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The Impact of Digitalization on Manufacturing Firms’ Competitiveness, Environmental Sustainability, and Social Inclusiveness Abbasi, Rashid Shabir; Saboor, Abdul; Azhar, Auns; Khan, Sajid
International Journal Administration, Business & Organization Vol 5 No 5 (2024): IJABO
Publisher : Asosiasi Ahli Administrasi Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61242/ijabo.24.427

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Manufacturing is a crucial driver of economic growth, contributing approximately 17% to global GDP. This research investigates the impact of digitalization on manufacturing firms' competitiveness, environmental sustainability, and social inclusiveness, using Canon Inc.’s operations globally as a case study. Existing literature underscores the transformative potential of digital economics in the manufacturing industry; however, a comprehensive exploration of its impact on sustainability remains to be explored in detail. Employing a mixed-methods approach and Systems Theory as a theoretical framework, data was gathered from Canon's sustainability reports, financial statements, and online sources, focusing on the years 1997 to 2018. The study analyzes the implementation of digital technologies and their effects on profitability and sustainability outcomes. The research results indicate positive results with sustainable firms able to beat the competition in the long-run, as demonstrated by Canon’s revenue of approximately $36 billion in 2018 alongside significant reductions in CO2 emissions by 435,000 tonnes and a reduction in raw material usage by 314,000 tonnes. Additionally, Canon’s social initiatives, such as the Miraisha Programme, underscore its commitment to inclusivity. This study highlights the multifaceted benefits of integrating digital technologies in manufacturing, offering insights for firms aiming to balance profitability with sustainability.
Designed for Learning: use of Skill Tracker in Veterinary education Ramsey, Phil Lionel; Khan, Sajid; Weston, Jenny; Marshall, Neil
APMBA (Asia Pacific Management and Business Application) Vol. 5 No. 1 (2016)
Publisher : Department of Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Brawijaya University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21776/ub.apmba.2016.005.01.4

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Although learning is a natural process, many of the systems designed to support education do not contribute positively to the experience of students. This paper reports on the design of Skill Tracker, a software system developed at Massey University to manage processes around student skill acquisition, and initially applied to the university’s Veterinary Science program. The software has been designed around guiding ideas relevant to learning in a professional context: the “progress principle” and Communities of Practice. The paper outlines how these ideas have shaped the design of the software. While Skill Tracker enables the university to collect data that informs the management of the Veterinary School, the underlying purpose of the system is to enhance the experience of students. In order to do achieve this goal it is necessary to understand a key dilemma in any educational innovation: the need to integrate technology and pedagogy.