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Advances in e-procurement : a product/buying situation focus (2004)
Journal Article
Sain, B., Owens, J. D., & Hill, J. (2004). Advances in e-procurement : a product/buying situation focus. Management services (Enfield), 48(6), 10-15

It has been noted that e-procurement represents a substantial competitive advantage when implemented seamlessly. Other than technological and cultural considerations, the level of IT integration in procurement will depend on the buying situation, on... Read More about Advances in e-procurement : a product/buying situation focus.

Modern software engineering methods for developing courseware (2002)
Presentation / Conference
Dwolatzky, B., Kennedy, I., & Owens, J. (2002, January). Modern software engineering methods for developing courseware. Presented at 2nd Engineering Education Conference: Professional Engineering Scenarios, IEE, Savoy Place, London, UK

Courseware is any form of computer or Web based learning material or Computer Aided Learning System, using digital media. Courseware Engineering (CE) is a new discipline that adapts and applies methods of Software Engineering (SE) to develop coursewa... Read More about Modern software engineering methods for developing courseware.

Design of a business e-commerce undergraduate course : concept, development & implementation review (2001)
Presentation / Conference
Hill, J., Owens, J. D., & Smith, P. (2001, September). Design of a business e-commerce undergraduate course : concept, development & implementation review. Presented at 8th European Conference on IT Evaluation, Oriel College, Oxford University, UK

Every society needs to invest in resources that can provide prosperity and develop its intellectual capital through new definitions of social priorities. Education constitutes the cornerstone of these social efforts. However, for many years some ed... Read More about Design of a business e-commerce undergraduate course : concept, development & implementation review.

The importance of a new product development (NPD) process : getting started (2000)
Presentation / Conference
Owens, J. D., & Davies, J. (2000, October). The importance of a new product development (NPD) process : getting started. Presented at 1st European Conference on KM, Bled School of Management, Bled, Slovenia

In order to achieve a successful new product, and certainly the successful implementation of a new product into a company, it is necessary to have a structured and documented approach to New Product Development (NPD), therefore providing a clear road... Read More about The importance of a new product development (NPD) process : getting started.

Developing a framework to improve SME participation in public procurement : an investigation into NHS Trusts in the North West of England
Thesis
Akenroye, T. (in press). Developing a framework to improve SME participation in public procurement : an investigation into NHS Trusts in the North West of England. (Thesis). University of Salford

The aim of this study is to develop a framework that can be adopted to help improve the participation of SMEs in public procurement. This research was carried out using a critical review of the relevant literature, analysis of data from a survey of S... Read More about Developing a framework to improve SME participation in public procurement : an investigation into NHS Trusts in the North West of England.

Understanding ERP adoption and family involvement in UK’s retail small family businesses
Thesis
Lasisi, M. (in press). Understanding ERP adoption and family involvement in UK’s retail small family businesses. (Thesis). The University of Salford

Despite the theoretical suggestion that adopting an ERP system could bring about competitive advantage to Family Businesses within a highly competitive market such as the retail industry, a high level of family involvement appears to be a hindrance t... Read More about Understanding ERP adoption and family involvement in UK’s retail small family businesses.