Optimizing double glazing through time and work measurements and simulation

Journal of Simulation, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 23

Published: Jan. 15, 2025

This study aimed to address the problem of low production rates in double glazing process Al Ittihad Company, which initially stood at 170 m2/shift (8 hours). The employed a comprehensive methodology identify root causes issue and propose effective solutions. included interviews, data collection, time motion (Macro Micro), cause analysis, two simulation modeling scenarios (As-Is) (To-Be) using Arena software. Through these steps, revealed key issues manual operations for small large glass products proposed solutions such as automation pressing insulator application activities, addition enhancing work standardization employee training. improvements resulted remarkable increase productivity, reaching 212 m2/shift, reflecting 24.7% improvement. also considered economic, ethical, social, contemporary implications, emphasizing responsible inclusive approaches. findings recommendations highlight potential continuous improvement, human-machine collaboration, supply chain integration further enhance double-glazing drive sustainable growth manufacturing industry Jordan.

Language: Английский

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Unlocking sustainable performance in the health-care sector: the dynamic nexus of artificial intelligence, green innovation and green knowledge sharing

Society and Business Review, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 18, 2025

Purpose This study, using stakeholder theory and diffusion of innovations (DOIs), aims to examine the readiness Omani health-care firms adopt artificial intelligence (AI). adoption is seen as a key step towards ensuring green innovation sustainable performance (SP) in sector. Design/methodology/approach study adopted convenience referral sampling techniques enhance response rate for limited number AI. Using explanatory research design, structure equation modelling employees unit analysis, random sample technique used distribute structured questionnaire five hospitals North Al-Batinah, including Shinas, Liwa Sohar cities. Smart PLS 4.1 analyses responses. Findings The demonstrates that AI could significantly SP, finding utmost importance current landscape. also tested knowledge sharing boundary condition. Furthermore, study’s findings indicate leads emergence suggesting are willing achieve development goals (SDGs). Practical implications implies stakeholders, Government Middle Eastern firms, should prioritize investments technologies tailored sustainability initiatives. Originality/value makes three significant unique contributions. Firstly, it uniquely integrates DOIs theories explain mediating function moderating effect sharing. Secondly, provides context, where government’s focus on health sector crucial. Finally, this outlines clear actionable pathway East SDGs, thereby enlightening reader potential

Language: Английский

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Entrepreneurial firms in the crypto era: adoption trajectories and innovation dynamics

Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 32(8), P. 18 - 53

Published: March 18, 2025

Purpose This study explores the dynamics of cryptocurrency adoption in entrepreneurial firms, focusing on how traits, innovation and challenges shape crypto-driven innovation. Unlike prior research consumer adoption, this examines unique factors influencing small medium firms. Design/methodology/approach Based experiences firm owners (entrepreneurs), managers key stakeholders, a phenomenological qualitative approach investigates driving within firms Pakistan. The is framed by extended Technology-Organization-Environment-Innovation (TOE-I) framework social cognitive theory (SCT). Semi-structured interviews narrative analysis uncover determinants trajectories. Findings Thematic identifies critical including technological aspects (e.g. Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols, cybersecurity risks), organizational components digital transformation assets) environmental role national local government institutions industry transitions). It also highlights importance characteristics entrepreneurs such as literacy, strategic networking collaboration, adaptability flexibility, senior management (older employees) education. Additionally, outlines limitations directions for future about conceptual framework. Originality/value enhances understanding integrating TOE-I SCT frameworks, offering deeper theoretical perspective technology adoption. regulatory cultural-religious considerations Islamic rulings—fatwa haram cryptocurrency), stigma intersect with to influence Furthermore, factor TOE intersects self-efficacy observation dimensions SCT. provides actionable recommendations policymakers, stakeholders address barriers, foster accelerate integration.

Language: Английский

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Dynamic Skills for Achieving Profitability and Long-term Sustainability of Start-up MSMEs

Management Dynamics in the Knowledge Economy, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(1), P. 85 - 104

Published: March 1, 2025

Abstract In a digitally evolving and competitive business environment, start-up micro, small, medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) encounter various dynamics that shape their profitability sustainability. This research synthesises existing literature published between 2010 2023 to explore identify the key dynamic skills drive MSMEs' long-term A comprehensive search was conducted across Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, Emerald databases. Selected articles were categorised, themes related extracted analysed. The review identifies nine essential for These include sales marketing, customer service, networking industrial relationships, negotiation, financial management, cross-cultural communication, leadership problem-solving, digital fluency, entrepreneurial skills. enable MSMEs navigate challenges era, maintain advantage, achieve study findings provide valuable insights entrepreneurs, policymakers, support organisations. By focusing on developing skills, can enhance resilience adaptability in rapidly changing environment. Policymakers organisations also use these results design programs address specific needs MSMEs. Empirically, contributes by offering understanding skill sets required sustainable growth success It provides foundation future practice this domain.

Language: Английский

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Integrating creativity and artificial intelligence capability in entrepreneurial ventures

Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 13, 2025

Purpose While the literature on artificial intelligence (AI) capability is expanding, gaps remain in understanding how this internally developed technology-based startups (TBS) across different life cycle phases. This study, grounded resource orchestration theory (ROT), investigates pathway through which TBS use organizational creativity to build AI and achieve performance. Design/methodology/approach A conceptual framework based ROT emphasizes role of structuring bundling processes. Data were collected a survey 166 managers employees operating Brazil international markets, using multiple linear regressions Sobel test for analysis. The study validated scale context. Findings fully mediates relationship between performance, confirming that critical development. These findings advance by deepening TBS. offers dynamic, process-based view performance trajectories TBS, demonstrating synchrony creates cyclical process, maximizing company Originality/value research identifies an alternative develop highlighting synchronization co-evolution resources capabilities. It provides novel insights into capability’s mediating expands management

Language: Английский

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Analysis and improvement of sales management through CRM and simulation utilisation

Published: Dec. 12, 2024

This study aims to analyse the current sales processes in X company and model them using Simul8 software. Furthermore, it develops a strategic scene depending on situational analysis. The study's approach aimed define channels by conducting five interviews with managers departments different regions of world. made easy map pipeline, which assisted optimisation SWOT analysis, confrontation matrix, simulation. revealed that operations take long time, work department intersects many internal external operations, addition its reliance manual large extent. recommended towards automating integrating Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) future. identified challenges for integration new systems training employees, possibility opening digital stores sell medical equipment directly customers, use analytical CRM management. implications these improvements, demonstrate significant enhancements operational efficiency, reduced cycle times, increased profitability, positioning greater competitiveness.

Language: Английский

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Empirical assessment of external enablers on new venture creation: the effect of technologies and non-technological change in Iran digital entrepreneurship

Journal of Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Sept. 23, 2024

Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate the influence external enablers (EEs) – factors that are exogenous and independent actors on rate new venture creation (NVC) in digital entrepreneurship. Design/methodology/approach authors established a unique data panel comprising all formal entrepreneurial firms startups licensed operate space from Iran E-Commerce Development Center, 2012 2022, totaling 124,751 businesses classified 16 sectors. used Poisson regression with robust standard errors analyze relationship between NVC. Additionally, segmented set along demographic, spatial sectoral subsets compare them using average treatment effect model. Findings This analysis confirms technology readiness intensity, as EEs, significantly boost entrepreneurship developing country. also explored impact COVID-19 pandemic natural environmental enabler its facilitating effects enduring impacts post-pandemic. Moreover, assessed heterogeneous EEs across different groups derived implications for each. Research limitations/implications While comprehensive, it focuses exclusively within single country, namely, Iran. Although various they did not address possible types, highlighting potential further research other sectors comparative EEs. Practical initial findings affirm most NVC stems factors. These have been widely by policymakers define goals objectives concerning their nature impact. reveals NVC, varying characteristics such gender, geography industry results suggest governments should reassess role “macro” policies support vulnerable groups. disproportionately benefit male founders, which exacerbates existing gender gaps necessitates ongoing attention intervention. diverse industries, potentially favoring some while disadvantaging others because social, cultural economic Originality/value central nations, encounters numerous challenges, yet remains underexplored context. opportunities limited subset actors; act levers influencing wide range activities. distinctively investigates empirical Middle Eastern country context, contributing growing literature framework.

Language: Английский

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Networking capabilities on organizational networking in entrepreneurial SMEs

Management Research The Journal of the Iberoamerican Academy of Management, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 26, 2024

Purpose This study investigates the impact of top management’s networking capabilities on organizational and absorptive capacities small medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Puerto Rico. aims to enhance understanding how management influences behaviors that drive SME performance. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected from Rican SMEs analyzed using multi-item reflective indicators a five-point Likert scale. Partial least squares structural equation modeling was used test hypotheses explore relationships between capacities. Findings The finds are predominantly reactive, significantly impacting information acquisition, opportunity enabling weak-tie resource mobilization. Both potential realized critical for leverage resources competitive advantage. Research limitations/implications Further research is needed these findings apply other regions or industries expand role proactive enhancing competitiveness. Practical implications underscores importance refining reactive sustain advantage dynamic environments. Social Rico’s unique economic context, including natural disasters downturns, makes relevant similar rely strong networks resilience. Originality/value contributes literature by confirming SMEs’ dimensions. It also offers perspective focusing facing distinct social challenges.

Language: Английский

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