverage2: interfunctional co-ordination between logistics and information te…

Presents a conceptual framework and a set of research hypotheses that are intended to help explain the interfunctional co‐ordination between the logistics and information technology functions. Much has been written over the past decade regarding the strategic potential of the logistics and information technology functions for creating customer value, process efficiencies, and differential adv…

Integrated logistic support - the Fleet Air Arm IT programme: problems, chall…

Describes the integrated logistics IT programme recently introduced in the Fleet Air Arm. This is part of a wider strategy to introduce improved management techniques. Explains the historical factors which led to the recognition of the need for the programme. Discusses some of the difficulties encountered and the challenges faced, and identifies the benefits.

Information technology trends in logistics

One of the enabling factors of effective supply‐chain management is the effective use of information technology (IT). Highlights a number of IT trends which can be grouped together as four key themes. These four key themes affect the way in which technology is used to support logistics operations in order to deliver competitive advantage. Shows how some of these themes have been developed and…

Information technology influences on world class logistics capability

Information technology has been among the foremost topics within the logistics literature of recent years. However, there has been little empirical evidence relating logistics information system (LIS) capabilities to logistics competence. Seeks to close this gap in the research, identify particular LIS capabilities that contribute most to logistics competence, and develop an understanding of …

Information technology in the express transport industry

Discusses the ways in which the express delivery industry has addressed the problems of data management through increasingly sophisticated automation. Describes the stages of computerization through which a company must go to achieve complete service and system integration. Proposes that without information technology express operators would not be able to give acceptable levels of service. F…

Information technology in managing global supply chains

As organizations strive to become more competitive in today’s challenging business environment, global supply chain management (GSCM) infused by information technology (IT) is being offered as a paradigm to achieve dramatic improvements in cost and time. This study examines the critical role played by IT to improve GSCM practices. The paper starts by classifying all the IT related articles …