Pub Date : 2024-04-01DOI: 10.1109/EMR.2024.3391868
Alexander Brem
Academics publish in academic outlets. So far, this is nothing new. However, publishing in such journals leaves a big gap. Traditional academic peer-reviewed journals have a limited readership. First, academic articles are usually written in a technical language, using specialized jargon that makes it difficult for a nonexpert to follow. Second, such journal articles are usually very narrow on a specific topic. So, if you want to get an understanding of a bigger topic, you must collect different articles from various journals. Third, papers focus on describing how the research contributes to theoretical advancement, not on how the research can be used by managers in companies or policymakers. Even though there is usually such a section, this is a rather minor focus. Fourth, peer-review processes can take a very long time, sometimes even years. So, whatever you read, especially in high-ranked outlets, is research that was mostly completed several years ago. Last, more easily accessible formats, such as books or printed magazines, are less and less available, in general. Earlier, it was a common practice to publish books that managers and policymakers purchased regularly. The same is true for openly accessible (conference) proceedings, with some notably exemptions, such as information systems or computer science. Reaching the nonacademic audience has become more and more detached from regular academic work.
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Pub Date : 2024-04-01DOI: 10.1109/EMR.2024.3393949
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Pub Date : 2024-03-18DOI: 10.1109/EMR.2024.3378536
Robert G. Cooper
When will the coming artificial intelligence (AI) wave crest? And what impact will AI have on engineering management in your company? Many leadership teams seem uncertain about the ultimate role of AI in their corporation, its potential impact, and its timing—whether they should move forward now at full speed, or watch and wait for a while. This article provides insights on the current status as well as recommendations on how to get started on implementing AI.
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As cities have become more populated and urbanized, governments have faced several challenges in effectively managing cities. To overcome these challenges, transitioning to smart cities using advanced technologies has become a viable solution. This article primarily centers on the role and implementation of operational excellence (OPEX) and advanced technologies, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, 5G, and edge computing in managing smart cities, particularly in the context of the supply chain. A systematic literature review, conducted in Scopus and Web of Science databases, identified 33 articles related to the application and role of advanced technologies and OPEX in the supply chain of smart cities (SCSC). The article revealed that the IoT and blockchain are the most commonly used technologies to create a secure and transparent platform for data collection and storage in the SCSC. Advanced technologies enable process monitoring and control, increasing customer trust and satisfaction in SCSC. However, integrating advanced technologies with OPEX for SCSC management still needs to be explored. Despite the progress in developing and improving SCSC using advanced technologies and OPEX, much still needs to be done. The article highlighted several research gaps in this area that need to be addressed in future research.
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Pub Date : 2024-03-14DOI: 10.1109/EMR.2024.3376390
Adenekan Dedeke
Executives expect their digital transformation initiatives to improve their competitive advantages. Sadly, too few digital transformation projects live up to this expectation. This is because many digital projects fail. Much has been written about why digital transformations fail. For example, some digitalization ventures fail because leaders possess vague aspirations that are primarily operational rather than strategic. Other projects fail because the organizations lack the competencies to implement a complex project successfully. Finally, some projects fail because of the culture and resistance of the organization's members. However, the articles exploring why innovative companies succeed at digital transformations are still sparse. This is the focus of this article. This article argues that innovative companies successfully deploy digital transformations by strategically selecting, deploying, and orchestrating digital technologies to recapture value. In other words, these companies deploy the business value recapture strategy. This article will contrast the blue ocean strategy with the business recapture strategy to highlight how the latter differs from the former. The article will describe the business value recapture strategy with examples of how innovative companies have deployed it.
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Pub Date : 2024-03-12DOI: 10.1109/EMR.2024.3374432
Rianti Budi Setiyowati;Dian Agustia
In today's society, electricity is a necessity that cannot be ignored. To ensure its availability and reliability, regular maintenance and efficient material management in power plants are essential. Material costs significantly impact operational costs, making expenditure control strategies extremely crucial. In supplier selection, organizations often overlook important factors beyond cost and risk. Rezaei proposes to combine the purchasing portfolio matrix with the supplier potential matrix, a method that has been tested in various sectors but has not been widely explored in operation and maintenance (O&M) services. To address this gap, this article presents a comprehensive framework that integrates resource-based view and transaction cost economics theories. Conducted through a case study of an O&M services company in Indonesia, the main objective is to improve the understanding of supplier selection in power plant O&M, enrich the method, and make a significant contribution to the field empirically. The application of the method improved efficiency by reducing warehouse inventory balances by an average of 10% per year, reducing workplace accidents, lowering the carbon footprint, and increasing customer satisfaction scores by 5% in terms of spare parts/material availability.
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Pub Date : 2024-03-12DOI: 10.1109/EMR.2024.3374822
Gayleg Zangmo;Dorji T. Phuntshok
Communication is considered a core engineering activity engaged by engineers. In this article, we share our communication experience while working in the hydropower sector in Bhutan. The types of communication engaged by engineers in the hydropower sector in Bhutan are both written and verbal communication. Written communication includes writing proposals to obtain approval, business letters, and reports to communicate with outside agencies and senior-level management, respectively, using computer application programs. We have shared guidance on how to write business letters for effective communication based on our experience. Verbal communication includes presentations to the management using Microsoft PowerPoint software and intercultural communication in many languages and local dialects with work colleagues and staff. We also present the various technologies, such as mobiles, phones, Internet, Enterprise Resource Planning Software (SAP), and Zoom and Skype computer application programs, used in the hydropower sector in Bhutan. Since this article provides vital insight into the communication competency of engineers working in the hydropower sector in Bhutan, we have also made recommendations to inform the engineering education curriculum to reduce the gap between engineering education and practice, especially in Bhutan. Other countries with similar context can also use it to inform their engineering education curriculum to bridge the gap between education and practice.
交流被认为是工程师从事的一项核心工程活动。在本文中，我们将分享在不丹水电部门工作时的交流经验。不丹水电行业工程师的沟通类型包括书面沟通和口头沟通。书面沟通包括撰写建议书以获得批准、商务信函和报告，分别用于与外部机构和高层管理人员沟通，并使用计算机应用程序。我们根据自身经验，就如何撰写商业信函进行有效沟通提供了指导。口头交流包括使用 Microsoft PowerPoint 软件向管理层进行演示，以及使用多种语言和当地方言与同事和员工进行跨文化交流。我们还介绍了不丹水电部门使用的各种技术，如手机、电话、互联网、企业资源规划软件 (SAP)、Zoom 和 Skype 计算机应用软件。由于本文对不丹水电行业工程师的沟通能力提供了重要的见解，我们还提出了一些建议，以指导工程教育课程，缩小工程教育与实践之间的差距，尤其是在不丹。具有类似背景的其他国家也可以利用这篇文章来指导其工程教育课程，缩小教育与实践之间的差距。
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Pub Date : 2024-03-07DOI: 10.1109/EMR.2024.3373596
M B Shravan;Manjunath S;Abhiram M
This article examines how the Kano model can enhance business strategies beyond product development. Current research explores how customer preferences, with the Kano model, can optimize marketing efforts for mineral water bottles. The article identifies high-impact factors, such as availability, reliability, and affordability. The proposed sequential strategy categorizes attributes into high-, moderate-, and low-impact groups. New market entrants are advised to prioritize high-impact attributes, such as availability, reliability, and affordability. Established companies can strategically shift their focus to moderate-impact attributes, such as taste, mineral content, and advertising. Finally, market penetration should focus on low-impact attributes, including bundling, staff interactions, discounts, appearance, and branding.
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