This paper examines the underlying logic behind the rules configured in a RFID middleware to support “smart business processes” in one retail supply chain. Through a detailed investigation of the underlying business processes, we will demonstrate how businesses rules can be defined,...

Le present document est consacre a un examen i) du role et de l'importance des capacites innovatrices en tant que determinants de la performance et du comportement en matiere d'exportation et ii) du lien entre l'exportation et la creation d'emploi.

This paper reports on the results of a study conducted on 455 smaller manufacturing firms. Its aim was to investigate the relationship between competitive positioning and innovative efforts as measured by R&D expenditures, process innovation, and the use of patent data bases. Results indicate...