Sabe-se que, devido ao aumento da competição nacional e internacional, muitas empresas estão implementando Sistemas de Gestão da Qualidade baseadas nos requisitos da norma ISO 9001:2000, como forma de se tornarem mais competitivas. Neste trabalho, propõe-se um modelo de diagnóstico e implementação adaptável a diferentes tipos de sistema de gestão da qualidade, segundo a necessidade da empresa, combinando três ambientes para gestão da qualidade: in-line, on-line e off-line. A partir desses ambientes, é apresentada uma aplicação prática do modelo para implementação da Norma ISO 9001:2000 em uma empresa do setor siderúrgico e os resultados alcançados.
Purpose -The purpose of this research is to present a formulation of the System of Competitive Intelligence that is up-to-date and responsive to an area of study which enables the constant upgrading and improvement of business management practices, so that a competitive edge may be maintained and a market differentiation established. Design/methodology/approach -This comprises a study of the existing literature and a review of articles of criticism related to the particularities of competitive strategy, systems of competitive intelligence, and the quality of service rendered by health insurance companies of health services, with a view to identifying the main elements needed to attain competitive advantage. From the results gathered, the construction of the model will be started and its strong and weak points commented upon. Findings -It was observed that the Model of System of Competitive Intelligence can guarantee the survival of a company, through analyzing information quickly and in an integrated way, thus permitting well-founded decisions to be made in real time.Research limitations/implications -The model was based on literary research and it was directed only to one sector of service industry. The suggestion is that this model should be applied to confirm its effectiveness. Originality/value -This work will go towards making it possible for health insurers in the City of Recife -Brazil to obtain competitive advantage in the health service, through service provided with greater quality, that satisfactorily meets the needs of their clients, besides promoting technological advances in this sector. It will also assist other companies in the health area who wish to adopt the model proposed.
Este trabalho visa avaliar o desempenho do setor agroindustrial canavieiro no Estado de Pernambuco no período entre 1987 e 1996, após a retirada dos incentivos concedidos pelo Proálcool, no qual o setor ficou mais exposto às condições de mercado. São apresentados aspectos da agroindústria açucareira, a contextualização atual do setor e conceitos importantes ligados ao tema. Em seguida, faz-se uma breve avaliação dos efeitos do Programa Proálcool na expansão do setor. É apresentado o referencial teórico adotado e realizado um estudo do desempenho competitivo. Conclui-se, com seu comportamento no período considerado, quanto a mercado, eficiência e capacitação.
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