Goal: The main purpose of this work is to develop several production planning models for one of bottle grade PET production plants (in Turkey) under different scenarios by considering different levels of inventory (no stock and different levels of safety stocks), different energy sourcing alternatives (natural gas/coal or both) and production throughput (different lot sizes). Design/Methodology/Approach: Deterministic multi-product multi-period single level mixed integer linear programming model is presented. The model is implemented for the above defined scenarios. We have also considered the total emission produced for different energy alternatives. Results: The models for the different scenarios have shown that significant performance improvements can be achieved by changing the parameters/policies of the production. The best model obtained has yielded 6.6% of profit improvement and 6.9% of cost reduction. Limitations of the investigation: Planning horizon of this work could cover the data of years 2014 to 2018. However, the actual data employed for this study is limited with one year due to unavailability of further data. In addition to this, improvement of current production planning approach of the plant by implementation of proposed model is one of the objectives of this study to see success rate of model. Though, this couldn’t be realized. We hypothetically tested the improvement provided by the proposed model, therefore we can’t analyze the actual improvement. Practical implications: Interactions among optimal results obtained by running model with different scenarios and their effect on selected performance variables are the main contribution of this work. Similar methodology could be used at other PET resin manufacturing plants or alternatively the production facilities having similar type of continuous manufacturing processes to find their optimal levels of inventory, production throughput and proper choice for energy sourcing alternative. Originality/Value: The research on the production planning for PET resin industry by considering the different scenarios (levels of inventory / energy sourcing alternatives/ production throughput) is novel as far as we know, and therefore the approach used in this study is expected to be useful for other similar plants.
{"title":"Evaluation of the production planning policy alternatives in a PET resin production plant: A case study from Turkey","authors":"A. Demirkan, Z. Durmusoglu","doi":"10.14488/bjopm.2020.024","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14488/bjopm.2020.024","url":null,"abstract":"Goal: The main purpose of this work is to develop several production planning models for one of bottle grade PET production plants (in Turkey) under different scenarios by considering different levels of inventory (no stock and different levels of safety stocks), different energy sourcing alternatives (natural gas/coal or both) and production throughput (different lot sizes). Design/Methodology/Approach: Deterministic multi-product multi-period single level mixed integer linear programming model is presented. The model is implemented for the above defined scenarios. We have also considered the total emission produced for different energy alternatives. Results: The models for the different scenarios have shown that significant performance improvements can be achieved by changing the parameters/policies of the production. The best model obtained has yielded 6.6% of profit improvement and 6.9% of cost reduction. Limitations of the investigation: Planning horizon of this work could cover the data of years 2014 to 2018. However, the actual data employed for this study is limited with one year due to unavailability of further data. In addition to this, improvement of current production planning approach of the plant by implementation of proposed model is one of the objectives of this study to see success rate of model. Though, this couldn’t be realized. We hypothetically tested the improvement provided by the proposed model, therefore we can’t analyze the actual improvement. Practical implications: Interactions among optimal results obtained by running model with different scenarios and their effect on selected performance variables are the main contribution of this work. Similar methodology could be used at other PET resin manufacturing plants or alternatively the production facilities having similar type of continuous manufacturing processes to find their optimal levels of inventory, production throughput and proper choice for energy sourcing alternative. Originality/Value: The research on the production planning for PET resin industry by considering the different scenarios (levels of inventory / energy sourcing alternatives/ production throughput) is novel as far as we know, and therefore the approach used in this study is expected to be useful for other similar plants.","PeriodicalId":54139,"journal":{"name":"Brazilian Journal of Operations & Production Management","volume":"18 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2020-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82053654","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Aylar Zeynalzadeh Ze.aylar@gmail.com University of Tehran, Iran. ABSTRACT Goal: International trade and success in this field is one of the most important goals based on the profitability and reputation among different companies and organizations, in which the most important tool is optimal global and international marketing; therefore, this research aims at drawing the model of structure by the components influencing optimal global marketing. Design / Methodology / Approach: To this end, 385 experts, professionals, and scholars in this field, whose number was determined by the Cochran formula, completed a researcher-made questionnaire. In this paper used the structural equation method. Results: The results show that the application of technology, product quality, price, variety and communication (brand) are the five affecting factors on optimal global marketing. In the meantime, the product quality has the greatest effect on optimal global marketing, and with exception of the diversity which is the indirect predictor of optimal global marketing, other variables directly predict this indicator, as well as the results of fitting the model showed that the created model is an efficient and reliable tool for investigating the components affecting the identification of global optimal marketing. Limitations of the investigations: This research has been done in Iran, Naturally, it has to be validated for use elsewhere in the world, it is possible that it may not be cited elsewhere or give different results. Practical implications: Results of this study can be use to increase sales and supply rates of products Because by knowing the best marketing agents can increased the rate of supply of goods and products. Originality / Value: It has not been studied so far and the results of this article can be used all over the world.
{"title":"DRAWING A STRUCTURAL MODEL BY THE MOST EFFECTIVE COMPONENTS ON OPTIMAL GLOBAL MARKETING","authors":"Farzad Nazari, Soodabeh Najafi, Farnaz Shahsavari, Aylar Zeynalzadeh","doi":"10.14488/bjopm.2020.002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14488/bjopm.2020.002","url":null,"abstract":"Aylar Zeynalzadeh Ze.aylar@gmail.com University of Tehran, Iran. ABSTRACT Goal: International trade and success in this field is one of the most important goals based on the profitability and reputation among different companies and organizations, in which the most important tool is optimal global and international marketing; therefore, this research aims at drawing the model of structure by the components influencing optimal global marketing. Design / Methodology / Approach: To this end, 385 experts, professionals, and scholars in this field, whose number was determined by the Cochran formula, completed a researcher-made questionnaire. In this paper used the structural equation method. Results: The results show that the application of technology, product quality, price, variety and communication (brand) are the five affecting factors on optimal global marketing. In the meantime, the product quality has the greatest effect on optimal global marketing, and with exception of the diversity which is the indirect predictor of optimal global marketing, other variables directly predict this indicator, as well as the results of fitting the model showed that the created model is an efficient and reliable tool for investigating the components affecting the identification of global optimal marketing. Limitations of the investigations: This research has been done in Iran, Naturally, it has to be validated for use elsewhere in the world, it is possible that it may not be cited elsewhere or give different results. Practical implications: Results of this study can be use to increase sales and supply rates of products Because by knowing the best marketing agents can increased the rate of supply of goods and products. Originality / Value: It has not been studied so far and the results of this article can be used all over the world.","PeriodicalId":54139,"journal":{"name":"Brazilian Journal of Operations & Production Management","volume":"134 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2020-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76111206","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lindomar Subtil de Oliveira, M. Echeveste, Andriele de Prá Carvalho, Melaine Camarotto, P. Zarelli
Goal: This article aims to diagnose the profile, strategies, and innovation practices adopted by the information technology companies of a Regional Innovation Systems (RIS). Design/ Methodology/ Approach: This study was carried out with 19 small and medium companies from a RIS in the state of Paraná, where we collect data relating to the infrastructure and investments in R&D, types of innovation projects, impact on revenue, activities of innovation, innovation protection methods, and information sources used by companies. Results: The results showed that: companies with higher investments in R&D, which generate innovative products and patents, have a higher financial return; the generation of patents is incipient among the companies surveyed; product process and organizational innovation are the main innovation activities carried out; there is some difficulty in establishing external partnerships for the development of innovation, especially with universities; customers, users, and the internet are the primary sources of information used by companies. Limitation of the investigation: With respect to research limitations, we point out that our research sample is limited to 19 companies. Thus, for the results to be generalized, a larger sample is recommended. Practical implications: The article showed that the launch of innovative products on the market has positive effects on the financial performance of companies due to increased sales. Originality / Value: This paper offers a contribution to contextual studies of innovation in RIS. In addition, it presents an innovation profile of the technology companies of an RIS. These results can be used to compare and evaluate the innovation evolution in technology companies with other sectors and other RIS, or provide an indicator for the development of innovation policies for a region.
{"title":"Innovation diagnosis in technology companies of a regional innovation system","authors":"Lindomar Subtil de Oliveira, M. Echeveste, Andriele de Prá Carvalho, Melaine Camarotto, P. Zarelli","doi":"10.14488/bjopm.2020.032","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14488/bjopm.2020.032","url":null,"abstract":"Goal: This article aims to diagnose the profile, strategies, and innovation practices adopted by the information technology companies of a Regional Innovation Systems (RIS). Design/ Methodology/ Approach: This study was carried out with 19 small and medium companies from a RIS in the state of Paraná, where we collect data relating to the infrastructure and investments in R&D, types of innovation projects, impact on revenue, activities of innovation, innovation protection methods, and information sources used by companies. Results: The results showed that: companies with higher investments in R&D, which generate innovative products and patents, have a higher financial return; the generation of patents is incipient among the companies surveyed; product process and organizational innovation are the main innovation activities carried out; there is some difficulty in establishing external partnerships for the development of innovation, especially with universities; customers, users, and the internet are the primary sources of information used by companies. Limitation of the investigation: With respect to research limitations, we point out that our research sample is limited to 19 companies. Thus, for the results to be generalized, a larger sample is recommended. Practical implications: The article showed that the launch of innovative products on the market has positive effects on the financial performance of companies due to increased sales. Originality / Value: This paper offers a contribution to contextual studies of innovation in RIS. In addition, it presents an innovation profile of the technology companies of an RIS. These results can be used to compare and evaluate the innovation evolution in technology companies with other sectors and other RIS, or provide an indicator for the development of innovation policies for a region.","PeriodicalId":54139,"journal":{"name":"Brazilian Journal of Operations & Production Management","volume":"21 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2020-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84583659","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Goal: This study presents how the knowledge management can be an excellent ally to logistics for planning the supply chain in actions in cases of pandemic. Design / Methodology / Approach: The present study was based on a bibliographic review sought in the main existing databases. From there, it was possible to obtain subsidies to support the proposal of this work. Results: The results showed that a correct application of knowledge management can assist in logistical planning in a very effective way, reducing gaps and shortages, providing very effective actions to mitigate the main obstacles that a pandemic can generate. Limitations of the investigation: The most important limitation in this study was the fact that the COVID-19 pandemic is still very active and logistics operations do not yet have effective and consolidated data to bring even more reliable results. Practical implications: According to the conclusions obtained, governmental organizations, at their three levels (municipal, state and federal) should focus on creating public policies that mitigate the problems of supplying of the various matrices of inputs and products. Originality / Value: The main contribution of the research lies in the opportunity to present a management component to assist the logistical demands that occur in a pandemic environment.
{"title":"Knowledge management as a support for supply chain logistics planning in pandemic cases","authors":"C. Pinto","doi":"10.14488/bjopm.2020.033","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14488/bjopm.2020.033","url":null,"abstract":"Goal: This study presents how the knowledge management can be an excellent ally to logistics for planning the supply chain in actions in cases of pandemic. Design / Methodology / Approach: The present study was based on a bibliographic review sought in the main existing databases. From there, it was possible to obtain subsidies to support the proposal of this work. Results: The results showed that a correct application of knowledge management can assist in logistical planning in a very effective way, reducing gaps and shortages, providing very effective actions to mitigate the main obstacles that a pandemic can generate. Limitations of the investigation: The most important limitation in this study was the fact that the COVID-19 pandemic is still very active and logistics operations do not yet have effective and consolidated data to bring even more reliable results. Practical implications: According to the conclusions obtained, governmental organizations, at their three levels (municipal, state and federal) should focus on creating public policies that mitigate the problems of supplying of the various matrices of inputs and products. Originality / Value: The main contribution of the research lies in the opportunity to present a management component to assist the logistical demands that occur in a pandemic environment.","PeriodicalId":54139,"journal":{"name":"Brazilian Journal of Operations & Production Management","volume":"11 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2020-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74728196","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Joaquim Teixeira Netto, Nylvandir Liberato Fernandes de Oliveira, A. Freitas, João Alberto Neves dos Santos
João Alberto Neves dos Santos joaoalbertoneves@gmail.com ABSTRACT Goal: The main objective of this study is to analyze the benefits and the critical success factors (CSF) to use of Earned Value Management (EVM) in the construction projects. Design / Methodology / Approach: The research methodology was quantitative approach with statistical analysis of questionnaire with 106 answered and validated using the Cronbach’s alpha and Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin. Results: The construction companies identified the benefits and CSF in the use of EVM. The observed benefits were: achieving project cost, the definition of scope and schedule, anticipating project and project communication. The observed CSF were: team training, project management maturity, top management support, the need of pre-defined procedures, and the use of appropriate software. Limitations of the investigation: The sample of research was composed exclusively of Brazilian construction managers. Practical implications: Monitoring construction projects using EVM for construction companies. Originality / Value: The EVM is widely used for project management. However, there are few studies on its use in the construction industry.
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Goals: The research aimed to identify the main benefits of a municipal institution of higher education (HEI) from the point of view of the most distinct groups of interest, such as city hall, companies, teachers, students and those responsible., characterizing the main key actors/ interlocutors and analyzing their perceptions regarding the role of this HEI in the development of the Region. Considering this relevant input, the study systematizes a set of actions capable of improving the various socioeconomic benefits of the institution. Design / Methodology / Approach: Interviews were conducted with City representatives, teachers, students, community members, and local companies, in order to verify their comments and views in relation to the IES studied. Results: The results of the investigation and surveys were supporting in a large extent the opinion of the stakeholders participating in this studied, which recognized the relevance of the Municipal IES for this region. Limitations of the investigation: The study is limited to a single Higher education Institution located on the northern coast of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Having not been done comparisons with other similar entities. Practical implications: Presents a special contribution of this Institution to the feasibility and democratization of access to public, free, high quality education at night hours. Originality / Value: This is a peculiar case, since this IES is budgeted by the Municipality, being after regular working hours (at night), and offered free of charge.
{"title":"Analysis of the contributions and proposals for improvement of a municipal higher education institution under the prism of different stakeholders","authors":"Ridley Gomes Franzoso, F. Araujo, C. Abreu","doi":"10.14488/bjopm.2020.037","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14488/bjopm.2020.037","url":null,"abstract":"Goals: The research aimed to identify the main benefits of a municipal institution of higher education (HEI) from the point of view of the most distinct groups of interest, such as city hall, companies, teachers, students and those responsible., characterizing the main key actors/ interlocutors and analyzing their perceptions regarding the role of this HEI in the development of the Region. Considering this relevant input, the study systematizes a set of actions capable of improving the various socioeconomic benefits of the institution. Design / Methodology / Approach: Interviews were conducted with City representatives, teachers, students, community members, and local companies, in order to verify their comments and views in relation to the IES studied. Results: The results of the investigation and surveys were supporting in a large extent the opinion of the stakeholders participating in this studied, which recognized the relevance of the Municipal IES for this region. Limitations of the investigation: The study is limited to a single Higher education Institution located on the northern coast of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Having not been done comparisons with other similar entities. Practical implications: Presents a special contribution of this Institution to the feasibility and democratization of access to public, free, high quality education at night hours. Originality / Value: This is a peculiar case, since this IES is budgeted by the Municipality, being after regular working hours (at night), and offered free of charge.","PeriodicalId":54139,"journal":{"name":"Brazilian Journal of Operations & Production Management","volume":"146 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2020-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73138809","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
C. T. Weber, Lucas Ranzan, Luciano Luís Menz Liesegang, L. F. Trierweiler, J. O. Trierweiler
Goal: The goal of the present work is to analyze the techno-economic viability of a biorefinery to generate ethanol and alcohol-based hand sanitizer from sweet potato waste within the concept of a circular economy Design/Methodology/Approach: A survey of expenses for a 1000 L day(-1) distilled plant was carried out, and five different market scenarios were evaluated, varying the rate of production of each product Results: Results show that the higher the production of the hand sanitizer, the more lucrative the scenarios are The economic breakeven point occurs when the percentage of the alcohol-based hand sanitizer production is equal to 34% However, the project becomes economically attractive from the production rate of 39% The scenario for 80% of alcohol-based hand sanitizer production resulted in NPV of US$ 913,140 92, IRR of 64%, with a discounted payback of 0 72 year Limitations of the investigation: It was considered that all the production was sold, which is in line with the current market demand However, if the market slows down, the sales and the revenue obtained may be lower Practical implications: The production of hand sanitizer from sweet potato waste is an opportunity to meet the market needs in scenarios such as the COVID-19 pandemic Besides, the proposed biorefinery promotes the development of the circular economy through waste minimization Originality/Value: No studies about the production of ethanol and alcohol-based hand sanitizer from sweet potato waste in an integrated way and the simulation of different real market scenarios were found
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Eduardo José OenningSoares, L. Oliveira, F. Melo, Larissa de Arruda Xavier, D. D. Medeiros
17, No. 4, e2020965. https://doi.org/10.14488/BJOPM.2020.047 ABSTRACT Goal: The main objective of this study was to evaluate the preference structure for MSS certifications in a Brazilian supply chain. Design / Methodology / Approach: To form the set of attributes, five MSS were selected that certify companies in the Brazilian sugarcane supply chain, and a sample of 66 large and medium-sized companies in operation was obtained. Results: The results show that the Brazilian sugarcane companies supply chain presented a higher preference for suppliers with ISO 9001 (38.7%), ISO 22000 (19.9%), ISO 14001 (19.6%), OHSAS 18001 (13.2%) and ISO 27001 (8.6%) certification and contribute to the literature by offering new and broader insight into industrial buying behavior in the business-to-business context with respect to the adoption of MSS. Limitations of the investigation: The low number of observations may be a factor limiting the investigation. And the study is limited to sugar-alcohol companies in Brazil. Practical implications: Companies within the supply chain still prefer the traditional certifications, even when the market is saturated with such certifications. These results help better explain industrial behavior and illuminate the relationships that companies develop within the supply chain, that might thus be of great assistance to suppliers wishing to become part of this supply chain by identifying which MSS certifications are most valued by purchasing companies. Originality / Value: The article analyzes which MSS are most important for the Brazilian companies of sugar cane and ethanol. And can be of great value to managers, suppliers, and stakeholders in this industry, as well as
{"title":"Sugarcane companies preferences for certified suppliers in the supply chain","authors":"Eduardo José OenningSoares, L. Oliveira, F. Melo, Larissa de Arruda Xavier, D. D. Medeiros","doi":"10.14488/bjopm.2020.047","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14488/bjopm.2020.047","url":null,"abstract":"17, No. 4, e2020965. https://doi.org/10.14488/BJOPM.2020.047 ABSTRACT Goal: The main objective of this study was to evaluate the preference structure for MSS certifications in a Brazilian supply chain. Design / Methodology / Approach: To form the set of attributes, five MSS were selected that certify companies in the Brazilian sugarcane supply chain, and a sample of 66 large and medium-sized companies in operation was obtained. Results: The results show that the Brazilian sugarcane companies supply chain presented a higher preference for suppliers with ISO 9001 (38.7%), ISO 22000 (19.9%), ISO 14001 (19.6%), OHSAS 18001 (13.2%) and ISO 27001 (8.6%) certification and contribute to the literature by offering new and broader insight into industrial buying behavior in the business-to-business context with respect to the adoption of MSS. Limitations of the investigation: The low number of observations may be a factor limiting the investigation. And the study is limited to sugar-alcohol companies in Brazil. Practical implications: Companies within the supply chain still prefer the traditional certifications, even when the market is saturated with such certifications. These results help better explain industrial behavior and illuminate the relationships that companies develop within the supply chain, that might thus be of great assistance to suppliers wishing to become part of this supply chain by identifying which MSS certifications are most valued by purchasing companies. Originality / Value: The article analyzes which MSS are most important for the Brazilian companies of sugar cane and ethanol. And can be of great value to managers, suppliers, and stakeholders in this industry, as well as","PeriodicalId":54139,"journal":{"name":"Brazilian Journal of Operations & Production Management","volume":"9 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2020-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81631452","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Goal: This research aim is to answer the question: which Maturity Model (MM) is suitable to evaluate LC implantation in Brazilian Small-Medium Sized Enterprises (SME) of construction. Design / Methodology / Approach: A literature review was carried out to identify MM related to LC. Then, a case study was conducted applying selected MM in one SME located in São Paulo country town state. The data collection was carried out from April to August of 2018 with professionals of the construction company. A content analysis was used to lead the suited MM through the case study outcomes. Results: The case study results were analyzed and guide to the suitable MM for this scenario. Improvements to the MM and complementary tools for companies starting on LC implementation are discussed. It was verified that the elected MM has many advantages and can be used in different Brazilian SME of construction. Limitations of the investigation: The MM assessment cover just one project and the content analysis classification criteria embrace this project issues and the experience provide by this application. Practical implications: This paper point out the suitable MM to be used by construction practitioners in Brazilian construction projects that are starting lean implementation an SME seeking to meet the gap of elect one model to fill this goal and spread lean philosophy in this scenario. Originality / Value: This paper contributes to the LC body of knowledge discussing the individuality of Brazilian SME construction projects and the challenge of choosing the MM that fit these companies, leading to method selection criteria that support this issue.
{"title":"Maturity models to evaluate lean construction in Brazilian projects","authors":"P. M. Rodegheri, S. Serra","doi":"10.14488/bjopm.2020.016","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14488/bjopm.2020.016","url":null,"abstract":"Goal: This research aim is to answer the question: which Maturity Model (MM) is suitable to evaluate LC implantation in Brazilian Small-Medium Sized Enterprises (SME) of construction. Design / Methodology / Approach: A literature review was carried out to identify MM related to LC. Then, a case study was conducted applying selected MM in one SME located in São Paulo country town state. The data collection was carried out from April to August of 2018 with professionals of the construction company. A content analysis was used to lead the suited MM through the case study outcomes. Results: The case study results were analyzed and guide to the suitable MM for this scenario. Improvements to the MM and complementary tools for companies starting on LC implementation are discussed. It was verified that the elected MM has many advantages and can be used in different Brazilian SME of construction. Limitations of the investigation: The MM assessment cover just one project and the content analysis classification criteria embrace this project issues and the experience provide by this application. Practical implications: This paper point out the suitable MM to be used by construction practitioners in Brazilian construction projects that are starting lean implementation an SME seeking to meet the gap of elect one model to fill this goal and spread lean philosophy in this scenario. Originality / Value: This paper contributes to the LC body of knowledge discussing the individuality of Brazilian SME construction projects and the challenge of choosing the MM that fit these companies, leading to method selection criteria that support this issue.","PeriodicalId":54139,"journal":{"name":"Brazilian Journal of Operations & Production Management","volume":"48 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2020-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81688642","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Goal: the main purpose of the present study was to investigate the impact of process and product innovation strategies on business performance due to the dynamic environmental mediator role. Design / Methodology / Approach: The research method was based on purpose of applied research and in terms of data collection and analysis method was survey-correlation. The statistical population of this study consisted of 36 managers of Iranian banking industry. Questionnaires were used for data collection. Structural equation modeling was used to analyze the data. Results: the results showed that process and product innovation strategies have a positive and significant effect on business performance. Also, Sobel test results indicated that at 95% confidence level, process and product innovation strategies through dynamic mediator variable. Environment has a positive and significant impact on business performance. Limitations of the investigation: Since the present study is an exploratory study, the findings of the study are limited to the sample size and the results may change if the sample size is changed, Also the existence of different views on the topic of research among members of the statistical community can influence the results of the research to some extent. Practical implications: The research findings can be used to improve the business performance of companies active in the banking industry through the implementation of innovation strategies. Originality / Value: The product innovation strategies are more visible than process innovation strategies so that the customers can easily feel their presence and this kind of innovation creates a situation where the organization can create a new market for its business.
{"title":"Investigating the impact of process and product innovation strategies on business performance due to the mediating role of environmental dynamism using structural equations modeling","authors":"Hamed Zand, B. Rezaei","doi":"10.14488/bjopm.2020.022","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14488/bjopm.2020.022","url":null,"abstract":"Goal: the main purpose of the present study was to investigate the impact of process and product innovation strategies on business performance due to the dynamic environmental mediator role. Design / Methodology / Approach: The research method was based on purpose of applied research and in terms of data collection and analysis method was survey-correlation. The statistical population of this study consisted of 36 managers of Iranian banking industry. Questionnaires were used for data collection. Structural equation modeling was used to analyze the data. Results: the results showed that process and product innovation strategies have a positive and significant effect on business performance. Also, Sobel test results indicated that at 95% confidence level, process and product innovation strategies through dynamic mediator variable. Environment has a positive and significant impact on business performance. Limitations of the investigation: Since the present study is an exploratory study, the findings of the study are limited to the sample size and the results may change if the sample size is changed, Also the existence of different views on the topic of research among members of the statistical community can influence the results of the research to some extent. Practical implications: The research findings can be used to improve the business performance of companies active in the banking industry through the implementation of innovation strategies. Originality / Value: The product innovation strategies are more visible than process innovation strategies so that the customers can easily feel their presence and this kind of innovation creates a situation where the organization can create a new market for its business.","PeriodicalId":54139,"journal":{"name":"Brazilian Journal of Operations & Production Management","volume":"35 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2020-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84223011","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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