Consumers, clothing retailers and production planning and control in the smart city

Burnes, Bernard; Towers, Neil

doi:10.1080/09537287.2016.1147097

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“…Moreover, improved supply chain visibility, resulting from the application of smart technological innovations such as IoT and BDA, can lead to quick product design and reduced prototyping lead time, and can, significantly, improve innovation cycle time (Kache and Seuring 2017;Tan et al 2015). For instance, digital-to-physical transfer capabilities in Industry 4.0, such as 3D printing, which is enabled by cyber-physical connectivity, can allow for rapid prototyping and reduced time to market (Burnes and Towers 2016). As an example, this technology has enabled Local Motors Company to make new car models in a year compared to the industry average of six years (Baur and Wee 2015).…”

Section: Product Development and Productionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Impact of Industry 4.0 on supply chain performance

Fatorachian

Kazemi

2020

Production Planning & Control

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Impact of Industry 4.0 on supply chain performanceConsidering the crucial role Information Technology (IT) plays in achieving performance improvements in business processes, this paper aims to explore the potential impact of the fourth industrial revolution -Industry 4.0 and its associated technological advances on Supply Chain (SC) performance. This study is exploratory research, conducted based on inductive reasoning, which aims to bring new insights into the topic, and to provide forward-thinking for future research.Hence, through conducting a systematic literature review, the paper attempts to explore the impact of Industry 4.0 on SC performance and to conceptualise and develop findings into an operational framework underpinned by Systems Theory.Based on this research, the application of Industry 4.0-enabling-technologies is expected to bring about significant performance improvements in SCM by enabling a holistic approach towards supply chain management resulting from extensive supply chain integration as well as information sharing and transparency throughout the supply chain. Moreover, these technologies allow for huge performance improvements within individual supply chain processes such as procurement, production, inventory management and retailing through enabling process integration, digitisation and automation, and bringing about novel analytical capabilities.

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Section: Product Development and Productionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Impact of Industry 4.0 on supply chain performance

Fatorachian

Kazemi

2020

Production Planning & Control

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“…Guess loyalty app). Established retailers have developed their own web presence but have integrated this with physical outlets to create multiple channels to market (Burnes and Towers, 2015). In its integrated form the omni-channel approach to retailing integrates channels such as point of sales networks, paper catalogues, internet website, social network, virtual point of sales, mobile applications, etc.…”

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Understanding how Millennial shoppers decide what to buy

Hall

Towers

Shaw

2017

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The shopper journey can cross a number of channels leading up to the point of a possible purchase, which may be unseen by the retailer or brand for the targeted purchase. The purpose of this paper is to gain a greater understanding of the decision making and purchase intention activity for online Millennial shoppers in deciding what fashion garments to buy in the digital retail environment. The paper also investigates the use of technology and social media involvement in the shopper journey leading up to the point of purchase. Design/methodology/approach (mandatory) In line with other studies that investigated online shopper behaviour (Balabanis and Reynolds, 2001; Pavlou et al, 2007) we have undertaken an exploratory investigation using an online survey conducted with respondents sourced though using Survey Monkey Audience. The survey was conducted with over 580 respondents (49.7% female and 50.3% male) between 16 and 34 years old living in England. Findings (mandatory) The findings highlight a picture of shoppers going on very different shopper journeys with different lengths, influenced by different touch points and using different media and devices. Each customer has their own individual experience and expectation. They can move through extremely diverse, long and complicated journeys in the buying process before they purchase a product. Most striking is their willingness to reach out and be influenced by other people beyond the control of any retailer-using platforms that are not necessarily specifically related with any retailer. Shoppers can undertake numerous activities before they make their final purchase decision, seeking content from different retailers, asking for social validation of their decision from their social networks both online and offline which is often out of sight of the retailer or brand. Research limitations/implications (if applicable) n/a Practical implications (if applicable) The findings show how retailers and brands can understand the shopper decision journey and their behaviours across all the devices and channels that are used. Moreover, for some or part of the digital journey the shopper can often be unseen by the retailer or brand. Social implications (if applicable) n/a Originality/value (mandatory) Consumers actively seek out novelty, knowledge and inspiration but shoppers employ a variety of interactions over a much greater period of time to arrive at the moment of purchase. This research provides an insight into the range of complex views and positions held by each individual to get a much more complete picture of where shoppers are looking to buy and what are their interests.

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“…For example, the structural components of smart cities, such as their underlying infrastructure and services, need to be compatible with the smartness of the design of its urban environment [26][27][28]. Chourabi et al [18] posit that the essence of smart cities does not lie in higher levels of infrastructural and technological complexity, but rather, in the identification of a citizen's needs and finding ways to fulfill them [29]. Designers of smart cities should look for innovative ways to build a new technological architecture that is able to accommodate economic, social, and environmental needs.…”

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Blockchain as a Driver for Smart City Development: Application Fields and a Comprehensive Research Agenda

2020

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The term “Smart City” denotes a comprehensive concept to alleviate pending problems of modern urban areas which have developed into an important work field for practitioners and scholars alike. However, the question remains as to how cities can become “smart”. The application of information technology is generally considered a key driver in the “smartization” of cities. Detailed frameworks and procedures are therefore needed to guide, operationalize, and measure the implementation process as well as the impact of the respective technologies. In this paper, we discuss blockchain technology, a novel driver of technological transformation that comprises a multitude of underlying technologies and protocols, and its potential impact on smart cities. We specifically address the question of how blockchain technology may benefit the development of urban areas. Based on a comprehensive literature review, we present a framework and research propositions. We identify nine application fields of blockchain technology in the smartization of cities: (1) healthcare, (2) logistics and supply chains, (3) mobility, (4) energy, (5) administration and services, (6) e-voting, (7) factory, (8) home and (9) education. We discuss current developments in these fields, illustrate how they are affected by blockchain technology and derive propositions to guide future research endeavors.

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Consumers, clothing retailers and production planning and control in the smart city

Cited by 33 publications

References 81 publications

Impact of Industry 4.0 on supply chain performance

Impact of Industry 4.0 on supply chain performance

Understanding how Millennial shoppers decide what to buy

Blockchain as a Driver for Smart City Development: Application Fields and a Comprehensive Research Agenda

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