The impact of the ERP (enterprise resource planning) on the company’s flexibility is at the center of a controversy. While some researchers emphasize the positive contribution of the ERP in terms of flexibility, others emphasize its rigid nature. This paper aims to validate the positive impact of ERP’s integration on the strategic flexibility of Tunisian firms. As this impact is not obviously s...

When an organization decides on the level of flexibility in handling business process instances, it needs to impose this level in operational practice. The way of imposing a given level of flexibility depends on the means employed for controlling business processes. When a Business Process Support (BPS) system is used, the flexibility limits can be incorporated in it. The paper discusses how a ...

The purpose of the research presented in this paper has been to analyze flexibility needs and enablers in assembly systems. The methodology used for the research has been a literature review and a case study at a Swedish manufacturing company. Flexibility as a competitive factor has been shown to be needed in order to satisfy the changing demands, at low cost and with delivery precision. The le...

Strategic planning may assist in new product development through innovation making strategic linked to innovation, but it can also restrict and creativity. This suggested the need study relationship between mediating factors. was examined as a possible determinant of Saudi SMEs, two factors considered were commitment learning structural flexibility, which for their interaction effects on planni...

University students have poor sleep hygiene, leading to poorer health. Facets of self-regulation such as planning, behavioural inhibition, cognitive flexibility and working memory were explored in relation to three sleep hygiene behaviours: Avoiding stress or anxiety before bed, avoiding going to bed hungry or thirsty, and making the bedroom restful. One hundred and thirty-seven participants to...