Corporate Firm-Level Knowledge Accumulation and Engineering Manpower Outsourcing

Firm-level knowledge is a key resource providing a competitive advantage in innovation for enterprises. Outsourcing strategies reveal trends in strategic business administration. However, internal knowledge accumulation (KA) and engineering manpower outsourcing (EMO) produce opposing effects on firm-level knowledge. This study analyzes the relationship between KA and EMO among enterprises in Taiwan by means of expert interviews, an analytic hierarchy process (AHP), and a fuzzy logic inference system (FLIS). The results show that, compared to EMO, firm-level KA affords a greater degree of influence on the effectiveness of firm-level knowledge. Based on the literature and expert interviews, the three sub-variables of knowledge integration ability (KIA), knowledge absorption ability (KAA), and knowledge sharing ability (KSA) are extracted from the KA variable, and the three sub-variables of cost, resources, and strategy are extracted from the EMO variable

An integrated core competence evaluation framework for portfolio management in the oil industry

Drawing upon resource-based theory, this paper presents a core competence evaluation framework for managing the competence portfolio of an oil company. It introduces a network typology to illustrate how to form different types of strategic alliance relations with partnering firms to manage and grow the competence portfolio. A framework is tested using a case study approach involving face-to-face structured interviews. We identified purchasing, refining and sales and marketing as strong candidates to be the core competencies. However, despite the company's core business of refining oil, the core competencies were identified to be their research and development and performance management (PM) capabilities. We further provide a procedure to determine different kinds of physical, intellectual and cultural resources making a dominant impact on company's competence portfolio. In addition, we provide a comprehensive set of guidelines on how to develop core competence further by forging a partnership alliance choosing an appropriate network topology

Lean, agile, resilient and green supply chain management interoperability assessment methodology

Dissertação para obtenção de grau de Mestre em Engenharia e Gestão Industrial (MEGI)Supply Chain Management has become a tactic asset for the current global competition situation. Innovative strategies such as Lean, Agile, Resilient and Green emerged as a response, requiring high levels of cooperation and of great complexity. However, the strategic alignment of operations with partners in supply chains is affected by lack of interoperability. The present work provides a framework to enhance SC competitiveness and performance by assessing interoperable SCM Practices applied in automotive industry. Through a pragmatic interoperability approach, this methodology describes in detail the form of application using analytical hierarchical process (AHP) and Fuzzy sets as support decision making models, ensuring a systematic approach to the analysis of interoperability with appropriate criteria for assessment of situations that require high levels of collaboration between partners. Through a case study in a Portuguese automaker, it was possible to test the methodology and analyse which areas lack interoperability in the implementation of SCM practices

A Hybrid Multi-Criteria Decision Model for Technological Innovation Capability Assessment: Research on Thai Automotive Parts Firms

The efficient appraisal of technological innovation capabilities (TICs) of enterprises is an important factor to enhance competitiveness. This study aims to evaluate and rank TICs evaluation criteria in order to provide a practical insight of systematic analysis by gathering the qualified experts’ opinions combined with three methods of multi-criteria decision making approach. Firstly, Fuzzy Delphi method is used to screen TICs evaluation criteria from the recent published researches. Secondly, the Analytic Hierarchy Process is utilized to compute the relative important weights. Lastly, the VIKOR method is used to rank the enterprises based on TICs evaluation criteria. An empirical study is applied for Thai automotive parts firms to illustrate the proposed methods. This study found that the interaction between criteria is essential and influences TICs; furthermore, this ranking development of TICs assessment is also one of key management tools to simply facilitate and offer a new mindset for managements of other related industries

Personalized Multidimensional Process Framework For Dynamic Risk Analysis In The Real Estate Industry

The risk analysis for real estate property investment is subject to high risk. It is qualitatively and quantitatively assessed by various techniques such as the analytical hierarchy process (AHP) and the analytic network process (ANP) which determine the risk factors based on expert survey, weight and rank the factors using algorithm and mathematical formula and decide the best investment based on performance index of the alternatives given. However, experts from the field have different opinions and judgments about the environment of the real estate industry and this scenario will affect the result of the risk factor weight and ranking. Moreover, different investors have different goals and objectives to be achieve. Thus, this paper will propose a new personalized multidimensional process (PMP) framework based on knowledge discovery. This framework comprises of two new methods namely the personalized association mapping (PAM) method and the personalized multidimensional sensitivity analysis (PM-SA) method. The innovations of this research are the justification of risk factor weight and ranking. It will be based on deterministic approach using historical data driven to decision support using knowledge discovery in database and the heuristic approach which is refers to investors personalization of the risk factors which fulfil their requirements

Estrategias competitivas de conocimiento y comercialización de la innovación: un dofa unificado y un enfoque de proceso de análisis jerárquico difuso (fuzzy ahp)

Universities have shown a strong desire to commercialize researches and innovations. As a result, they are increasingly weaning themselves from public budgets. Commercialization has become the gateway for privatization, but the improper selection of commercialization strategies often results in the elimination of resources and time. The correct evaluation and ranking of strategies for the best resources is essential for the competitive performance of a university. The hybrid SWOT and Fuzzy AHP model adopted in this study provides a clear categorization of these university strategies. The first and relevant criteria as well as sub-criteria are identified using SWOT analysis. Fuzzy AHP tool is then used to evaluate and rank the internal and external factors that affect competition in Iranian universities. Based on the IE matrix, the growth and the process of building strategies are important priorities when considering commercializing. The results of this study revealed that academic startups, joint technology, joint research laboratories, strategic alliances, recruiting pundit and contracting with industry are the best strategies for Iranian universities.Las universidades han mostrado un fuerte deseo de comercializar investigaciones e innovación. Como resultado de esto, cada vez más buscan depender menos de los presupuestos públicos. La comercialización se ha convertido en la entrada a la privatización, sin embargo, la selección incorrecta de las estrategias de comercialización con frecuencia resulta en la eliminación de recursos y tiempo. La correcta evaluación y ranking de estrategias para los mejores recursos es esencial para el desempeño competitivo de una universidad. El híbrido entre el DOFA y el modelo proceso de análisis jerárquico difuso (Fuzzy AHP) adoptado en este estudio, provee una categorización clara de las estrategias de estas universidades. Los criterios principales y relevantes, al igual que los subcriterios, son identificados utilizando el análisis DOFA. La herramienta Fuzzy AHP se utiliza luego para evaluar y valorar los factores internos y externos que afectan la competencia en las universidades de Irán. Teniendo como base la matriz IE, el crecimiento y el proceso de construcción de las estrategias son prioridades cuando se tiene en cuenta la comercialización. Los resultados de este estudio revelan que los emprendimientos académicos, la tecnología conjunta, los laboratorios de investigación conjunta, las alianzas estratégicas, los expertos en reclutamiento y las contrataciones con la industria son las mejores estrategias para las universidades iraníes.

Personnel Selection with Multi-Criteria Decision Making Methods in the Ready-to-Wear Sector

The selection of personnel to be recruited for businesses is a significant problem. This study discusses the problem of selecting a person to be hired to use a machine with various specific features in a textile factory. It was aimed to select the most suitable candidate for the job. MCDM methods were used to make an analytical selection away from subjectivity. In this study, real-life business procedures were performed. The Weighted Scoring (WS) method was used for preselection. Important criteria weights for the factory were determined with the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) method. Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) and Preference Ranking Organization Method for Enrichment Evaluations (PROMETHEE) methods were used to make a correct selection among the candidates. The most suitable candidate for the job was selected with the methodology followed. The study differs from other studies in the literature with the evaluation criteria, combination of methods, the methodology followed

Evaluating innovation capabilities of real estate firms: a combined fuzzy delphi and dematel approach.

Due to strong competition, numerous technology advancements and the monetary policy of the government, the survival of Indian real estate firms now depends on their capacity to measure their existing innovation capabilities, rebuild them and adopt new ones. The aim of this study is to evaluate the technology and human resources innovation capabilities of Indian real estate firms by applying fuzzy Delphi and DEMATEL techniques. After identifying the innovation capabilities through an extensive literature review, a questionnaire is designed based on fuzzy linguistic scales to manage any vagueness of information received. Data has been collected from experts in the field, with capabilities then finalized by using a fuzzy Delphi method. To establish cause-effect relationships among capabilities, a DEMATEL method is applied to the data collected from a second questionnaire. Analysis of the data divides capabilities into two groups i.e. cause and effect. The results show that innovation management, robustness of product and process design capability, strategic planning and knowledge resources fall in the cause group; these are critical findings given the effect on the other capabilities. The study outcomes can help real estate firms to enhance their capabilities with the proposed model providing guidelines and direction in this regard.N/

Selection of Appropriate Technology for Knowledge Acquisition and Application Processes Using Fuzzy AHP (Case Study:Insurance Companies)

Knowledge management has created the new era of dramatic changes in managerial discourse. Given that knowledge management does not suffice to know the code and documented alone, many organizations around the world rely on their implicit knowledge and enhance their competitive position in seeking to improve their effectiveness and efficiency. In knowledge management, acquiring and application processes of knowledge are in order to achieve individual and organizational goals. Knowledge management is based on three pillars: people, processes and technology. Between these three factors, technology has created great changes in knowledge management system in the last two decades. Due to the increasing use of information technology in organizations, knowledge management and its use is increasing. Technologies, such as local area networks (LAN), Intranet, Internet, email, databases, and organizations, all have played an important role in knowledge management. On the other hand,capabilities such as more accessible, offering advanced applications and the decreasing cost of computer equipment increased the role of information technology support for knowledge management and it leads to significant improvements in behavior intelligence and knowledge-based organizations and individuals.Further analysis on the emerging technologies such as Internet-based systems, facilitate the distribution of knowledge and knowledge management, But this attitude is that these technologies are indeed anti-knowledge and knowledge management and information may not only lead to the accumulation of knowledge, So knowledge management facing challenges vague and non-systematic. Given that a few studies Has been in the field of knowledge management in insurance companies, In this research we focus on select the most appropriate technology for Knowledge acquisition and application processes in insurance companies and with Offering a perspective on knowledge and manage it, investigate the role of information technology in knowledge management and evaluate and select appropriate technology using fuzzy AHP. Keywords: knowledge management, information technology, technology choice, Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process.