A set of indices, which we collectively call the Hirsch-family indices, has been developed and is garnering attention in a variety of disciplines. Each of the indices assign a number to an author/researcher that suggests the impact the researcher has had. A higher h index means a researcher has more publications that are highly cited than a researcher which has lower index. A researcher with an h-index of 20, say, will have 20 papers with at least 20 citations.
Based on Journal of the Association for Information Systems (Volume 10 Issue 7 Article 2), Assoc Prof Thompson Teo Sian Hin is ranked number 15 based on his h-index of 24. This reflects strongly on his prolific research capabilities and passion in the subject.
Highlights in July 2008
Fostering IT-Enabled Business Innovation At The YCH Group
IT is mostly utilised for making the routine operational processes more efficient. Innovation, which is a strategic objective for the organisation, is generally delegated to R&D or product design units with very little involvement of IT, thus precluding any technology inputs to the quest for innovation.
Many senior executives still have an unclear understanding of technology, do not do adequate groundwork for spurring IT innovation, have unrealistic expectations and, thus, end up with disappointing outcomes.
Nevertheless, there are success stories for IT-enabled business innovation. One of these stories is YCH Group in Singapore, which tied IT to the core of its business, laid a solid foundation for fostering IT-based innovation, improved managerial practices to better align IT with the business and has reaped the rewards.
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Supply Management: Shifting Focus For Greater Value And Cost Savings
Supply management, also known as procurement, strategic procurement, purchasing or material management, is gaining attention as companies discover the potential cost savings that can be accrued from effective management of their supply activities.
Supply management dollar flow-through accounts for more than half of a typical manufacturing company’s revenue. With the globalisation of production, supply management has become even more important.
As companies pursue new geographic supply markets, the old supply management paradigm is challenged. Market demand for shorter lead times and lower costs has driven companies to review their supply management practices and policies.
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Highlights in May 2008
Assoc Prof Mark Goh - Procurement in Asia
The key to success for practitioners in procurement and supply chain management in Asia is the ability to find better and cheaper ways to manage buyer and seller relationships so that value can be appropriated more effectively by buyers from, or in conjunction with, their suppliers.
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