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Text classification using deep learning techniques: a bibliometric analysis and future research directions 使用深度学习技术的文本分类:文献计量学分析及未来研究方向
IF 5.6 Pub Date : 2023-08-18 DOI: 10.1108/bij-07-2022-0454
Gaurav Sarin, P. Kumar, M. Mukund
PurposeText classification is a widely accepted and adopted technique in organizations to mine and analyze unstructured and semi-structured data. With advancement of technological computing, deep learning has become more popular among academicians and professionals to perform mining and analytical operations. In this work, the authors study the research carried out in field of text classification using deep learning techniques to identify gaps and opportunities for doing research.Design/methodology/approachThe authors adopted bibliometric-based approach in conjunction with visualization techniques to uncover new insights and findings. The authors collected data of two decades from Scopus global database to perform this study. The authors discuss business applications of deep learning techniques for text classification.FindingsThe study provides overview of various publication sources in field of text classification and deep learning together. The study also presents list of prominent authors and their countries working in this field. The authors also presented list of most cited articles based on citations and country of research. Various visualization techniques such as word cloud, network diagram and thematic map were used to identify collaboration network.Originality/valueThe study performed in this paper helped to understand research gaps that is original contribution to body of literature. To best of the authors' knowledge, in-depth study in the field of text classification and deep learning has not been performed in detail. The study provides high value to scholars and professionals by providing them opportunities of research in this area.
目的文本分类是组织中广泛接受和采用的一种挖掘和分析非结构化和半结构化数据的技术。随着技术计算的进步,深度学习在学者和专业人士中越来越受欢迎,用于进行挖掘和分析操作。在这项工作中,作者研究了使用深度学习技术在文本分类领域进行的研究,以识别进行研究的差距和机会。设计/方法/方法作者采用了基于文献计量学的方法,结合可视化技术来发现新的见解和发现。作者从Scopus全球数据库中收集了20年的数据来进行这项研究。作者讨论了深度学习技术在文本分类中的商业应用。研究结果概述了文本分类和深度学习领域的各种出版物来源。该研究还列出了在这一领域工作的杰出作者及其所在国家的名单。作者还根据引用次数和研究国家列出了被引用次数最多的文章列表。利用词云、网络图、专题图等可视化技术对协作网络进行识别。原创性/价值在本文中进行的研究有助于理解研究差距,这是对文献的原创性贡献。据作者所知,在文本分类和深度学习领域还没有进行详细的深入研究。该研究为学者和专业人士提供了研究该领域的机会,具有很高的价值。
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Supply chain management practices (SCMPs) and performance nexus in developing and emerging economies (DEEs): a systematic review 供应链管理实践(SCMPs)和绩效关系在发展中国家和新兴经济体(dei):一个系统的审查
IF 5.6 Pub Date : 2023-08-18 DOI: 10.1108/bij-08-2022-0538
Goitom Abera Baisa, Joachim G. Schäfer, A. Alemu
PurposeThis study aims to synthesize and analyze research on the Supply Chain Management Practices (SCMPs)-performance nexus, examine current knowledge, identify emerging trends, and provide plausible suggestions for future research engagements in the manufacturing sector in the context of Developing and Emerging Economies (DEEs).Design/methodology/approachFollowing a systematic review approach, this study analyzed 20 peer-reviewed scientific journal articles published between 2007 and 2021. The study sample was systematically selected from the Web of Science (WoS) and Google Scholar databases, following strict evaluation and selection criteria.FindingsNumerous dimensions of SCMPs have been considered in the extant literature; however, six have stood out as the most common. In addition, operational performance stood out as the most widely investigated measure in the SCM literature. Moreover, SCMPs have predominantly shown positive effects on performance outcomes. Methodological issues that future studies should consider are suggested.Research limitations/implicationsThe sample size was not sufficiently large relative to the rule of thumb set in the literature because of the scarcity of studies in the manufacturing sector in the DEEs context. Despite these limitations, the results of this study provide crucial insights into knowledge and practice.Originality/valueThis review is the first of its kind to examine the SCMPs-performance nexus in the context of DEEs. Based on the findings of this study, future research directions are proposed.
本研究旨在综合和分析供应链管理实践(SCMPs)与绩效关系的研究,检查现有知识,确定新兴趋势,并为发展中国家和新兴经济体(dee)背景下制造业的未来研究提供合理的建议。设计/方法/方法采用系统综述方法,本研究分析了2007年至2021年间发表的20篇同行评议的科学期刊文章。研究样本系统地从Web of Science (WoS)和谷歌Scholar数据库中选取,并遵循严格的评估和选择标准。现有文献中已经考虑了scmp的许多维度;然而,有六种是最常见的。此外,在供应链管理文献中,运营绩效作为最广泛研究的衡量标准脱颖而出。此外,scmp对绩效结果的影响主要是积极的。提出了今后研究应考虑的方法学问题。研究的局限性/意义:由于缺乏对制造业的研究,相对于文献中的经验法则,样本量不够大。尽管存在这些局限性,但本研究的结果为知识和实践提供了重要的见解。原创性/价值这篇综述是第一次在研究生背景下研究《南华早报》与绩效的关系。在此基础上,提出了今后的研究方向。
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Examining the causal relationships among factors influencing SMEs' competitive advantage: a TISM-neutrosophic MICMAC approach 中小企业竞争优势影响因素的因果关系研究:tism -中性MICMAC方法
IF 5.6 Pub Date : 2023-08-15 DOI: 10.1108/bij-08-2022-0529
A. John William, M. Suresh, Nagamani Subramanian
PurposeSmall and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are a major source of employment and revenue growth in developing nations like India, but they also face challenges from resource shortages, shifting consumer demand and heightened competition. This research aims to discover the aspects that enhance SMEs' competitiveness and performance.Design/methodology/approachBy analyzing literature and consulting experts, 10 factors that boost a firm's competitiveness were identified. The total interpretive structural modeling (TISM) method was then used to determine their interaction and structural hierarchy. Neutrosophic-MICMAC analysis was employed to assess the driving-dependence power of each factor.FindingsThe study discovered that the factor, namely “entrepreneurial orientation,” was found to be a significant one. “Manufacturing strategy” was found to be extremely dependent on the remaining competitive advantage factors.Research limitations/implicationsThis SME-focused framework can be adopted by large businesses to enhance organizational performance by focusing on critical factors. The study depends on experts' judgment, which might be biased. Findings will assist SMEs in identifying significant factors influencing competitive advantage and relationships, increasing awareness of factors contributing to competitive edge.Practical implicationsThe results of the research may encourage SME sector managers and practitioners to prioritize the factors that contribute to a firm's competitive advantage.Originality/valueThe majority of research on SME competitive advantage focuses on individual aspects. To add to the body of knowledge on the subject, this study applies the TISM technique to Indian SMEs to identify the contextual interactions among factors that increase long-term competitiveness.
在印度等发展中国家,中小企业是就业和收入增长的主要来源,但它们也面临着资源短缺、消费者需求变化和竞争加剧的挑战。本研究旨在发现提升中小企业竞争力和绩效的因素。设计/方法/途径通过分析文献和咨询专家,确定了提高公司竞争力的10个因素。然后采用总解释结构建模(total interpretive structural modeling, TISM)方法确定它们的相互作用和结构层次。采用中性粒细胞- micmac分析评估各因子的驱动依赖性。研究发现,“创业导向”是一个重要的因素。研究发现,“制造战略”极度依赖于剩余的竞争优势因素。研究局限/启示这个以中小企业为重点的框架可以被大型企业采用,通过关注关键因素来提高组织绩效。这项研究依赖于专家的判断,这可能是有偏见的。研究结果将有助于中小企业确定影响竞争优势和关系的重要因素,提高对有助于竞争优势的因素的认识。实践启示研究结果可能鼓励中小企业管理者和从业者优先考虑有助于企业竞争优势的因素。独创性/价值大多数关于中小企业竞争优势的研究都集中在个体方面。为了增加这一主题的知识体系,本研究将TISM技术应用于印度中小企业,以确定提高长期竞争力的因素之间的上下文相互作用。
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Evaluating the barriers to e-waste closed-loop supply chain adoption 电子垃圾闭环供应链采用的障碍评估
IF 5.6 Pub Date : 2023-08-15 DOI: 10.1108/bij-01-2023-0032
Imnatila Pongen, Pritee Ray, Rohit Gupta
PurposeRapid innovation and developments in personal electronic technology have encouraged users to change users' devices more frequently than ever, which has resulted in creating a massive increase in the amount of electronic waste. The study focuses on identifying the barriers to closed-loop supply chain (CLSC) in the electronic industry.Design/methodology/approachA framework for analyzing the relationships among CLSC adoption barriers is designed. The authors adopted the decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory (DEMATEL) technique to determine the critical barriers of electronic CLSC from the opinion of experts in the field.FindingsThe outcome from the analysis suggests that cost barriers, financial barrier, process barriers and supplier-side barriers are the main causal factors that prevent the adoption and implementation of e-waste CLSC. The causal relationship indicates that financial barrier is the most influential factor, while phycological barrier is the most flexible barrier to the adoption of e-waste CLSC.Research limitations/implicationsThis study is restricted to CLSC adoption barriers in the electronic industry by evaluating 36 sub-barriers grouped into 8 main dimensions related to different members of the supply chain.Practical implicationsClosed-loop adoption barriers have been proposed to understand the crucial barriers to implementation of CLSC in the electronic industry. The cause-and-effect relationship indicates the critical factors to be improved to increase adoption of e-waste CLSC, helping managers and regulatory bodies to mitigate the problem areas.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the literature on CLSC by adopting a multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) technique which captures the critical barriers of e-waste CLSC adoption in Indian scenario.
个人电子技术的快速创新和发展促使用户比以往任何时候都更频繁地更换设备,这导致了电子垃圾数量的大幅增加。本文的研究重点是识别电子行业闭环供应链的障碍。设计/方法论/方法设计了一个分析CLSC采用障碍之间关系的框架。采用决策试验与评估实验室(DEMATEL)技术,从该领域专家的意见中确定电子CLSC的关键障碍。分析结果表明,成本障碍、财务障碍、流程障碍和供应商方面的障碍是阻碍电子垃圾CLSC采用和实施的主要原因。因果关系表明,经济壁垒是影响电子垃圾CLSC采用的最大因素,而心理壁垒是最灵活的壁垒。研究局限/启示本研究仅限于电子行业的CLSC采用障碍,通过评估36个子障碍,这些子障碍分为与供应链不同成员相关的8个主要维度。本文提出了闭环采用障碍,以理解在电子工业中实施CLSC的关键障碍。因果关系表明了提高电子垃圾CLSC采用的关键因素,帮助管理人员和监管机构缓解问题领域。原创性/价值本研究通过采用多标准决策(MCDM)技术为CLSC的文献做出了贡献,该技术捕捉了印度场景中电子废物CLSC采用的关键障碍。
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Analyzing critical success factors of Lean Six Sigma for implementation in Indian manufacturing MSMEs using best-worst method 用最佳-最差方法分析精益六西格玛在印度制造业中小微企业实施的关键成功因素
IF 5.6 Pub Date : 2023-08-11 DOI: 10.1108/bij-08-2022-0540
Surinder Kumar, V. Swarnakar, R. K. Phanden, J. Antony, Raja Jayaraman, D. Khanduja
PurposeThis study aims to identify, analyze and rank the critical success factors (CSFs) of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) implementation in Indian manufacturing sector based micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). This study provides critical insight for managers and researchers aspiring for successful implementation of LSS in Indian manufacturing MSMEs.Design/methodology/approachThe CSFs were extracted from literature followed by a questionnaire-based survey from 120 industry professionals with extensive knowledge and experience about LSS working in Indian manufacturing MSMEs. Further, the CSFs were grouped based on their fundamental relevance and ranked using best worst method (BWM) approach using inputs from LSS experts.FindingsThis study provides insights on success factors that have helped Indian manufacturing MSMEs to implement LSS. The findings signify that “Strategy based CSFs” were ranked as the top most important factors, followed by two other category factors namely “Bottom-Line CSFs” and “Supplier based and other category-based CSFs”.Research limitations/implicationsThe proposed research is specifically relevant to the context of MSMEs in the Indian manufacturing sector. In the future, the same approach can be extended to a global context, encompassing service sector-based MSMEs in healthcare and finance.Practical implicationsThis study provides valuable inputs for managers, decision-makers, industrial practitioners and researchers about Indian manufacturing MSMEs. The identified CSFs and their prioritization offer a roadmap for successful adoption of LSS. Managers can allocate resources, and make strategic decisions based on the prioritized CSFs. Decision-makers can align their initiatives with the identified CSFs. Industrial practitioners gain insights to enhance their LSS initiatives, and researchers can focus their efforts on areas critical to LSS implementation in Indian MSMEs. Furthermore, the structured approach employed in this study can be adopted by various MSME sectors globally, thereby broadening the comprehension of LSS implementation.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the existing body of knowledge by addressing the gaps in literature on CSFs related to LSS adoption within Indian manufacturing MSMEs. While LSS has been widely studied, there is limited focus on its adoption in the context of Indian MSMEs. The combination of extensive literature review, questionnaire-based survey and the application of the BWM approach for prioritizing CSFs adds originality to the research.
本研究旨在识别、分析和排名精益六西格玛(LSS)实施的关键成功因素(CSFs)在印度制造业为基础的中小微企业(MSMEs)。本研究为渴望在印度制造业中小微企业成功实施LSS的管理人员和研究人员提供了关键的见解。设计/方法/方法从文献中提取CSFs,然后对120名行业专业人士进行问卷调查,这些专业人士对印度制造业中小企业的LSS工作具有广泛的知识和经验。此外,根据CSFs的基本相关性对其进行分组,并使用LSS专家输入的最佳最差方法(BWM)方法进行排名。本研究提供了帮助印度制造业中小微企业实施LSS的成功因素的见解。调查结果显示,“以策略为本的企业社会服务”被列为最重要的因素,其次是另外两个类别的因素,即“底线企业社会服务”和“以供应商和其他类别企业社会服务”。研究的局限性/意义拟议的研究与印度制造业中小微企业的背景特别相关。今后,同样的方法可以扩展到全球范围,包括医疗保健和金融领域以服务部门为基础的中小微企业。实践意义本研究为印度制造业中小微企业的管理者、决策者、行业从业者和研究者提供了有价值的投入。确定的CSFs及其优先级为成功采用LSS提供了路线图。管理人员可以分配资源,并根据优先的csf做出战略决策。决策者可以将他们的举措与确定的可持续发展目标结合起来。工业从业者获得了加强其LSS计划的见解,研究人员可以将他们的努力集中在印度中小微企业实施LSS的关键领域。此外,本研究中采用的结构化方法可以被全球各MSME部门采用,从而拓宽了对LSS实施的理解。原创性/价值本研究通过解决与印度制造业中小微企业采用LSS相关的csf文献中的空白,为现有的知识体系做出了贡献。虽然LSS已经得到了广泛的研究,但在印度中小微企业的背景下,对其采用的关注有限。广泛的文献回顾、基于问卷的调查和应用BWM方法对csf进行优先排序的结合为研究增添了独创性。
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Unpacking the role of green absorptive capacity in the relationship between green supply chain management practices and firm performance 揭示绿色吸收能力在绿色供应链管理实践和企业绩效之间的关系中的作用
IF 5.6 Pub Date : 2023-08-10 DOI: 10.1108/bij-09-2022-0564
David Asamoah, I. Acquah, Dorcas Nuertey, Benjamin Agyei-Owusu, Caleb Amankwaa Kumi
PurposeThis study examines green absorptive capacity as an important intervening variable that elucidates the relationship between green supply chain management (GSCM) practices (specifically, green purchasing, customer cooperation and investment recovery) and firm performance.Design/methodology/approachDrawing from the theoretical underpinnings of the natural-resource-based view theory and information processing theory, a research model is developed and tested using data obtained from 368 manufacturing firms in Ghana. Data analysis was conducted using structural equation modeling.FindingsThe results indicate that green purchasing, customer cooperation and investment recovery have a direct positive and significant effect on firm performance. Additionally, green purchasing and customer cooperation have a positive and significant effect on green absorptive capacity but investment recovery does not. Further, the results show that the paths from green purchasing and customer cooperation to firm performance are positively mediated by green absorptive capacity.Practical implicationsThe study reveals to supply chain managers that green absorptive capacity is an important conduit through which firms can achieve enhanced firm performance from GSCM initiatives.Originality/valueThis study makes a contribution by integrating the absorptive capacity literature and green management literature and establishes green absorptive capacity as a mechanism through which GSCM practices enhance firm performance.
目的:本研究将绿色吸收能力作为一个重要的中介变量来研究绿色供应链管理(GSCM)实践(特别是绿色采购、客户合作和投资回收)与企业绩效之间的关系。设计/方法/方法从基于自然资源的观点理论和信息处理理论的理论基础出发,开发了一个研究模型,并使用从加纳368家制造企业获得的数据进行了测试。数据分析采用结构方程模型。结果表明,绿色采购、客户合作和投资回收对企业绩效有直接的正向显著影响。此外,绿色采购和客户合作对绿色吸收能力有显著的正向影响,而投资回收对绿色吸收能力没有显著的正向影响。绿色吸收能力对绿色采购和客户合作对企业绩效的影响具有正向中介作用。实践意义本研究向供应链管理者揭示了绿色吸收能力是企业从GSCM举措中获得企业绩效提升的重要渠道。本研究整合吸收能力文献与绿色管理文献,建立绿色吸收能力作为GSCM实践提升企业绩效的机制。
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Analyzing the efficiency of the Indian hotel industry using the Malmquist DEA approach 用Malmquist DEA方法分析印度酒店业的效率
IF 5.6 Pub Date : 2023-08-08 DOI: 10.1108/bij-05-2022-0286
Shobha Tewari, A. Arya
PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to determine the most efficient hotels in the Indian hotel industry, the competitive positioning of these hotels, and the factors that affect their efficiency change.Design/methodology/approachThis study conducts a two-stage analysis and uses data envelopment analysis (DEA) and Global Malmquist productivity index (MPI) approach in the first stage to calculate the managerial performance of a panel of 63 Indian hotels in 2019–2020 and their efficiency change from 2009–2010 to 2019–2020. Bootstrapped generalized least square (GLS) approach is applied in the second stage to evaluate the impact of contextual variables on efficiency change.FindingsUsing the results of the first stage analysis, the authors categorized the 63 Indian hotels into 7 distinct clusters. These clusters represent different levels of competitiveness and pace of growth. The GLS regression reveals a U-shaped relationship between hotel size and efficiency change and a negative relationship between pro social investments and efficiency.Originality/valueThis is the first study in the hotel industry that has used global MPI as a measure of efficiency change in the first stage and GLS in the second stage. In the Indian context, to the best of authors’ knowledge, no such study exists.
本文的目的是确定印度酒店业中效率最高的酒店,这些酒店的竞争定位,以及影响其效率变化的因素。本研究进行了两阶段的分析,并在第一阶段使用数据包络分析(DEA)和全球Malmquist生产力指数(MPI)方法来计算63家印度酒店在2019-2020年的管理绩效及其从2009-2010年到2019-2020年的效率变化。第二阶段采用自举广义最小二乘(GLS)方法评估环境变量对效率变化的影响。使用第一阶段分析的结果,作者将63家印度酒店分为7个不同的集群。这些集群代表着不同水平的竞争力和增长速度。GLS回归显示,酒店规模与效率变化呈u型关系,亲社会投资与效率呈负相关关系。原创性/价值这是酒店业的第一个研究,在第一阶段使用全球MPI作为效率变化的衡量标准,在第二阶段使用GLS。在印度的背景下,据作者所知,不存在这样的研究。
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Pricing model, engagement model and firm performance: evidence from Indian data science industry 定价模式、参与模式与企业绩效:来自印度数据科学行业的证据
IF 5.6 Pub Date : 2023-08-07 DOI: 10.1108/bij-09-2022-0566
Deepika Jhamb, Sukhpreet Kaur, Saurabh Pandey, A. Mittal
PurposeData science industry is a multidisciplinary field that deals with a large amount of data and derives useful information for taking routine and strategic business decisions. The purpose of this article is to examine the relationship between pricing models, engagement models, and firm performance (FP). This study also aims at uncovering the most effective pricing model and engagement model for improving FP.Design/methodology/approachIndian data scientists were the respondents of the study. A total of 213 responses were carefully chosen. The data were analyzed using structural equations on Statistical Package for Social Sciences-Analysis of Moment Structures (SPSS-AMOS) version 25 software.FindingsThe findings of the study suggested the positive and significant impact of pricing models and engagement models on FP. Value-based pricing strategies have the maximum impact on FP. On the other hand, managed services have a higher influence on FP.Originality/valueBy developing a multi-faceted framework, this study is a novel contribution to the field of business strategy, especially for the data science industry.
数据科学行业是一个多学科领域,它处理大量数据,并为日常和战略业务决策提供有用的信息。本文的目的是研究定价模型、参与模型和企业绩效(FP)之间的关系。本研究还旨在揭示最有效的定价模式和参与模式,以提高计划生育。设计/方法/方法印度数据科学家是这项研究的受访者。共有213份回答经过精心挑选。采用SPSS-AMOS第25版社会科学统计软件包(Statistical Package for Social Sciences-Analysis of Moment Structures)中的结构方程对数据进行分析。研究结果表明,定价模式和参与模式对计划生育具有显著的正向影响。基于价值的定价策略对FP的影响最大。另一方面,托管服务对FP的影响更大。独创性/价值通过开发一个多方面的框架,本研究对商业战略领域,特别是对数据科学行业,是一个新颖的贡献。
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Scholar's policy recommendations for open innovation in SMEs: a systematic literature review 学者对中小企业开放式创新的政策建议:系统文献综述
IF 5.6 Pub Date : 2023-08-03 DOI: 10.1108/bij-09-2022-0574
M. O. Idrissi Fakhreddine, Yan Castonguay
PurposeSmall and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are currently showing an increasingly open innovation (OI) approach. Public policies supporting the adoption of OI by SMEs are becoming a priority for policymakers. Therefore, the aim of this article is to contribute to the literature by mapping scholars' policy recommendations for implementing OI among SMEs.Design/methodology/approachThe authors conducted a systematic review of the literature (SRL) on the topic to achieve this purpose. A total of 99 academic articles were selected from the Web of Science and Scopus databases to suggest the main scholars' policy recommendations to implement OI among SMEs.FindingsResults indicated that scholars' policy recommendations for OI adoption in SMEs can be organized into: research and development (R&D), networking, collaboration, knowledge and intellectual property rights (IPR), ecosystem, managerial capabilities, funding and incentives and sustainability policies.Research limitations/implicationsOnly relevant articles about this topic have been included due to the reliance on the interpretations of the authors. The analysis of the literature revealed that the authors did not always distinguish policies dedicated to SMEs and those dedicated to large companies. Moreover, policies are not matched according to each OI dimensions (e.g. inbound, outbound and coupled OI).Originality/valueThe article uses a systematic literature review method that combines qualitative and quantitative analyses. This method contributes to theoretical development of OI policies dedicated, in particular to SMEs. This paper also provides policymakers and researchers with insights on the scope of OI policies that could support economic growth.
目的中小企业(SMEs)目前正表现出越来越多的开放式创新(OI)方式。支持中小企业采用OI的公共政策正在成为政策制定者的优先事项。因此,本文的目的是通过绘制学者在中小企业中实施OI的政策建议来为文献做出贡献。为了达到这个目的,作者对有关该主题的文献进行了系统的综述(SRL)。从Web of Science和Scopus数据库中选取了99篇学术文章,提出了主要学者对中小企业实施OI的政策建议。研究结果表明,学者对中小企业采用信息化的政策建议可归纳为:研发、网络、协作、知识和知识产权、生态系统、管理能力、资金和激励以及可持续性政策。研究的局限性/意义由于依赖于作者的解释,仅包括与该主题相关的文章。对文献的分析表明,作者并不总是区分专门针对中小企业和专门针对大公司的政策。此外,策略没有根据每个OI维度(例如入站、出站和耦合OI)进行匹配。本文采用了定性与定量相结合的系统文献综述法。这种方法有助于专门针对中小企业的OI政策的理论发展。本文还为政策制定者和研究人员提供了有关支持经济增长的OI政策范围的见解。
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Strategic variants of the razor and blade business model: an inspiring benchmark 剃须刀和刀片商业模式的战略变体:一个鼓舞人心的基准
Pub Date : 2023-08-03 DOI: 10.1108/bij-04-2022-0262
S. Balasubrahmanyam, Deepa Sethi
Purpose Gillette’s historically successful “razor and blade” business model (RBM) has been a promising benchmark for multiple businesses across diverse industries worldwide in the past several decades. The extant literature deals with very few nuances of this business model notwithstanding the fact that there are several variants of this business model being put to practical use by firms in diverse industries in grossly metaphorically equivalent situations. Design/methodology/approach This study adopts the 2 × 2 truth table framework from the domains of mathematical logic and combinatorics in fleshing out all possible (four logical possibilities) variants of the razor and blade business model for further analysis. This application presents four mutually exclusive yet collectively exhaustive possibilities on any chosen dimension. Two major dimensions (viz., provision of subsidy and intra- or extra-firm involvement in the making of razors or blades or both) form part of the discussion in this paper. In addition, this study synthesizes and streamlines entrepreneurial wisdom from multiple intra-industry and inter-industry benchmarks in terms of real-time firms explicitly or implicitly adopting several variants of the RBM that suit their unique context and idiosyncratic trajectory of evolution in situations that are grossly reflective of the metaphorically equivalent scenario of razor and recurrent blades. Inductive method of research is carried out with real-time cases from diverse industries with a pivotally common pattern of razor and blade model in some form or the other. Findings Several new variants of the razor and blade model (much beyond what the extant literature explicitly projects) have been discovered from the multiple metaphorically equivalent cases of RBM across industries. All of these expand the portfolio of options that relevant entrepreneurial firms can explore and exploit the best possible option chosen from them, given their unique context and idiosyncratic trajectory of growth. Research limitations/implications This study has enriched the literature by presenting and analyzing a more inclusive or perhaps comprehensive palette of explicit choices in the form of several variants of the RBM for the relevant entrepreneurial firms to choose from. Future research can undertake the task of comparing these variants of RBM with those of upcoming servitization business models such as guaranteed availability, subscription and performance-based contracting and exploring the prospects of diverse combinations. Practical implications Smart entrepreneurial firms identify and adopt inspiring benchmarks (like razor and blade model whenever appropriate) duly tweaked and blended into a gestalt benchmark for optimal profits and attractive market shares. They target diverse market segments for tied-goods with different variants or combinations of the relevant benchmarks in the form of variegated customer value propositions (CVPs) that have unique and
在过去的几十年里,吉列历史上成功的“剃须刀和刀片”商业模式(RBM)已经成为全球不同行业的众多企业的一个有前途的基准。现存的文献很少涉及这种商业模式的细微差别,尽管这种商业模式的几个变体被不同行业的公司在大致相当的情况下实际使用。本研究采用数理逻辑和组合学领域的2 × 2真值表框架,充实了剃刀和刀片商业模式的所有可能(四种逻辑可能性)变体,以供进一步分析。这个应用程序在任何选择的维度上提供了四种相互排斥但总体上详尽的可能性。两个主要方面(即提供补贴和企业内部或外部参与剃须刀或刀片的制造或两者兼而有之)构成本文讨论的一部分。此外,本研究综合并简化了来自多个行业内和行业间基准的创业智慧,根据实时公司明确或隐含地采用几种适合其独特背景和特殊进化轨迹的RBM变体,这些变体大致反映了剃刀和循环刀片的隐喻等效场景。通过不同行业的实时案例进行归纳研究,以某种形式的剃刀和刀片模型为核心共同模式。从跨行业的RBM的多个隐喻等效案例中发现了剃刀和刀片模型的几个新变体(远远超出了现有文献的明确项目)。所有这些都扩大了相关创业公司可以探索和利用的选择组合,因为它们具有独特的背景和特殊的增长轨迹。本研究通过提出和分析一个更具包容性或更全面的明确选择的调色板,以RBM的几种变体的形式为相关的创业公司进行选择,从而丰富了文献。未来的研究可以将RBM的这些变体与即将到来的服务化商业模式(如保证可用性、订阅和基于绩效的合同)进行比较,并探索不同组合的前景。实践启示聪明的创业公司识别并采用鼓舞人心的基准(如剃须刀和刀片模型,只要合适),适当地调整和混合成最佳利润和有吸引力的市场份额的格式塔基准。他们针对不同的细分市场,以不同的客户价值主张(cvp)的形式,针对具有不同变体或相关基准组合的捆绑商品,这些产品对各自的细分市场具有独特和诱人的吸引力。在全球范围内,对价值敏感的客户从市场上竞争公司提供的多种选择中选择最适合他们的选择。只要这种报价的效用与价格之比是最高的,即使是无装饰的CVP也可能对一个细分市场最具吸引力,而豪华的CVP可能同时对另一个细分市场最具吸引力。专业商业公司有意识地接受资源杠杆实践,而业余客户则下意识地这样做。考虑到他们的优先事项,在其他条件相同的情况下,每一方都下意识地希望获得最大的收益比作为最优的投资回报。原创性/价值先前对RBM的研究明确地只捕获了剃刀和刀片模型的几个变体。这项研究可能是同类研究中的第一个,它通过适当的简化和例证,证明和去神秘化,找出了剃刀和刀片模型的许多其他变体(超过十种)。
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