This page has only limited features, please log in for full access.
The purpose of this study is twofold: first, to establish the current themes on the topic of manufacturing and supply chain flexibility (MSCF), assess their level of maturity in relation to each other, identify the emerging ones and reflect on how they can inform each other, and second, to develop a conceptual model of MSCF that links different themes connect and highlight future research opportunities. The study builds on a sample of 222 articles published from 1996 to 2018 in international, peer-reviewed journals. The analysis of the sample involves two complementary approaches: the co-word technique to identify the thematic clusters as well as their relative standing and a critical reflection on the papers to explain the intellectual content of these thematic clusters. The results of the co-word analysis show that MSCF is a dynamic topic with a rich and complex structure that comprises five thematic clusters. The value chain, capability and volatility clusters showed research topics that were taking a central role in the discussion on MSCF but were not mature yet. The SC purchasing practices and SC planning clusters involved work that was more focused and could be considered more mature. These clusters were then integrated in a framework that built on the competence–capability perspective and identified the major structural and infrastructural elements of MSCF as well as its antecedents and consequences. This paper proposes an integrative framework helping managers keep track the various decisions they need to make to increase flexibility from the viewpoint of the entire value chain.
Marta Pérez-Pérez; Canan Kocabasoglu-Hillmer; Ana María Serrano-Bedia; María Concepción López-Fernández. Manufacturing and Supply Chain Flexibility: Building an Integrative Conceptual Model Through Systematic Literature Review and Bibliometric Analysis. Global Journal of Flexible Systems Management 2019, 20, 1 -23.
AMA StyleMarta Pérez-Pérez, Canan Kocabasoglu-Hillmer, Ana María Serrano-Bedia, María Concepción López-Fernández. Manufacturing and Supply Chain Flexibility: Building an Integrative Conceptual Model Through Systematic Literature Review and Bibliometric Analysis. Global Journal of Flexible Systems Management. 2019; 20 (S1):1-23.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMarta Pérez-Pérez; Canan Kocabasoglu-Hillmer; Ana María Serrano-Bedia; María Concepción López-Fernández. 2019. "Manufacturing and Supply Chain Flexibility: Building an Integrative Conceptual Model Through Systematic Literature Review and Bibliometric Analysis." Global Journal of Flexible Systems Management 20, no. S1: 1-23.
This study, by the application of a linear regression by ordinary least squares (OLS), aimed to explore the relationships between knowledge management practices (KMP) and innovation outcomes (product, process, organizational, and commercial), and how they can be moderated by two dimensions of the entrepreneurial orientation (proactiveness and risk taking). This empirical study used survey data from a sample of 288 Spanish family small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The results revealed a positive effect of all the KMPs studied for at least one of the innovation variables studied. Regarding the moderating effect of proactiveness and risk taking on the KMP-innovation outcomes relationship, proactiveness negatively moderated the relationship between knowledge creation and product/process innovation. Moreover, a positive moderating effect was found for the case of knowledge application and process innovation. With regard to risk taking, the evidence found was mixed, and confirmed for some KMPs and all the innovation measures, with the exception of process innovation. The only positive moderating effect found was for knowledge storage and product innovation, whereas, contrary to expected, a negative moderating effect was found for knowledge creation, transfer, and application practices and commercial, product, and organizational innovations, respectively.
Gema García-Piqueres; Ana-M. Serrano-Bedia; Marta Pérez-Pérez. Knowledge Management Practices and Innovation Outcomes: The Moderating Role of Risk-Taking and Proactiveness. Administrative Sciences 2019, 9, 75 .
AMA StyleGema García-Piqueres, Ana-M. Serrano-Bedia, Marta Pérez-Pérez. Knowledge Management Practices and Innovation Outcomes: The Moderating Role of Risk-Taking and Proactiveness. Administrative Sciences. 2019; 9 (4):75.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGema García-Piqueres; Ana-M. Serrano-Bedia; Marta Pérez-Pérez. 2019. "Knowledge Management Practices and Innovation Outcomes: The Moderating Role of Risk-Taking and Proactiveness." Administrative Sciences 9, no. 4: 75.
Learning Management Systems (LMSs) have a strong effect on the teaching-learning process in higher education. However, specific research on the factors that affect students´ satisfaction and their perceptions of learning outcomes derived from Moodle use is still scarce. Therefore, this study uses the theoretical underpinnings of the Technology Acceptance Model and the Information Systems Success model to contribute to the existing literature in two respects, focusing on the Moodle usage context. First, it analyses the relative impact of pre-acceptance and other e-learning quality-related variables as predictors of students´ satisfaction. Second, it investigates whether communicativeness and students’ satisfaction are both determining factors of students´ perceived learning outcomes. The proposed relationships were tested with a partial least squares (PLS) regression technique, using survey data from 151 undergraduate business students at University of Cantabria (Spain). The findings reveal that information quality is the most relevant predictor of students´ satisfaction, while satisfaction is the most relevant determining factor of perceived learning outcomes. Moreover, the effect of communicativeness on perceived learning outcomes could be very dependent on the educational context, e.g. blended versus virtual learning. These findings can help instructors to implement Moodle efficiently, and suggest the need to develop friendly courses with up-to-date and structured learning materials.
Marta Pérez-Pérez; Ana M. Serrano-Bedia; Gema García-Piqueres. An analysis of factors affecting students´ perceptions of learning outcomes with Moodle. Journal of Further and Higher Education 2019, 44, 1114 -1129.
AMA StyleMarta Pérez-Pérez, Ana M. Serrano-Bedia, Gema García-Piqueres. An analysis of factors affecting students´ perceptions of learning outcomes with Moodle. Journal of Further and Higher Education. 2019; 44 (8):1114-1129.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMarta Pérez-Pérez; Ana M. Serrano-Bedia; Gema García-Piqueres. 2019. "An analysis of factors affecting students´ perceptions of learning outcomes with Moodle." Journal of Further and Higher Education 44, no. 8: 1114-1129.
The paper analyses the relatedness or interrelations in the joint adoption of different types of innovation (product, process, organisational, and commercial). We study the relatedness in the adoption of two innovation types and how it could be conditioned by the presence/absence of the remaining innovation types. In order to do this we develop a new methodological approach for testing conditional relatedness. The empirical study uses the Spanish Community Innovation Survey (2008–2014). Our results show that, contrary to the traditional approach that suggests a strong relatedness between product and process innovations, this is the less intense link found. Our empirical approach also allows us to confirm that product innovation emerges as a fundamental axis in the innovation strategy because the more intensively used innovation strategies are those combining product innovation with any other innovation type in absence of the rest and those combining any of the other three innovation types in presence of product innovation. These results provide implications for further research, top management and innovation strategy development.
Gema García-Piqueres; Ana Mª Serrano-Bedia; Mª Concepción López-Fernández; Marta Pérez-Pérez. Relatedness in the adoption of different innovation types: product, process, organisational and commercial innovations. Technology Analysis & Strategic Management 2019, 32, 44 -57.
AMA StyleGema García-Piqueres, Ana Mª Serrano-Bedia, Mª Concepción López-Fernández, Marta Pérez-Pérez. Relatedness in the adoption of different innovation types: product, process, organisational and commercial innovations. Technology Analysis & Strategic Management. 2019; 32 (1):44-57.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGema García-Piqueres; Ana Mª Serrano-Bedia; Mª Concepción López-Fernández; Marta Pérez-Pérez. 2019. "Relatedness in the adoption of different innovation types: product, process, organisational and commercial innovations." Technology Analysis & Strategic Management 32, no. 1: 44-57.
PurposeThe implementation of business excellence models is becoming a key competitive priority for companies, but the type of results they obtain by implementing such models and the importance of such results remain open issues. The purpose of this paper is to clarify the results obtained by companies that implement the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) excellence model, with a focus on their importance and nature.Design/methodology/approachAn empirical study was conducted in 68 Spanish firms that were immersed in the process of implementing EFQM. The methodology consists of a descriptive analysis and factor analysis in order to determine which groups of results are the most important. Finally, clusters of firms are analyzed to establish their profile in relation to these groups, using cluster analysis.FindingsThis study shows that the main results of the implementation of EFQM are an improvement in the external image of the company and an increased efficiency of internal processes. In addition, the results can be grouped into internal results, human resources results and economic results, with the first group being the most important. Finally, the results show that there are three groups of firms, categorized according to their results orientation: highly results-oriented, moderately results-oriented and minimally results-oriented.Practical implicationsCompanies are in a better position to anticipate and solve the problems that may arise during the implementation process if they understand the results of the implementation of EFQM, along with the motivations for and barriers to the implementation. Also, this research shows that the bodies promoting and motivating quality should make a special effort to emphasize the importance of non-financial results in companies that implement EFQM.Originality/valueThis paper extends the knowledge in the field of business excellence models by developing an instrument to measure implementation results from the perspective of quality managers who were specifically appointed to lead the implementation of the EFQM excellence model in companies.
Raquel Gómez-López; Ana Maria Serrano-Bedia; María Concepción López-Fernández. An exploratory study of the results of the implementation of EFQM in private Spanish firms. International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management 2019, 36, 331 -346.
AMA StyleRaquel Gómez-López, Ana Maria Serrano-Bedia, María Concepción López-Fernández. An exploratory study of the results of the implementation of EFQM in private Spanish firms. International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management. 2019; 36 (3):331-346.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRaquel Gómez-López; Ana Maria Serrano-Bedia; María Concepción López-Fernández. 2019. "An exploratory study of the results of the implementation of EFQM in private Spanish firms." International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management 36, no. 3: 331-346.
This chapter aims to perform a systematic review of the most recent publications in innovation within the field of family business. A comprehensive systematic search in Clarivate Analytics Web of Science through December 2017 allowed the authors to retrieve 389 peer-reviewed articles. After careful screening, the final sample was reduced to 152 documents from 72 journals. The characteristics of the scientific journals, the diverse topics currently addressed, and the main lines of research were identified. The results revealed the existence of a highly diversified field of research with a wide variety of topics, receiving a growing interest and not limited to specialized journals nor a reduced number of researchers. All of this is indicative of an advance in the field to consolidate innovation as a high potential area of study. This allows researchers to reflect on the current status and research opportunities to contribute to the development of this field.
Ana María Serrano-Bedia; Jesús Manuel Palma-Ruiz; Cinthya Flores-Rivera. Innovation and Family Firms. Advances in Business Strategy and Competitive Advantage 2019, 371 -398.
AMA StyleAna María Serrano-Bedia, Jesús Manuel Palma-Ruiz, Cinthya Flores-Rivera. Innovation and Family Firms. Advances in Business Strategy and Competitive Advantage. 2019; ():371-398.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAna María Serrano-Bedia; Jesús Manuel Palma-Ruiz; Cinthya Flores-Rivera. 2019. "Innovation and Family Firms." Advances in Business Strategy and Competitive Advantage , no. : 371-398.
This work proposes a systematic literature review on manufacturing flexibility that provides a broad map of the main investigated research issues in manufacturing flexibility and future research opportunities on the topic. A sample of 284 academic articles published in peer-reviewed international journals up to 2017 constitutes the knowledge base of the study. This sample is analysed through the combination of two complementary methods: 1) a co-words bibliometric technique to identify the thematic sub-fields as well as their relative standing and 2) a critical reflection based upon an in-depth reading of each of the articles that compose the subfields previously identified with the purpose of interpreting the intellectual structure of the research. This information makes it possible to identify trends and deficiencies in this context, providing well-structured information helping to centralise the efforts required for future work. Based on information from the literature, this paper proposes a theory-based research agenda that summarises different axes of development for future investigations within the field.
Marta Pérez-Pérez; Ana-M. Serrano Bedia; María-Concepción López-Fernández; Gema García-Piqueres. Research opportunities on manufacturing flexibility domain: A review and theory-based research agenda. Journal of Manufacturing Systems 2018, 48, 9 -20.
AMA StyleMarta Pérez-Pérez, Ana-M. Serrano Bedia, María-Concepción López-Fernández, Gema García-Piqueres. Research opportunities on manufacturing flexibility domain: A review and theory-based research agenda. Journal of Manufacturing Systems. 2018; 48 ():9-20.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMarta Pérez-Pérez; Ana-M. Serrano Bedia; María-Concepción López-Fernández; Gema García-Piqueres. 2018. "Research opportunities on manufacturing flexibility domain: A review and theory-based research agenda." Journal of Manufacturing Systems 48, no. : 9-20.
Ana Maria Serrano-Bedia; Mª Concepción López-Fernández; Gema García-Piqueres. Complementarity between innovation knowledge sources: Does the innovation performance measure matter? BRQ Business Research Quarterly 2018, 21, 53 -67.
AMA StyleAna Maria Serrano-Bedia, Mª Concepción López-Fernández, Gema García-Piqueres. Complementarity between innovation knowledge sources: Does the innovation performance measure matter? BRQ Business Research Quarterly. 2018; 21 (1):53-67.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAna Maria Serrano-Bedia; Mª Concepción López-Fernández; Gema García-Piqueres. 2018. "Complementarity between innovation knowledge sources: Does the innovation performance measure matter?" BRQ Business Research Quarterly 21, no. 1: 53-67.
Information about the paper titled "OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT IN SPANISH UNIVERSITIES: A COMPETENCE-BASED ANALYSIS" at IATED Digital Library
Ana Maria Serrano-Bedia; Marta Perez Perez; Gema García-Piqueres. OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT IN SPANISH UNIVERSITIES: A COMPETENCE-BASED ANALYSIS. ICERI2017 Proceedings 2017, 1401 -1409.
AMA StyleAna Maria Serrano-Bedia, Marta Perez Perez, Gema García-Piqueres. OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT IN SPANISH UNIVERSITIES: A COMPETENCE-BASED ANALYSIS. ICERI2017 Proceedings. 2017; ():1401-1409.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAna Maria Serrano-Bedia; Marta Perez Perez; Gema García-Piqueres. 2017. "OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT IN SPANISH UNIVERSITIES: A COMPETENCE-BASED ANALYSIS." ICERI2017 Proceedings , no. : 1401-1409.
Information about the paper titled "OERS: DIFFERENCES PERCEIVED BY STUDENTS, AN EXPERIENCE FROM UNIVERSITY OF CANTABRIA" at IATED Digital Library
Marta Perez Perez; Ana Maria Serrano-Bedia; Gema García-Piqueres. OERS: DIFFERENCES PERCEIVED BY STUDENTS, AN EXPERIENCE FROM UNIVERSITY OF CANTABRIA. ICERI2017 Proceedings 2017, 1256 -1263.
AMA StyleMarta Perez Perez, Ana Maria Serrano-Bedia, Gema García-Piqueres. OERS: DIFFERENCES PERCEIVED BY STUDENTS, AN EXPERIENCE FROM UNIVERSITY OF CANTABRIA. ICERI2017 Proceedings. 2017; ():1256-1263.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMarta Perez Perez; Ana Maria Serrano-Bedia; Gema García-Piqueres. 2017. "OERS: DIFFERENCES PERCEIVED BY STUDENTS, AN EXPERIENCE FROM UNIVERSITY OF CANTABRIA." ICERI2017 Proceedings , no. : 1256-1263.
This paper has two objectives related to two gaps identified in the literature. The first objective is to extend research on the impact of using different knowledge sources on the innovation performance of firms in the family business context. The second objective is to study the moderating effect of family characteristics on these relationships. We adopted items from Community Innovation Surveys to collect data on Spanish family firms. Our results primarily show a positive effect of internal and collaboration sources on firms’ innovation performance specifically with respect to innovations that are new to the firm. Regarding the moderating effect of family characteristics on the relationship between the use of knowledge sources and innovation performance, the results suggest that CEO tenure, CEO founder duality and family involvement exert negative moderating effects. Thus, the family firm dimension tends to attenuate the positive effects of using various types of knowledge sources on innovation performance.
Ana M. Serrano-Bedia; M. Concepción López-Fernández; Gema Garcia-Piqueres. Analysis of the relationship between sources of knowledge and innovation performance in family firms. Innovation 2016, 18, 1 -24.
AMA StyleAna M. Serrano-Bedia, M. Concepción López-Fernández, Gema Garcia-Piqueres. Analysis of the relationship between sources of knowledge and innovation performance in family firms. Innovation. 2016; 18 (4):1-24.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAna M. Serrano-Bedia; M. Concepción López-Fernández; Gema Garcia-Piqueres. 2016. "Analysis of the relationship between sources of knowledge and innovation performance in family firms." Innovation 18, no. 4: 1-24.
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore to what extent different obstacles (financial, knowledge, market, and perception) affect the propensity of Mexican family firms to engage in innovation activity. Second, it examines whether the perception of these obstacles differs between two subgroups of family firms, considering levels of ownership and family management control. Design/methodology/approach Information was gathered through a CIS methodology-based questionnaire applied to 161 CEOs of Mexican family firms. Binomial logistic regressions were performed identifying obstacles that were truly relevant for the family firm subgroups in the sample. Findings For subgroup 1, knowledge and market factors were significant and negatively related to the propensity to engage in innovation activities; for subgroup 2, only market factors were relevant. The results also show how the tenure of the CEO, the number of generations involved, and the family involvement in management and non-management positions affect the results obtained. Practical implications Implications for family business scholars embrace the assessment criteria of different family business definitions. While the implications for managers and policy makers include the recognition of the factors that affect innovation in Mexican family firms in order to design and implement adequate strategies to overcome them. Originality/value This study addresses some of the raised demands in the literature. First, to the best of the authors’ knowledge, it is the first attempt to explore the factors hampering innovation in family firms in Latin America. Second, this study was undertaken in response to the call for exploring variations in innovation behavior across different family business types in regards to ownership and family management control. Moreover, this study responds to the call to analyze financial and non-financial factors separately and to expand the geographical areas, sectors, and sizes of family firms, more specifically in Latin America.
María Concepción López-Fernández; Ana María Serrano-Bedia; Jesús Manuel Palma-Ruiz. What hampers innovation in Mexican family firms? Academia Revista Latinoamericana de Administración 2016, 29, 255 -278.
AMA StyleMaría Concepción López-Fernández, Ana María Serrano-Bedia, Jesús Manuel Palma-Ruiz. What hampers innovation in Mexican family firms? Academia Revista Latinoamericana de Administración. 2016; 29 (3):255-278.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMaría Concepción López-Fernández; Ana María Serrano-Bedia; Jesús Manuel Palma-Ruiz. 2016. "What hampers innovation in Mexican family firms?" Academia Revista Latinoamericana de Administración 29, no. 3: 255-278.
Information about the paper titled "OPEN COURSE WARE AS A SUPPORTING TOOL FOR TEACHING IN HIGHER EDUCATION: AN EXPERIENCE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF CANTABRIA" at IATED Digital Library
Gema García-Piqueres; Marta Perez Perez; Ana Maria Serrano-Bedia. OPEN COURSE WARE AS A SUPPORTING TOOL FOR TEACHING IN HIGHER EDUCATION: AN EXPERIENCE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF CANTABRIA. EDULEARN16 Proceedings 2016, 270 -278.
AMA StyleGema García-Piqueres, Marta Perez Perez, Ana Maria Serrano-Bedia. OPEN COURSE WARE AS A SUPPORTING TOOL FOR TEACHING IN HIGHER EDUCATION: AN EXPERIENCE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF CANTABRIA. EDULEARN16 Proceedings. 2016; ():270-278.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGema García-Piqueres; Marta Perez Perez; Ana Maria Serrano-Bedia. 2016. "OPEN COURSE WARE AS A SUPPORTING TOOL FOR TEACHING IN HIGHER EDUCATION: AN EXPERIENCE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF CANTABRIA." EDULEARN16 Proceedings , no. : 270-278.
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to contribute to the understanding of the factors that influence small to medium-sized family enterprises (SMFEs) innovation decision. Design/methodology/approach – This paper utilises an original data set of 73 SMFEs employing 5-249 people to run binomial logistic regression model which considers the joint effect of both internal and external factors. Findings – The results confirm, on the one hand, a significant and positive relationship between the long chief executive officer (CEO) tenure, the prospector and analyser strategic orientation, and the innovation decision in the Spanish family firms. On the other hand, the results confirm a significant and negative relationship between the risk taking, the cost of innovation, the lack of qualified personnel, a customer indifference towards innovation, and the innovation decision in the Spanish SMFEs. Research limitations/implications – The results contribute to the development of theoretical and knowledge bases, as well as offering results that will be of interest to research and policy communities. The results are limited to a small sample size, single survey, using cross-sectional data. Practical implications – The findings have a bearing on business innovation strategy for policy makers. The results suggest that policy measures that promote long CEO tenures, and the prospector and analyser strategic orientation may have the greatest impact in terms of helping to facilitate innovation decision. Originality/value – A novel feature of the model is the consideration of the joint effect of both internal and external factors in SMFEs.
Maria Concepción Lopez-Fernandez; Ana Maria Serrano-Bedia; Raquel Gómez-López. Determinants of innovation decision in small and medium-sized family enterprises. Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development 2016, 23, 408 -427.
AMA StyleMaria Concepción Lopez-Fernandez, Ana Maria Serrano-Bedia, Raquel Gómez-López. Determinants of innovation decision in small and medium-sized family enterprises. Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development. 2016; 23 (2):408-427.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMaria Concepción Lopez-Fernandez; Ana Maria Serrano-Bedia; Raquel Gómez-López. 2016. "Determinants of innovation decision in small and medium-sized family enterprises." Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development 23, no. 2: 408-427.
RESUMEN: Este artículo presenta una exposición de las publicaciones contenidas en special issues publicados en revistas incluidas en el Índice de Citas de Ciencias Sociales (Social Science Citation Index [SSCI]) entre 2011 y 2013 para ofrecer una visión actualizada de la literatura sobre emprendimiento mediante una revisión sistemática que incluye 3 partes: recopilación, análisis y síntesis de datos. Específicamente, la muestra\ud analizada está compuesta por 387 artículos publicados en 49 special issues en 23 revistas. Se presentan las características de las revistas y las diversas temáticas en emprendimiento que abordan actualmente; asimismo, se identifican 10 líneas principales de investigación, señalando tipologías, metodologías y consideraciones geográficas, además de una descripción de los principales temas abordados en cada una de ellas. Lo anterior permite al investigador reflexionar acerca del estado actual y de las oportunidades de investigación para contribuir al desarrollo de este campo. This article presents an exposition of the literature contained in special issues published in journals included in the Social Science Citation Index (SSCI) between 2011-2013, in order to provide a current view of the literature on entrepreneurship through a systematic review that includes 3 parts: Data collection, analysis, and synthesis of data. Specifically, the sample analyzed consists of 387 articles from 49 special issues in 23 journals. The characteristics of the journals and the diverse topics currently addressed in entrepreneurship are presented. Also, 10 main lines of research are identified, indicating their type, methodologies and geographical considerations, along with an overview oftheirmain themes. This allows the researcher to reflect on the current situation and the research opportunities for contributing to the development of this field
Ana María Serrano-Bedia; Marta Pérez-Pérez; Jesús Manuel Palma-Ruiz; María Concepción López-Fernández. Emprendimiento: visión actual como disciplina de investigación. Un análisis de los números especiales publicados durante 2011-2013. Estudios Gerenciales 2016, 32, 82 -95.
AMA StyleAna María Serrano-Bedia, Marta Pérez-Pérez, Jesús Manuel Palma-Ruiz, María Concepción López-Fernández. Emprendimiento: visión actual como disciplina de investigación. Un análisis de los números especiales publicados durante 2011-2013. Estudios Gerenciales. 2016; 32 (138):82-95.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAna María Serrano-Bedia; Marta Pérez-Pérez; Jesús Manuel Palma-Ruiz; María Concepción López-Fernández. 2016. "Emprendimiento: visión actual como disciplina de investigación. Un análisis de los números especiales publicados durante 2011-2013." Estudios Gerenciales 32, no. 138: 82-95.
The present work is an attempt to contribute to the conceptual systematisation of the manufacturing flexibility types by synthesising the vast literature available after a systematic review. We classified the papers in two perspectives (hierarchical and strategic), and engaged in a systematic process of standardisation of the definitions and names of various flexibility types leading to a better understanding of them. This process allowed us to clearly show: (a) the existence of a broader consensus in the field than expected; (b) that problems are limited to concrete aspects related to the level of analysis or the scope of certain flexibility types; (c) the possibility of a theoretical integration between the two perspectives which would permit a standardisation of the names and definitions for the flexibility types which make up the manufacturing flexibility construct.
Marta Pérez Pérez; Ana Maria Serrano-Bedia; María Concepción López Fernández. A review of manufacturing flexibility: systematising the concept. International Journal of Production Research 2015, 54, 3133 -3148.
AMA StyleMarta Pérez Pérez, Ana Maria Serrano-Bedia, María Concepción López Fernández. A review of manufacturing flexibility: systematising the concept. International Journal of Production Research. 2015; 54 (10):3133-3148.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMarta Pérez Pérez; Ana Maria Serrano-Bedia; María Concepción López Fernández. 2015. "A review of manufacturing flexibility: systematising the concept." International Journal of Production Research 54, no. 10: 3133-3148.
This paper presents the results of the empirical study conducted in 68 Spanish private firms which are immersed in the implementation process of the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) excellence model, according to the Excellence in Management Club (the official representative and partner of EFQM in Spain which is a non-profit making organisation with the aim of being the reference and meeting point for organisations on their way towards excellence). The objective of this paper is to explore the main barriers of Total Quality Management implementation through the EFQM excellence model in Spanish private firms. The methodology consists of a descriptive analysis and factor analysis in order to determine the importance and the structure of these barriers. Finally, cluster firms and these groups are analysed to establish their profile by cluster analysis. The results show that the most important barriers are those related to the lack of time and the lack of physical and financial resources. The structure of barriers in these firms is made up of three groups: behavioural and cultural barriers, organisational barriers, and resource barriers. Cluster analysis reveals that there are three different firm profiles: highly hampered firms, moderately hampered firms, and firms hampered mainly by lack of resources.
Raquel Gómez-López; María Concepción López-Fernández; Ana María Serrano-Bedia. Implementation barriers of the EFQM excellence model within the Spanish private firms. Total Quality Management & Business Excellence 2015, 28, 695 -711.
AMA StyleRaquel Gómez-López, María Concepción López-Fernández, Ana María Serrano-Bedia. Implementation barriers of the EFQM excellence model within the Spanish private firms. Total Quality Management & Business Excellence. 2015; 28 (7-8):695-711.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRaquel Gómez-López; María Concepción López-Fernández; Ana María Serrano-Bedia. 2015. "Implementation barriers of the EFQM excellence model within the Spanish private firms." Total Quality Management & Business Excellence 28, no. 7-8: 695-711.
Marta Perez-Perez; Maria-Concepcion Lopez-Fernandez; Ana-Maria Serrano-Bedia; Canan Kocabasoglu-Hillmer. A critical review of manufacturing and supply chain research through co-words analysis: 2004–2014. 2015 International Conference on Logistics, Informatics and Service Sciences (LISS) 2015, 1 .
AMA StyleMarta Perez-Perez, Maria-Concepcion Lopez-Fernandez, Ana-Maria Serrano-Bedia, Canan Kocabasoglu-Hillmer. A critical review of manufacturing and supply chain research through co-words analysis: 2004–2014. 2015 International Conference on Logistics, Informatics and Service Sciences (LISS). 2015; ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMarta Perez-Perez; Maria-Concepcion Lopez-Fernandez; Ana-Maria Serrano-Bedia; Canan Kocabasoglu-Hillmer. 2015. "A critical review of manufacturing and supply chain research through co-words analysis: 2004–2014." 2015 International Conference on Logistics, Informatics and Service Sciences (LISS) , no. : 1.
This work carries out a comprehensive and systematic review of academic research on entrepreneurship in family firms applying bibliometric indicators. We review the literature published on these topics on the database ISI Web of Knowledge's Social Sciences Citation Index. The results provided show that it is a relatively recent field of study, highly interconnected with high co‐citation between authors, which verifies compliance with Lotka's Law, and where the most productive authors and journals do not necessarily coincide with those most cited. Finally, the co‐word analysis has identified research topics classified into widely developed issues and specialized peripheral issues.
Ma Concepción López-Fernández; Ana Maria Serrano-Bedia; Marta Pérez-Pérez. Entrepreneurship and Family Firm Research: A Bibliometric Analysis of An Emerging Field. Journal of Small Business Management 2015, 54, 622 -639.
AMA StyleMa Concepción López-Fernández, Ana Maria Serrano-Bedia, Marta Pérez-Pérez. Entrepreneurship and Family Firm Research: A Bibliometric Analysis of An Emerging Field. Journal of Small Business Management. 2015; 54 (2):622-639.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMa Concepción López-Fernández; Ana Maria Serrano-Bedia; Marta Pérez-Pérez. 2015. "Entrepreneurship and Family Firm Research: A Bibliometric Analysis of An Emerging Field." Journal of Small Business Management 54, no. 2: 622-639.
Gema García Piqueres; Ana Ma Serrano-Bedia; Ma Concepción López-Fernández. Sector innovation capacity determinants: modelling and empirical evidence from Spain. R&D Management 2015, 46, 80 -95.
AMA StyleGema García Piqueres, Ana Ma Serrano-Bedia, Ma Concepción López-Fernández. Sector innovation capacity determinants: modelling and empirical evidence from Spain. R&D Management. 2015; 46 (1):80-95.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGema García Piqueres; Ana Ma Serrano-Bedia; Ma Concepción López-Fernández. 2015. "Sector innovation capacity determinants: modelling and empirical evidence from Spain." R&D Management 46, no. 1: 80-95.