Enterprise system-enabled organizational agility capability: a construct and measurement instrument

In the turbulent and highly competitive environment, organizational agility (OA that is the ability of organizations to quickly sense and respond to environmental changes, is an important determinant of organization success. Pervasiveness of enterprise system (ES) implementation (e.g. CRM, ERP, SCM, etc.) which aims to integrate information resources in particular and organizational resources in general has raised the questions on its link to organizational agility. Using insights from dynamic capability theory, this paper refers to the capabilities that organizations can leverage from their ES in supporting to organizational agility as the ES-enabled Organizational Agility (ESEOA), and develops a set of variables to measure this construct. The measures were tested for content and construct validity and reliability based on data from 180 medium and large Australian and New Zealand organizations that have implemented and used ES. The research is significant to provide researchers the metrics as part of nomological network of factors to explain the post-implementation impacts of ES on organizational performance. It at the same time provides practitioners feasible tools in analyzing the ES capabilities in their organizations

Enterprise systems and organisational agility: Conceptualizing the link

The impact of enterprise systems (ES) on organisational agility (OA) is an under-researched area. Given the trends that most large organisations are moving towards ES and investing heavily on ES infrastructure and the increasing demand for agility, lack of research on ES and OA is a critical oversight. Using insights from the resource based view and dynamic capability theories; this paper argues that organisations can exploit the power of ES to improve their agility in three significant ways - by creating an ES enabled sensing capability and by constantly building ES enabled responding capability. We also argue that the quality of the ES infrastructure which we refer to as ES competence provides the necessary technical and business platform for deploying ES in building and rebuilding sensing and responding capabilities. Our theorising makes an original contribution to IS research by extending current ES research which thus far has focused on ES implementation issues

Normative ethics in early colonial Australia and the country's first libel case

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Antecedents and Outcomes of Logistics Cluster Benefits-a Delphi Panel Method

Purpose: This paper aims to identify the antecedents and outcomes of the formation of Spatial Logistics Clusters (SLC) and their performance using a Delphi panel method. Research background: The logistics industry contributes about 9% to Australia's GDP with $132 billion value added and 1.2 million people employed, providing the context of logistics clusters. Potential enablers of logistics cluster benefits (LCB), value added logistics services (VALS) and proximity have been partially investigated. However, the role of supply chain integration (SCI) and the contribution of all enablers to LCB and the influence of LCB on the firm's logistics performance (FLP) are unexplored. This paper identifies the antecedents of logistics cluster benefits (LCB) and examines the relationship between LCB with the firm's logistics performance (FLP). Design/methodology/approach: This study applies a Delphi panel, comprising experts from academia, industry and government, to methodically identify the main sources of LCB and their outcomes impacting FLP. Findings: The Delphi outcomes enabled validation of a conceptual framework derived from the literature and modifications to constructs identifying, co-location, VALS as direct antecedent/enablers of LCB and targeted specific logistics infrastructure and SCI as mediating factors. A positive link between LCB and various aspects of FLP was confirmed by the panel of experts. Practical implications/Originality/Value The application of the DELPHI method to identify the antecedent/enablers of LCB, and explore the outcomes of LCB on the firm's logistics performance is the key contribution of this study. The Delphi provides an evidence base for policy makers and strategic planners seeking guidance on resourcing, promoting and developing logistics clusters. This research is of practical value providing ex-ante information to firms who are seeking; logistics efficiencies in a cluster, share in wealth creation in growing logistics conglomerates

Global logistics city concept: a cluster-led strategy under the belt and road initiative

This paper develops a cluster-led strategic policy framework to assess the strategic positioning of key global logistics cities in Asia, most of which are affected by the 'Belt and Road (B & R) Initiative.' One of the key challenges that the B & R Initiative is facing is underdeveloped logistics infrastructure in Asia, not to mention road congestion, dilapidated infrastructure, incessant supply chain disruptions, and capacity constraint, which imposes significant economic costs. Global logistics cities are evaluated on logistics infrastructure capacity and service responsiveness. This involves selecting the key global logistics cities, identifying key indicators, standardising and indexing, mapping dimensions of global logistics cities, and developing the cluster-led strategic policy framework. The results indicate the prevalence of a multi-tier system wherein Shanghai and Hong Kong have attained the maturity of a global logistics city, whilst Manila, Jakarta, and Bangalore are making slow but steady progress in that direction. In contrast, Dhaka, Phnom Penh, and Ho Chi Minh City are showing potential but require further enhancement through significant investment in infrastructure and service delivery improvement. The cluster-led strategic policy framework formulates actions and strategies through which emergent logistics networks can be strategically aligned and functionally integrated with B & R-oriented global trading hubs and transport corridors.