.../methodology/approach The research target of this paper is the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Hong Kong. This is quantitative research and it is done on a survey basis, which includes hypothesis setting and statistical analysis. In addition, constructive suggestions are given to companies after...

... that the word has multiple and misunderstood meanings. For technical papers (research and trade), the term must be provided with context, or it is impossible to have a meaningful conversation. Next, multiple alternative definitions (that are valid in the literature for the appropriate context) are presented...

...), and intentions (to revisit the site). Findings A set of instruments of web site quality has been developed and empirically validated by factor analysis. Research limitations/implications The research is based on a sample of students browsing several book web sites and they may not sense the web site...

... strategic preferences for supply chain design, relations and resources in the chains with the ultimate purpose of enabling the formulation of optimal, executable strategies for specific supply chains. Uses research results for a specific supply chain to validate the usefulness of the model. © MCB UP...

...Majed Al‐Mashari The continuing development of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems has been considered by many researchers and practitioners as one of the major IT innovations in this decade. ERP solutions seek to integrate and streamline business processes and their associated information...

... to an author cocitation frequency matrix derived from a large database file of comprehensive DSS literature over the two consecutive periods. The study concludes that the core areas of DSS research have shifted to group decision support systems, model management, and design and implementation, while the study...

... Research Systems analysis 20 INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT & DATA SYSTEMS 92,8 I n general, computer prophets have underestimated the rate of social and organizational change. Systems Implementation Strategy: Behavioural and Organizational Aspects Malcolm J. Morgan Industrial Management & Data Systems, Vol. 92...

... of JIT at Cummins Engine Company. © MCB UP Limited 1990 Just‐in‐time Process design Production management Production planning Research Strategic planning TOTAL JUST-IN-TIME 3 J IT is a philosophy as well as a technique, a process not a production tool. Its successful use depends...

... & D Industries Higher Education Research Newtech A Recipe for Success by Alison Calanda Press Officer, Royal Society of Chemistry Research, development, and diversification are three factors necessary in the recipe for success for any company. However in the present economic downturn, where we...