All Outputs (395)

The logistics service providers in eco-efficiency innovation: An empirical study (2013)
Journal Article
Rossi, S., Colicchia, C., Cozzolino, A., & Christopher, M. (2013). The logistics service providers in eco-efficiency innovation: An empirical study. Supply chain management, 18(6), 583-603. https://doi.org/10.1108/SCM-02-2012-0053

Purpose: Sustainability and the search for solutions that are both efficient and ecologically sound (eco-efficient) have become topics of great interest. However, companies seeking to develop supply chain solutions that are eco-efficient are often ha... Read More about The logistics service providers in eco-efficiency innovation: An empirical study.

The role of sea ports in end-to-end maritime transport chain emissions (2013)
Journal Article
Gibbs, D., Rigot-Muller, P., Mangan, J., & Lalwani, C. (2014). The role of sea ports in end-to-end maritime transport chain emissions. Energy policy, 64, 337-348. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2013.09.024

This paper's purpose is to investigate the role of sea ports in helping to mitigate the GHG emissions associated with the end-to-end maritime transport chain. The analysis is primarily focused on the UK, but is international in application. The paper... Read More about The role of sea ports in end-to-end maritime transport chain emissions.

The broader context for ICT4D projects: A morphogenetic analysis (2013)
Journal Article
Njihia, J. M., & Merali, Y. (2013). The broader context for ICT4D projects: A morphogenetic analysis. MIS Quarterly, 37(3), 881-906. https://doi.org/10.25300/misq/2013/37.3.10

This paper demonstrates the value of Archer's morphogenetic approach (MA) in understanding and explaining the complexity of the broader context within which many developing country information and communication technology (ICT) projects are implement... Read More about The broader context for ICT4D projects: A morphogenetic analysis.

Effect of project role, age and gender differences on the formation and revision of project decision judgements (2013)
Journal Article
Ojiako, U., Chipulu, M., Gardiner, P., Williams, T., Mota, C., Maguire, S., Shou, Y., & Stamati, T. (2014). Effect of project role, age and gender differences on the formation and revision of project decision judgements. International journal of project management, 32(4), 556-567. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijproman.2013.09.001

In this study, the authors examine how demographic variables such as project role, age and gender moderate the formation and revision of explicit decision judgements in a project by practitioners over the lifecycle of that project. Understanding the... Read More about Effect of project role, age and gender differences on the formation and revision of project decision judgements.

Systemic intervention for computer-supported collaborative learning (2013)
Journal Article
Barros-Castro, R. A., Midgley, G., & Pinzón, L. (2015). Systemic intervention for computer-supported collaborative learning. Systems research and behavioral science, 32(1), 86-105. https://doi.org/10.1002/sres.2220

This paper presents a systemic intervention approach as a means to overcome the methodological challenges involved in research into computer-supported collaborative learning applied to the promotion of mathematical problem-solving (CSCL-MPS) skills i... Read More about Systemic intervention for computer-supported collaborative learning.

Workforce diversity and hotel performance: a systematic review and synthesis of the international empirical evidence (2013)
Journal Article
Sourouklis, C., & Tsagdis, D. (2013). Workforce diversity and hotel performance: a systematic review and synthesis of the international empirical evidence. International Journal of Hospitality Management, 34(1), 394-403. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhm.2012.11.013

The purpose of this study is to synthesize the international empirical evidence concerning the impacts of workforce diversity (as mediated by management and a number of other organizational and environmental factors) on hotel performance. To clarify... Read More about Workforce diversity and hotel performance: a systematic review and synthesis of the international empirical evidence.

Deconstructing subtle racist imagery in television ads (2013)
Journal Article
Shabbir, H. A., Hyman, M. R., Reast, J., & Palihawadana, D. (2014). Deconstructing subtle racist imagery in television ads. Journal of Business Ethics, 123(3), 421-436. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10551-013-1798-8

Although ads with subtle racist imagery can reinforce negative stereotypes, advertisers can eliminate this problem. After a brief overview of predominantly U.S.-based research on the racial mix of models/actors in ads, a theoretical framework for unm... Read More about Deconstructing subtle racist imagery in television ads.

A two-echelon inventory model for a deteriorating item with stock-dependent demand, partial backlogging and capacity constraints (2013)
Journal Article
Ghiami, Y., Williams, T., & Wu, Y. (2013). A two-echelon inventory model for a deteriorating item with stock-dependent demand, partial backlogging and capacity constraints. European journal of operational research, 231(3), 587-597. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2013.06.015

This study investigates a two-echelon supply chain model for deteriorating inventory in which the retailer's warehouse has a limited capacity. The system includes one wholesaler and one retailer and aims to minimise the total cost. The demand rate in... Read More about A two-echelon inventory model for a deteriorating item with stock-dependent demand, partial backlogging and capacity constraints.

Priority-based scheduling in flexible system using AIS with FLC approach (2013)
Journal Article
Chan, F. T., Prakash, A., & Mishra, N. (2013). Priority-based scheduling in flexible system using AIS with FLC approach. International Journal of Production Research, 51(16), 4880-4895. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2013.774500

In the present paper, an extensive decision-making problem of scheduling in flexible environment has been discussed. The novelty of the research is to allocate the machines to the operations on the basis of the priority. The highly prioritised machin... Read More about Priority-based scheduling in flexible system using AIS with FLC approach.

The structuration of relational space: implications for firm and regional competitiveness (2013)
Journal Article
Nicholson, J., Tsagdis, D., & Brennan, R. (2013). The structuration of relational space: implications for firm and regional competitiveness. Industrial marketing management, 42(3), 372-381. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indmarman.2013.02.013

The central contention is that there is a coincidence of research interests between industrial marketing and economic geography in relation to spatial embeddedness in business relationships. There are nuances in relational economic geography that hav... Read More about The structuration of relational space: implications for firm and regional competitiveness.

Soft OR in China: A critical report (2013)
Journal Article
Li, Y., & Zhu, Z. (2014). Soft OR in China: A critical report. European journal of operational research, 232(3), 427-434. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2013.04.035

As China's reform steps into the 'deep water zone' where value complexity becomes paramount, general-purpose decision-making aids such as Operational Research (OR) are increasingly confronted with the challenge of dealing with interest conflicts. How... Read More about Soft OR in China: A critical report.

Low carbon procurement: An emerging agenda (2013)
Journal Article
Correia, F., Howard, M., Hawkins, B., Pye, A., & Lamming, R. (2013). Low carbon procurement: An emerging agenda. Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management, 19(1), 58-64. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pursup.2012.11.004

The importance of climate change is shaping public policy internationally at several levels with much of the effort aimed at reducing the amount of carbon emissions released to the atmosphere through anthropogenic activity. Public procurement is a ke... Read More about Low carbon procurement: An emerging agenda.

Towards a new framework for evaluating systemic problem structuring methods (2013)
Journal Article
Midgley, G., Cavana, R. Y., Brocklesby, J., Foote, J. L., Wood, D. R. R., & Ahuriri-Driscoll, A. (2013). Towards a new framework for evaluating systemic problem structuring methods. European journal of operational research, 229(1), 143-154. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2013.01.047

Operational researchers and social scientists often make significant claims for the value of systemic problem structuring and other participative methods. However, when they present evidence to support these claims, it is usually based on single case... Read More about Towards a new framework for evaluating systemic problem structuring methods.

Food security risk level assessment: A fuzzy logic-based approach (2013)
Journal Article
Abdul Kadir, M. K., Hines, E. L., Qaddoum, K., Collier, R., Dowler, E., Grant, W., Leeson, M., Iliescu, D., Subramanian, A., Richards, K., Merali, Y., & Napier, R. (2013). Food security risk level assessment: A fuzzy logic-based approach. Applied Artificial Intelligence, 27(1), 50-61. https://doi.org/10.1080/08839514.2013.747372

A fuzzy logic (FL)-based food security risk level assessment system is designed and is presented in this article. Three inputs - yield, production, and economic growth - are used to predict the level of risk associated with food supply. A number of p... Read More about Food security risk level assessment: A fuzzy logic-based approach.

A Multi-Agent Self-Adaptive architecture for outsourcing manufacturing supply Chain (2013)
Book Chapter
Kumari, S., Singh, A., Mishra, N., & Garza-Reyes, J. A. (2013). A Multi-Agent Self-Adaptive architecture for outsourcing manufacturing supply Chain. In A. Azevedo (Ed.), Advances in Sustainable and Competitive Manufacturing Systems : 23rd International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing (1185-1196). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-00557-7_97

In present day’s economy of recession and frequent market fluctuations, it is difficult to satisfy the customer with the products and services at reasonable price. The prices of resources are increasing consistently and the manufacturing industries h... Read More about A Multi-Agent Self-Adaptive architecture for outsourcing manufacturing supply Chain.

A comparative study of the implementation status of lean Six Sigma in South Korea and the UK (2013)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Lee, J. H., Garza-Reyes, J. A., Kumar, V., Rocha-Lona, L., & Mishra, N. A comparative study of the implementation status of lean Six Sigma in South Korea and the UK. Presented at 23rd International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing (FAIM 2013), Porto, Portugal

Fierce competition and more complex customer needs and demands have forced organizations to continuously improve their operations and the quality of their products and services. Over the last decades, two of the most popular and effective strategies... Read More about A comparative study of the implementation status of lean Six Sigma in South Korea and the UK.

Aligning product design with supply chain: a case study (2012)
Journal Article
Khan, O., Christopher, M., & Creazza, A. (2012). Aligning product design with supply chain: a case study. Supply chain management, 17(3), 323-336. https://doi.org/10.1108/13598541211227144

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to investigate the alignment between product design and the supply chain and to identify how this alignment impacts on a firm's supply chain responsiveness and resilience.

Design/methodology/approach
– An i... Read More about Aligning product design with supply chain: a case study.

Managing the social trajectory: a practice perspective on project management (2012)
Journal Article
O'Leary, T., & Williams, T. (2013). Managing the social trajectory: a practice perspective on project management. IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, 60(3), 566-580. https://doi.org/10.1109/tem.2012.2228206

This paper responds to recent calls to extend the theoretical perspectives taken on the important organizational activity of managing projects, based on a deeper understanding of the reality of their day-to-day social practice. Drawing on theoretical... Read More about Managing the social trajectory: a practice perspective on project management.

A problem structuring method for ecosystem-based management : the DPSIR modelling process (2012)
Journal Article
Gregory, A. J., Atkins, J. P., Burdon, D., & Elliott, M. (2018). A problem structuring method for ecosystem-based management : the DPSIR modelling process. European journal of operational research, 227(3), 558-569. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2012.11.020

The purpose of this paper is to learn from Complex Adaptive Systems (CAS) theory to inform the development of Problem Structuring Methods (PSMs) both in general and in the specific context of marine management. The focus on marine management is impor... Read More about A problem structuring method for ecosystem-based management : the DPSIR modelling process.

A multidimensional analysis of project manager competences (2012)
Journal Article
Chipulu, M., Neoh, J. G., Ojiako, U., & Williams, T. (2012). A multidimensional analysis of project manager competences. IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, 60(3), 506-517. https://doi.org/10.1109/TEM.2012.2215330

Projects are important to industry. Project manager (PM) competences are important in project success. Yet, current competence studies largely rely on small-sample, homogenous PM surveys which could suffer from uncontrollable biases and may not be ge... Read More about A multidimensional analysis of project manager competences.