Letícia de Oliveira Paula, Dário Henrique Alliprandini, Gabriela Scur
{"title":"How is the textile product development process managed? Exploring multiple dimensions and best practices in different firms of the production chain","authors":"Letícia de Oliveira Paula, Dário Henrique Alliprandini, Gabriela Scur","doi":"10.1108/bpmj-10-2023-0792","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\n<p>This paper aims to describe the product development process (PDP) of companies in the textile industry, seeking to understand the dynamics of their management from different actors along the production chain.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\n<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\n<p>Qualitative empirical research adopted a multiple case studies design in five large Brazilian organizations, each representing a link in the production chain.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\n<h3>Findings</h3>\n<p>Textile PDP follows structured steps. However, it is still an informal process. The use of methodologies and tools for decision-making and control gates throughout the process is limited. Performance indicators do not cover all dimensions of the PDP since sales and profit are the main parameters for assessing projects. The predevelopment macro phase varies according to the product type and the company's business model, whereas the postdevelopment macro phase is nonexistent. PDP projects are executed through collective efforts of multiple departments in cross-functional teams, except for the commodities firms.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\n<h3>Practical implications</h3>\n<p>The study allows managers of Brazilian textile companies to understand the best practices in the PDP and those that require more attention, taking into account different business models and sectors of the production chain.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\n<h3>Originality/value</h3>\n<p>Our results contribute to the literature and practitioners by providing an overview of PDP management in the textile industry, covering its different production chain actors, types of projects and companies' characteristics.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":47964,"journal":{"name":"Business Process Management Journal","volume":"51 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.5000,"publicationDate":"2024-06-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Business Process Management Journal","FirstCategoryId":"91","ListUrlMain":"https://doi.org/10.1108/bpmj-10-2023-0792","RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q1","JCRName":"BUSINESS","Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 0
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to describe the product development process (PDP) of companies in the textile industry, seeking to understand the dynamics of their management from different actors along the production chain.
Design/methodology/approach
Qualitative empirical research adopted a multiple case studies design in five large Brazilian organizations, each representing a link in the production chain.
Findings
Textile PDP follows structured steps. However, it is still an informal process. The use of methodologies and tools for decision-making and control gates throughout the process is limited. Performance indicators do not cover all dimensions of the PDP since sales and profit are the main parameters for assessing projects. The predevelopment macro phase varies according to the product type and the company's business model, whereas the postdevelopment macro phase is nonexistent. PDP projects are executed through collective efforts of multiple departments in cross-functional teams, except for the commodities firms.
Practical implications
The study allows managers of Brazilian textile companies to understand the best practices in the PDP and those that require more attention, taking into account different business models and sectors of the production chain.
Originality/value
Our results contribute to the literature and practitioners by providing an overview of PDP management in the textile industry, covering its different production chain actors, types of projects and companies' characteristics.
期刊介绍:
Business processes are a fundamental building block of organizational success. Even though effectively managing business process is a key activity for business prosperity, there remain considerable gaps in understanding how to drive efficiency through a process approach. Building a clear and deep understanding of the range process, how they function, and how to manage them is the major challenge facing modern business. Business Process Management Journal (BPMJ) examines how a variety of business processes intrinsic to organizational efficiency and effectiveness are integrated and managed for competitive success. BPMJ builds a deep appreciation of how to manage business processes effectively by disseminating best practice. Coverage includes: BPM in eBusiness, eCommerce and eGovernment Web-based enterprise application integration eBPM, ERP, CRM, ASP & SCM Knowledge management and learning organization Methodologies, techniques and tools of business process modeling, analysis and design Techniques of moving from one-shot business process re-engineering to continuous improvement Best practices in BPM Performance management Tools and techniques of change management BPM case studies.