A. Siriban-Manalang
De La Salle University, Industrial Engineering, Faculty Member
Research Interests: Engineering and ASME
Research Interests: Engineering and ASME
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Research Interests: Engineering and ASME
There is an increasingly broad consensus in the scientific literature and in policy-making circles that the global economy as it is currently structured is unsustainable. Mainstream research on the implications of climate change and the... more
There is an increasingly broad consensus in the scientific literature and in policy-making circles that the global economy as it is currently structured is unsustainable. Mainstream research on the implications of climate change and the degradation of eco-system services has tended to dominate discussion. However, there is a third strand of research which addresses the question of global material flows. This paper synthesizes this research on the global terrain and asks questions about the implications for policy-making in the South African context. In general, it is argued that macro-economic policy-making in South Africa has not taken into account research on the natural limits to current growth models. Nevertheless, there are a wide range of sectoral responses that do suggest that policy-makers are responding in ad hoc ways to the constraints imposed by natural resource limits. Suggestions are made for how these ad hoc responses could be consolidated into a more integrated and coherent response that could position South Africa as a lead player in the global search for sustainable solutions.
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PurposeThis paper aims to peruse theories and practices of agile and lean manufacturing systems to determine whether they employ sustainability, complexity and organizational learning.Design/methodology/approachThe critical review of the... more
PurposeThis paper aims to peruse theories and practices of agile and lean manufacturing systems to determine whether they employ sustainability, complexity and organizational learning.Design/methodology/approachThe critical review of the comparative operational similarities and difference of the two systems was conducted while the new views and issues of emerging vital scenarios were analyzed in detail.FindingsIn spite of their differences, the two systems of agile and lean manufacturing can co‐exist in one system. The concepts of sustainability, complexity and organizational learning for agile and lean systems highlight outputs of differences in the output of operationalization but there can be substantial alignment in the input of intentions. The two excel at the three areas of consideration.Practical implicationsThe organizations of today must consider the applicability of designing both agile and lean systems within one organization for the purposes of achieving fast response ti...
Research Interests: Business, Management, Computer Science, Knowledge Management, Lean Manufacturing, and 12 moreProductivity, Industrial Engineering, Organizational Climate, Business Management, Business and Management, Learning Organization, Agile Manufacturing, Lean Production, Comparative Analysis, Manufacturing Industry, Organizational Structures, and The Learning Organization
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ABSTRACT Wide variations in climatic conditions from prolonged dry season to frequent occurrence of super typhoons have significant impact on the Philippines, especially on rural poor households which depend heavily on agriculture and... more
ABSTRACT Wide variations in climatic conditions from prolonged dry season to frequent occurrence of super typhoons have significant impact on the Philippines, especially on rural poor households which depend heavily on agriculture and food production for subsistence and income. This paper provides a research framework that can be used to understand the dynamics between climate change and agriculture. The framework incorporates the effects of climate change on agricultural productivity, as well as the effects of agricultural activities and land use on climate change through the emission of greenhouse gasses. The framework uses three simulation models to analyse the impact of climate change: a global CGE model, a Philippine CGE model, and a Philippine poverty microsimulation model.
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National Funds - Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology, under Project Pest-OE/EME/UI0252/2011.
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ABSTRACT Purpose – This paper aims to peruse theories and practices of agile and lean manufacturing systems to determine whether they employ sustainability, complexity and organizational learning. Design/methodology/approach – The... more
ABSTRACT Purpose – This paper aims to peruse theories and practices of agile and lean manufacturing systems to determine whether they employ sustainability, complexity and organizational learning. Design/methodology/approach – The critical review of the comparative operational similarities and difference of the two systems was conducted while the new views and issues of emerging vital scenarios were analyzed in detail. Findings – In spite of their differences, the two systems of agile and lean manufacturing can co-exist in one system. The concepts of sustainability, complexity and organizational learning for agile and lean systems highlight outputs of differences in the output of operationalization but there can be substantial alignment in the input of intentions. The two excel at the three areas of consideration. Practical implications – The organizations of today must consider the applicability of designing both agile and lean systems within one organization for the purposes of achieving fast response time, high levels of productivity and better efficiency. Originality/value – The paper defines the relationship between agile and lean systems.