Project Details
Description
The primary objective of this project is to develop a new practical business and manufacturing model for SMEs in Europe, which will enable them to compete successfully at a national, European and global level.
FutureSME will research and develop a set of tools that will help SMEs to:
• identify a business and manufacturing model that will allow them to develop and sustain their competitive advantage
• develop suitable roadmaps and change plans to allow them to pursue their new business and manufacturing model
• engage the necessary support from their local industry support agencies and educational institutions to facilitate their transformation
• implement the new business/manufacturing models, tools and techniques
FutureSME will research and develop a set of tools that will help SMEs to:
• identify a business and manufacturing model that will allow them to develop and sustain their competitive advantage
• develop suitable roadmaps and change plans to allow them to pursue their new business and manufacturing model
• engage the necessary support from their local industry support agencies and educational institutions to facilitate their transformation
• implement the new business/manufacturing models, tools and techniques
Key findings
The core finding of the project is the need for SME's to develop their adaptive capability to meet event based changes in strategy.
A diagnostic tool to identify areas for attention, a strategy method based on events rather than timelines and a visual management to tie daily actions to strategic intent were developed and validated with partner organisations.
A diagnostic tool to identify areas for attention, a strategy method based on events rather than timelines and a visual management to tie daily actions to strategic intent were developed and validated with partner organisations.
Short title | futureSME |
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Status | Finished |
Effective start/end date | 1/01/09 → 28/12/12 |
Keywords
- adaptability
- responsiveness
- competitive advantage
- SME
- manufacturing
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Impacts
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Sustainable productivity and growth through improved performance measurement and management practices in manufacturing enterprises
Umit Bititci (Participant), Jillian MacBryde (Participant), Kepa Mendibil (Participant) & Nuran Acur (Participant)
Impact: Impact - for External Portal › Economic and commerce, Professional practice, training and standards
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