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Papers by Nitin Patwa

Academy of Taiwan Business Management Review, 2019

The purpose of this paper is to identify the factors that influence the use of electronic single ... more The purpose of this paper is to identify the factors that influence the use of electronic single windows for trade facilitation. As more and more countries are contemplating adoption of single window system, this paper specifically looks at its benefits from user’s perspective. An extensive
literature review was conducted to understand the concept of single window trade facilitation, identify the variables that define the benefits of its adoption and to create a research framework. Empirical data
was collected and analysis was done to validate the hypotheses. This research will enable the stakeholders like manufacturers, shippers, banks, customs, insurance companies, shipping lines,
logistics service providers etc. to understand the benefits of single windows as perceived by user community. This will in turn help the governments to launch the trade portals, which are user friendly,
beneficial to trade community and facilitate efficient supply chains. Trade portals coupled with demand management, data analytics, cloud computing, IoT and data science are key factors in enhancing
operational excellence, cost savings, customer satisfaction and real-time visibility.

T h e J o u r n a l o f D e v e l o p i n g A r e a s, 2021

Over the past decade, the business climate has been affected by high commodity prices, losses suf... more Over the past decade, the business climate has been affected by high commodity prices, losses suffered due to economic and structural waste, and, most importantly, the adverse impact to the environment has threatened the long-term global wealth creation ability of businesses. This unprecedented and exponential surge of undesirable factors calls for a different approach to the current linear economic system. The conception of a circular economy has sparked great interest, with many industries and nations hailing it as the most significant innovation of the 21st century. The study focuses on to identify key influencing factors that positively impact the adoption of Circular Economy with relevance to emerging economies of the world. A total of 191 usable responses got collected, with a response rate of roughly 88 %. The data collected from the questionnaire got analyzed using ADANCO 2.0 to build a process model using variance-based structural equation. Variance-based SEM first creates proxies as linear combinations of observed variables and, after that, uses these proxies to estimate the model parameters. It is a popular statistical technique because of its ability to model selected independent variables and consider all possible forms of measurement error to test an entire theory. The data analysis suggests that the SOLVE model is a strong model which, when implemented in the manufacturing sector, can help tap various opportunities. The SOLVE model helps companies achieve the triple bottom line (people, planet, and profit). Companies should consider investing their time, efforts, and money to bridge the circularity gap and thus adopting the circular innovation strategies. It increases profits for firms and boosts innovation in business models, product design supply chains, and other aspects of the economy. Furthermore, it generates employment and helps people achieve sustainable development goals. Policymakers at all government levels play an essential role in the circular economy. There are two broad and complementary policymaking strategies to accelerate the circular economy: fixing the market and regulatory failures and stimulating market activity.

Journal of Applied Business and Economics , 2019

The research intends to explore the various aspects of the circular economy with the fashion indu... more The research intends to explore the various aspects of the circular economy with the fashion industry as a backdrop to find how a circular supply chain and circular model thinking can provide lasting, sustainable solutions to the many environmental ills that are prevalent in this industry. The findings of this research give insights into the minds of retailers, manufacturers, and customers of materials of clothing, to see how viable the inclusion of circular economy models can be to the existing industry. These insights will be invaluable to new entrants in the market who want to have a green supply chain with reduced wastage and minimize the negative impact on the environment.

2023 International Conference on Advancement in Data Science, E-learning and Information System (ICADEIS)

Our research aims to enhance the sustainable value framework by integrating stakeholder theory in... more Our research aims to enhance the sustainable value framework by integrating stakeholder theory in a decarbonised power system. It emphasises the importance of managing the transition to renewable energy in a stable manner, addressing the intermittency challenge. By conceptualising ultralow-cost, long-duration energy storage (LDES) as a transition pathway, the study proposes advanced adiabatic compressed air energy storage (AA-CAES) as a significant solution to manage imbalances in renewable energy generation. The research sheds light on the alignment between environmental and social benefits in utility-scale renewable energy storage, emphasising supply-side interactions, acceptance, and community engagement. The study contributes fresh perspectives to stakeholder theory and offers conceptual and quantitative analysis to enrich the literature in this field, informing both theoretical understanding and managerial decision-making.

Advances in human resources management and organizational development book series, Jun 16, 2023

Accounting and ﬁnancial systems and tools are widely used in performance measurement by leaders a... more Accounting and ﬁnancial systems and tools are widely used in performance measurement by leaders and managers. Although the deﬁnitions of leadership and management defer, the same tools are applied to manage organizations. The shift from the industrial age into today’s emerging information age has brought a great need for effective leadership and management. As performance is the epitome of a business enterprise, performance measurement is too important and too costly to get wrong. If the performance is not measurable, it is very difficult to manage operations of an enterprise. The last 2O years has witnessed a revolution of performance measurement ranging from financial ratios and budgetary control procedures by Dupont and General Motors, to organizational measurement systems, and next to the balance score card and Activity based budgeting, to name a few. An attempt is made to integrate practical and useful measurement (accounting, financial and non-accounting and non-financial) and...

Oil, Gas & Energy Quarterly

Currently, most of the oil and gas industry faces challenges related to inventory management for ... more Currently, most of the oil and gas industry faces challenges related to inventory management for spare parts. From the viewpoint of regular production operations, maintenance operations are not influenced by demand from an outside customer but by equipment maintenance. To execute any maintenance works, several resources are needed, the most important of which are manpower, tools, equipment, and spare parts.

The purpose of this article is to tackle the deficiencies in decision making for businesses by un... more The purpose of this article is to tackle the deficiencies in decision making for businesses by understanding the historical measures in differences in the way businesses collect, use and analyze data. However, because of the influx of data in the environment of Volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (i.e. VUCA world), companies are unsure about which data to use and analyze, to then convert into information that can aid in making profitable business decisions. Therefore, this article looks at six different constructs, including:the 360° Consumer View; Account-based Marketing; Personalization and Customization; Promotion; Pricing; and advertising and Web-based Decisions. These constructs were taken from the amount of expenditure that business would make on analytics in the present,as well as the future; certain tests were carried out to find which constructs provided the highest return on investment.

In recent studies, there has been much interest in sharing knowledge across virtual team projects... more In recent studies, there has been much interest in sharing knowledge across virtual team projects, especially in the information technology (IT) industry. Virtual teams have become more prevalent in the IT industry, making use of varied culture, time zones and talents across the geography. This research examines the impact of knowledge sharing on virtual team projectsthe relationship between impact of knowledge sharing and the factors influencing the same. The impact of knowledge sharing and the influencing factors are modelled, and the hypotheses are defined. These were tested with a sample of 241 respondents from IT and finance industry throughout the geography covering Asia Pacific, North and South America, Europe and the Middle East. Research findings indicate that the majority of the hypothesised paths are significant and accepted. Also, they indicate that the individual variables internal barriers, interpersonal conflicts, composition of team and skills required for the team members have a positive relation to knowledge sharing

.The increasing technological innovation and smart customer calls for a stronger focus on custome... more .The increasing technological innovation and smart customer calls
for a stronger focus on customer experience models, strategies,
and ethics inherent in such practices It is essential to broaden the
definition of customer experience beyond marketing and psychology
to insights from technology-human interaction, new analytical practices,
law, ethics and other areas. Customer purchase behavior is a rapidly
evolving concept, forcing companies to adapt to their new demands by
using innovative business models. The research was to frame a new
customer experience model since it has more power on company’s
decisions than ever before. An online survey was conducted; sample
audience was a target segment of the age group of 18-32. It consisted
of 17 questions which comprised of our present factors.

This study fills the gap in the literature by identifying the new employee generation as emerging... more This study fills the gap in the literature by identifying the new employee generation as emerging brand advocates. We use extensive studies and employ a survey for the respective exploratory and explanatory research and then follow up with variance-based structural equation modelling to analyze the survey and test the hypotheses. Variables are later classified into six needs of the new employee generation with regard to their level of significance within the sample: corporate identity, employee upbringing, peripheral interactions, extraneous work needs, need for a challenging and innovative work environment, and the need for a game-changing attitude. The findings should appeal to employers that seek to create brand advocates amongst employees at an early stage. This research paper is also relevant for existing employers that are willing to boost the number of brand advocates in their organizations and succeed in the existing talent war. The bottom line is that catering to the needs of the new employee generation undoubtedly leads to a happier workforce that will then share its positive work experience with others.

Several economic, institutional, technical and socio-cultural barriers hinder countries from movi... more Several economic, institutional, technical and socio-cultural barriers hinder countries from moving from the high to the low emission pathway. The objective of this research is to find out the impacts of social, economic, technological and regulatory barriers in the deployment of renewable energy. Data were collected through an online questionnaire responded to by 223 professionals working in the energy sector all over the globe. This research shows that social, technological and regulatory barriers have a strong influence on the deployment of renewable energy, while economic barriers significantly influence it indirectly. By breaking research and development-related barriers, organizations will be able to invest greatly in developing advanced technologies that can optimize usage of renewable energy and make renewable energy appear more lucrative. With less polluting and lower tariff energy solutions being made available to local people, and higher profits for manufacturers, this will create an atmosphere where all stakeholders are satisfied.

Circular Economy (CE) and the adoption of its principles globally are more important than ever to... more Circular Economy (CE) and the adoption of its principles globally are more important than ever to sustain the rate of production of goods and services to meet the ever-increasing consumer demand that is burdening the environment and society. This study investigates the adoption of CE principles amongst emerging economies as the challenges faced by these economies are generally different in terms of resource availability, varying government policies and consumer behaviour from those of developed economies. This research presents an empirically validated CE adoption model using a sample of 183 consumer responses. The study highlights the strong influence of factors such as consumer behaviour on the acceptance of remanufactured products and using products as a service to encourage the adoption of CE practices in emerging economies. This research offers businesses, consumers and policy makers insights into measures that have been taken by emerging economies that are in line with CE principles.

Accounting and Finance Research, 2020

In the ever-growing realm of fund/investment management, there are various stakeholders involved.... more In the ever-growing realm of fund/investment management, there are various stakeholders involved. This paper has identified the significant factors that lead to issues coming up in the fund management industry within the working and operations. The paper consists of an extensive literature review from the perspective of the investor. It consists of a research framework that involves steps like factor recognition, problem recognition, possible solutions, and conclusion. The result of this study shows that various factors influence the working of these organizations, which include the organization hierarchy, fee structure, risk involved, information privacy, and level of professionalism. These factors affect the industry image as well as the level of trust in the minds of the investor. It can all very well translate to the betterment of an organization's workflow.

Sustainability

Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have faced criticism for their use of adversarial and ... more Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have faced criticism for their use of adversarial and deceptive marketing communication practices, which present challenges to ethical and sustainable development. This study aims to examine the factors influencing ethical marketing communication and their impact on value creation. With a robust dataset comprising responses from 183 participants and an impressive 85% response rate, structural equation modeling through ADANCO was employed to analyze the influence of each ethical communication factor on value creation. The findings reveal a positive relationship between ethical communication and value creation, benefiting all stakeholders involved. Moreover, the study emphasizes the importance of adhering to ethical principles and establishing mutually beneficial agreements with stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes in ethical communication. These findings underscore the significance of adopting ethical marketing communication practices...

IGI Global eBooks, Dec 9, 2022

i-manager’s Journal on Management, 2013