Hybrid journal (It can contain Open Access articles) ISSN (Print) 1751-200X - ISSN (Online) 1751-2018 Published by Inderscience Publishers[427 journals]
Authors:Kati Järvi, Samuli Kortelainen Pages: 215 - 228 Abstract: The current state of empirical research on ecosystems is reviewed, including business, innovation and platform ecosystems. A systematic literature review identifies several units of analysis: the individual actor, the relationship between actors and the ecosystem as a whole. Taking these units of analysis into account, various theoretical perspectives in ecosystem research are analysed. A number of methodologies utilised in previous empirical research on ecosystems of different types are also described. The paper contributes to emerging theory on ecosystems in the field of business and management. Keywords: business ecosystem; innovation ecosystem; technology ecosystem; platform ecosystem; literature review Citation: International Journal of Business and Systems Research, Vol. 11, No. 3 (2017) pp. 215 - 228 PubDate: 2017-07-28T23:20:50-05:00 DOI: 10.1504/IJBSR.2017.085469 Issue No:Vol. 11, No. 3 (2017)
Authors:Heli Aramo-Immonen, Jari Leppäniemi, Jari Soini, Sian Joel-Edgar Pages: 229 - 242 Abstract: The diffusion of new innovations into a business ecosystem is an interesting phenomenon. In order to gain competitive advantage for SMEs and also to add value in SME networks, the dynamic nature of the business ecosystem demands the capability to adapt new ideas. On the other hand, the risk-bearing ability of SMEs alone can be a barrier to the utilisation of novel innovations. In order to answer our research question - how to improve innovation diffusion in a business ecosystem via SME networks in collaboration with academia? - in this article we introduce the mediator-assisted innovation diffusion (MAID) model. The model was tested in multiple case studies where a total of 18 organisations participated. In the conceptual part of this paper we discuss the context of business and innovation ecosystems, the process of innovation diffusion and the mediator's role in value creation for SME networks in such an evolving ecosystem. Keywords: innovation diffusion; SME network; B2B network; innovation management; business ecosystem; innovation ecosystem Citation: International Journal of Business and Systems Research, Vol. 11, No. 3 (2017) pp. 229 - 242 PubDate: 2017-07-28T23:20:50-05:00 DOI: 10.1504/IJBSR.2017.085467 Issue No:Vol. 11, No. 3 (2017)
Authors:Björn Sautter, Günter Clar Pages: 243 - 264 Abstract: Sustainable business success in a complex and rapidly changing environment strongly relies on systemic and integrative approaches, key to strategically aligned future-oriented research, technology development and innovation (RTDI) activities at multiple levels, from business to networks or clusters to political governance level. We present an integrated, forward-looking and outward-looking approach using a combination of strategic policy intelligence and management tools, which aims at effectively addressing today's complex challenges arising at the various levels. Our case study, the German 'leading-edge' cluster MicroTEC Südwest - an industry-driven, public-private RTDI network with about 350 actors - shows, how politically formulated grand societal challenges can be turned in future market opportunities and business models, and, vice versa, how networks of innovation actors can influence the larger innovation ecosystems towards supporting the development of sustainable economies and societies. Addressing the full 'knowledge triangle' of research, innovation and education is important in this regard. Keywords: strategic guidance; leading-edge clusters; sustainable business success; future markets; forward- and outward-looking; collaborative innovation; innovation ecosystems; knowledge triangle; general purpose technologies; industry-led investment p Citation: International Journal of Business and Systems Research, Vol. 11, No. 3 (2017) pp. 243 - 264 PubDate: 2017-07-28T23:20:50-05:00 DOI: 10.1504/IJBSR.2017.085468 Issue No:Vol. 11, No. 3 (2017)
Authors:Oliver Som, Janis Diekmann Pages: 265 - 283 Abstract: Today, it is widely agreed that non-technical innovation significantly contributes to firms' competitive advantage. Against this backdrop, public innovation support programs are increasingly extended towards non-technological fields of innovation, like the new European framework program, Horizon 2020. Along these lines, however, the question arises whether non-technical innovations, comparably to technical innovations, are subject to firm-external barriers resulting in a suboptimal degree of innovation activities. Existing concepts like market failure and systemic failure have so far only been applied to R&D-based or technical modes of innovation like product or technical process innovation. Based on a qualitative analysis of innovation projects targeting organisational and marketing innovation in 11 European firms of different sectors, industry, and size, this paper provides pioneer insight that non-technological innovations are affected by external barriers to a comparable extent than technological innovations. The aim of the paper is to nurture further academic discussion and quantitative research on this topic as well as to improve policy makers' and innovation practioneers' understanding the specific nature of non-technological innovation processes and their firm-external barriers. Last but not least, the findings can contribute to improve and adjust existing policy instruments targeting at non-technological innovation. Keywords: organisational innovation; marketing innovation; non-technological innovation; organisational theory; barriers; case study; qualitative research; market failure; systemic failure Citation: International Journal of Business and Systems Research, Vol. 11, No. 3 (2017) pp. 265 - 283 PubDate: 2017-07-28T23:20:50-05:00 DOI: 10.1504/IJBSR.2017.085470 Issue No:Vol. 11, No. 3 (2017)
Authors:Nijaz Bajgoric, Young B. Moon Pages: 284 - 308 Abstract: The paper presents a business model for digital economy named 'always-on business'. Building on the literature review of IT-enabled business models, business continuity and system downtime, we conceptualise a systemic model that aims to describe a business in digital era by a set of key systemic dimensions (attributes) as defined by C.W. Churchman. Keywords: business model; digital economy; downtime; uptime; business continuity; always-on business Citation: International Journal of Business and Systems Research, Vol. 11, No. 3 (2017) pp. 284 - 308 PubDate: 2017-07-28T23:20:50-05:00 DOI: 10.1504/IJBSR.2017.085466 Issue No:Vol. 11, No. 3 (2017)
Authors:P.G. Saleeshya, G. Veda Vyass Pages: 309 - 324 Abstract: The concept of lean is ever-expanding and has continuously been researched upon. But, the question of how lean a system is has been frequently overlooked. In this study, we have researched upon the capability of a multi-level model to calculate the leanness of a system based on studies conducted in various manufacturing industries. The major issue studied and addressed in the problem is the evaluation of wastes in the system through the inhibitors of lean manufacturing in an industry. The different levels of the assessment model deal with the lean dimensions in the first and topmost level, the eight major wastes in lean manufacturing in the second level and the inhibiting factors affecting lean behaviour in the final level. Leanness as a metric is then calculated through the implementation of variability source mapping and data envelopment analysis techniques on the specific data collected through our research instrument. The obtained results have been assessed through plotting all dimensions simultaneously on a radar chart for evaluation. The results have been presented and the model's validity has been assessed. Inferences were drawn from findings of the study. Keywords: leanness; data envelopment analysis; DEA; variability source mapping; VSMII; inhibitors Citation: International Journal of Business and Systems Research, Vol. 11, No. 3 (2017) pp. 309 - 324 PubDate: 2017-07-28T23:20:50-05:00 DOI: 10.1504/IJBSR.2017.085474 Issue No:Vol. 11, No. 3 (2017)
Authors:Goutam Dutta, Medha Ashtekar Pages: 325 - 343 Abstract: The manufacturing of hot metal in a blast furnace is one of the important parts of an integrated steel plant. In a blast furnace, the quality and productivity of the output (hot metal) depends on a large number of input and operating variables. In this paper, we simulate complex interactions of technological and financial variables. We chose system dynamics principles to simulate the blast furnace for project evaluation as a useful aid to managerial decisions. The model would be used to answer a number of questions related to investment decisions. We simulate the actual production of hot metal, accumulated hot metal production, net works cost and cost of hot metal per ton for a period of 36 months with real data. Keywords: simulation; system dynamics; manufacturing; minerals and metals; blast furnace; project evaluation Citation: International Journal of Business and Systems Research, Vol. 11, No. 3 (2017) pp. 325 - 343 PubDate: 2017-07-28T23:20:50-05:00 DOI: 10.1504/IJBSR.2017.085471 Issue No:Vol. 11, No. 3 (2017)
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