Business logic is one of the most important logics based on the decision matrix. However, using this logic alone and environmental uncertainty leads to problems such as low accuracy and integrity in strategic planning. In this work, we use an intelligent model based on the neural-fuzzy approach aiming at a desired decision-making and reducing the uncertainty in the strategic planning in mineral...

This research investigates the procedure for the design of an integrated e-Business system architecture from the viewpoint to support the fulfillment of the business strategic goals and to minimize the total system life-cycle cost. A model for describing the relationship between the e-Business information architecture and the corporate objectives was developed first. This model was then used fo...

Global awareness of sustainability issues is growing rapidly, and business organizations are called to address wider social and environmental concerns along with economic performance. However, limited systematic knowledge exists on the interactions between forest industries and natural ecosystems. We thus investigated the role of ecosystem services in the context of China’s forest sector. A qua...

Model-based approaches to developing multi-enterprise e-Business initiatives help involved enterprises understand the initiatives by creating a shared understanding as a basis for profitability assessment. Still, when developing a business model where multiple potential enterprises may participate in offering a service bundle, complexity increases, and the need arises for automated support for ...

Increasing customer expectations in terms of cost, quality and services, together with competition in global markets has placed a premium on effective internal business processes. Companies are investing to streamline internal workflows, reduce costs and improve efficiency by re-engineering their business processes. Various mapping tools, such as Process Mapping and Value Stream Mapping, have b...

This paper is aimed at evaluating critical success factors in Business Intelligence (BI) implementation in an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) environment. The data analysis method used in this paper is the Decision Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory Model (DEMATEL). The study has been conducted on a cement manufacturing strategic holding company that has implemented ERP since 2010. This ...

This article analyzed decision-making in terms of the adoption of public cloud computing and its determinants in the context of e-government. The authors proposed a theoretical model and related hypotheses after reviewing the literature and combining technology adoption theory with IT decisionmaking authority theory. Then, they collected samples from 227 public sectors and tested hypotheses usi...

in today’s turbulent world, the continuity of criticalactivities in the event of disruptions, and also fast recovery and return tobusiness as usual, are vital for sustainable success of companies. maintainingcontinuous delivery of critical business processes in the event of disruptions isa matter of business continuity. business continuity management system (bcms)is concerned with the developme...

the concept of business model has attracted increasing attention in recent years. specifically, growing number of internet providers on mobile phones are challenged by the selection of appropriate business model. considering the importance of a good business model in the firm’s success, this research investigates the business models selection process of internet providers on mobile phones in ir...

Business cases have become popular as part of managing value creation in IS projects. Nevertheless, business cases are often poorly linked to value creation activities and organizations struggle to develop business cases that are useful and express more than simple cost savings. This action research study seeks to improve the usefulness of business cases in IS projects. We used collaborative ac...