... chain and radio frequency identification for generating new systems with higher level of profitability, efficiency, and productivity. Findings To make supply chain system functional and successfully operational manufacturers can use radio frequency identification solutions to reduce operating costs...

...Grahame R. Dowling Purpose The purpose of this paper is to show that many companies are degrading their corporate reputations because they are making (“bad”) profits at the expense of customer satisfaction. Design/methodology/approach The practices of Australia's Big 4 commercial banks...

...Jan Emblemsvåg Purpose The purpose of this article is to present an approach and a case that shows how activity‐based costing (ABC) and economic profit (EP) can be used to improve the profitability of a company. Design/methodology/approach The objectives of the article are achieved primarily...

...Ron Jonash; Holger Koehler; Iason Onassis Purpose Every CEO has one core mandate from investors – to profitably grow the company. But this is easier said than done. Why have so many undoubtedly great firms like IBM, Digital Equipment, AT&T, GM, McDonald's and Coca Cola to name just a few...

... has been 33 percent faster than originally anticipated.” © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2004 Marketing technology Brand management Profit Assets management In most organizations, the marketing department is one of the last areas to embrace enterprise technology. Tools...