.... Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format. What the test analysis showed was that an implementation of Industry 4.0 on supply chains would...

... planning has a positive effect on successful implementation and that clear lines and strategies for communication also have a positive influence. Alcaide-Muñoz et al. (2018) considered five specific areas: the relationship between the level of planning and putting the plan into action...

... widely held assumptions and argues that success can be attributed more to the strategies a leader adopts than any unique characteristics. Some insight into strategy development is offered in an informative article, which also points out the importance of implementation. © Emerald Group Publishing...

... who describe how IKEA has developed and implemented a centralized supply chain planning approach – a concept that has taken them from a fragmented decentralized management to centralized, coordinated, supply chain planning. Their research identifies necessary prerequisites for implementing centralized...

...Robin Speculand Purpose – A precarious skills gap is emerging among leaders around the world – that is, they lack the skills to implement the strategies they create. . Design/methodology/approach – Offers a viewpoint based on the author's experience. Findings...

.... This article offers advice on how to execute a successful strategy within your organization. Design/methodology/approach Gives advice for businesses that are trying to implement their next strategy, highlighting the importance of learning from past mistakes and making the right choices...

... on additional projects with the same resources. Speedy execution can be a competitive advantage in today’s era of killer competition.Article type:Conceptual paperISSN: 0019-8471Reference: 39AL436 Keywords: Buffer management, Implementation, Operations management, Performance, Pipelines, Project management...

... “It ain’t what you do, it’s the way that you do it – that’s what gets results”: words from a 1980s pop song that also happen to be sound business advice. After all, merely having a good strategy does not guarantee success. It must also be properly implemented. And with one study showing that only...

..., clarifying the way projects can be implemented. The fourth, launch phase could be described as the culmination of the overall process, drawing the road map to implementation. Here, both tangible and intangible benefits are identified. The former includes impact on income/expense, market share...

... would trade in their old mobile for a new, improved one. When voice is not enough © MCB UP Limited 2002 NTT DoCoMo Organizational change Implementation Organizational structure Telecommunications industry Gateway considered the options available in its relationship...

... measure performance both before and after process improvements are implemented. This applies particularly to small companies, where managerial time is scarce and financial constraints limit spending on activities that do not contribute directly to profit. Implications for action Too little emphasis...