K-State professor drives business success
Don’t you hate it when you go to the grocery store, and you’re confronted with empty shelves?
Ike Ehie’s investigative research at K-State is transforming how companies tackle supply chain strategies, making sure you don’t have to deal with empty shelves again.
“In response to the pandemic, many companies hastily relocated plants to the U.S., prioritizing short-term fixes over long-term strategy,” said Ehie, a professor of management in the College of Business Administration.
A key focus of Ehie’s research sets a new standard for how aligning plant investment decisions with strategic objectives influences the performance of manufacturing companies.
Analyzing data from more than a thousand global firms through the Global Manufacturing Research Group, Ehie discovered that companies have specific, strategic investment goals that significantly enhance their operational performance.
“Practical implications of strategic alignment isn’t just a trendy phrase; it’s a key to success,” said Ehie. “Companies that integrate their investment decisions with their broader strategy see tangible improvements in operational and financial outcomes.”
During his tenure as a Fulbright U.S. scholar in Nigeria, Ehie investigated how developing countries adopt Industry 4.0 technologies, including AI, IoT and cloud computing, to boost efficiency and competitiveness.
Ehie’s insights, published in leading journals such as the International Journal of Production and Operations Management and OMEGA—The International Journal of Management Science, highlight the universal applicability of his work. His international research group, featuring scholars from the U.S., Ireland, Canada, China, South Korea, and Japan, meets annually to exchange findings and plan future studies.
“The aim is not just immediate profits but sustainable growth,” Ehie said.
Curated from: https://www.k-state.edu/seek/spring-2024/researcher-redefines-global-business-strategies/
