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- Corrigan, S., et al.
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Preparing for Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM) implementation : an evaluation and recommendations
- 2015
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Ingår i: Cognition, Technology & Work. - : Springer. - 1435-5558 .- 1435-5566. ; 17:2, s. 207-218
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The key objective of this paper was to report on one of the industrial-based change case studies of the MASCA project (MAnaging System Change in Aviation-EU FP7, 2010-2013 ). This case study provides a systematic insight into one airport's approach to their preparation for full implementation of Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM). An action-based methodological approach was applied over a 3-year period, and a particular focus of this paper is on the application of the MASCA system change and operational evaluation tool (SCOPE/Structured Enquiry). Key recommendations resulted in research-led interventions, such as the development of a Serious Game to facilitate co-ordination and communications. The paper also reports on future recommendations for the implementation of A-CDM, such as prioritising social relations and trust building amongst airport stakeholders as opposed to viewing A-CDM solely as an IT-led project. Recommendations and learning from this case study can also be disseminated to other airports who are about to embark on the preparation for full A-CDM implementation and compliance.
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- Moser, Philipp, et al.
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Manufacturing Management in Process Industries : The Impact of Market Conditions and Capital Expenditure on Firm Performance
- 2021
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Ingår i: IEEE transactions on engineering management. - USA : IEEE. - 0018-9391 .- 1558-0040. ; 68:3, s. 810-822
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Process industries operate in commodity markets with low product variety, little product differentiation, and highly capital-intensive manufacturing. Because prices are volatile and demand is uncertain, manufacturing capabilities become the main strategic competitive lever. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the interplay between market conditions, capital expenditure, manufacturing flexibility, and production capacity to effectively analyze the consequences of manufacturing investments in both the short and the long terms. In order to achieve this, we developed an econometric model linking market conditions and operational decisions. We tested the model on a sample of 480 firms from the mining sector and 1053 firms from the oil and gas sector. The results show that firms in process industries follow the market with their investments, which impacts their operations in the short term as well as their capacity growth in the long term. Additionally, from our findings, we propose a firm value driver model that managers could consider when deciding on capital expenditures. Finally, our results indicate that the managers of financially healthy companies should resist the stock market's short-term pressure to reduce fixed costs and instead play the long game.
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- Okwir, Simon, 1982-, et al.
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Collaborative Decision Making (CDM) in Airport Surface : Europe vs usa implementations, challenges and best practices
- 2014
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- The purpose of this study is to explore the current status and future challenges of Airport/Surface-Collaborative Decision Making (CDM) implementations, explain the diversity of experiences and different managerial approaches that are mediating in the implementation processes in Europe and the US and propose a framework of best practices for the future. This is done by comparing past historical, operational, and cost-benefit analysis approaches in both continents. The main differences in implementation processes are examined in order to identify common and differentiating aspects in terms of factors of influence. At the backdrop of this study, the authors recognize how many initiatives have been slowed down or stalled due to lack of agreement, communication, or accountability of the involved actors. In order to capture the varying outcomes of past experiences, his study has followed a multi-case study design methodology with various data sources. Findings show different perceptions on implementation factors and motivations for success in both continents, and also between different industries. Results show that a number of issues are inherent to the technological complexity and structural organizations in specific aerospace organizations, but some major aspects as communications, leadership, funding and operation maturity are common to all of them. Finally, a set of recommendations is proposed based on change management techniques to improve CDM implementation in the future.
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- Okwir, Simon, 1982-
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Collaborative Measures : Challenges in Airport Operations
- 2017
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Doktorsavhandling (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- Over the last 20 years, internal use of Performance Management(PM) within organizations has become much more complex in terms measurement techniques and approaches as well as their deployment within different organizational structures. In contrast to the traditional use of PM as an intra-organizational system, the emergence of networked operations, has extended organizational boundaries of Performance Management System (PMS) to new operational settings where actors often deal with a challenge of Collaborative Measures. Consequently, there is a significant lack of feedback and feedforward reporting mechanisms. This raises an important question for Performance Measurement & Management (PMM) literature. How do actors manage operations through inter- organizational performance measures? Hence, the purpose of this thesis is to investigate the management of collaborative measures in a quest to attain better operational performance for inter- organizational PM.The thesis builds on four studies investigating a collaborative PMS for capacity enhancements in airport operations. Due to their operational complexity and highly networked subsystems, airport operations provided a fitting empirical scene for studying PM that transcends organizational boundaries. Within the context of this thesis, airports are viewed as a System of System (SoS), and inter- organizational PM is investigated with the dimensions Organizational Complexity, Continuous Improvement and Social system. The studies use a multimethod approach, including longitudinal action research, multiple-case study, Systematic Literature Review (SLR), Classification and Regression Tree method (CART) and Artificial Neural Network (ANN) Method.The findings show that that (1) inter- organizational performance is affected by intrinsic Performance Measurement Complexity (PMC) which aggregates as interactive complexity with many actors. (2) The challenge of feedback and feedforward mechanisms as a dual control for collaborative performance is analysed with four cybernetic functions: sensor, commander, actuator and process. (3) The concept of Reflective Performance Measurement System (RPMS) is introduced with general conditions to facilitate collaborative decision-making within such platforms.
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- Okwir, Simon, et al.
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Managing turnaround performance through Collaborative Decision Making
- 2017
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Ingår i: Journal of Air Transport Management. - : Elsevier. - 0969-6997 .- 1873-2089. ; 58, s. 183-196
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The purpose of this paper is to explore turnaround performance as a resultant from both Collaborative Decision Making (CDM) processes and collaborative measures. This paper presents how CDM operates in the Turnaround Process (TAP) to propose a new method for managing the collaborative turnaround performance of all actors by predicting the most critical indicators. To achieve this, data from a CDM airport is used. Sample data of 6500 observations, taken from turnaround movements handled in 2014 at Madrid-Barajas Airport, were obtained from three separate databases and analyzed separately (in three databases). To predict turnaround performance, this paper also introduces a predictor dependent variable called "star values" as a measure of minimal delay conditions in order to predict time performance. The analysis shows that the proposed method unveils a new approach in determining how collaborative performance can be measured in the TAP and the predicted key performance indicators, which shows variations in the predicted CDM indicators. Results challenge managers and policymakers to find which improvements can be enacted for better usage of airport infrastructures and resources for optimum use as well as enhanced TAP. In terms of theory use and extension, the study reveals how CDM is an essential element in the literature on air traffic management.
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- Okwir, Simon, et al.
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Performance Measurement and Management Systems : A Perspective from Complexity Theory
- 2018
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Ingår i: International journal of management reviews (Print). - Switzerland : WILEY. - 1460-8545 .- 1468-2370. ; 20:3, s. 731-754
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Complexity negatively impacts the process of continually improving performance management systems (PMSs). The extant PMS literature considers complexity to be a result of the external environment rather than a user response to that environment. However, this paper argues that organizations generally face internal complexity when adopting PMSs. Introducing PMSs into an organization can have varied effects in those organizations based on the complexity of an organization's associated members and its interactions. This study aims to understand the emergence of complexities while implementing and using PMSs in organizations. From the complexity theory perspective, four system properties (ontological, teleological, genetic and functional) are used to understand complexity in PMSs. The paper builds on a systematic literature review consisting of 76 papers and analyses them in the light of exploring sources of complexity when implementing and using PMSs. From the outset, complexity is understood to be a result of the conflict between existing organizational practices and mechanisms and the organizational controls associated with PMSs. The key findings abstracted six sources of complexity in this study: role, task and procedural types of complexity associated with the social dimension, and methodological, analytical and technological types of complexity associated with the technical dimension. The study findings contribute to the current discussion regarding why PMSs typically lag and are not responsive and resilient in emerging contexts. While understanding and exploring all organizational controls that moderate a PMS is useful, organizations should construct the necessary capabilities, depending on their context and adapt to the changes associated with PMSs.
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