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Sandelands, Eric - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 27 (1997) 2, pp. 73-142

Looks at strategic logistics management and technology strategies for manufacturing and groups the contents under four main headings: logistical future; information challenge; 21st century manufacturing; 21st century service industries. Aims to look at the many challenges facing logistics...

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Supply chain management as the key to a firm’s strategy in the global marketplace : Trends and research agenda

Gonzalez-Loureiro, Miguel; Dabic, Marina; Kiessling, Timothy - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 45 (2015) 1/2, pp. 159-181

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to analyze the intersection of two literature streams: that of strategy and supply chain management (SCM). This review should create a better understanding of “strategic SCM” by focussing on relevant theories in the strategic management field and...

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Supply chain management research in management journals : A review of recent literature (2004-2013)

Grimm, Curtis; Knemeyer, Michael; Polyviou, Mikaella; … - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 45 (2015) 5, pp. 404-458

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify and review empirical strategic management articles that pertain to supply chain management (SCM) and are published in top management journals. Design/methodology/approach – The researchers review all articles published in five top management...

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Integrated Materials Management: A Conceptual Approach

Kathawala, Yunus; Nauo, Heino H. - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 19 (1989) 8, pp. 9-17

The role and strategy of integrated materials management are reviewed. The impact of the concept is then considered in relation to the traditional functional structure of many companies. A strategy for the introduction of integrated materials management into a company is outlined and the...

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RFID‐enabled healthcare systems: risk‐benefit analysis

Zare Mehrjerdi, Yahia - In: International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Healthcare … 4 (2010) 3, pp. 282-300

identification (RFID) in healthcare management systems. It seeks to describe RFID's key points, adoptions, risks and benefits, and … the areas of its applications. Some applications of RFID in healthcare management are briefly reviewed and three cases are … discussed. Design/methodology/approach – The paper provides key information on RFID and the integration of healthcare systems …

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Building performance through in‐process measurement : Toward an “indicative” scorecard for business excellence

Hua Tan, Kim; Platts, Ken; Noble, James - In: International Journal of Productivity and Performance … 53 (2004) 3, pp. 233-244

Performance measurement is increasingly important in every aspect of life today. Unfortunately, the main emphasis appears to be on historical measures, justifying or reporting actions after the event, rather than process measures, monitoring activities as they occur. Thus, existing performance...

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Designing a strategic management system using the third‐generation balanced scorecard : A case study

Cobbold, Ian; Lawrie, Gavin; Issa, Khalil - In: International Journal of Productivity and Performance … 53 (2004) 7, pp. 624-633

This paper describes a project to design and implement a strategic performance management system within Zamil Air Conditioners (ZAC). In 2001 ZAC had developed its first ever strategic plan using traditional rationalist methods, but with little effect. In 2002, they began a project to introduce...

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Innovation in SMEs: the impact of strategic orientation and environmental perceptions

O'Regan, Nicholas; Ghobadian, Abby - In: International Journal of Productivity and Performance … 54 (2005) 2, pp. 81-97

Purpose – To investigate the role and impact of strategic orientation and environmental perceptions on innovation and supporting mechanisms such as process technologies and management practices, in SMEs. Design/methodology/approach – A quantitative approach based on a random sampling...

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Measuring relevant things

Denton, D. Keith - In: International Journal of Productivity and Performance … 54 (2005) 4, pp. 278-287

Purpose – To identify the risk of poor performance measurement including the fact that executives can easily develop bottom‐line myopia where performance is judged solely on monthly or quarterly numbers, to the exclusion of all other indicators of performance. The paper also identifies why...

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Exploring strategy‐misaligned performance measurement

Pongatichat, Panupak; Johnston, Robert - In: International Journal of Productivity and Performance … 57 (2008) 3, pp. 207-222

Purpose – The objective of this paper is to explore the possibility that some degree of misalignment between performance measures and strategy, far from being counterproductive, could indeed have some benefits. The research question underpinning this paper is what the benefits are of...

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