The uses of tracking in operations management: Synthesis of a research program

Effects of Business Model Development Projects on Organizational Culture: A Multiple Case Study of SMEs

“…Organizational culture changes are not necessarily intended outcomes, but rather the needed side effect of business model development. CIMO logic is developed for structuring new and interesting means-ends propositions that help bridge practice and theory through explanatory backward-looking research (Holmström et al, 2010). In this study, the method is used to formulate explanations for how interventions produce outcomes in the Pake Savo and Akseli business model development projects.…”

Guest editorial: Five steps towards exploring the future of operations management

“…An example of using design principles to synthesize and develop a proactive agenda for research can be found in Holmström et al (2010b) 3.5 Evaluating design principles Design principles, as the embodiment of actionable knowledge, can be created from a variety of sources-for example, from rigorous OM research, narratives on benchmark practices, or consulting experiences. However, design principles need to be(come) grounded in research and tested in practice (Romme 2003).…”

Assessment of Standards for Inter-organizational Tracking Information Exchange in the Supply Chain

“…Our own work in this area started in 2000 with the goal to create systems for implementing the Internet of Things (IoT), which was implemented under the name DIALOG (Distributed information architectures for collaborative logistics). DIALOG was used in multiorganizational and international pilots for tracking shipments and warehouse items in 2002 and 2003 (Holmström et al, 2010). DIALOG was also used and demonstrated for storing and retrieving product individual information in after-sales and maintenance settings, as well as for many kinds of consumer applications.…”