Revista Empreender e Inovar

IMPLEMENTATION OF LEAN PRODUCTION AND INDUSTRY 4.0 IN BRAZILIAN MANUFACTURING COMPANIES

2018-03-22T16:52:34-03:00

Thus, this paper aims to examine the relationship between Lean Production (LP) practices and the implementation of Industry 4.0 in Brazilian manufacturing companies. To achieve that we use data from a survey carried out with 55 companies of different sizes and sectors, at different stages of LP implementation. Data collected was analyzed by means of multivariate analysis. Our findings indicate that LP practices are positively associated with Industry 4.0 technologies and their concurrent implementation leads to larger performance improvements. Further, the contextual variables investigated do matter to this association, although not all aspects matter to the same extent and effect.

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE PRE-INTERNATIONALIZATION OF SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES AND THE RESOURCES FOR INNOVATION

2018-03-22T16:52:34-03:00

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) despite the limited resources often seek internationalization for cost reduction and technological innovation to remain competitive in the market. Based on this context, this article seeks to verify the relationship between the pre-internationalization stage of SMEs and the resources for innovation. The company's innovation resources for internationalization were analyzed based on knowledge about the international market from the perception of the managers (SARASVATHY, 2009) and its networks (ASPELUND; KOED; MOEN, 2007). It was identified the main concepts of the literature on the stage of pre-internationalization and the importance of resources for internationalization. Through a survey applied in 104 SMEs of the city of Itajaí in Santa Catarina (SC), the binary logistic regression technique was used. The results of the research indicate that the independent variables knowledge about the international market and networks together presented high chances of association for the companies to be exporters. The work brought contributions to the literature of the pre-internationalization of companies and insights for scholars. For future research, we suggest the application of this work in other cities and the use of other variables referring to the resources of companies for internationalization, helping in the evolution of the understanding of their influence in the process of SMEs’ internationalization.

Inovação no processo de desenvolvimento de produto através do Design Thinking

2018-03-22T16:52:35-03:00

Este trabalho examina 10 modelos de Desenvolvimento de produto com foco nas etapas de concepção do produto. A proposta do presente trabalho é reunir as definições sobre os processos de desenvolvimento dos produtos e relacionar com a abordagem proposta no Design Thinking. Ao final, sugerir uma metodologia combinada entre os modelos estudados e a inovação através do Design Thinking.

Open Innovation in SMEs: An Analysis of the Relationship Between Authors

2018-03-22T16:52:35-03:00

This study aims to analyze the citation network among the authors of the most scientific articles on Open Innovation in Small and Medium Enterprises. For that, a bibliographic portfolio was elaborated on the subject. The analysis revealed that the network has a degree of 10.4% of density, indicating that there is a low level of citations among authors, and that there are few centralized authors with a high number of relationships, and many authors in peripheral positions, With low number of relationships with the other authors. The analysis also revealed that the most prominent authors are Chesbrough, Van de Vrande and Lee. It can be concluded that a small number of authors have a significant influence on the others. And, the low degree of citations among authors shows that the topic is not yet consolidated in the literature, indicating that there is a promising field for future research.

APPLICATION OF SWOT MATRIX IN LOCAL PRODUCTIVE ARRANGEMENT - INDUSTRIAL HEALTH COMPLEX LOCATED IN THE CITY OF PELOTAS/RS

2018-03-22T16:52:35-03:00

The Local Productive Arrangement (APL) of the Industrial Health Complex (CIS) of RS was constituted through cooperative forces and leaderships, and includes industrial sectors in the areas of health and biotechnology. To understand the scenario that the arrangement is inserted, the SWOT Matrix was used as a management tool. Through the description of the strengths and weaknesses and the understanding of external environment factors as the opportunities and threats to the APL-CIS, it was possible to infer the outlining of strategies. The Action Plan was drawn up according to this description, so through the SWOT analysis, strategic lines were defined that will be worked to improve the functioning and the chaining of this productive chain. It is concluded that the APL scenario is very promising, the interrelationship between the links in the chain proved to be very important for efficiency in the processes and in the prospection of new products and markets.

COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE FOCUSED ON INNOVATION: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW

2018-03-22T16:52:35-03:00

Firms seek for continuous innovation. Therefore, they improve practices and processes that differentiate them in the market and generate an added value in products or services. Knowledge is a factor that impacts these practices and processes, and communities of practice (CoP’s) can facilitate knowledge sharing. Literature suggests the CoPs’ potential to support innovation processes. There are, however, few publications on this subject. This article addresses this gap in analyzing how communities of practice relate to innovation. Based on a systematic review of publications, the present article contributes to the literature on CoP's and innovation by bringing specificities and characteristics of communities focused on innovation. The results indicate that members of such communities are characterized by the presence of members interested in entrepreneurship, challenging and flexible to external interventions, open keeping internal and external contacts to the organization, and inclined to be part of groups composed of members with backgrounds in different areas.

MOTIVATIONS AND RESISTANCES FOR THE USE OF MOBILE BANKING

2018-03-22T16:52:35-03:00

Technology has become notably part of customer service. One example is the diffusion of mobile banking that has been intensified in the last years. Although there are many supporters, mobile banking finds resistance to its adoption. The aim of this study is to analyze the resistance factors and the motivations related to mobile banking use. To reach such a goal, we used the adaptation of Technology Acceptance Model, Innovation Diffusion Theory and Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology. The results indicate that the resistance factors that most influence the adoption of this technology are the use and risk barriers, while the perception of pleasure and compatibility are the factors that motivate the most.

ANALYSIS OF SHARED SOLAR ENERGY SERVICE IN BRAZIL

2018-03-22T16:52:36-03:00

The present article makes an analysis of shared economy services applied to the energy sector, in the field of photovoltaic solar energy. In this study was analyzed a company that is adhering to a business model of shared economy through the capture of investors for solar condominiums. The main objective is to evaluate the product and service offered by the company’s virtual platform, which seeks an innovative model for the solar energy sector. The evaluation of the services and products offered by the company is based on the quality approaches of David A. Garvin and Genichi Taguchi. The data base for the evaluation were collected from information available on the company website and social networking page, in addition to direct contact with representatives of the company, in order to simulate the role of the client. Finally, through a Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) framework, an association of the company's business model with the concepts of VPP was made.

SOCIAL INNOVATION IN AN NGO SITUATED IN THE SOUTH OF BRAZIL: PRACTICES OF RECOGNITION, EMPOWERMENT AND INCLUSION

2018-03-22T16:52:36-03:00

This study aims, in particular, to analyze the social actions developed by an NGO from the South of Brazil called the Interagency Network Vilson Groh (IVG). The research is configured as an exploratory study, with a qualitative approach and in the form of a case study, with data collected through an in - depth personal interview and documentary survey in the Inter - institutional Network Vilson Groh (IVG), located in Florianópolis city / SC. According to the results obtained in the research, by creating conditions for recognition, empowerment and social inclusion, generators of individual and collective emancipation, the social actions carried out in the Inter-institutional Network Vilson Groh (IVG) are in line with the precepts guiding social innovations.

BIBLIOGRAPHIC RESEARCH IN SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT: ANALYSIS OF PROPOSALS FOR TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE MONITORING

2018-03-22T16:52:36-03:00

A systematic literature review of articles published during the last five years was conducted evaluating methods developed to measure sustainable performance of supply chains. Among the assessments analyzed, the majority addresses the use of multicriteria analysis which is often used in combination with other techniques. The review shows that quantification of sustainable supply chain management impacts is still a topic widely discussed in literature and it is not possible to identify a convergence in the published models, being necessary the development of a simplified model which facilitates its use in different industrial areas.