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2003-12-12, Morehead State University. Board Of Regents.

Morehead State Board of Regents Agenda Books and Meeting Minutes

No abstract provided.

Supply Chain Benchmarking And Performance Measurement: Towards The Learning Supply Chain, Edward Sweeney

Practitioner Journals

No abstract provided.

The Benchmarking Process, Edward Sweeney

Practitioner Journals

No abstract provided.

Procurement Fraud & Data Analytics, Sridhar Ramamoorti, Scott Curtis

Accounting Faculty Publications

The purpose of this article is to bolster the government auditor's ability to detect procurement fraud through the use of information technology (IT) tools in performing more sophisticated data analytics and effective audit testing. The article primarily focuses on fraud detection. The government auditor should customize the application of general fraud detection principles to specific facts and circumstances and use sound professional judgment. Procurement fraud detection tests may help identify fraudulent activity and also inefficiencies, waste and abuse.

Why Toyota And Honda Topped The 2002 J.D. Power Quality Study, Susan Lightle, Kenneth Yale Rosenzweig, John Talbott

Accounting Faculty Publications

Toyota again topped the annual J. D. Power and Associates quality study released in late May of 2002. Toyota scored the highest mark ever with l 07 defects per l 00 vehicles, while Honda came in second with 113 defects. The study was based on responses of approximately 65,000 new car owners queried during their first 90-days of ownership.

These results do not surprise us, as we have been fortunate to make numerous sojourns to the Toyota plant in Georgetown, Kentucky, and observe the manufacturing processes. These trips were normally facilitated by a former Japanese student of ours, Minako Yanke, …

Nurse Rostering Problems: A Bibliographic Survey, Brenda Cheang, Haibing Li, Andrew Lim, Brian Rodrigues

Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business

Hospitals need to repeatedly produce duty rosters for its nursing staff. The good scheduling of nurses has impact on the quality of health care, the recruitment of nurses, the development of budgets and other nursing functions. The nurse rostering problem (NRP) has been the subject of much study. This paper presents a brief overview, in the form of a bibliographic survey, of the many models and methodologies available to solve the NRP.

Purchasing Logistics Services: Guidelines On Selecting And Managing The Right 3pl, Edward Sweeney

Practitioner Journals

No abstract provided.

The Use Of Ict By Logistics Service Providers And Implications For Training Needs: A Cross-Country Perspective, Edward Sweeney, Pietro Evangelista

Conference papers

No abstract provided.

Do Companies In The Food Sector Measure Up?, Geraldine Mchugh, Edward Sweeney, Philip Mccormack, Austin Smyth

Conference papers

No abstract provided.

L'Impatto Delle Tecnologie Informative E Della Comunicazione (Ict) Sui Fabbisogni Formativi Delle Imprese Fornitrici Di Servizi Logistici In Italia E In Irlanda, P Evangelista, Edward Sweeney, Francesco Andreottola

Conference papers

Le innovazioni connesse all’utilizzo tecnologie informative e della comunicazione (ICT) hanno caratterizzato il cambiamento nell’industria dei servizi logistici e di trasporto nel corso degli ultimi anni. In questo processo, la formazione e lo sviluppo di nuove competenze professionali assumono un ruolo sempre più centrale. Lo
scopo di questo lavoro è di studiare l’impatto delle ICT sui fabbisogni formativi delle imprese logistiche attraverso l’analisi di alcuni casi di aziende operanti nel mercato italiano ed irlandese. Dai risultati è emerso un quadro caratterizzato da una scarsa sistematicità negli interventi formativi e nello sviluppo delle competenze professionali nell’area ICT. Solo alcune imprese di …

2003 Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, Fall, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty Senate meeting minutes for the fall of 2003.

2003-09-19, Morehead State University. Board Of Regents.

Morehead State Board of Regents Agenda Books and Meeting Minutes

No abstract provided.

An Investigation Of The Irish Road Haulage Industry’S External Environment, Eoin Plant, Declan Allen, Edward Sweeney

Conference papers

The movement of goods is of critical importance to an economy, especially one, which is dependent on international trade such as Ireland. Considering Irelands distribution of manufacturing and other organisations throughout the country, many firms are dependent upon road haulage effectiveness and efficiency.

In recent times there has been somewhat of a growing unease in the road haulage industry in relation to increasing cost, squeezing profit margins even tighter. An understanding of the Irish road haulier’s business environment would undoubtedly shed greater light onto their situation. The paper addresses this issue with an analysis of the industry’s competitive environment.

The …

Ict Adoption By Logistics Service Providers: Developing A Learning Agenda, Pietro Evangelista, Edward Sweeney

Conference papers

Recent years have seen innovations in the logistics and freight transport industry in relation to Information and communication technologies (ICT) diffusion. The implementation of such technologies by third party logistics providers (3PLs) allows the real-time exchange of information between supply chain partners, thereby improving planning capability and customer service. However, the logistics and freight transport industry is lagging somewhat behind other sectors in ICT diffusion.

In relation to the latter point, it is important to note that the dissemination of ICT in logistics and supply chain management (SCM) is shifting the 3PL industry to an increasingly knowledge-intensive approach. In this …

Research Opportunities In Internal Auditing, Sridhar Ramamoorti

Accounting Faculty Publications

Focuses on the book Research Opportunities in Internal Auditing, edited by Andrew D. Bailey Jr., Audrey A. Gramling and Sridhar Ramamoorti. History, evolution and prospects of internal auditing; Internal audit function; Auditing risk assessment and risk management processes.

Supply Chain Design And Re-Engineering: A Systems Approach, Edward Sweeney

Articles

No abstract provided.

2003-09-00 Newsletter, Morehead State University. Board Of Regents.

Morehead State Board of Regents Agenda Books and Meeting Minutes

No abstract provided.

The Development Of Interfirm Partnering Competence: Platforms For Learning, Learning Activities, And Consequences Of Learning, Jean L. Johnson, Ravipreet S. Sohi

Department of Marketing: Faculty Publications

This study investigated factors within the firm that encourage organizational learning activities. The authors suggest that when the appropriate factors are present, the firm will more likely engage in learning activities integral in the development of interfirm partnering competence. The conditions for building partnering competence are found in the firm's culture and climate in the form of learning intent, receptivity, and transparency. In addition, the authors suggested that learning-related activities would generate some positive influence on specific interfirm relationships (IFRs). The authors tested these ideas on data from a multiindustry mail survey. Results largely conformed to expectations. The platform variables, …

Toward Universalism In International Bankruptcy Law: Foundations For Strategy Formulation In Selected Countries, Francis J. Brewerton, Jane Lemaster

Management Faculty Publications and Presentations

Two major impacts of globalization have been the dramatic increase in the number of multina-tional corporations that now exist and the wave of international bankruptcy law reform now tak-ing place. Multinational corporations are widening their search for new strategic opportunities and are venturing into new countries, cultures, and geographic markets in this pursuit. As a result of the reform movement, bankruptcy laws in various countries are becoming more similar, are providing documentation that the Universalism Model is a pragmatic vehicle for resolving multi-national bankruptcies, and are indirectly generating increased strategic opportunities for multina-tional corporations. This paper comprises 1) a brief …

Eu Development And Enlargement: Context Of The Pan-European Supply Chain Challenge, Edward Sweeney

Practitioner Journals

No abstract provided.

It Competency And Firm Performance: Is Organizational Learning A Missing Link?, Michael J. Tippins, Ravipreet S. Sohi

Department of Marketing: Faculty Publications

Many companies have developed strategies that include investing heavily in information technology (IT) in order to enhance their performance. Yet, this investment pays off for some companies but not others. This study proposes that organization teaming plays a significant role in determining the outcomes of IT. Drawing from resource theory and IT literature, the authors develop the concept of IT competency. Using structural equations modeling with data collected from managers in 271 manufacturing firms, they show that organizational learning plays a significant role in mediating the effects of IT competency on firm performance.

Volume 1, Liberty University

Liberty Business Review

No abstract provided.

Management Of The Proposed Geographe Bay Blue Swimmer And Sand Crab Managed Fishery., Jane Borg

Fisheries management papers

This discussion paper has been prepared following an extensive consultation process, to encourage continued public involvement in the development of management arrangements for the blue swimmer and sand crab resources of Geographe Bay. These proposed management arrangements affect both commercial and recreational fishers.

Higher Education And The Public, Private And Non-Profit Sectors: Equal Partners In Promoting Regional Economic Development, Aaron W. Hughey

Counseling & Student Affairs Faculty Publications

Institutions of higher education throughout the world are increasingly aware of the importance of working more systematically and productively with community and business leaders in order to create better local economies and, ultimately, better societies. This article presents an overview of how colleges and universities can assist with the identification and implementation of specific strategies for enhancing the economic development of the regions in which they are located. Also included is a discussion of the emerging advantages associated with developing these kinds of collaborative partnerships, as well as a brief overview of the major approaches to regional economic development.

Ua9 Investing In The Spirit, Wku Development & Alumni Relations

WKU Archives Records

Development office newsletter regarding donors and donations to Western Kentucky University.

The Balanced Scorecard At Futura Industries, Andra Gumbus, Susan D. Johnson

WCBT Faculty Publications

Most companies use the balanced scorecard (BSC) to focus on the financial aspects or the operational metrics required by ISO quality certification. But that is not all one unique company uses the BSC for. At Futura Industries, President Susan Johnson built the enterprise's success over the past 3 years on the BSC's foundational level - the learning, innovation, and growth dimension. This dimension provides the building blocks that generate success in the remaining 3 quadrants: customer service, financial, and internal operations. And the results have followed: a 50% increase in revenue without adding personnel from 1996 to 1999. This organization …

Simulation As A Tool For Evaluating Strategic Policies For Flexible Supply Chain Systems, Janice L. Forrester, Wayne W. Wakeland

Systems Science Faculty Publications and Presentations

The emergence of flexible supply chain systems (FSC) has sparked increased interest in real-time planning, scheduling, and logistics--with particular consideration for strategic implications and overall cost control. Important aspects of an FSC include forecasting, production, materials handling, transportation, and distribution center inventory. There exists a variety of software applications for addressing tactical issues, such as adaptive scheduling, and short term forecasting. However, these programs typically do not permit the user to assess the strategic implications of different policies for flexing capacity and making alternative commitments to manufacturing plants. Recently there has been increased interest in the use of simulation models …

2003-06-06, Morehead State University. Board Of Regents.

Morehead State Board of Regents Agenda Books and Meeting Minutes

No abstract provided.

Virtualness And Knowledge In Teams: Managing The Love Triangle Of Organizations, Individuals, And Information Technology, Terri L. Griffith, John E. Sawyer, Margaret A. Neale

Management & Entrepreneurship

Information technology can facilitate the dissemination of knowledge across the organization- even to the point of making virtual teams a viable alternative to face-to-face work. However, unless managed, the combination of information technology and virtual work may serve to change the distribution of different types of knowledge across individuals, teams, and the organization. Implications include the possibility that information technology plays the role of a jealous mistress when it comes to the development and ownership of valuable knowledge in organizations; that is. information technology may destabilize the relationship between organizations and their employees when it comes to the transfer of …

E-Business In Ireland: Technological Potential Versus Logistical Reality, Edward Sweeney

Conference papers

No abstract provided.