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Scarpin, Marcia Regina Santiago. "Operational capabilities’ typology: an evolution from operational practices." reponame:Repositório Institucional do FGV, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10438/16609.
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Operational capabilities are characterized as an internal resource of the firm and source of competitive advantage. However, the literature of operations management provides inadequate constitutive definitions of operational capabilities, does not cover the relativization to different contexts, has limited empirical grounding, and does not adequately explores the more extensive empirical literature on operational practices. When practices are operationalized in the internal environment of the firm, they can be incorporated as organizational routines, and through the pre-existing tacit knowledge of production, become operational capabilities, thus creating barriers to imitation. But, a few scholars have explored operational practices as an antecedent of operational capabilities. Based on this review, we investigated about nature of operational capability; the relationship between operational practices and operational capabilities; types of operational capabilities characterized in the firm’s internal environment; and the impact of the operational capabilities on operational performance. Therefore, we conduct a mixed methods research. In qualitative stage, we conducted case studies in four firms, two multinational American firms operating in Brazil and two local Brazilian firms. We collected data through semi-structured interviews with open-ended questions, based on our theoretical review of operational practices and operational capabilities. The interviews were conducted face-to-face. In total, 73 interviews were performed in four different firms (21 - first case, 18 - second case, 18 - third case, 16 – fourth case). All interviews were recorded and transcribed literally in NVivo software. In quantitative stage, the sample was composed of 206 firms. The questionnaire creation involved an extensive review of the literature and also the use of the results of the analysis of the qualitative phase data. Q-sort was performed. Pre-test was administered to production managers. Measures were conducted to reduce Common Method Variance. A total of ten scales were used: 1) Continuous Improvement; 2) Information Management; 3) Learning; 4) Customer Support; 5) Innovation; 6) Operational Efficiency; 7) Flexibility; 8) Customization; 9) Supply Management; and 10) Operational Performance. We use Confirmatory Factor Analysis to conducted reliability, content, convergent, and discriminant validity. The data were analyzed using regressions. Our main results were: First, relate the operational practices as an antecedent of operational capabilities. Second, the creation of a typology divided into two constructs. The first construct is called Standalone Capabilities. This group consists of zero order capabilities such as Customer Support, Innovation, Operational Efficiency, Flexibility, Customization, and Supply Management. These capabilities aim to improve operational processes of the firm. They have a direct relationship with operational performance. Second construct is called Across-the-Board Capabilities. It is composed of first order capabilities such as Learning, Continuous Improvement, and Information Management. These capabilities are considered dynamic and they have the role to reconfigure Standalone Capabilities.
Operational capabilities são caracterizadas como um recurso interno da firma e fonte de vantagem competitiva. Porém, a literatura de estratégia de operações fornece uma definição constitutiva inadequada para as operational capabilities, desconsiderando a relativização dos diferentes contextos, a limitação da base empírica, e não explorando adequadamente a extensa literatura sobre práticas operacionais. Quando as práticas operacionais são operacionalizadas no ambiente interno da firma, elas podem ser incorporadas as rotinas organizacionais, e através do conhecimento tácito da produção se transformar em operational capabilities, criando assim barreiras à imitação. Apesar disso, poucos são os pesquisadores que exploram as práticas operacionais como antecedentes das operational capabilities. Baseado na revisão da literatura, nós investigamos a natureza das operational capabilities; a relação entre práticas operacionais e operational capabilities; os tipos de operational capabilities que são caracterizadas no ambiente interno da firma; e o impacto das operational capabilities no desempenho operacional. Nós conduzimos uma pesquisa de método misto. Na etapa qualitativa, nós conduzimos estudos de casos múltiplos com quatro firmas, duas multinacionais americanas que operam no Brasil, e duas firmas brasileiras. Nós coletamos os dados através de entrevistas semi-estruturadas com questões semi-abertas. Elas foram baseadas na revisão da literatura sobre práticas operacionais e operational capabilities. As entrevistas foram conduzidas pessoalmente. No total 73 entrevistas foram realizadas (21 no primeiro caso, 18 no segundo caso, 18 no terceiro caso, e 16 no quarto caso). Todas as entrevistas foram gravadas e transcritas literalmente. Nós usamos o sotware NVivo. Na etapa quantitativa, nossa amostra foi composta por 206 firmas. O questionário foi criado a partir de uma extensa revisão da literatura e também a partir dos resultados da fase qualitativa. O método Q-sort foi realizado. Um pré-teste foi conduzido com gerentes de produção. Foram realizadas medidas para reduzir Variância de Método Comum. No total dez escalas foram utilizadas. 1) Melhoria Contínua; 2) Gerenciamento da Informação; 3) Aprendizagem; 4) Suporte ao Cliente; 5) Inovação; 6) Eficiência Operacional; 7) Flexibilidade; 8) Customização; 9) Gerenciamento dos Fornecedores; e 10) Desempenho Operacional. Nós usamos análise fatorial confirmatória para confirmar a validade de confiabilidade, conteúdo, convergente, e discriminante. Os dados foram analisados com o uso de regressões múltiplas. Nossos principais resultados foram: Primeiro, a relação das práticas operacionais como antecedentes das operational capabilities. Segundo, a criação de uma tipologia dividida em dois construtos. O primeiro construto foi chamado de Standalone Capabilities. O grupo consiste de zero order capabilities tais como Suporte ao Cliente, Inovação, Eficiência Operacional, Flexibilidade, e Gerenciamento dos Fornecedores. Estas operational capabilities têm por objetivo melhorar os processos da firma. Elas têm uma relação direta com desempenho operacional. O segundo construto foi chamado de Across-the-Board Capabilities. Ele é composto por first order capabilities tais como Aprendizagem Contínua e Gerenciamento da Informação. Estas operational capabilities são consideradas dinâmicas e possuem o papel de reconfigurar as Standalone Capabilities.
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Bendewald, Gregory. "Required operational capabilities for Urban Combat." Thesis, Monterey, Calif. : Springfield, Va. : Naval Postgraduate School ; Available from National Technical Information Service, 2000. http://handle.dtic.mil/100.2/ADA380836.
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Naumov, Sergey A. "Managing operational capabilities in startup companies/." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/109651.
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Thesis: S.M. in Management Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Sloan School of Management, 2017.Cataloged from PDF version of thesis.
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Hundreds of papers exist on entrepreneurial marketing and finance, whereas capabilities for operations get far less attention. Furthermore, much of the literature in operations management addresses challenges of companies in stable environments, leaving entrepreneurs with little theoretical or practical guidance on operations strategy. As a result, many entrepreneurs focus their efforts on value creation: marketing, product development, lead generation, and conversion. Ironically, extreme focus on value creation might represent a trap, whereby a company fails not because of a poor value proposition or bad marketing, but because of an inability to scale up and deliver value for perhaps an outstanding, innovative new product or service. In over a dozen case studies written during the past four years, we have found numerous examples where the development of operational capabilities was a determining factor for success or failure in entrepreneurial firms. We study the effect of timing of introduction of operational capabilities on market success as a function of firm's value proposition. We provide case evidence on the challenges and opportunities of building operations capabilities in entrepreneurial firms and we construct theoretical and testable models for assessing when and why entrepreneurs should invest sooner, or later, in operational capabilities.
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Jordan, Michael S. "The Effect Of Organizational Knowledge Creation On Firm Performance: An Operational Capabilities-Mediated Model." Digital Archive @ GSU, 2012. http://digitalarchive.gsu.edu/bus_admin_diss/4.
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What operational factors can explain the performance differences between manufacturing firms? Scholars have produced a significant volume of research that examines the linkages between operational factors (resources and practices) and firm performance. There is agreement that organizational capabilities mediate the relationship between operational factors and firm performance. However, due to the numerous and sometimes contradictory definitions of organizational capabilities in the literature and because organizational capabilities includes non-operational factors, it has been suggested that operational capabilities, as a sub construct of organizational capabilities, is more appropriate for establishing an empirical relationship between operational factors and firm performance. Scholars have argued that process improvement practices facilitate the development of operational capabilities, which can consequently lead to improved firm performance. Other scholars have argued that process improvement practices facilitate organizational knowledge creation, which can also influence firm performance. We integrate these two theoretical perspectives into a single conceptual model that better explains the relationship between knowledge-creating practices and firm operational performance. Specifically, we argue that knowledge-creating practices play a significant role in developing a firm’s operational capabilities, which in turn, influence firm operational performance. This research investigates the existence of a relationship between organizational knowledge creation and firm operational performance that is mediated by operational capabilities.
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Daspit, Josh. "Absorptive Capacity: An Empirical Examination of the Phenomenon and Relationships with Firm Capabilities." Thesis, University of North Texas, 2012. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc115064/.
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The field of strategic management addresses challenges that firms encounter in an attempt to remain competitive. The ability to explain variation in firm success through examination of knowledge flows has become a prominent focus of research in the strategic management literature. Specifically, researchers have sought to further examine how firms convert knowledge, a phenomenon conceptualized as absorptive capacity. Absorptive capacity is the firm’s ability to acquire, assimilate, transform, and exploit knowledge. Few studies have captured the richness and multi-dimensionality of absorptive capacity, and it remains to be understood how the dimensions of the phenomenon convert knowledge. Furthermore, how absorptive capacity influences the firm remains to be understood. To address these research gaps, this dissertation seeks to (1) determine how absorptive capacity converts knowledge, and (2) determine how absorptive capacity influences firm capabilities. The research questions are investigated using structural modeling techniques to analyze data collected from software-industry firms. The findings offer contributions to the absorptive capacity and capability literatures. For example, absorptive capacity is hypothesized to consist of complex relationships among its internal dimensions. However, findings of this study suggest the relationships among the dimensions are linear in nature. This finding is in line with the theoretical foundations of and early literature on absorptive capacity but contrary to recent conceptualizations, which suggests relationships among the dimensions are more closely related to the theoretical origins of absorptive capacity. Additionally, to examine how absorptive capacity influences the firm, a capability-based perspective is used to hypothesize the influence of absorptive capacity on firm capabilities. Findings suggest absorptive capacity positively influences each dimension of firm capabilities (e.g., operational, customer, and innovation capabilities); thus, absorptive capacity influences the firm by altering firm capabilities. Given the richness of the findings, numerous fields are likely to benefit from this investigation. Through an examination of absorptive capacity and capabilities, this study contributes to the understanding of the absorptive capacity phenomenon and offers insight into how the phenomenon influences the firm. Furthermore, practical implications are offered for managers interested in enhancing firm competitiveness.
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Tuominen, Matti. "Market-driven capabilities and operational performance : theoretical foundations and managerial practices /." Helsinki : Helsinki School of Economics, 2002. http://aleph.unisg.ch/hsgscan/hm00061148.pdf.
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Storck, Joakim. "Strategic and operational capabilities in steel production : Product variety and performance." Doctoral thesis, KTH, Industriell produktion, 2009. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-11642.
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Steel producers that employ niche market strategies are continuously seeking to reduce production cost while maintaining adiverse product mix. The business model is typically based onmarketing of high–strength special or stainless steels. However,the desire to avoid direct cost competition is over time gradually leading towards increased product variety and smaller ordervolumes (tonnes per order) for each product. This thesis analyses how production cost is linked to productvariety in steel strip production. Results are based on new modelsfor assessment of opportunities for performance improvement inhigh product–variety steel production. The need for flexible production processes increases with increasing product variety. Operational capabilities linked to processflexibility determine the extent to which steel producers caneliminate in–process inventory and accomplish close coupling between process steps. Niche market producers that invest inprocess flexibility improvements can lower production costs bothdue to reduced work–in–process and lower energy consumption.An additional benefit is reduced environmental impact. The following problems are addressed: • Development of a method to assess the influence of productvariety on performance in steel production. • Development of models of continuous casting and hotrolling that account for product variety and cost effectswith consideration of varying degrees of process flexibility. • Development of a strategy process model that focus on thestrategic value of operational capabilities related to processflexibility. Investments in operational capabilities regarding process flexibility have a strategic impact. An appreciation for the effectsof process flexibility should permeate the organisation’s daily work since the accumulated contribution of many, seemingly unimportant, incremental changes significantly influences thestrategic opportunities of the company.Stålproducenter med nischmarknadsstrategier försöker ständigt sänka sina produktionskostnader samtidigt som en varierad produktflora bibehålls. Affärsmodellen bygger i typfallet på försäljning av höghållfasta specialstål eller rostfria stål. Strävan att undvika direkt priskonkurrens leder dock med tiden gradvis till ökad produktvariation och mindre ordervolymer (ton per order)för varje produkt. Denna avhandling analyserar hur produktionskostnaden är kopplad till graden av produktvariation vid tillverkning av band.Resultaten bygger på nya modeller för utvärdering av förutsättningarnaför prestandaförbättring i stålindustri med stor produktvariation. Behovet av flexibla produktionsprocesser ökar med ökande produktvariation. Praktiska förmågor kopplade till processflexibilitet avgör till vilken grad ståltillverkare förmår att eliminera mellanlager och åstadkomma en tät koppling mellan processteg.Nischmarknadsproducenter som investerar i förbättrad flexibilitet kan sänka sina produktionskostnader både genom minskad mängd produkter i arbete och reducerad energiförbrukning. Detta medför också minskad miljöbelastning.Följande problemställningar adresseras: • Utveckling av en metod för att utvärdera inverkan av produktvariationpå prestanda vid ståltillverkning. • Utveckling av en modell för stränggjutning och varmvalsningsom tar hänsyn till produktvariation och kostnadseffekterför olika grad av processflexibilitet. • Utveckling av en strategimodell som fokuserar på det strategiskavärdet av operativa förmågor kopplade till processflexibilitet. Investeringar i operativa förmågor vad avser processflexibilitet är av strategisk betydelse. Förståelse för betydelsen av processflexibilitetbör genomsyra det dagliga arbetet eftersom det samladebidraget av många, till synes obetydliga, små förändringar haren avgörande inverkan på företagets strategiska förutsättningar
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Mains, Steven. "Optimizing combat capabilities by modeling combat as a complex adaptive system." W&M ScholarWorks, 2004. https://scholarworks.wm.edu/etd/1539623454.
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Procuring combat systems in the Department of Defense is a balancing act where many variables, only some under control of the department, shift simultaneously. Technology changes non-linearly, providing new opportunities and new challenges to the existing and potential force. Money available changes year over year to fit into the overall US Government budget. Numbers of employees change through political demands rather than by cost-effectiveness considerations. The intent is to provide the best mix of equipment to field the best force against an expected enemy while maintaining adequate capability against the unexpected. Confounding this desire is the inability of current simulations to dynamically model changing capabilities and the very large universe of potential combinations of equipment and tactics.;The problem can be characterized as a stochastic, mixed-integer, non-linear optimization problem. This dissertation proposes to combine an agent-based model developed to test solutions that constitute both equipment capabilities and tactics with a co-evolutionary genetic algorithm to search this hyper-dimensional solution space. In the process, the dissertation develops the theoretical underpinning for using agent-based simulations to model combat. It also provides the theoretical basis for improvement of search effectiveness by co-evolving multiple systems simultaneously, which increases exploitation of good schemata and widens exploration of new schemata. Further, it demonstrates the effectiveness of using agent-based models and co-evolution in this application confirming the theoretical results.;An open research issue is the value of increased information in a system. This dissertation uses the combination of an agent-based model with a co-evolutionary genetic algorithm to explore the value added by increasing information in a system. The result was an increased number of fit solutions, rather than an increase in the fitness of the best solutions. Formerly unfit solutions were improved by increasing the information available making them competitive with the most fit solutions whereas already fit solutions were not improved.
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Hallgren, Mattias. "Manufacturing Strategy, Capabilities and Performance." Doctoral thesis, Linköping : Department of Management and Engineering, Linköping University, 2007. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-8962.
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Hershberger, William K. "Improved questionnaire data handling and automated analysis capabilities for the MV-22 operational evaluation." Thesis, Monterey, Calif. : Springfield, Va. : Naval Postgraduate School ; Available from National Technical Information Service, 1999. http://handle.dtic.mil/100.2/ADA370796.
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Thesis (M.S. in Operations Research) Naval Postgraduate School, September 1999."September 1999". Thesis advisor(s): Lyn R, Whitaker. Includes bibliographical references (p. 95-96). Also available online.
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Ovuakporie, Oghogho D. "Open Innovation Practices and Innovation Performance: A Dynamic Capabilities Approach." Thesis, University of Bradford, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/10454/18394.
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Teng, Teng. "Leveraging information systems capabilities for operational performance in services : the role of supply chain integration." Thesis, Durham University, 2014. http://etheses.dur.ac.uk/10903/.
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The purpose of this thesis is to explore the link between IS capabilities and operational performance in services. More specifically, it aims to investigate how the processes for supplier and customer integration affect IS capabilities and consequently, firms’ operational performance. Accordingly, this study examines the effects of three dimensions of IS capabilities (IT for supply chain activities, flexible IT infrastructure, and IT operations shared knowledge) on cost and quality performance via the mediation of the processes developed for supplier and customer integration in service firms. This is achieved by measuring SCI in terms of supply side integration processes (supplier integration) as well as customer side integration processes (customer transactions, customer connection, and customer collaboration). A survey-based research design intended to measure the estimated relationships was adopted. Data were collected from 156 service establishments in the UK. Mediated multiple regression analysis revealed that integrating specific processes with supply chain members (supplier integration, customer transactions, customer connection, and customer collaboration) can fully or partially mediate the effects of IT for supply chain activities and IT operations shared knowledge on cost and quality performance; no support was found for the relationships between flexible IT infrastructure and cost and quality performance. These results provide a valuable explanation to academics as well as to practitioners regarding the importance of various processes developed for integration with supply chain members in leveraging IS for operational performance in services. This thesis takes a step towards quelling concerns about the business value of IS, contributing to the development and validation of the measurement of IS capabilities in the service operations context. Additionally, it adds to the emerging body of literature linking supply chain integration to the operational performance of service firms.
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Seller, Michel Lens. "Big Data, capacitações dinâmicas e valor para o negócio." Universidade de São Paulo, 2018. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/3/3136/tde-06092018-105017/.
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A conjunção das recentes tecnologias de mídias sociais, mobilidade e computação em nuvem coloca à disposição das empresas um grande volume de dados variados e recebidos em grande velocidade. Muitas empresas começam a perceber neste fenômeno, conhecido como Big Data, oportunidades de extração de valor para seus negócios. A literatura aponta diversos mecanismos pelos quais Big Data se transforma em valor para a empresa. O primeiro deles é pela geração de agilidade, aqui entendida como a capacidade de perceber e rapidamente reagir a mudanças e oportunidades em seu ambiente competitivo. Outro mecanismo é a utilização de Big Data como facilitador de capacitações dinâmicas que resultam em melhorias operacionais, por meio do aprofundamento (exploit) de alguma capacitação específica. Por fim, Big Data pode ser facilitador de capacitações dinâmicas que resultem em inovação (explore de novas capacitações) e no lançamento de novos produtos e serviços no mercado. Dentro deste contexto, o presente estudo se propõe a investigar a abordagem da utilização de Big Data por empresas inseridas em diferentes contextos competitivos e com diferentes níveis de capacitação de TI. Faz parte também do objetivo da pesquisa entender como as empresas adequaram seus processos de negócio para incorporar o grande volume de dados que têm à disposição. Por meio de estudos de caso realizados em empresas de grande porte de diferentes segmentos e com grande variabilidade na utilização de Big Data, o estudo verifica utilização de Big Data como viabilizador de capacitações dinâmicas atuando no aperfeiçoamento de capacitações operacionais, na diversificação de negócios e na inovação. Além disso, verifica-se a tendência de acoplamento de machine learning às soluções de Big Data, quando o objetivo é a obtenção de agilidade operacional. A capacitação de TI também se mostra determinante da quantidade e complexidade das ações competitivas lançadas pelas empresas com o uso de Big Data. Por fim, é possível antever que, graças às facilidades trazidas pela tecnologia de cloud, recursos de TI serão crescentemente liberados para atuação junto ao negócio - como, por exemplo, em iniciativas de Big Data - fortalecendo as capacitações dinâmicas da empresa e gerando vantagem competitiva.The combination of the technologies of social media, mobility and cloud computing has dramatically increased the volume, variety and velocity of data available for firms. Many companies have been looking at this phenomenon, also known as Big Data, as a source of value to business. The literature shows different mechanisms for transforming Big Data in business value. First of them is agility, herein understood as the ability of sensing and rapidly responding to changes and opportunities in the competitive environment. Other mechanism is the usage of Big Data as an enabler of dynamic capabilities that result in operational improvements, through the deepening (exploit) of determined operational capability. Finally, Big Data can be the facilitator of dynamic capabilities that result in innovation (explore of new capabilities) and in the launching of new product and services in the market. Within this context, the goal of this study is to investigate the approach for Big Data usage in companies from different competitive scenarios and with different levels of IT capability. It is also part of the objectives to investigate how companies changed their processes to accommodate the huge volume of data available from Big Data. Through case studies in companies of different industries and with different Big Data approaches, the study shows Big Data as an enabler of dynamic capabilities that result in the improvement of operational capabilities, in the diversification of business and in innovation. It has also been identified the trend of association of machine learning to Big Data when the objective is operational agility. IT capability shows to be determinant of the quantity and complexity of the competitive actions launched from Big Data. To conclude, it is valid to anticipate that due to simplification coming from cloud technologies, IT resources will be increasingly released to working close to business - as, for example, in Big Data initiatives - strengthening dynamic capabilities and creating value to business.
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Alexander, Dijo T. "Building Big Data Analytics as a Strategic Capability in Industrial Firms:Firm Level Capabilities and Project Level Practices." Case Western Reserve University School of Graduate Studies / OhioLINK, 2019. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1544006213410606.
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Qabshoqa, M. T. "Conceptual operational model of architecture : an approach for capturing values in architectural practices based on Big Data capabilities." Thesis, University of Liverpool, 2018. http://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/3018415/.
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The research focuses on the emerging domain of Big Data and the Internet of Things in the context of architectural design and operation. The profession of architecture relies on the use of data in almost all stages of the building cycle. However, this data is often utilised in a trivial manner, without clearly addressing how the data is utilised, when it is utilised, the value of such utilisation and the impact the data has on the design operations and the overall building. Data in architecture mainly serves as a medium of communication to generate a design. Data can only be as good as the technology available at the time it is gathered. Nevertheless, the role of data has changed with the advancement of digital data technologies such as Big Data and the Internet of Things. Digital data is now a driver for businesses and operations in other industries. The investigation of contemporary data utilisation in architecture design reveals that data is not utilised as a driver for the design in most cases and, when it is utilised as a driver, it is not exploited and is not explicitly addressed as part of the business. A knowledge gap in architecture in addressing the utilisation of data and addressing digital data as a driver in design operations is identified. This identification is supplemented by observing that data-driven operations provide the potential for better and more efficient design and business. To fill this knowledge gap and to build a foundation for data utilisation in architecture, this thesis proposes a Data-Driven Operational Framework for architecture, which is the main output of this research and its main contribution to knowledge. The Data-Driven Operational Framework reveals and explains the required components and operations for employing a data-driven design approach in architectural processes and business. In order to develop such a framework, an investigation of current architectural cases that utilise digital data was completed, which is a crucial part of the research. However, it was not possible to investigate these cases without having a thorough understanding of the state-of-the-art data technologies and an understanding of the existing taxonomy of data and the existing taxonomy of value in architectural operations. To build this taxonomy of data, a literature review investigating the terms data, digital data operations, Big Data and the Internet of Things was conducted. To build the taxonomy of value, a literature review of values, value creation and valuation methods in architecture was performed. Also, this value investigation led to the development of a Digital Value Equaliser, which is a conceptual representation that supports the analysis of values in architectural design cases. The case studies were analysed following the coding techniques of Grounded Theory Methodology. The coding procedures were followed systematically and continuously until data saturation was reached. Reaching data saturation led to the development of the Data-Driven Operational Framework for architecture. The Data-Driven Operational Framework has two theoretical applications, the Data-Driven Levels in architectural operations framework and the Data-Driven Impact on the AEC framework. These two theoretical frameworks are the findings of the second part of the research and add to the research contribution. The Data-Driven Levels framework reveals the different automation levels in utilising data in architectural operations. This framework classifies data operations in architecture into six levels according to how automated they are and the degree of human involvement in each operation. The Data-Driven Impact framework shows the anticipated impact of employing data-driven operations on the existing business and cultural models in architecture, engineering and construction (AEC). This shows the required business and cultural changes in operating an architecture business. The Impact framework supports architects to identify what measures and changes are needed to benefit from the use of data-driven operations in their practices and business.
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Gardner, Sharyn Dawn. "Understanding Dynamic Capabilities at the Subunit Level: Operational Flexibility and the Crucial Role of Organization Design and Information Sharing." College Park, Md. : University of Maryland, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/1903/2069.
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Thesis (Ph. D.) -- University of Maryland, College Park, 2004.Thesis research directed by: Business and Management. Title from t.p. of PDF. Includes bibliographical references. Published by UMI Dissertation Services, Ann Arbor, Mich. Also available in paper.
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Hackett, Jeff. "The Cambodian incursion tactical and operational success and its effects on Vietnamization /." Quantico, VA : Marine Corps Command and Staff College, 2008. http://handle.dtic.mil/100.2/ADA491124.
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Vasconcelos, Neto Antonio Genesio. "Influência de agente externo no desenvolvimento de capacidades operacionais nas cadeias de suprimentos." reponame:Repositório Institucional do FGV, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10438/18330.
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Esta pesquisa tem como objetivo verificar como Capacidades Operacionais das Cadeias de Suprimentos são desenvolvidas a partir de tecnologias (recursos) de um agente externo. Para isso, pretende-se analisar as alterações ou melhorias em Práticas e Capacidades Operacionais nos elos da Cadeia de Suprimentos, a partir do uso de tecnologias, transferidas por empresa intensiva em serviços tecnológicos (T-KIBS), bem como o impacto que estas tecnologias e alterações operacionais podem causar no Desempenho Operacional. O referencial teórico foca no processo de desenvolvimento de Capacidades Operacionais a partir de alterações nas Práticas Operacionais. Como metodologia qualitativa para coleta de dados, utilizou-se o estudo de casos, por meio de entrevistas semiestruturadas. Assim, foram pesquisadas 73 empresas e dois grupos focais, pertencentes a 17 elos, de três Cadeias de Suprimentos Agroindustriais, de dois países. Como condicionante, estava o uso de tecnologias, transferidas por empresa externa à cadeia, utilizadas como recursos operacionais, indutoras de alterações operacionais. Os resultados foram verificados de acordo com alterações que as tecnologias induziram nos Parâmetros Operacionais (Práticas, Capacidades e Desempenho), tanto para os elos quanto para as Cadeias de Suprimentos. Ao final, são apresentadas proposições de pesquisa sobre as influências que a implementação de tecnologias advindas de T-KIBS podem causar nos Parâmetros Operacionais dos elos e das Cadeias de Suprimento, sofrendo variações de acordo com as estratégias operacionais das empresas, da posição dos elos adotantes em relação às Cadeias (montante ou jusante), bem como do nível de estruturação das Cadeias, o tempo que as tecnologias foram adotadas e a necessidade de criação de novos elos em decorrência do uso das tecnologias.
This research aims to verify how Supply Chain Operational Capabilities are developed from technologies (resources) of an external agent. For this, we intended to analyze the changes or improvements in Practices and Operational Capabilities in the links of the Supply Chain, from the use of technologies, transferred by technological knowledge business services (T-KIBS), as well as the impact that these technologies and operational changes may result in Operational Performance. The theoretical framework focuses on the process of developing Operational Capabilities based on changes in Operational Practices. As qualitative metolodigy for data collection, the case study was used, through semi-structured interviews. Thus, 73 companies and two focus groups, belonging to 17 links, from three Agroindustrial Supply Chains from two countries were researched. As a conditioning, was the use of technologies, transferred by an external company to the Supply Chain, used as operational resources, inducing operational changes. The results were verified according to changes that the technologies induced in the Operational Parameters (Practices, Capacities and Performance), both for the links and for the Supply Chains. Finally, we present research propositions about the influences that the implementation of T-KIBS technologies can cause in the Operational Parameters of the links and Supply Chains, varying according to the operational strategies of the companies, the position of adopting links in relation to the Chains (upstream or downstream), as well as the level of structuring of the chains, the time the technologies were adopted and the need to create new links due to the use of the technologies.
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Maia, Leonardo Caixeta de Castro. "A relação das práticas socioambientais com as competências operacionais." reponame:Repositório Institucional do FGV, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10438/11086.
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In addition to responsibility for administrative functions, production, logistics, finance and marketing organizations in this century, should also provide good practice guidelines to stakeholders. In this sense, managers looking for reducing the uncertainties of the environment in which the company operates by recognizing the strengths and weaknesses of organizational resources and implement practices that provide better performance and organizational competitiveness. Thus, based on the resource-based view (RBV), this thesis analyzed the relationship of environmental practices with operational capabilities, specifically cooperation and continuous improvement, and the influence of these constructs to operational performance. Through these concepts, seven research hypotheses were related, backed in the literature review. It was used a methodological procedure, carried out a survey and quantitative explanatory, through a cross-sectional survey. The research instrument was a structured questionnaire with variables of type nominal and ordinal, on a Likert scale. For the analysis of data, it was used univariate and multivariate statistics, specifically, the factor analysis and multiple linear regression. The target population consisted of companies, like manufacturing, registered in the system of the Federation of Industries of Minas Gerais, specifically of the metal-mechanical, chemical and foodstuff, selected on the basis of innovativeness. The results suggest that there is a positive impact of practices in operational performance, as well as for the training of operational capabilities. The operational capability of cooperation supports to reduce cost and the continuous improvement to gain operational flexibility. The main contributions of the study are: (i) a theoretical model for the manufacturing organizations differentiate and delineate which practices should be developed to achieve competencies, taking into account the social and environmental standards, as well as what are the practices that provide the improved performance, (ii) proof of the additivity assumption, the level of practice, since the routines geared for employees operating practices helped in increasing the explained variance, (iii) the diagnosis made on the need to develop resources for idiosyncratic the evolution of the environmental practices of a level control for prevention and thus it get sustainable competitive advantage.
Adicionalmente à responsabilidade sobre as funções administrativas, de produção, logística, finanças e marketing, as organizações, neste século XXI, também devem apresentar diretrizes de boas práticas aos stakeholders. Nesse sentido, os gestores vislumbram reduzir as incertezas do ambiente em que a empresa está inserida por meio do reconhecimento das forças e fraquezas dos recursos organizacionais e implantar práticas que proporcionem melhoria do desempenho e da competitividade organizacional. Dessa forma, fundamentados na visão baseada em recursos (VBR), esta tese analisou a relação das práticas socioambientais com as competências operacionais, especificamente de cooperação e de melhoria contínua, e a influência desses constructos ante os critérios de desempenho operacional. Mediante esses conceitos, foram relacionadas sete hipóteses de pesquisa, lastreadas na revisão bibliográfica. Como procedimento metodológico, realizou-se uma pesquisa explanatória e quantitativa, por meio de uma survey com corte transversal. O instrumento de pesquisa foi um questionário estruturado com variáveis do tipo nominais e ordinais, em uma escala do tipo Likert. Para a análise e tratamento dos dados, utilizou-se a estatística univariada e multivariada, especificamente, a análise fatorial e a regressão linear múltipla. A população alvo foi constituída de empresas, do tipo manufatureiras, cadastradas no sistema da Federação das Indústrias de Minas Gerais, especificamente dos setores metal-mecânico, alimentício e químicos, escolhidas em função da capacidade de inovação. Os resultados sugerem que existe um impacto positivo das práticas ante os critérios de desempenho, assim como para a formação de competências operacionais. A competência operacional de cooperação suporta a redução de custos e a de melhoria contínua para ganhar flexibilidade operacional. As principais contribuições do estudo são: (i) um modelo teórico para que as organizações de manufatura diferenciem e delineiem quais as práticas devam desenvolver para atingir competências, levando-se em conta os padrões socioambientais, assim como, quais são as práticas que ofereçam o melhor desempenho; (ii) a comprovação do pressuposto de aditividade, ao nível das práticas, pois as rotinas voltadas para os funcionários auxiliaram as práticas operacionais no incremento da variância explicada; (iii) o diagnóstico realizado sobre a necessidade de se desenvolver recursos idiossincráticos para a evolução das práticas ambientais, de um nível de controle, para de prevenção e que, dessa forma, se obtenha a vantagem competitiva sustentável.
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Rech, Carlos Henrique Benevenuto. "Avaliação das capacidades organizacional e operacional de um banco para a coprodução de serviços de telecomunicações de dados." Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos, 2014. http://www.repositorio.jesuita.org.br/handle/UNISINOS/4569.
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Este trabalho analisou as capacidades organizacionais e operacionais de um banco para a coprodução de serviços de telecomunicações de dados. Nele, o construto capacidade para coprodução de serviços de telecomunicação foi operacionalizado através da mensuração de oito dimensões formadoras das capacidades organizacionais e operacionais de coprodução de serviços, desenvolvidas em estudo exploratório anterior de Teixeira (2010) e ampliado através de estudo posterior desenvolvido por Przyczynski (2013). Buscando ampliar os estudos desenvolvidos por esses autores, foi selecionada uma grande instituição financeira no Brasil para aplicação de pesquisa que contou com uma amostra final de 299 agências. Os resultados estatísticos demonstraram que 6 construtos são responsáveis por 27,8% da percepção de falhas. Também sugeriu que os construtos Capacitação Funcional, Gerenciamento de Instalações e Gerenciamento de Equipamentos exercem maior influência sobre Percepção de Falhas, seguidos de Planejamento Estratégico e, por fim, Segurança. Quanto à significância, Capacitação Funcional foi altamente significativa, seguida de Gerenciamento de Equipamentos e Gerenciamento de Instalações.
This work analyzed the organizational and operational capabilities of a bank for co-production of data telecommunications services. The construct ability to co-produce telecommunication services has been operationalized through the measurement of eight dimensions forming organizational and operational capabilities of service co-production, developed in previous exploratory study of Teixeira (2010) and expanded later by study developed by Przyczynski (2013). Seeking to expand the studies developed by the authors, a large financial institution in Brazil has been selected in order to apply the survey instrument to a final sample of 299 branches. Statistical results show that 6 constructs are responsible for 27.8% of service failure. Results also suggest that the constructs Functional Training, Facilities Management and Equipment Management exerts greater influence on Perception of Failure, followed by Strategic Planning and, finally, Security. As for significance, Functional Training was highly significant, followed by Equipment Management and Equipment Facilities.
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Sansone, Cinzia. "Critical operations capabilities in a high cost environment." Licentiate thesis, Tekniska Högskolan, Högskolan i Jönköping, JTH, Logistik och verksamhetsledning, 2018. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-38599.
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Many manufacturing firms, driven by the goal of beating the competition, have relocated their manufacturing operations from a high to a low cost environment, creating issues for the western social welfare. In order to maintain manufacturing in high cost environments, firms located in such environments must improve their competitiveness. Research has shown that firms need to be able to identify, develop and improve the operations capabilities that have the highest impact on the competitiveness. However, there is presently no coherent and contemporary framework of operations capabilities in the literature. There is also a lack of knowledge about operations capabilities in a high-cost environment. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to investigate critical operations capabilities in a high-cost environment. This purpose has been addressed through two studies. The first investigated critical operations capabilities in a general environment, and was conducted through a systematic literature review (Paper I). The second study investigated critical operations capabilities in a high cost environment and was conducted through a focus group (Paper II) and a multiple case study (Paper III). The result of this research is a framework of operations capabilities in a high cost environment. The framework includes seven dimensions and 23 operations capabilities. Specifically, the dimensions are: cost, quality, delivery, flexibility, service, innovation and environment. The findings revealed that quality is considered as the most critical dimension in a high cost environment, while environment is considered as the least critical in a high cost environment. The findings also revealed two additional operations capabilities in the empirical data, which are 'flow efficiency' and 'employee flexibility'. This research contributes to the current body of knowledge by introducing a novel perspective and original thinking about operations capabilities in a high cost environment. The framework of operations capabilities could support both practitioners and researchers in the identification and development of critical operations capabilities for winning strategies in a high cost environment.
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Bouma, Matthew F. "Medical evacuation and treatment capabilities optimization model." Thesis, Monterey, Calif. : Springfield, Va. : Naval Postgraduate School ; Available from National Technical Information Service, 2005. http://library.nps.navy.mil/uhtbin/hyperion/05Sep%5FBouma.pdf.
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Thesis (M.S. in Operations Research)--Naval Postgraduate School, September 2005.Thesis Advisor(s): Moshe Kress, Matt Boensel. Includes bibliographical references (p. 95-99). Also available online.
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Sato, Hiroyuki. "Stochastic and simulation models of maritime intercept operations capabilities." Thesis, Monterey, Calif. : Springfield, Va. : Naval Postgraduate School ; Available from National Technical Information Service, 2005. http://library.nps.navy.mil/uhtbin/hyperion/05Dec%5FSato.pdf.
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Thesis (M.S. in Operations Research)--Naval Postgraduate School, December 2005.Thesis Advisor(s): Patricia A. Jacobs, Donald P. Gaver. Includes bibliographical references (p.117-119). Also available online.
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O'Brien, Robin A. "Generic Decommutation Capabilities in the Space Flight Operations Center." International Foundation for Telemetering, 1988. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/615254.
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International Telemetering Conference Proceedings / October 17-20, 1988 / Riviera Hotel, Las Vegas, NevadaA generic decommutation capability has been created as part of the Space Flight Operation Center's goal of developing a multi-mission telemetry system. Generic decommutation involves separating the algorithmic description for extracting data from the actual implementation of decommutation. This was done by creating a Decommutation Map Language, which allows mission designers to describe decommutation algorithms without the restrictions imposed by a standard programming language. A Decommutation Map Compiler converts this description into C code, which is then linked with a decommutation library to provide an executable decommutation program. So far, this approach has been used successfully to decommutate several different types of data.
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Jebrail, Christian, and Haris Krajina. "Critical operations priorities and capabilities : A systematic literature review." Thesis, Tekniska Högskolan, Jönköping University, JTH, Logistik och verksamhetsledning, 2020. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-50842.
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An increased awareness on competitive priorities and capabilities has been seen among firms. The main focus of this research are the operations capabilities which are connected to the competitive priorities in a company. The purpose of this research is to investigate critical operations priorities and capabilities with the following two research questions: RQ1: Which critical operations priorities can be identified in the literature? RQ2: Which critical operations capabilities can be identified in the literature? The competitive priorities represent the company's future emphasis on the manufacturing, indicate the strategic position that is desired in the marketplace and support the corporate strategy. Operations capabilities can be defined as company-specific sets of skills, processes and routines which are developed within the operations strategy management. By conducting a systematic literature review seven priorities and 17 capabilities were identified in total. The developed taxonomy will help companies identify and develop their company-specific operations priorities and capabilities. It can also be used as a framework for other researchers within this area.
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Wardle, Madelyn. "Offensive Cyber Operations: An Examination of Their Revolutionary Capabilities." Wright State University / OhioLINK, 2021. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=wright1620995515559657.
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Newsom, Mi Kyong Kim. "Continuous Improvement and Dynamic Capabilities." The Ohio State University, 2009. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1250539172.
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Kiste, Ricardo Patricio. "Proposta de um método de avaliação e gestão da base de fornecedores da cadeia têxtil com foco nas competências operacionais." Universidade de São Paulo, 2015. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/3/3136/tde-20072016-091158/.
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Este trabalho se propõe a desenvolver um método de avaliação da base de fornecedores da cadeia de suprimentos têxtil com foco na realização de uma auditoria das competências operacionais que avalie as práticas da organização auditada em relação aos objetivos de desempenho em qualidade, custo e entrega (QCE). O método proposto deve apoiar as etapas de qualificação, de tomada de decisão e de monitoramento no processo de avaliação da base de fornecedores. A abordagem proposta para a elaboração do método foi a de adotar as práticas promovidas pelo pensamento enxuto, devido às necessidades do setor têxtil no contexto atual. O método foi elaborado a partir de modelos de avaliação sistemática de competências sob a perspectiva do pensamento enxuto. O primeiro objetivo buscado neste trabalho foi verificar se a abordagem de verificar a adoção das práticas promovidas pelo pensamento enxuto pode ser estendida para o processo de avaliação das competências operacionais dos fornecedores em relação aos objetivos de QCE no contexto da cadeia têxtil. O segundo objetivo foi elaborar e testar um método de avaliação das competências operacionais dos fornecedores em relação aos objetivos de QCE baseado na abordagem do pensamento enxuto. O terceiro objetivo foi de explorar como o método proposto para avaliação de fornecedores pode ser utilizado para enriquecer as etapas de tomada de decisão e de monitoramento no processo de avaliação da base de fornecedores em uma organização. Para buscar estes objetivos foi realizada uma pesquisa de campo em organizações da cadeia têxtil brasileira. Os métodos de pesquisa aplicados foram a observação participante, que foi aplicado pelo pesquisador em 10 em organizações enquanto registrava as observações e levantava os dados necessários, a pesquisa quase-experimental e a aplicação do método proposto no direcionamento do monitoramento de fornecedores, ambos aplicados em 6 organizações onde o pesquisador realizou observações e entrevistas para coleta de dados. Também foram coletados dados referentes a estas 6 organizações numa organização compradora que é cliente das mesmas. Os dados coletados serviram para verificar a aderência desses fornecedores às práticas de produção enxuta, bem como a relação entre estas práticas e o desempenho histórico dos fornecedores. Da análise desses dados, resultaram recomendações para apoiar a tomada de decisão sobre a forma de tratar cada fornecedor a qual foi comparada com a que a organização compradora havia decidido. Os dados também foram utilizados para analisar cada fornecedor por meio de uma matriz que relaciona suas competências operacionais em termos de QCE com a importância que a organização compradora atribui a cada um desses objetivos. A conclusão da pesquisa é de que o método proposto é adequado para avaliar fornecedores na cadeia têxtil, porém revelou ter limitações para ser usado na avaliação de fornecedores posicionados em determinadas partes da cadeia. Também é mostrado que o método proposto pode ajudar a organização compradora a evitar decisões equivocadas na tomada de decisão e que pode ainda ajudar a refinar o monitoramento da base de fornecedores.This study aims to develop a method of evaluation of the textile supply chain supplier base focusing the realization of an audit of operational capabilities to assess the practices of the audited organization in relation to performance goals in quality, cost and delivery (QCD). The proposed method should support the steps of qualification, decision-making and monitoring in the evaluation of the supply base. The approach proposed for the development of the method was to adopt the practices promoted by lean thinking, in face of the needs of the textile sector in the current context. The method was developed based on models of systematic evaluation of capabilities from the lean thinking perspective. The first objective pursued in this work was to examine whether the approach to verify the adoption of practices promoted by lean thinking can be extended to the process of evaluating the suppliers\' operational capabilities regarding QCD goals in the context of the textile chain. The second objective was to develop and test a method for assessing the suppliers\' operational capabilities regarding QCD goals based on the lean thinking approach. The third objective was to explore how the proposed method for supplier assessment can be used to enrich the steps of decision-making and monitoring in the evaluation of supplier base in an organization. To pursue these objectives a field research was conducted in organizations of the Brazilian textile chain. The applied research methods were participant observation, which was applied by the author in 10 organizations while he registered observations and raised the required data, quasi-experimental research and the application of the proposed method in guidance of supplier monitoring, both applied in 6 organizations where the author conducted observations and interviews to collect data. Data on these 6 organizations were also collected in an organization which is their client. The collected data served to examine the adherence of these suppliers to lean manufacturing practices and the relationship between these practices and the suppliers\' historical performance. The analysis of these data rendered recommendations to support decision making as for how to deal with each supplier which was compared to the decision the client-organization had taken. The data were also used to analyze each supplier through a matrix that relates their operational skills in QCD with the importance given by the client-organization to each of these goals. The conclusion of the research is that the proposed method is suitable for evaluating suppliers in the textile chain, but revealed limitations to be used in the assessment of vendors placed in certain parts of the chain. It is also shown that the proposed method can assist the client organization to avoid wrong decisions in decision making and can also be helpful to refine the monitoring of the supplier base.
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Peixoto, Inês Simões de Brito. "Green innovation: how firms leverage capabilities, resources and complementary assets." Master's thesis, NSBE - UNL, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10362/9508.
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A Work Project, presented as part of the requirements for the Award of a Masters Degree in Management from the NOVA – School of Business and EconomicsEnvironmental issues are critical for business either as a constraint or an opportunity. Hence, they should be addressed by firms as a strategic priority integrated in their operations strategy. In order to do so, firms need to develop green capabilities and assets that support their green strategies. This paper discusses the green capabilities necessary to develop green innovation initiatives. It presents a framework that structures the relationship between drivers of green operations strategies, firms’ resources and green innovation as a source of competitive advantage. Case study research is used to support and extend the framework. Case study evidences validate the framework, provide additional insights and suggest new lines of research on these topics.
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Sickinger, Lisa R. "Effectiveness of non-lethal capabilities in a maritime environment." Thesis, Monterey, Calif. : Springfield, Va. : Naval Postgraduate School ; Available from National Technical Information Service, 2006. http://library.nps.navy.mil/uhtbin/hyperion/06Sep%5FSickinger.pdf.
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Thesis (M.S. in Operations Research)--Naval Postgraduate School, September 2006.Thesis Advisor(s): Susan M. Sanchez. "September 2006." Includes bibliographical references (p. 77-79). Also available in print.
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Bickel, William G. Jr. "Improving the analysis capabilities of the Synthetic Theater Operations Research Model (STORM)." Thesis, Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/43878.
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Approved for public release; distribution is unlimitedThe Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Capability Analysis and Assessment Division (OPNAV N81), along with other DOD organizations, utilizes the Synthetic Theater Operations Research Model (STORM) as its primary campaign analysis tool. STORM aids senior-level policymakers in evaluating military strategy and capabilities, force structure, and operational effectiveness. This is a proof-of-concept thesis that determines the feasibility of implementing a simple design of experiments within the complicated framework of STORM. Such a capability will enable quicker and more robust estimates of proposed force structure trade-offs. After utilizing various methods and statistical techniques, this thesis concludes that it is possible to implement small designs within STORM that could offer useful insights to OPNAV N81 analysts. However, the steps needed to successfully complete a design are far from automated and fairly complex. Currently, they require a great deal of time to manually apply. As a pilot study, these results pave the way for future researchers to apply our results to a real-world, classified scenario.
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McMindes, Kevin L. "Unmanned aerial vehicle survivability : the impacts of speed, detectability, altitude, and enemy capabilities /." Thesis, Monterey, Calif. : Springfield, Va. : Naval Postgraduate School ; Available from National Technical Information Service, 2005. http://library.nps.navy.mil/uhtbin/hyperion/05Sep%5FMcMindes.pdf.
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Tondolo, Vilmar Antonio Gonçalves. "Offshore operations capability: a multi-case study." Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos, 2011. http://www.repositorio.jesuita.org.br/handle/UNISINOS/4795.
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The main objective of this dissertation is to understand how companies develop capability to manage and implement offshore operations. Even though offshore operations is not a new subject – it has been practiced by companies for a long time, and is a growing operations practice employed by companies worldwide – academic efforts are still needed to achieve a full understanding of this phenomenon. One of those efforts is the comprehension of the strategic aspects of offshore. Offshore has implications for the strategic management field because it can instigate a firm to develop new capabilities and resources. In addition, companies have also moved high skill and core business activities overseas, requiring implementation of new organizational measures. For instance, literature has suggested that capabilities development is important to undertake more complex offshore processes and to overcome managerial challenges and implementation barriers. Thus, this study integrates Dynamic Capabilities as a main theory lens and offshore operations as organizational context. More specifically, this study takes Dynamic Capabilities as the “firm's ability to integrate, build, and reconfigure internal and external competences to address rapidly changing environments” (Teece, Pisano, & Shuen, 1997, p. 516). This concept emphasizes Dynamic Capabilities as a set of organizational processes, which result in the development of specific capabilities in order to fit with environmental conditions. This study also takes offshore operations as “the movement or relocation of domestic firm activities and operations abroad” (Bunyaratavej, Hahn, & Doh, 2008, p.227). Thus, the study offers a twofold contribution to the field. First, it explores how companies develop capability to manage offshore operations. Second, it explores the role of three dynamic capabilities elements (paths, positions, and processes) in the development of such capabilities. In order to achieve its objectives, eight case studies with manufacturing companies that have implemented captive offshore 6 operations were carried out. The qualitative data were collected through semi-structured interviews. The interview protocol was developed to cover elements related to dynamic capabilities and offshore based on a literature review. Using theory building through case studies, it was possible to obtain research outcomes such as types of offshore operations implemented by the companies; strategic roles of offshore operations; barriers to implement offshore operations; coordination mechanisms, resources, and capabilities developed by companies to implement offshore operations; and the role of dynamic capabilities elements (paths, positions, processes, and firm-specific DC processes) on the development of capability to manage and implement offshore operations. We also suggest propositions and an integrated model. Finally, this study contributes to practitioners by suggesting methods used by companies that have been developing capability to manage offshore operations.
The main objective of this dissertation is to understand how companies develop capability to manage and implement offshore operations. Even though offshore operations is not a new subject – it has been practiced by companies for a long time, and is a growing operations practice employed by companies worldwide – academic efforts are still needed to achieve a full understanding of this phenomenon. One of those efforts is the comprehension of the strategic aspects of offshore. Offshore has implications for the strategic management field because it can instigate a firm to develop new capabilities and resources. In addition, companies have also moved high skill and core business activities overseas, requiring implementation of new organizational measures. For instance, literature has suggested that capabilities development is important to undertake more complex offshore processes and to overcome managerial challenges and implementation barriers. Thus, this study integrates Dynamic Capabilities as a main theory lens and offshore operations as organizational context. More specifically, this study takes Dynamic Capabilities as the “firm's ability to integrate, build, and reconfigure internal and external competences to address rapidly changing environments” (Teece, Pisano, & Shuen, 1997, p. 516). This concept emphasizes Dynamic Capabilities as a set of organizational processes, which result in the development of specific capabilities in order to fit with environmental conditions. This study also takes offshore operations as “the movement or relocation of domestic firm activities and operations abroad” (Bunyaratavej, Hahn, & Doh, 2008, p.227). Thus, the study offers a twofold contribution to the field. First, it explores how companies develop capability to manage offshore operations. Second, it explores the role of three dynamic capabilities elements (paths, positions, and processes) in the development of such capabilities. In order to achieve its objectives, eight case studies with manufacturing companies that have implemented captive offshore 6 operations were carried out. The qualitative data were collected through semi-structured interviews. The interview protocol was developed to cover elements related to dynamic capabilities and offshore based on a literature review. Using theory building through case studies, it was possible to obtain research outcomes such as types of offshore operations implemented by the companies; strategic roles of offshore operations; barriers to implement offshore operations; coordination mechanisms, resources, and capabilities developed by companies to implement offshore operations; and the role of dynamic capabilities elements (paths, positions, processes, and firm-specific DC processes) on the development of capability to manage and implement offshore operations. We also suggest propositions and an integrated model. Finally, this study contributes to practitioners by suggesting methods used by companies that have been developing capability to manage offshore operations.
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Ireland, Robert D. "Autonomous vehicle systems implications for maritime operations, warfare capabilities, and Command and Control /." Thesis, Monterey, California : Naval Postgraduate School, 2010. http://edocs.nps.edu/npspubs/scholarly/theses/2010/Jun/10Jun%5FIreland.pdf.
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Thesis (M.S. in Systems Technology (Command, Control, and Communications))--Naval Postgraduate School, June 2010.Thesis Advisor(s): Gallup, Shelley P.; Second Reader: MacKinnon, Douglas J. "June 2010." Description based on title screen as viewed on July 14, 2010. Author(s) subject terms: Machine Autonomy, AVS, USV, UUV, Navy Tactical Task List, Situational Awareness, Congruence Model, Decision Superiority, Maritime ISR. Includes bibliographical references (p. 49-51). Also available in print.
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Krol, Felix Aurel, and Patrik Boström. "Evaluation of important operations capabilities for competitive manufacturing in a high-cost environment." Thesis, Internationella Handelshögskolan, Högskolan i Jönköping, IHH, Centre of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (CeLS), 2018. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-39728.
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Operations capabilities provide the fundamental basis of competitive advantage for manufacturing firms. Thus, it is crucial for managers as well as researchers to understand the importance of operations capabilities within the respective market environment. This thesis evaluates the most important operations capability dimensions as well as operations capabilities for competitive manufacturing in a high-cost environment and how they differ based on manufacturing firm characteristics. Therefore, a quantitative survey was conducted within the high-cost environments Sweden and Germany. Empirical findings show that quality is the order-winning criterion in high-cost environments, followed by delivery, cost and flexibility. However, the importance highly differs across the various manufacturing firm characteristics. Managers of manufacturing firms in high-cost environments can use these findings to validate and adjust their operations strategy to achieve a competitive advantage.
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Da, Rocha Telma, and Karolina Posiol. "Towards a competitive advantage: a systematic literature review on reshoring and operations capabilities." Thesis, Tekniska Högskolan, Högskolan i Jönköping, JTH, Logistik och verksamhetsledning, 2019. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-45738.
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Rivera, Richard. "Absence of Tactical Level Cyber Capabilities for the US Army Special Operation Warfighters." Thesis, Utica College, 2018. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10980859.
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The purpose of this study is to analyze existing United States Army Special Operations Forces (ARSOF) cyber capabilities, identify gaps, and explore the possible need for US Army special operations warfighters to build a robust cyber skill set. This research reviews the current status of cyber-capacity and capability for ARSOF to conduct cyberspace operations, the vulnerabilities that inhibit Army Special Operations Forces from conducting Cyberspace Operations at the Tactical Level, and provides recommendations as to what steps to take to improve the warfighting posture of ARSOF in the cyber domain.
This research found that it is critical to train and equip Army Special Operators in cyberspace operations at the tactical echelon, in order to compete with adversaries with sophisticated cyber capabilities in combat operations within multi-domain operations. The Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership Education, Personnel, Facilities, and Policy (DOTMLPF-P) analysis is used to study problems to help solve the warfighters cyber capability gaps. In addition, this research reviewed historical cyber attacks to ascertain if the success cyberspace operations proved efficacious when integrated during conflicts.
This research provided recommendations to support ARSOF in the ways-ahead to contest in today's digital warfare. The Army Special Operations should be able to employ organic cyber capabilities at the tactical echelon with dedicated personnel to compete in modern-day warfare. ARSOF leaders must be prepared to operate with proper authorities and permissions it might gain in the future to employ robust cyberspace operations capabilities.
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Vazquez-Guzman, David. "Measurement of income inequality in Mexico : methodology, assessment and empirical relationship with poverty and human development." Thesis, University of Stirling, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/1893/446.
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The intended contribution of this work is to systematically discuss a selection of methodological topics and some of the empirical and technical issues that have been driving the measurement of inequality in Mexico so far. This discussion has two strands: firstly, the general case, and second, the particular case of Mexico. The general case include some philosophical concerns, along with a review of the traditional inequality measurement, the most common operational decisions in empirical calculations, and the recent methodological contribution of development literature that is mostly centered around the capability approach of Sen (1985b). The philosophical part contrasted with other approaches and rejected the Marxist view of economic inequality, which is mostly viewed as an outcome of exploitation. The distributional judgments are compared with more ancient schools of thought in regards to justice. Another methodological issue is such that social inequality, approximated by income inequality, might be considered as an additional functioning that measures the degree of social cohesion in the country, this finding is an implication that comes from the definition of functionings within the capability approach; then, social inequality is a functioning that is different in nature from other measures of destitution, and it is also different from the destitution that is captured by absolute poverty measurement. Our general case includes a review of the most popular ways to measure inequality, such as normative and pragmatic inequality measures that are mentioned with their properties, with their rankings of the distributions provided by the use of stochastic dominance and quantile comparisons, and the construction of statistical models and some graphic representations of income economic inequality; the approach of inequality concerns included in the measurement of relative poverty is rejected for the sake of clarity. Then this general view would guide us to a better understanding of the Mexican literature for the consideration of income distribution. The measurement of destitution provided by governmental offices is necessary to discuss, because there might be some lack of coherence between the design of the measurement and the complex legal system in Mexico. We also consider a set of regulatory concerns that might not be unique to the Mexican law, but may be generalized for developing countries as a whole. Some of the methodological discussions that show how the Mexican research has been influenced by the international literature about human destitution will be good to clarify, looking at the value judgments that have been automatically accepted by the researchers. A sensitivity analysis was performed to the empirical calculation of inequality in Mexico, so the measurement showed to be different in regards to a variety of operational concerns: the recipient unit, the different data from income and consumption-expenditure surveys, various non-responses and underreported biases, the inclusion of a regional price index, among other things. In this work was also covered the reasons why it might be the case that destitution and poverty assessment was studied more deeply than inequality itself, so the possible ambiguity of inequality with poverty measurement is challenged in this work with a variety of theoretical remarks and empirical arguments. The final topic for the particular case of Mexico is to shed light in regards to the context of the capability approach and the use of equivalence scales, because these methodological approaches consider respectively directly and indirectly the assessment of distributional judgments. This discussion is followed by an empirical assessment of inequality measures that is related with a set of functionings and services, where a direct relationship of measures of inequality with other measures of destitution is made clear.
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Ofori-Amanfo, Joshua. "Supply management capabilities and operations performance of UK manufacturing small and medium sized enterprises." Thesis, University of Leeds, 2014. http://etheses.whiterose.ac.uk/7795/.
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It has been largely expressed in the operations and supply chain management literature that supply management is a significant business performance enhancer. Though capabilities are perceived to underlie operational excellence, not much is known about the capabilities in supply management necessary to support operations performance. Besides, the majority of the supply-management-related studies are large-firm-oriented to the neglect of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). In view of this, the present study attempts to explore the constitution of supply management capabilities in the context of SMEs and determine how these capabilities might influence the operations performance of firms. The dynamic capabilities view, together with the relational view of the firm, formed the basis for the theoretical framework of the study. A critical realist philosophical stance informed the mixed methodology approach adopted for the study. Using a sequential mixed-methods strategy, an initial exploratory qualitative study was complemented with a large scale quantitative study to arrive at findings. The qualitative component involved interviews in 15 manufacturing SMEs located in the Yorkshire region of the United Kingdom (UK). In the quantitative component, a total of 132 cases of valid survey responses were used in the analysis. The survey respondents included owner-managers and senior managers of manufacturing SMEs in different industrial sectors, spread across the UK. The analyses operationalised the supply management capabilities construct. It further explored the inter-relationships among three research constructs, namely, firm attributes, supply management capabilities and operations performance. Firm attributes were measured by the dimensions, firm age, firm size (turnover), ownership involvement and dedicated supply function. The dimensions measuring supply management capabilities were: long-term collaborative supplier orientation; open communication between exchange partners; close working relationship with limited number of suppliers; integration between supply strategy and corporate strategic objectives; application of information technology in supply management; and highly skilled and empowered purchasing staff. Operations performance was measured by five dimensions. These dimensions were, quality, cost, speed, flexibility and dependability. UK manufacturing SMEs’ capabilities in supply management were found to be largely demonstrated in: long-term collaborative supplier orientations, open communication between exchange partners, and close working relationship with limited number of suppliers. The adoption of supply management thinking by senior managers was found to underlie the significant presence of supply management capabilities in a firm. Some statistically significant relationships were established among the research constructs via multiple regression analysis. Between firm attributes and supply management capabilities, only having a “dedicated supply function” as a firm attribute was found to make unique statistically significant contribution to supply management capabilities. Having a “dedicated supply function” was found to be statistically influential on all the dimensions of supply management capabilities except ‘application of information technology in supply management’. Regarding the relationship between supply management capabilities and operations performance, “open communication between exchange partners”, “integration between supply strategy and corporate strategic objectives” and “highly skilled and empowered purchasing staff” were found to make statistically significant contributions to the “quality”, “flexibility”, “dependability” and “speed” dimensions of operations performance. “Open communication between exchange partners” and “integration between supply strategy and corporate strategic objectives” made unique statistically significant contribution to “speed” and “flexibility” respectively. “Highly skilled and empowered purchasing staff” on the other hand, made statistically significant contribution both the “quality” and “speed” dimensions. Based on these findings, practical research implications have been made and research contributions highlighted. Finally, limitations of the study are acknowledged and directions for future research have been proposed.
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Raqab, Alah. "GAINING MONITORING CAPABILITIES AND INSIGHTS INTO RESPONSES FROM PHISHING DATA." The Ohio State University, 2014. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1397504041.
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de, Villa Maria Andrea. "Developing adaptive political capabilities for high political uncertainty contexts : a study of strategic responses in the international operations of food firms in Latin America." Thesis, Cranfield University, 2014. http://dspace.lib.cranfield.ac.uk/handle/1826/8575.
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The corporate political activity field has focused on the study of political
capabilities that allow firms to influence governments and regulators. Building on
previous studies, this thesis examines a set of capabilities that allow host firms to adapt
to rather than influence political environments. Specifically, this set of adaptive
political capabilities can be used by firms to confront host country political contexts in
emerging economies that share two characteristics: authoritarian regimes and weak
institutions. The findings of this thesis show that host firms can develop and use
adaptive political capabilities rather than political capabilities to start and sustain their
operations in this type of political contexts. This entails attuning firm processes,
structures, and practices to local norms and political behaviors, rather than attempting to
shape the host country political environment in its own likeness. Our results suggest
host firms can develop adaptive political capabilities to enhance their strategic
repertoire when starting or sustaining operations in emerging economies with such
characteristics. Our contribution is that by using mixed methods, we provide and test
several exploratory propositions that support the conceptualization of a framework to
guide the development of adaptive political capabilities by host firms and we make
explicit a taxonomy of corporate adaptive political strategies that can enable firms to
envision how they can adapt to host political contexts.
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Li, Shuting. "Linking Contextual Drivers, Network Responses, Risk Management Capabilities, and Sustainable Outcome: Theoretical Framework and Empirical Examination." University of Toledo / OhioLINK, 2016. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo1467035463.
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Garcia, David M. "Fighting in a contested space environment: training Marines for operations with degraded or denied space-enabled capabilities." Thesis, Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/45858.
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Approved for public release; distribution is unlimitedSpace is an increasingly congested, contested and competitive environment. At the same time, the Marine Corps is becoming increasingly reliant on the capabilities space-based assets provide. This includes each of the space force enhancement capabilities, but particularly satellite-based voice and data communication; position, navigation, and timing information; and battlefield intelligence. Space capabilities are vulnerable to both space-based and terrestrial-based countermeasures. This study was conducted to determine the extent to which the Marine Corps educates and trains warfighters to operate in a battlefield where space-centric enabling capabilities are degraded or denied. The study surveyed the systems and capabilities on which the Marine Corps relies in order to enhance its execution of the highly dynamic range of military operations as well as the threats to those systems and capabilities. Furthermore, the study examined to what levels and extent related training and education should take place, and which venues would best host that training. Based on the analysis, this thesis recommends leveraging internal Marine Corps expertise, increasing integration of space-related education and training into schoolhouse curricula and training exercises, and leveraging joint space expertise and resources to enhance Marine Corps readiness to excel in a contested space operational environment.
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Chand, Roslyn. "Effective Strategies for Venture Capital Evaluations of Organizations' Drug Development Capabilities." ScholarWorks, 2018. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/4779.
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Undercapitalization is a major impediment for the growth and survival of Canadian life sciences firms. Proficient management teams are the 'sine qua non' criteria in the venture capital decision-making processes. The purpose of this multicase study was to explore strategies successful venture capitalists use to improve their evaluation processes of life sciences management teams' drug development capabilities. The conceptual framework for this study was based on business process management. The purposeful sample consisted of 10 venture capitalists located in the United States and Canada who had expertise evaluating life sciences management teams. The data were triangulated from semistructured interviews, annual reports, company websites, and articles. Collected data were coded to identify underlying themes. Several themes emerged from the analysis process: begin with the exit in mind, collapse learning timelines, conduct systematic due diligence, and cultivate and critique one's drug development expertise. The findings may provide venture capitalists and other investors such as angel investors with a refined framework for improving investment decisions. Life sciences management teams may also attract more private equity financing by understanding the vicissitudes of investor expectations. Increased investment and venture capital support for life sciences companies may revitalize the development of new therapies and effect social change by improving patient lives and investment outcomes.
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Beery, Paul T. "A simulation based analysis of U.S. Army Watercraft capabilities in a 2022 foreign humanitarian assistance/disaster relief operation." Thesis, Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/5485.
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Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.This thesis utilizes the operational context established by Expeditionary Warrior 2010 (EW10), a United States Marine Corps operational level seminar planning game, to analyze a 2022 United States Army Watercraft Foreign Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief (FHA/DR) Operation. The EW10 Wargame was conducted over four days and in order to ensure complete analysis of the entire scenario within the time constraints, the composition of forces was explicitly defined. This thesis considers the full range of possible force compositions. A full functional and physical architecture is developed, using EW10 as an operational basis. Corresponding Measures of Outcome, Measures of Effectiveness, and Measures of Performance for U.S. Army Watercraft FHA/DR Operations are defined. The current U.S. Army Watercraft Master Plan is used to develop a 2022 U.S. Army Watercraft Force Structure, to include the integration of the Office of Naval Research's Transformable Craft (T-Craft). A discrete event simulation is developed using Imagine That's ExtendSim software to analyze the impact of variations in the projected force structure as well as the performance gains and losses associated with the introduction and removal of the T-Craft from the force structure. Simulation analysis indicates that, if the T-Craft is available in 2022, U.S. Army FHA/DR response forces should be defined by: 8 or more T-Craft, 4 or more Joint High Speed Vessels (JHSVs), and 4 or more Logistics Support Vessels. In the absence of T-Craft, the response force should be defined by: 7 or more JHSVs and 13 or more Landing Craft Utility 2000s.
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Bengtsson, Kristofer. "Från dykbåtar till ubåtar : Ubåtsvapnets utveckling 1945-1960." Thesis, Uppsala universitet, Historiska institutionen, 2014. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-225600.
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From underwater boat to submarine – The development of the Swedish submarine service 1945-1960 The scope of this essay is the development of the Swedish submarine service during the period 1945-1960. The aim is to answer the following questions: - What kind of new technology did Sweden acquire when salvaging the German type XXI submarine off Gothenburg at the end of World War II? - In what respect did this technology differ from that of the Royal Swedish Navy and did it subsequently contribute to the tactical and operational development? - What tactical and operational development was accomplished between 1945-1960? The timeframe, 1945-1960, was chosen since this is when the analysis of the salvaged type XXI submarine and related effects was conducted. Furthermore, it is also during this time that the Swedish submarine service is beginning to evolve as a result of the new knowledge mentioned above and the experiences made by both the allies and the Germans during World War II. The theoretical framework primarily refers to the theories on naval warfare by Sir Julian Corbett. Here the “Fleet in being” and his methods for viewing command have been deemed to be of primary interest, also the definition of “basic capabilities” applied by the Swedish Armed Forces is referred to in order to simplify certain matters to the reader. In conclusion, the technology acquired from the Germans provided Sweden not only with new actual technology but also a preview of the coming modern submarine and underwater warfare. The new technology and the experiences were implemented into the submarine service contributed to the fact that the Swedish submarines over a period of ten years developed from being underwater boats to actual submarines and subsequently contributed to the Swedish naval warfare capability during the Cold War.
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Rystadius, Gustaf, David Monell, and Linus Mautner. "The dynamic management revolution of Big Data : A case study of Åhlen’s Big Data Analytics operation." Thesis, Jönköping University, Internationella Handelshögskolan, 2020. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-48959.
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Background: The implementation of Big Data Analytics (BDA) has drastically increased within several sectors such as retailing. Due to its rapidly altering environment, companies have to adapt and modify their business strategies and models accordingly. The concepts of ambidexterity and agility are said to act as mediators to these changes in relation to a company’s capabilities within BDA. Problem: Research within the respective fields of dynamic mediators and BDAC have been conducted, but the investigation of specific traits of these mediators, their interconnection and its impact on BDAC is scant. This actuality is seen as a surprise from scholars, calling for further empirical investigation. Purpose: This paper sought to empirically investigate what specific traits of ambidexterity and agility that emerged within the case company of Åhlen’s BDA-operation, and how these traits are interconnected. It further studied how these traits and their interplay impacts the firm's talent and managerial BDAC. Method: A qualitative case study on the retail firm Åhlens was conducted with three participants central to the firm's BDA-operation. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with questions derived from the conceptual framework based upon reviewed literature and pilot interviews. The data was then analyzed and matched to literature using a thematic analysis approach. Results: Five ambidextrous traits and three agile traits were found within Åhlen’s BDA-operation. Analysis of these traits showcased a clear positive impact on Åhlen’s BDAC, when properly interconnected. Further, it was found that in absence of such interplay, the dynamic mediators did not have as positive impact and occasionally even disruptive effects on the firm’s BDAC. Hence it was concluded that proper connection between the mediators had to be present in order to successfully impact and enhance the capabilities.
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Nordin, Evelina, and Dervisevic Sebila. "Company-specific production systems’ effect on continuous improvement work and organizational learning : A case study on Volvo Group Trucks Operations." Thesis, Internationella Handelshögskolan, Högskolan i Jönköping, IHH, Företagsekonomi, 2017. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-36526.
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Learning organizations in combination with quality management practices and continuous improvement are well known and have throughout the decades seen many successful implementations. Implying that there are assorted collections of tools, strategies and implementation techniques which are accessible for organizations today. However, what has been seen as a strong and contemporary inclination across many manufacturing industries is to develop and deploy company-specific production system (XPS) in order to obtain a competitive advantage in today’s global and changing business domain. The purpose of this explorative and qualitative study aims therefore to inspect and explore the occurrence of how a tailored company-specific production system (XPS) attempts to assist as an improvement program to contribute to the continuous improvement work and organizational learning in a multinational organization. The study includes a case study conducted at Volvo Group Truck located in Skövde and their tailored XPS called VPS (Volvo Production System). A review of previous literature was conducted and therefore included in order to provide an understanding of the topic as well as the empirical findings for further grasping of how a tailored specific XPS has benefited the company towards an enhanced improvement work thus becoming a learning organization. Interviews and documentation as well as observations from a previous internship at the plant in Skövde were conducted and utilized in order to obtain the employee's perspective on the contribution towards the continuous improvement work and organizational learning. Further on, in order to get a wide-ranging perspective on this matter, interviews were also held with persons with different positions within the plant. Findings from the analysis indicated that the difference with implementing a tailored company specific production strategy in comparison to other systems is that it aids the organization towards developing an organizational culture, which will further assist in enhancing the continues improvement work and organisational learning. Empirical findings also suggested that supporting functions together with XPS makes the transition towards the changes happening in an organization much easier. It also appears that the infrastructure of support with the tools and structures that VPS brings, is an important aspect in how the VPS assists in fostering continuous improvement work. Furthermore these tools, methods and structures are developed and designed to support and encourage every employee to think outside the box in a more creative and innovative way which foster employees learning process. The conclusion is that supportive functions together with a tailored XPS contributes to a joined organisational culture where improving and learning is a natural activity therefore fostering continuous improvement work and becoming a learning organization.
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Pertilla, Franzelle. "Reshaping Management Effectiveness and Its Effect on Organizational Resilience in Multinational Enterprises." ScholarWorks, 2018. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/5248.
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Given the state of accelerating change in technology, globalization, and society, long-term planning has become challenging, thus improving organizational resilience to environmental change has become more important. The management problem addressed the need for strategies to improve organization resilience in the face of environmental change. The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore the lived experiences of managers to use a firm's human, financial, and technological resources to improve organizational resilience. The lived experiences of organizational leaders in addressing organizational resilience was the central research question. The conceptual framework was built on the World Economic Forum's National Resilience Beta Framework and Kotter's 8-stage process. Data collection involved interviews with 21 managers from American multinational enterprises. Collected data were sorted by use of open and axial coding techniques. The findings of this study underscored the need for leaders to make management capability a priority toward building resilient firms. Management strategies including management intent, data driven decision making, enlightened leadership, and continued building of relationships with stakeholders improved organizational resilience. In reshaping managerial effectiveness and capability, the study's findings may contribute to social change by encouraging collaboration among leaders and stakeholders to effect strategies for organizational and environmental resilience.
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Barr, Robert C. "How Miniature/Microminiature (2M) repair capabilities can reduce the impact of No Evidence of Failure (NEOF) among repairables on the Navy's operations and maintenance account/." Thesis, Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 1988. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/23255.
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Today with technical advances and cost reductions in electronics, it has become possible to recategorize many Field Level Repairable (FLRs) and Depot Level Repairable (DLRs) as progressive repairables. This thesis covers the growing problem of No Evidence of Failure (NEOF) among repairables and how Miniature/Microminiature (2M) repair capability can be used to correct this problem. The major objective is to demonstrate how 2M repair capability can save O&MN funding and decrease the Repair Turnaround (RTAT) for repairables. Two NSNs were chosen from the Support and Test Equipment Engineering Program (STEEP) tests performed by SIMA San Diego during 1987. A statistical analysis and a Level of Repair Analysis (LORA) were run on both. Research was also conducted on possible changes and uses for shipboard 3-M documentation. The main conclusion of this thesis is that with proper training and implementation, 2M repair capability can save O&MN funding, decrease RTAT for both FLRs and DLRs, and enhance fleet Operational Availability (Ao). (sdw)