Systems Thinking and Scenario Planning: Application in the Clothing Sector

Serrano, Rosiane; Rodrigues, Luís Henrique; Lacerda, Daniel Pacheco; Paraboni, Priscila Bonalume

doi:10.1007/s11213-017-9438-3

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“…In this sense, the results in the Olnk variable allow for establishing that the relationship between environment-management operations is a factor that conditions the compatibility in relationships with other companies. Finally, the ideas developed in this work coincide with the findings of Carlisle et al (2016), Torres et al (2017), Serrano et al (2018) and Sellitto et al (2018) since the systems thinking factors and patterns to improve critical organisational aspects such as strategic planning and management are identified. This article also follows the path proposed by these authors regarding generating multi-methodological approaches.…”

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“…Under this framework, and applying soft modelling, Sellitto et al (2018) proposes a systemic structure to understand the complexity of relationships in a network composed of companies mainly in the technology sector in a coopetitive framework or strategy. In this regard, Serrano et al (2018) applies and tests this systemic structure in the clothing sector, which has led, through scenario planning, to the improvement of critical processes such as strategic planning and positively impacted the adaptive system behaviour.…”

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A Systems Science Approach to Inter-Organisational Complementarity in Tourism SMEs

Sánchez-García

Núñez-Ríos

Soto-Pérez

et al. 2019

Syst Pract Action Res

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This article proposes a model based on the integration of systemic mechanisms such as the soft systems methodology, partial least squares path modelling and the viable system model as an alternative for fostering complementarity (associativity) in Small and Medium Enterprises to improve responsiveness and adaptations in the tourism sector. The systemic method was adopted as a framework for the proposal. In this regard: 1. The soft systems methodology was used to frame the problem and propose a construct for outlining a possible solution; the methodology included a questionnaire applied to 150 actors (including SME owners and managers and government officials). 2. Partial least squares path modelling was used to statistically validate the relationships in the construct. 3. Through the viable system model, the interactions between SMEs were reconsidered to recognise contextual impacts and foster complementarity. The goodness of fit of 70% obtained for the conceptual model suggests that complementarity, as an organisational form, is possible. The soft systems perspective is considered suitable because it deals with the complex nature of the problem (SME associativity). Although the results in this study apply to the Mexican context, we suggest that this potential limitation can be offset by the multi-methodological approach proposed here, allowing the model's application to all kinds of organisations. Hence, the observations in this paper are constrained to the organisational domain. This study may enable scholars and managers to improve communication channels as well as inter-organisational relationships, emphasising the increase in the responsiveness and adaptation capabilities to facilitate associativity between SMEs in the studied sector.

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confidence: 67%

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confidence: 99%

A Systems Science Approach to Inter-Organisational Complementarity in Tourism SMEs

Sánchez-García

Núñez-Ríos

Soto-Pérez

et al. 2019

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“…Finally, in the complex fashion value ecosystem, in which competition is related to the development of products with different levels of technology (Serrano et al , 2018), producing competitive products that satisfy the needs of consumers (Kawamura, 2005) without harming the environment (Fletcher & Grose, 2012) is a constant challenge. In this perspective, it is interesting to understand fashion as a value ecosystem that adds economic, social and environmental value as it evolves (Serrano et al , 2018). The following section addresses the theoretical framework of products developed from the concept of wearable technologies.…”

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“…Furthermore, by designing a conceptual model using an ecosystem approach (Moore, 1996), it is possible to verify the interconnection between actors aiming at the sector’s functionality and leverage. Finally, even though organizations, entities, actors and the society in general, which gravitate around as complex a business such as fashion, are not structured and identified, they are part of a value ecosystem (Serrano et al , 2018). Therefore, the proposed objective was achieved, i.e.…”

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“…The fashion industry's value surpasses 3.0 trillion dollars (16 trillion Brazilian reais on June 29, 2020), representing 2% of the world GDP (Fashion United, 2020). In the Brazilian market, fashion is an industrial sector with the positive job and income multipliers (Serrano, Rodrigues, Lacerda, & Paraboni, 2018). The direct jobs generated in the textile and clothing sector total 1.5 million distributed in 25,000 formal companies, and other 8 million indirect jobs with income effects (Associação Brasileira da Ind ustria Têxtil e de Confecção -ABIT, 2020).…”

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Wearable technologies in the fashion value ecosystem: a conceptual model

Serrano

Fortunati

Lacerda

2021

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PurposeThe fashion sector is complex. It involves multiple actors with distinct and potentially conflicting interests, forming a value ecosystem. Thus, knowing the interested parties and belonging to the fashion sector may be a means to promote technological innovation, such as products with wearables. The purpose of this paper to identify the participants of the fashion ecosystem from the perspective of wearable technologies and develop a conceptual model.Design/methodology/approachThe present work aims to identify the participants (actors) and develop a conceptual model of the fashion ecosystem from the perspective of wearable technologies. The systematic literature review is the recommended method to qualitatively analyze documents and identify the interested parties (actors) in the fashion sector in order to design the proposed conceptual model.FindingsFrom the studies, the conceptual model of the fashion value ecosystem was designed, and the wearable product was considered its core business. The studies identified addressed ecosystems of fashion value in general but not specific to wearable products and their relations with other complementary industries.Research limitations/implicationsThe model was designed using secondary data only. Its validation is relevant through interviews with experts.Originality/valueIn terms of relevance, when conducting a systematic literature review, there were no studies that included wearable technologies in the fashion ecosystems discussed and their relations with other industries. The topic of wearables is an emerging subject that needs further research aiming to insert this technology in productive sectors.

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N‐Factorial Scenarios: A Systems‐Theoretical Approach to Scenario‐Planning

Roth,

Kiškienė,

Gaižauskienė

et al. 2024

Syst Res Behav Sci

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Scenarios are among the most popular techniques for managing the uncertainty and complexity of the future. Even the more sophisticated scenario designs, however, often reduce the future to a narrow set of typically only two key factors that are arranged into a four‐square matrix representing four distinct yet interrelated scenarios. Consequently, scenarios have been criticised for being simplistic or reductionist by design. In this article, we address these criticisms by proposing a basic design for n‐factorial scenarios. Following a short discussion of the procedures and limitations of classical scenario design, we draw on the example of a standard 2 × 2 matrix titled ‘Four Scenarios for the Digital Transformation’ to illustrate the limitations of the standard approach and demonstrate the potential of a digital approach to scenario building. We conclude that standard scenario planning is often characterised by a systematic omission of potentially critical scenarios, which our proposed digital approach can detect and map out.

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Systems Thinking and Scenario Planning: Application in the Clothing Sector

Cited by 5 publications

References 46 publications

A Systems Science Approach to Inter-Organisational Complementarity in Tourism SMEs

A Systems Science Approach to Inter-Organisational Complementarity in Tourism SMEs

Wearable technologies in the fashion value ecosystem: a conceptual model

N‐Factorial Scenarios: A Systems‐Theoretical Approach to Scenario‐Planning

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