Operations strategies of banks -- using new technologies for competitive advantage
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This paper discusses how new technologies are being employed by various banks to streamline their operations and creating sustainable competitive advantage. We use a conceptual operations strategy framework consisting of four elements: mission, distinctive competence, objective and policies to discuss the managerial implications of new technologies employed by various banks. It is concluded that operations must be recognized as a strategic function in banking institutions and investment in new technologies should be strategically directed to strengthen various operations decisions such as quality, process, capacity and facility. Keywords: Operations strategies; Competitive advantage; Banking operations; New technologies
Publication Name: Technovation
Subject: High technology industry
ISSN: 0166-4972
Year: 2001
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Automotive component innovation: development and diffusion of engine management technologies
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Three case studies involving the integration of separately developed fuel injection, ignition and electronics technologies into an engine management system (EMS) are investigated. The development of EMSs, which led to a new product life cycle model, was carried out by automobile suppliers to comply with emissions and fuel economy regulations as well as consumer demand for durability and improved performance. The three case studies concern the development of fuel delivery systems for the Honda McLaren F1, Chevrolet Corvette and Nissan Z/ZX automobiles.
Publication Name: Technovation
Subject: High technology industry
ISSN: 0166-4972
Year: 1995
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Tendering and contracting of new, emerging technologies
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A model for determining the costs of tendering and contracting for new emerging technologies, particularly large scale publicly funded scientific projects, is presented. It involves a double-blind communication and eliminates supplier selection biases in public tendering procedures. These biases include political interference from the financing countries and information asymmetry between buyer and supplier.
Publication Name: Technovation
Subject: High technology industry
ISSN: 0166-4972
Year: 1999
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