The managerial capability concept is difficult to define and therefore organizations lack the means to analyze it. Because of the turbulences organizations must face under crisis conditions and the fact that the performance of the human... more
This paper offers an insight on the characteristics of organizations that can improve their chances of responding successfully to rapid change. In times of crisis that affects the global economy, organizations operating in competitive... more
This paper provides a critical review of current research on clusters in the textile and clothing industry and the connection to the development of the areas they are concentrated in. The study aims to systemize the main concepts and... more
Textile industry and clothing represent an important source of income and employment opportunities for many developing countries. Recent global economic events determined rapid changes which led to restructuring and reorganization of the... more
In the last decade, new economic phenomena have emerged and their implications regarding consumer wellbeing need a thorough analysis. Synthesizing statistics in the European Union, it revealed a tendency in recent years of increasing the... more
Practical understanding by the producer of the way purchasers choose between various products that might satisfy a certain need constitutes a very complex and challenging problem. The concept of " customer perceived value " and the ratio... more
The practical approach of strategy formulation, given the company's mission, is based on the key strategic objective that is to be achieved through the respective strategy. The strategic objective is different from one company to another,... more
The following paper aims to present a part of the issues with which the Romanian healthcare system copes, from a Lean methodology point's of view. The main objective is to identify the actions and medical processes that do not add value... more
Given the extension of globalization, a major strategic objective of advanced countries is to maintain a high level of competitiveness of the economy. This is achieved through policies of revitalizing national industry based inter alia on... more
Textile and clothing industry represents an important part of the European manufacturing industry, and over the years has proven to be an essential activity for the economic performance and social welfare of many European regions. The... more
The present paper highlights some concerns regarding the future of production industry for developing countries in the context of globalization. In order to better asses the sustainability of this sector, the research methodology is... more
The high demand in certain industrial sectors requires a steadily rhythm of production. In addition, although in many cases mass production is being used, a particular emphasis has to be placed on individualized production. Connecting... more
Lean management represents a systematic approach used for identifying and eliminating waste and non-value added activities from different industries, including the textile industry. Even if the lean manufacturing concept has shown... more
The main objective of this paper is to identify the main factors that determine students to continue their studies abroad or in their home country. A quantitative research is conducted through a questionnaire applied on a representative... more