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Logistics Optimization: Application of Optimization Modeling in Inbound Logistics

, 2009
To be a market leader, low cost and responsiveness are the key success factors. Logistics activities create high cost reducing competitiveness of the company, especially for the remote production base. Thus, logistics activities which are delivery planning, freight forwarder and delivery mode selection must be optimized. The focusing area of this paper
Arayapan, Khanittha, Warunyuwong, Piyanut   +1 more
openaire   +1 more source

Investigating the Effects of Environmental Uncertainty, Business Strategy and Management Control Systems on Organisational Learning and Performance

Accounting &Finance, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study investigates the effects of environmental uncertainty, business strategy and management control systems on organisational learning and business performance. This study finds that environmental uncertainty is positively related to the intensity of the product differentiation strategy, and the intensity of the product differentiation ...
Dyna Rachmawati, Lindawati Gani, Johnny Jermias   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Trade and FDI Policies in an Interdependent World: Lessons From East Asia

Asian Economic Policy Review, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT In this article, we examine the spillover effects of trade and FDI policy changes on countries that are not directly involved—that is third markets. Specifically, we investigate this issue using two cases: anti‐dumping tariffs imposed on Chinese exports and China's relaxation of restrictions on inward FDI.
Cheng Chen, Zhang Chen, Chang Sun
wiley   +1 more source

Global Apparel Value Chain in the Post‐MFA Era: Exploring Bangladesh's Competitive Edge

Asian-Pacific Economic Literature, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study revisits Bangladesh's competitive edge by examining patterns of global apparel trade during the post‐Multi‐Fibre Arrangement (MFA) era using a large bilateral panel of 27 leading apparel exporters trading with 163 destinations with coverage of 90% of the world apparel exports.
Abul Bashar Mohammed Fakhruzzaman
wiley   +1 more source

Scale Versus Technology—M&A Effects by Firm Size and Ex‐Post M&A Time Horizon in Korea

Asian-Pacific Economic Literature, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study aims to examine the effects of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) on technical change (TC) and the scale component (SC)—the two primary constituents of total factor productivity (TFP)—by firm size and ex‐post M&A time horizon (i.e., short‐term vs. long‐term effects).
Sinwoo Lee, Dong‐hyun Oh, Soyoung Kim, Sungdo Jung, Hyundo Choi   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Activation of peripheral NOP receptors reduces periorbital mechanical allodynia evoked by CGRP in mice

British Journal of Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Background and Purpose Migraine is a neurovascular disorder largely mediated by calcitonin gene‐related peptide (CGRP). This study explores the role of the nociceptin/orphanin FQ (N/OFQ)–N/OFQ receptor (NOP) system in CGRP‐induced periorbital mechanical allodynia (PMA) in mice.
Chiara Sturaro, Pietro Pola, Michela Argentieri, Alessia Frezza, Matilde Marini, Francesco De Logu, Valentina Albanese, Marie Soukupova, Davide Malfacini, Nurulain T. Zaveri, Romina Nassini, Dane D. Jensen, Pierangelo Geppetti, Girolamo Calò, Chiara Ruzza   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

Agonist‐specific conformational dynamics at the β2‐adrenoceptor dictate allosteric modulation of Gαs signalling and bronchodilation

British Journal of Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and Purpose β2‐adrenoceptor (β2AR) agonists are the cornerstone of asthma therapy and promote bronchodilation through Gαs signalling in airway smooth muscle (ASM), but their efficacy is limited by β‐arrestin‐mediated β2AR desensitization.
Sushrut D. Shah, Joshua Richard, Suvankar Ghosh, Jillian Jerwick, Joice T. Gavali, Raymond B. Penn, Alexander D. MacKerell Jr, Deepak A. Deshpande   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Green House Gas Emission Analysis in the Food Processing Industry: A Case Study of MSME in South India

Engineering Proceedings
Rising carbon emissions are worsening global climatic conditions, posing a grave threat to the environment. Analysing and reducing carbon footprints are vital for combating climate change.
Gangavarapu Chenchu Chythanya Krishna, Chelakari Ravi Karthika, Chindukuru Sushwanth, Guggila Hema Gopi Chand, Firoz Nasirudeen, Vinay V. Panicker   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Business sustainability through employees involvement: A case study [PDF]

FME Transactions, 2015
Business sustainability is dependent on many factors but one of the most uncontrollable factor is employee's involvement and collaboration. Frequently employees are working and acting like 'androids' day-after-day, repeating the same routines with no ...
Vicente Sérgio, Alves Anabela C., Carvalho Sameiro M., Costa Nélson   +3 more
doaj  

Analysis of the relationship between firm innovation and corporate social responsibility: A systematic literature review

European Management Review, EarlyView.
Abstract Firm innovation and corporate social responsibility (CSR) are key strategic considerations that shape a firm's competitiveness and sustainability. However, studies exploring the relationship between the two are heterogeneous and sometimes obtain contradictory results, making it difficult to draw clear conclusions.
Daniel Alonso‐Martínez, Laura Cabeza‐García, Santiago Mencías‐Calderón   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source