The present paper describes the perception and influence of retailers over consumer behavior and examine the factors that affect the meat consumption in São Paulo, Brazil. A survey was conducted in 30 butcher sho...
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The present paper describes the perception and influence of retailers over consumer behavior and examine the factors that affect the meat consumption in São Paulo, Brazil. A survey was conducted in 30 butcher shops between June and July 2014. The data were analyzed using Hierarchical Cluster and K-Means Analysis on to Statistica software. Results identify three different important players for the Meat Supply Chains in São Paulo city: Butcher shops, mix retailers and trust retailers. The consumer behavior is influenced by price, flexible payment, origin, brand, know how and promotion (sales strategies, media and competition) (p
The practice of the Reverse Logistics (RL) has increasingly been in evidence by the academy and by the companies, due to sustainability and costs. In a progressively competitive business environment, cost reduction be...
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The practice of the Reverse Logistics (RL) has increasingly been in evidence by the academy and by the companies, due to sustainability and costs. In a progressively competitive business environment, cost reduction becomes a global recurring theme, and in this aspect, RL is a strong ally in the strategic plan of the company. With the advancement of the technology it is more and more common the launch of a new product on the market, increasing the probability of improper disposal of electronic waste by the consumers that replace them. This paper aims to analyze the internal processes of the mechanisms of RL of one of the biggest logistics companies around the world that uses RL as economic and environmental strategy, and identify areas for improvement. We conclude giving some suggestions in order to improve the efficiency of the system.
This paper aims at exploring how some factors identified in the PSS and product/service innovation literature can hinder or foster sustainable PSS implementation in developing countries, since there is a lack of knowl...
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This paper aims at exploring how some factors identified in the PSS and product/service innovation literature can hinder or foster sustainable PSS implementation in developing countries, since there is a lack of knowledge concerning the characteristics of PSS transition processes in different contexts. The identified factors were investigated empirically, through two PSS solutions located in an emerging economy. The main results demonstrated the role of some potential factors in supporting the implementation and diffusion of PSS solutions, especially those related to the involvement of multiple actors in the value creation and the social embeddedness. However, the role of those factors still need to be investigated in future works, since only two cases were analyzed in this research. Analyses of successful and unsuccessful PSS cases as well as the identification of other factors and characteristics of PSS implementation in different contexts are directions for further research.
This paper aims to present a theoretical framework for performance measurement of supply chain quality management (SCQM). A review of the literature on supply chain quality management, supply chain and quality managem...
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This paper aims to present a theoretical framework for performance measurement of supply chain quality management (SCQM). A review of the literature on supply chain quality management, supply chain and quality management was conducted to develop key performance measurements related to six areas of integration between quality management and supply chain management environment: leadership, continuous improvement and innovation, sustainability, stakeholder involvement and commitment, information, and management and strategic planning. The findings suggest that SCQM integration can be assessed by nine performance measurements. The study contributes to our understanding of quality management practices within a supply chain (SC) environment from an integrated perspective. It extends the concept of supply quality chain integration by focusing on key performance measurement that may help to improve the overall performance of the supply chain.
This study proposes the use of a computational approach based on machine learning (ML) algorithms to build predictive models using eye tracking data. Our intention is to provide results that may support the study of m...
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This study proposes the use of a computational approach based on machine learning (ML) algorithms to build predictive models using eye tracking data. Our intention is to provide results that may support the study of medical investigation in the decision-making process in clinical bioethics, particularly in this work, in cases of euthanasia. The data used in the approach were collected from 75 students of the nursing undergraduate course using an eye tracker. The available data were processed through feature selection methods, and were later used to create models capable of predicting the euthanasia decision through ML algorithms. Statistical experiments showed that the predictive model resultant from the multilayer perceptron (MLP) algorithm led to the best performance compared with the other tested algorithms, presenting an accuracy of 90.7% and a mean area under the ROC curve of 0.90. Interesting knowledge (patterns and rules) for the studied bioethical decision-making was extracted using simulations with MLP models and inspecting the obtained decision-tree rules. The good performance shown by the obtained MLP predictive model demonstrates that the proposed investigation approach may be used to test scientific hypotheses related to visual attention and decision-making.
This study aimed to identify the main causes of pork carcass condemnation due to weather variations in pork industry losses. Two databases were used in the present study from 2010 to 2014. The temperature humidity ind...
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(纸本)9781510828759
This study aimed to identify the main causes of pork carcass condemnation due to weather variations in pork industry losses. Two databases were used in the present study from 2010 to 2014. The temperature humidity index (THI) was calculated, and separated into three levels: Normal (THI≤ 79), Danger (793 tons;which represents 0.54% of the total Brazilian annually processed pork. The maximum temperature humidity index values (MTHI) were found during summer and spring, differing from fall and winter (p 84) presented positive and stronger correlation with pork carcass condemnation than THI Danger group (79 to 83).
An efficient transport network needs an infrastructure that would be able to provide an optimization in cargo transport, bringing agility and speed. With respect to this, waterways can be considering a solution due to...
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An efficient transport network needs an infrastructure that would be able to provide an optimization in cargo transport, bringing agility and speed. With respect to this, waterways can be considering a solution due to its energy efficiency, greater productivity in relation to the cargo volumes, and low cost per ton. The purpose of this study is compare Brazilian waterways with the American waterways about costs and infrastructure available. To that end we conducted a bibliographical study to collect data and make feasible the comparisons between countries. The results showed that in Brazil, the one cargo tonne transported by one thousand kilometers, cost three times more that in the United States.
The houses for the low income residential construction sector are one of the most prominent niches in the building construction sector in Brazil. However, the construction process continues to handcraft, which creates...
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(纸本)9781509035953
The houses for the low income residential construction sector are one of the most prominent niches in the building construction sector in Brazil. However, the construction process continues to handcraft, which creates many errors and quality problems. To reach greater efficiency, it is necessary to have large-scale production with repeatability, standardization, high productivity and an accurate management system. The final product of the construction is a unique building, not in serial production. What makes it a project management model widely used nowadays is its unique product through a specific design. However, these management models are generic, for all kinds of activities and sectors, and it does not refer to innovation and industrial environment. Meanwhile, the construction industry needs a model for developing its innovative approaches for the best project management practices, relevant management and the peculiarities of the industry. The reference models suggest that the product can develop by dividing into stages. That division is a way to deal with the complex process of development and aims, in addition, to establish control points to ensure increased design efficiency. The purpose of this article is to generate? from the comparison of the models mentioned? a preliminary proposal phase for new reference model for innovation in construction.
The soybean transport costs represent the biggest part of the costs that involve the production and commodity operations. This study analyzed the main soybean flow routes for the foreign Market and proposed alternativ...
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The soybean transport costs represent the biggest part of the costs that involve the production and commodity operations. This study analyzed the main soybean flow routes for the foreign Market and proposed alternative routes that contribute to reduce costs involving the transport of grains produced by the macro-region of the Mato Grosso state. For this purpose, it was used mathematical modeling with application of linear programming through Excel Solver supplement program, considering six origins (macro-regions of Mato Grosso state) and eight main destination ports. The results present a minimization of the transport costs in US$ 6.59 million, such as the reduction of the amount of routes used from 34 to 13 routes. It was concluded that the reduction of the transport costs was possible due to the inclusion of routes containing stretches of waterways, with the flow through the Port of Manaus/AM and Port of São Luiz/MA.
The study of the clusters is of interest in the academic research due to their specific characteristics. The objective of this research is to analyze the quality management system in the production chain of the baby f...
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The study of the clusters is of interest in the academic research due to their specific characteristics. The objective of this research is to analyze the quality management system in the production chain of the baby fashion cluster in the county of Terra Roxa, State of Parana, Brazil. We made a survey research with descriptive approach involving all the manufacturers of the cluster, using questionnaires with closed questions. The results showed that no matter their products are considered of good quality in Brazil and the manufacturers of this baby fashion cluster see quality as an important instrument to be competitive, just a part of them use quality management system and basic quality tools to improve their production processes.
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