Little to no research exists to explain the structural components associated with the successful establishment of a knowledge-based economy. Nearly all developed countries are transitioning from service-based to knowledge-based and yet how to do so effectively and efficiently remains a mystery....

The area of digital transformation is increasingly drawing the attention of academicians and professionals. However, its relationship with business strategy has not been explored in the literature. To this end, we review the literature and develop a theoretical framework, firmly grounded in...

Purpose The role of industry 4.0 (I4.0) technologies for organizations to achieve a competitive advantage and mitigate disruptive emergency situations are well exhibited in literature. However, more light needs to be thrown into implementing I4.0 technologies to digitally transform...

Purpose The coordination among the various entities such as the military, government agencies, civilians, non-governmental agencies, and other commercial enterprises is one of the most challenging aspects of managing the humanitarian supply chain. Blockchain technology (BCT) can facilitate...

In today's highly dynamic and volatile business environment, the performance of a supply chain significantly depends on its structure, technological capabilities, and the adaptability of its constituent stages. Supply chain mapping, an approach to represent complex supply chain networks, is...

This e-book on 'e-Technology and Manufacturing Enterprise Competitiveness' mainly comprises of selected papers presented at the 3rd International Workshop on Supply Chain Management and Information Systems (SCMIS2005), hosted by the South East European Research Centre (SEERC) - a collaborative...