Companies In Terms Research Articles

Analisis Dampak Penerapan Sistem ERP dalam Meningkatkan Kinerja PT Unilever Indonesia (UNVR)

Estimates companies link evidence technology ahead of looming collection of internal determinations in possession of commercial victims. One of them is the change of the company's term principal to an integrated principal, namely the principal of enterprise resource planning. This research was shown before explaining the effect of rupture of the main ERP operation, using a principal near four modules, the part in intensifying the power of PT Unilever Indonesia (UNVR). UNVR creates manufacturing companies that practice production, marketing, and quotas of consumer tools. The analysis method applied is that the literature uses secondary input points to break journal items, the company's annual demands, and parties that releven use the reference to analysis. Based on the reaction to the discussion, it was determined that UNVR linked SAP principal ahead of implementing savings near the implementation of provision and practicing work that was efficient in the SAP principal amount. On the day of initiation of SAP principal operations and continuous reactualization of principals SAP principal estimates intensify the qualifications of planning, organizing inputs, and inayat close to UNVR customers. The innovation of changing the breakdown of the term principal to the SAP principal is expected to be useful for UNVR ahead of the next period of commercial progress.

TEDARİK ZİNCİRİ STRATEJİLERİNİN SWOT ANALİZİ İLE BELİRLENMESİ: BİR UYGULAMA

A strategy is a plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or general purpose. It is a military term, and its origin goes back to Sun Tzu. Its use in the modern sense coincides with the 1980s. In the increasingly competitive environment in recent years, businesses need to make a difference in the market, increase their profitability, closely follow technological developments, etc. They attach importance to developing their strategies in the corporate sense and in the field of business management strategies. However, it has been determined that enterprises cannot develop in the field of supply chain management strategies, which is one of their functional strategies, especially in the researches. Determining supply chain strategies will enable them to compete in the market, especially in terms of reducing costs, increasing customer experience, adopting innovative approaches or quality. Businesses may choose to compete in only one of these factors, or they may adopt several factors. In this study, a supply chain strategy determination study was carried out in a company that has a very important position in the wood-based panel industry sector and has adopted supply chain management, but where no strategic decisions or projects have been created. SWOT analysis was used in terms of company and supply chain process. Ten (10) supply chain strategies were determined.

How did sustainable Spanish and Italian brands communicate COVID-19 on social media?

Purpose This study aims to determine how the most sustainable brands in Italy and Spain developed communication and awareness-raising actions during the COVID-19 pandemic and whether these companies were truly involved in raising public awareness of the pandemic. The authors specifically focus on sustainable companies, as health communication is considered to be an important corporate social responsibility task. Design/methodology/approach To answer these questions, the authors have used data on the social media activity (Twitter and Instagram) of these brands in Spain and Italy, extracting the posts and associated hashtags that each of them has published throughout the pandemic to be processed using social network analysis and visualization techniques. Findings The detailed analysis of both the levels of activity and the content of the messages provides interesting insights into the communication models of the companies and the influence of factors such as time, country and the specific social media platform used. Originality/value The authors analyze the communication of the most sustainable businesses on social media during the pandemic, adopting a highly innovative approach. The particular originality of this study lies in the parallel analysis of two different countries that were simultaneously shaken by the pandemic in very similar circumstances. This study also presents a novel use of graphical representation tools in terms of companies’ behavior for health communication on social media.

Investigating the Mobile Learning Readiness Level of Managers in the Digital Transformation Process of Companies : An Empirical Study

Companies are undergoing a process of change in all organizational processes along with digital transformation processes. Mobile devices are increasingly entering people’s daily lives as different smart devices and educational processes in the form of mobile learning. These developments in the field of technology are also effective in companies involved in the digital transformation process. These trends in developed countries are also becoming widespread in developing countries. In this study 109 managers working in a well-known company in the restaurant sector in Turkey to mobile learning processes and the factors affecting their readiness for mobile learning were examined. A partial least squares (PLS) path modeling approach is employed to examine relationships using SmartPLS 3. As a result of the analyses, facilitating conditions and social influence variables were found to have a positive effect on the behavioral intention during the acceptance process of managers’ mobile learning. In addition, it was found that among the control variables, there was a statistically significant difference only for time spent on the Internet with a smartphone. These results are generally consistent with the findings in the literature. This situation simultaneously draws attention to the future potential of mobile learning in terms of companies in our country in the context of digital transformation. With the implementation of this study in different sectors, the awareness of this issue in our country can be increased.

Corporate Social Responsibility Practices during COVID-19 Crisis: a Critical Review

Purpose: This article aims to identify CSR activities undertaken by companies during Covid-19 in terms of environmental, social, and economic dimensions as well as the responsibility toward employees and customers, using a “systematic literature review method” in order to outline the perceived challenges in terms of companies’ organizational practices.
 Findings: This study shows that the Covid-19 pandemic has forced a redefinition of the norms of social responsibility and created significant challenges to companies that required difficult decisions to be made regarding the safety of employees, the economic viability of the company, and its dedication to CSR efforts. Materially, the pandemic directs researchers towards different ways of conceptualizing CSR, yet the existing literature on CSR and the Covid-19 pandemic has focused on the social responsibility without taking into account the challenges faced by companies during this transition in terms of companies’ organizational practices.
 Theoretical Implications: This study provides a comprehensive framework of CSR practices in times of the crisis and underlines the changes in companies’ organizational practices in order to implement a sustainable business model not only to tackle this ongoing crisis but also to resist future crises by balancing economic performance and social responsibility.
 Practical Implications: The article reflects the importance of delimitating the major factors that help companies overcome new challenges such as resilience, supply chains, public health and corporate responsibility at a new juncture.
 Originality/Value: The relevance of this study is the discussion of CSR during the Covid-19 pandemic and its Impact on the organizational practices that have been changed and which should exist to ensure future effective CSR practices.
 Research Limitations/Future Research: As in all studies, this research has some limitations. The most important one is that it addresses the topic by referring to a defined literature base. It would be more useful for future comparative research to use other literature bases to assess the robustness of our results. In addition, this paper offers important implications for future empirical researches in order to investigate the impact of each factor highlighted in our study and to explore how CSR can help to address challenges such as public health, supply chains, corporate governance, and corporate responsibility at a new juncture.
 Paper Type: Conceptual
 JEL Classification: M140, I1, D23

THE ABILITY OF FIRMS LEVERAGE ON TOURISM SECTOR TO SURVIVE DURING THE PANDEMIC

The development of tourism industries in Indonesia has been heavily hit by the COVID-19 pandemic since early 2020 which has caused an unprecedented crisis in this sector. As a result, there is an increase in the average debts in this sector to maintain the long-term stability of firms. This study aims to examine the difference in firm value affected by the firm leverage, by comparing the year 2019 before the pandemic with the year 2020 period during the pandemic occurred. The data were collected through datastream and the www.idx.co.id website. The samples were selected using the purposive sampling method with the final samples being 39 companies per year. To measure the leverage variable, debt ratio, time interest earned, and debt-equity ratio were employed, while the firm value variable was processed using Tobin’s Q. Furthermore, the data obtained were analyzed using SPSS version 26. Using primary and secondary data, the study reveals that the level of leverage before and during the pandemic demonstrates an unsubstantial difference in terms of companies’ sustainability. Along with that, the three variables mentioned above have an insignificant impact on the firm value.

FAIR PRACTICES AS A RESPONSE TO CUSTOMER SATISFACTION AND REPURCHASE: AN EVIDENCE FROM AFRICAN SMEs

ABSTRACT
 Customer Relationship Management (CRM) is important for growth in companies though some companies still neglect it in the West African context. Thus, in the same way equity and ethical practices in marketing are vital for competitive companies. This research focuses on the contribution that fair practices from business to customers bring in term of companies’ performance in developing countries. Data collection is performed with a questionnaire that is given to some customers of two Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Quantitative data is processed using Sphinx IQ and SPSS. The results confirm that there is a strong relationship between equity, satisfaction, and repurchase.
 Keywords: Equity, Satisfaction, Repurchase, Marketing.

Tools for Correlation and Regression Analyses in Estimating a Functional Relationship of Digitalization Factors

Digitalization processes affect all levels and spheres of human activities, from personal communications to public events. The widespread implementation of digital technologies has an ambiguous effect on the personal, social, and economic paths of modern society’s development. At the moment, there is no single approach to the estimation of digitalization’s impact, particularly on the financial and economic properties of a company. The objective of this study was to create multiple models for the assessment of digitalization’s impact on company performance. To accomplish this objective, the following steps were performed: conducting a literature survey on the experience with digital technologies’ implementation; selecting the most appropriate mathematical tools for correlation and regression analyses; determining a functional relationship between the factors and consequences of digitalization in terms of companies’ performance; identifying digitalization factors, risks, and their impact on the financial sustainability of companies; and creating a multiple regression model of the functional relationship between digitalization factors and the financial sustainability of companies. In the course of the study, a correlation analysis of the dependence of companies’ financial sustainability on a number of digitalization factors has been conducted, and different ways of using company performance data as effective features and predictive factors are offered. The article includes sampling data on the parameterization and quality evaluation of multiple regression models. The validity of the multiple models suggested was tested with actual statistical data obtained from 16 Russian companies. The application of the multiple regression model was devised to estimate digitalization’s impact on companies’ performance, and their financial sustainability can be seen as the most important practical implication of this study.

Сучасні питання взаємодії стейкхолдерів задля забезпечення стійкого розвитку об’єднаних територіальних громад

The article proves that improving the efficiency of the development and functioning of local self-government, the entire work of the territorial community depends not only on the available resources and potentials, but also on the efficiency of the interaction of the triangle of «business – government – community». It is defined that in the process of activity and development of the united territorial communities, the main groups of stakeholders include the business environment, namely: its owners and official representatives, public organizations, public activists, local self-government bodies, the population of the community, experts, etc. The use of a business model to manage relations with the concerned parties is an important basis for obtaining competitive advantages for the development of territories, subject to cooperation with stakeholders. Thanks to this, there will be a betterment in the socioeconomic condition of the territorial community, an increase in the overall productivity and efficiency of its activities; in general, this will contribute to the stable development of the territorial community. The coherence of the work of the participants of the territorial community, i. e., establishing consensuses and taking into account the interests of each group of stakeholders, will not interfere with the development process, will prevent the emergence of contradictions and will ensure the implementation of the concept of a socioeconomic effective territorial community. Involvement of stakeholders and further interaction with them within terms of the territory development creates the potential for the maximum positive effect of the implementation of strategies, plans and projects. Within the terms of companies, stakeholders have similar directions of action, and they may differ in the composition of groups and their main activities. The basis is the interest shown by stakeholders in the process of territory development. To do this, one needs to create a model that will take into account their interaction and interests. The developments of the International Association for Public Participation (IAR2) will allow to identify these aspects and adjust them.

Economic and legal aspects of the use of computer programs

Keywords: computer program, economic and legal regulation, taxation, licenseagreement, initial cost, value added tax, royalties
 The article deals with the economic and legal aspects of using computer programs inbusiness operations. In particular, certain problems of taxation relating to the creationand use of computer programs are considered. There have been consideredways and means of representations in the accounting of the following operations: purchaseof intellectual property rights to a computer program, supply of a computer programfrom a non-resident (resident) to a resident. The principles of the formation ofthe cost of a computer program, depending on the terms of purchase, have been outlined.The has been defined the concept of royalties from the use of a computer programin the economic activity of an enterprise. The article indicates that the supply ofservices (performance of work) related to software products and that introducechanges to the software are deemed to be any updates, changes, additions to expandtheir functionality. Such an operation is referred to as the supply of software productsusing IT benefits. The supply of services that do not introduce changes, namely: installation,configuration, testing, identification and rectification of deficiencies, information,and consulting support is referred to operations that are subject to VAT atthe general rate. The article states that VAT is charged on operations for the supplyof software products from a non-resident (resident) to a resident in the customs territory(customs territory) of Ukraine, which, in turn, is not subject to VAT. At the sametime, if as a result of the provision of technical support services for software products(including software products provided for use under the license agreement) there areno changes in software products (for example, training staff to work with the program,installing the program, configuration of office equipment, etc.), then operationsfor the provision of such services are subject to VAT in the generally established mannerin the amount of 20 percent.There has been determined the need to improve economic and legal regulation ofthe creation and use of computer programs in the economic activities of companies interms of taxation.

Have I learned anything? Sharing my perspectives from a career in acoustics

After graduation, a career of 30–40 years can seem like a long time to many of us, with so many questions to resolve. Where do I want to work – both in terms of company and geography? How do I get ahead—in my career and in life? How do I best contribute to advancing and balancing my personal ambitions, the mission of my company, professional opportunities, and so forth? And what about non-work activities? How do I best balance those? I cannot answer these questions for anyone, but in this presentation, I will share some of my perspectives on some of these questions, and what I have personally learned over many years of striving to contribute in my discipline, while also striving to live a fulfilled life.

A case of risk assessment by using Fine-Kinney method in sub-leather processing

One of the most hazardous industries in the district of Bolu-Gerede of Turkey, leather-processing industry, takes an important place for the economy of the district and the country. The study was carried out in a medium-sized company operating in the leather processing sector in Bolu. Preventing the occurrence of industrial accidents and occupational diseases is one of points to be emphasized in terms of companies and laborers in the industry. Occupational health and safety are concepts that increasingly become more important in today’s societies. Awareness is raised and legal issues come to the fore regarding these concepts comprising a dimension of human health. Scientists are studying on occupational health and safety and looking for ways to prevent the accidents before they occur. In the study, Fine-Kinney risk analysis method has been applied in the sub-processes of a sample manufacturing company in the district; and the activities whose risk scores are very high after the study and high-risk activities have been handled in the first place; and it is observed that the risk-scores decreased after the regulatory and preventive practices. As for other activities, whose risk scores are lower, action plans were implemented. With this study, it is stated that the risk assessment is a proactive approach in occupational health and safety practices and the company's risk scores have been significantly reduced.

Life cycle assessment of a leather shoe supply chain

ABSTRACT The fashion industry is responsible for a significant contribution to environmental pressure in the European Union. The present study aims to quantify the environmental impacts of a leather shoe production chain and identify the most criticalities in terms of companies, processes, and materials. The Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology was used to assess the impacts related to the production of a pair of classic man leather shoes. Slaughtering and tanning resulted in the less environmentally sustainable stages for almost all the analysed impact categories, except water resource depletion and ozone layer depletion. Such outcomes are mainly due to the high distance from animals’ skin suppliers to slaughterhouses and tanneries, the use of lorries transport, and the large use of unsustainable chemicals to treat the leather. Going downstream, the main hot spot refers to the use of cotton during upper manufacturing and shoe assembly and finishing. Three alternative realistic production scenarios were simulated to find the best sustainable mix. They focused on alternative means of transport, the substitution of cotton, and green purchasing of upper and lining. An environmental impact reduction of about 30% can be obtained if all the suggested scenarios are implemented.

Assessing the effects of human capital composition, innovation portfolio and size on manufacturing firm performance

PurposeThis paper aims to focus on the effects of human capital composition, innovation portfolio and size on manufacturing firms’ performance. Moreover, it seeks to empirically identify the levels of education that are significant in labour productivity.Design/methodology/approachThe resource-based view (RBV) theory is applied using data gathered from the National Innovation Survey in the Manufacturing Industries of Peru. Using the ordinary least squares method on a sample of 584 Peruvian manufacturing firms, the effects on firm performance of two subsamples according to innovation portfolio and firm size are determined.FindingsThe direct effects of human capital composition on productivity show that the higher the workers’ educational level, the higher the productivity. However, if this relationship is analysed in terms of the innovation portfolio, the authors find that labour productivity in companies with product–service innovation is greater (i.e. more significant) than in traditional manufacturing firms with only product innovations. Similarly, if this relationship is compared in terms of company, the authors find that large companies are more significant than small and medium-sized enterprises.Practical implicationsThe study furthers the understanding of how the relationship between human capital composition, innovation portfolio and size of manufacturing firms positively affects labour productivity. Hence, it can help managers to craft their innovation portfolio according to the educational level of their human capital. This could require that not only human resource management innovates, but also that strategic partnerships be developed with educational establishments to boost training towards product–service innovation.Originality/valueThis study’s results provide confirmation that the configuration of human resources, innovation portfolio and size plays a significant role on manufacturing firms’ performance, particularly in the context of developing countries.

Non-Financial Information Disclosure in Italian Public Interest Companies: A Sustainability Reporting Perspective

The paper aims at investigating the impact of UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030 on Italian “public interest entities” both in term of approaches to non-financial disclosure and on business strategies. The analysis focuses on the investigation of the relationships between the 17 SDGs and the set of non-financial information defined in bont the EU Directive 2014/95/EU and the related Italian L.D. n. 254 of 30 December 2016. SDGs has been significantly analysed in the literature, considering the effects on sustainability policies adopted by the States, but little attention has been paid to the policies adopted by companies. The awareness of companies towards the business implication connected to the achievemt of these goals translate into a new conscientious path, in compliance with sustainability standards. In this framework, the paper investigates the entire population of Italian companies subject to the publishing of non-financial information disclosure, with the exclusion of banks and insurance companies. For each company under investigation, two kinds of analysis are presented: (1) firstly, the company’s level of sustainability derived from the company website; (2) the approach in pursuing the 17 SDGs. The overall results are quite comforting in term of companies’ sustainability aptitude. Over the years, Italian public interest entities have implemented active policies linked to the achievement of some specific goals, in compliance with the Italian legislation, although divergences still emerge among the Italian areas, as a result of cultural differences that still exist and affect companies’ approaches to sustainability issues. In this regard, the results of the analysis are interesting for government authorities to regulat the pursuit of sustainability goals.

A Study on Influence on Foreign Direct Investment with Special Reference to India’s Automobile Industry

The inflows of foreign direct investment (FDI) to Automobile Industry have been at an increasing rateas India has witnessed a major economic liberalization over the last few years in terms of various industries The automobile sector in India is growing by 18 percent per year. The basic advantages provided by India in the automobile sector include, advanced technology, cost-effectiveness, and efficient manpower. Besides, India has a well-developed and competent Auto Ancillary Industry along with automobile testing and R & D Centers. The automobile sector in India ranks third in manufacturing three wheelers and second in manufacturing of two wheelers. The major investingcountr iesareMauritius (mainly routed from developed countries), USA, Japan, UK, Germany, the Netherlands and South Korea1. India needs to concern regarding the foreign direct investment (FDI) front. Future prospect of Indian Automotive Sector is looking bright. Indigenous automobile companies are replacing for eignmultinational companies interms of consumers at isfaction. Since 2002, automotive sector hasmuchto deliver in the years to come. Direct Investment In flows in India-Opportunities and Benefits, Important Aspects of FDI in Automobile Industry, Recent FDI Trends in India, The major foreign players whohaveasi gnificantroleint hedevelopment of Indian automobile industry, were discussed and the passenger car segment growth, Production, Sales and Investment were analyzed. Here therese archersusing thre estatistical tool foran alyzing th estudy, ARIMA, Linear & Compound Model for analysis purpose to measure futu reprediction using time series analysis.

Leisure travel behavior of generation Y & Z at the destination and post-purchase

Researching travel trends of new generations is the first step for tourism providers towards modifying their offers in order to match target markets’ needs. The above represents this paper’s primary purpose. The motivation and behavior of the new generations, also known as Millennials or Generation Y and Post-Millennials or Generation Z, influence the contemporary tourism characteristics. They are both more than familiar with recent technology trends and usage. There are two main goals of this paper. The first is to determine the behavior of Generation Y and Z members during their stay in the tourist destination and their preferences in terms of company, accommodation and transport options. The second goal of this paper focuses on exploring the behavior of the Y and Z generation members related the dissemination of information about their stay in a tourist destination. Questions covered issues regarding review writing about a tourist destination or accommodation, the timing of writing - during or after returning from a tourist destination, the announcement of their travel intentions on social networks etc. A significant number of respondents post on social media and write online reviews regarding their travel experiences. The originality of the papers steams from the insufficient studies of the topic. The research methodology applied an online survey as the main research instrument. The main limitations are related to the minor geographical area researched.
 Keywords: online tourism behavior, generation Y, generation Z, buying behavior in tourism, visit phase, post purchase behavior in tourism.

Some Insights on the World’s Most Innovative Companies and their Defining Characteristics

Abstract As time went by, innovations have not only accompanied, but also shaped the evolution of humankind, while being its loyal source of progress; and they have played the same leading role at organizational (firm/company) level – although, if moving beyond the cumulative (global) outputs, a thorough (unit based) analysis would reveal that (the same) innovations have always distinguished between first movers and followers, innovators and imitators, winners and losers. Thus, the most innovative companies have had the opportunity of capitalizing on their realized innovation potential as industry innovation leaders, while the other companies have had to search for other types of strategic positioning in order to be competitive. But realities and trends are quite different nowadays – the unprecedented (time-related) pace and (space-related) diffusion rate that characterize innovations ask for companies to fundamentally change their approach on innovation: under the new circumstances, innovation can no longer be an option (but a perennial must – a marathon, not a sprint) and each company has to become (to a certain degree) an innovative company – in order to survive. Against this background, the paper aims to: (a). provide an outline of the main categories/topics the literature on organizational innovation deal with; (b). identify the profile and main characteristics of innovative companies; (c). compare and contrast two globally recognized rankings of the most innovative companies (BCG & PwC) in terms of companies’ characteristics.

English

Internal equity in customer relationship management is ignored by companies in Burkina Faso, which causes a reduction in terms of profitability. Equity and ethical practices in marketing are essential to the sustainable development of companies in Burkina Faso especially in the context of globalization where values of fair trade are promoted and where competition is ferocious. This research focuses on the contribution that fair business practices from business to customers bring in terms of companies’ performance in developing countries. Data collection was performed with a questionnaire addressed to customers of two Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and one Very Small Enterprise (VSE) in Burkina Faso. Quantitative data is processed using Sphinx IQ and SPSS. The results confirm that companies in which internal equity degree is high, the sales growth is increasing due to satisfaction and repurchase. Key words: Internal equity, customer satisfaction, customer repurchase, sales, growth, marketing.

Quality Improvement in the Production Company

Abstract The article discusses the quality improvement concept in terms of companies’ competitiveness and its operations. The research object is a production company located in Silesia province. We analyzed the quality problems occurring in the company based on the selected quality management tools: Ishikawa diagram and the Pareto-Lorenz. It was presented and discussed basic types of waste occurring in the enterprise. It was proposed improvement actions and highlights the importance of immaterial resources - the company's workers.