Supply Chain Finance is a contributed book looking at the two major perspectives of managing finance across the supply chain. The first is more short-term, focused on accounts payables and receivables. The second is a more overarching perspective, focused on working capital optimization in terms of inventory and asset management. It includes chapters from a variety of research perspectives, as well as from business and policymakers. The authors look at the benefits of the supply chain finance approach including reduction of working capital, access to more funding at lower costs, risk reduction, as well as an increase of trust, commitment, and profitability through the chain. Supply Chain Finance includes theory as well as practical case studies addressing advances in the area of supply chain finance. The editors and contributors look at how to design and implement supply chain finance in supply chains and examine what the future holds for this important area. Online supporting resources include self-test multiple-choice and essay questions for each chapter.

In Understanding and Negotiating EPC Contracts, Volume 1, Howard M. Steinberg presents a practical and comprehensive guide to understanding virtually every aspect of engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracts for infrastructure projects. The 25 chapters in Volume 1 are supplemented with real-life examples and court decisions, and offer tactical advice for anyone who must negotiate or understand EPC contracts in connection with the implementation, financing or operation of infrastructure projects. Emphasizing current market practices and strategic options for risk sharing, the book contains a narrative explanation of the underpinning of all of the issues involved in EPC contracting. Exhaustive in scope, it clarifies the fundamental commercial principles and pitfalls of "turnkey" contracting for all types of capital investments ranging from electrical and thermal power generation (including combined heat and power, nuclear, wind, solar, natural gas and coal) to refining, to chemical processing to LNG liquefaction and re-gasification to high speed rail, bridging, tunneling and road building. Providing clear and thorough analyses of the issues and challenges, this volume will be of great value to all those involved in complex construction projects.

Projects are inherently risky, since they involve some level of uncertainty, doing something new in the target environment, but the percentage of projects seen as a success is still disappointingly low, especially for IT projects. The 'Iron Triangle' of time/cost/quality suggests that all three aspects are equal, but with quantitative methods for monitoring project performance, the focus is primarily on managing cost and time. This book seeks to redress the balance, explaining the rationale and benefits of focusing more on quality (fitness for purpose and conformance to requirements) before detailing a range of tools and techniques to support rebalancing the management of projects, programmes and portfolios. It shows how managing project quality actively can reduce costs through minimising wastage, and reduce delays through avoiding rework, leading to improved project success rates and customer satisfaction.

On the evidence of the authors of Advances in Project Management: Narrated Journeys in Unchartered Territory, there is a sea change coming. That change will affect the way projects are perceived, lead and governed, particularly in the context of the wider organisation to which they belong; whether that is in the public, private or not-for-profit sectors. Many organisations have struggled to apply the traditional models of project management to their new projects in the global environment. Anecdotal and evidence-based research confirms that projects continue to fail at an alarming rate. A major part of the build-up to failure is often the lack of adequate project management knowledge and experience. Advances in Project Management covers key areas of improvement in understanding and project capability further up the management chain; amongst strategy and senior decision makers and amongst professional project and programme managers. This collection, drawn from some of the world's leading practitioners and researchers and compiled by Professor Darren Dalcher of the National Centre for Project Management, provides those people and organisations who are involved with the developments in project management with the kind of structured information, new approaches and novel perspectives that will inform their thinking and their practice and improve their decisions.

Alpha-Versionen sind Lehrbucher, Gesetze, Hochglanzprospekte, Aktienneuemissionsanzeigen, Regierungserklarungen. Dahinter ist das Reale. Hinter den Lehrbuchern die vorlesende Forscherpersonlichkeit, hinter dem Prospekt der Rat des erfahrenen Fachverkaufers. Alpha-Versionen meiden Urteile, Meinungen und Leidenschaftlichkeit. Dieses Buch ist kompromisslos beta. Hier werden die schnellen Veranderungen der Informationsgesellschaft mit dem einhergehenden taglichen Wahnsinn aus moglichen und unmoglichen Perspektiven aufs Korn genommen - und wo es nicht anders geht, wird das zu arg Provozierende in Schwarzhumorsatire geniessbar gemacht ("Nicht nur zur Neujahrszeit" oder "Das Ende der DGeneration").Das Buch enthalt die bisherigen Texte der "Kult"-Kolumne Beta-inside (Informatik-Spektrum) des "Wild Duck" Autors, erganzt um Satiren, die eher "das Schonste" am Buche sind. Die Neuauflage wurde um ein Nachwort des Autors erweitert

'Supply Chain Management Workbook' provides an overview of the supply chain process and addresses the key aspects involved in a supply chain. A checklist is included to enable an assessment of a company's procedures and the facilities it offers. By working through this list of questions the weaknesses in the management of the supply chain can be identified and subsequently addressed. The combination of theoretical underpinning along with a means of self evaluation results in a practical guide which will be invaluable for companies wishing to improve their supply chain management. Published in Association with The Institute of Operations Management, http://www.iomnet.org.uk.

Logistics: Principles & Practice is a general introduction to the subject. This specialized field is fast moving - fulfilling orders on time is of crucial importance in the modern age of internet economy and just-in-time production. Besides dealing with the logistics of purchasing, production and distribution, the book also examines common ground with marketing, quality and production design. This integrated approach ensures that important topics such as e-business, CRM, process design, E-procurement, enterprise resource planning and E-logistics are given prominent coverage. This textbook can be used as core reading for all students of logistics and operations management.

Retailers are being advised to review their supply chains in a bid to accelerate their speed to market. Fashion Logistics assesses the growth and changes in the industry as well as the drivers of change in the market. Supply chain networks and operations play an integral role in distributing their product across the retail industry, and significant changes within those networks have altered the way in which they function. Manufacturers therefore need to re-think their supply chains so that they are resilient enough to withstand shocks, agile enough to respond quickly to sudden change, flexible enough to customise products, and efficient enough to protect margins. Fashion Logistics assess these forces and changes, and how manufacturers should adapt their working practices accordingly.

The new edition includes updates on CSR, a re-write of the reshoring section, updated case studies and new content covering how manufacturers can adapt their working practices accordingly, and new content on the further demise of the department store sector. Online supporting resources include lecture slides to supplement new content covered in each chapter.

Global Contract Logistics looks at what a contracting professional should be doing. The scope begins well before the award of a contract and doesn't end until the benefits of the acquisition have been realised, long after the deliverables arrive in a box on a loading dock.

In Global Contract Logistics, Steven Morgan tackles the growing complexity of contracting in a technologically accelerating world. He looks at the common errors and disappointments that have been experienced in past procurement undertakings. The ten phases of a successful acquisition are examined in depth.

Global Contract Logistics includes real life examples drawn from the Ministry of Defence, Heathrow Airport, the Olympics Authority, Cross Rail, the Institute of Civil Engineers, the U.S. Defence Acquisition University, the Defence Academy in Swindon, shipbuilders and construction managers including those involved in building nuclear power plants.

WINNER: Les Plumes des Achats 2016 - Prix des Associations (1st edition) Over the last two decades Tesco has emerged as a dominant player in the UK market and a leading global retailer. The Lean Supply Chain explores how Tesco, over the last 20 years or so, has built its business around supply chain excellence. As a mega-retailer, Tesco has learnt to create a balanced supply chain system, supporting suppliers' needs as well as customers' requirements. This perspective, and an ambition to act sustainably, has underpinned a rebuilding of trust in the Tesco brand and a resurgence in commercial fortunes. This fully updated edition of The Lean Supply Chain contains new chapters on Tesco's current strategy, rebuilding brand trust and its CSR agenda. It charts the principles of lean thinking, customer loyalty and simplicity which were used by Tesco to frame its supply chain strategy and draws upon the authors' deep knowledge of how the retailer has dealt with challenges and market changes to provide lessons for other businesses, large or small, who wish to place how they manage their supply chains at the heart of their competitive strategy.

Disruptive technologies have the power to upend supply chains, adding uncertainty, cost, and complexity to any business. These technologies can also create competitive advantage, but only if organizations strategically build them into their supply chains. Supply Chain Disruption provides the vital knowledge that supply chain managers need in order to implement disruptive technologies strategically. This essential book avoids a one-size-fits-all approach and encourages the reader to consider customer needs first before aligning appropriate technologies with each supply chain application.

Supply Chain Disruption focuses on information systems, analysing how companies currently integrate and implement potentially disruptive technologies into their supply chain roadmaps. It presents new ways of planning more effectively and efficiently through the use of new tools and techniques, creating improvements in agility, customer service and cost. Online supporting resources include templates for metric-based process models focusing on the key enablers and inhibitors.

Using a reader-friendly style and straightforward, interesting approach, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT: A LOGISTICS PERSPECTIVE, 11E blends logistics theory with practical applications. The latest content highlights emerging issues, technology developments, and global changes in the constantly evolving field of supply chain management today. This digital edition examines today's real companies and how public and private organizations are responding to the continual pressure to modernize and transform their supply chains. Updated features and short cases offer hands-on managerial experience as you examine the key decisions and circumstances that supply chain managers face daily. New profiles introduce each chapter with real organizations, people, or events that emphasize the relevance of what you are learning. Technology-focused features and global content examine key areas where change is occurring and provide a meaningful perspective on how today's changes impact current and future supply chains.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of essential operations management principles with this easy to read introduction to the subject Operations may not run the world, but it makes the world run There has never been a more exciting time to study operations management. Fast and frequent changes to the way goods and services are produced and delivered, as well as an increased focus on the social responsibility of operations, present new opportunities and challenges for the business world. Operations management is critical to the success and survival of organisations everywhere, no matter how large or small. Essentials of Operations Management, 3rd edition is a concise introduction to the subject and an invaluable resource, ideal for undergraduates in business studies, technical or joint degrees, as well as MBA and postgraduate students. Based on Slack, Brandon-Jones and Burgess's leading Operations Management, it focuses on essential core topics, without compromising the authoritative, clear and highly practical approach that has become the trademark of the authors. Key features: Revised and updated to reflect the ever-changing world of operations management. Illustrations-based - rooted real-life practice with a wealth of examples showing 'Operations in Practice' from a variety of businesses and organisations globally. New 'Responsible Operations' section in every chapter summarises how the topic touches upon social, ethical and environmental issues. Problems and applications - practical exercises at the end of each chapter allow you to reflect on what you have learnt and test your understanding Balanced and international approach - draws on a wide array of examples from organisations in different sectors and industries from around the globe.

E-Logistics serves as the nerve system for the whole supply chain and enables smooth information flow within and between organizations. This new and updated edition provides the latest and most comprehensive coverage on digitalization in logistics and supply chain. It covers all transport modes and the role of ICT in supporting an integrated freight and supply chain network. E-Logistics provides a cross-academic and industry perspective with leading academics and practitioners as contributing authors. A variety of successful e-logistics business approaches are discussed covering a range of commercial sectors and transport modes. Subsequent chapters address in depth support systems for B2C and B2B e-commerce and e-fulfilment, warehouse management, RFID, electronic marketplaces, global supply network visibility and service chain automation. Industry case studies are used to support the discussion. The new edition also covers emerging technologies such as AI, machine learning and autonomous vehicles, Internet of Things, Robotics, drone and last mile deliveries.

Was k nnen wir noch einsparen? Intelligenz ist sehr teuer! Akademiker kosten Unsummen! Die Arbeitsabl ufe sind zu kompliziert. Ungeheuerliche Mengen an Intelligenz werden an Probleme verschwendet, die ihrerseits durch berm ige Intelligenz erzeugt worden sind. Lean Brain Management strebt kompromisslose Lean Brain Quality an. Lean Brain steht f r konsequentes Einsparen von Intelligenz in allen Lebensbereichen: intelligente Systeme werden nur noch von Hilfskr ften bedient. Bildung, Universit ten, Schulen k nnen entfallen. Eine Woche Anlernen reicht f r fast jeden Job. ("Sie sind jetzt der Arzt f r Masern in Hessen. Auf Anrufe schicken Sie dieses Rezept.")

Lean Brain zielt nicht auf Verdummung! Lean Brain kommt nur mit ganz wenig zentraler Intelligenz aus. Die Einsparpotentiale gehen in die Billionen! Das wird am Beispiel Deutschlands gezeigt.

Dueck legt mit diesem Buch einen radikalen Weltverbesserungsvorschlag vor. Das nichtendenwollende Lachen dar ber wird in allen H lsen stecken. Das Buch enth lt konkrete Ratschl ge f r Manager zum Intelligenzsparen und ist deshalb auch dem Thema angemessen leicht verst ndlich geschrieben. Es enth lt keinerlei Selbstzweifel.

Introduction to Global Logistics offers a step-by-step guide to global logistics. Covering the breadth of logistics, this highly accessible text is illustrated by engaging case studies of market leaders. In this comprehensive second instalment of Global Logistics Strategies, John Manners-Bell provides an in-depth definition, description and exploration of the strategic principles and practices in transportation modes and supply chain verticals, including: freight forwarding, contract logistics, shipping, road freight, air cargo and express. The book also examines major sectors, including automotive, chemical, pharmaceutical, retail, consumer, and high tech. Introduction to Global Logistics offers a detailed examination of key topics, including: how the logistics industry has developed, how it is influenced by macro-economic factors and demand-side trends, what the risks are to the industry, and how it will develop over the coming years. It examines important trends and developments that are shaping the industry, including 3D printing, megacities, and post-harvest food losses. Online resources available: Chapter-supporting lecturer slides.

This book looks at food security from a socio-economic perspective. It offers a detailed and systematic examination of food security from its historical backgrounds, concepts and measurements, to the determinants and approaches to achieve food security. The book also introduces the key challenges and root causes of food insecurity. Through country-specific cases, the book highlights instances of both successful and disastrous national food security management and their outcomes. The invaluable learning experiences of these countries shed light on food security practices, and the straightforward demand-supply framework effectively guides readers in understanding food security issues. This is an essential resource for anyone who is keen to learn more about food security, particularly researchers and university students who are new to the field. The book endeavours to help us reflect on the current phenomenon and strategize better for the future.

Fashion Retail Supply Chain Management: A Systems Optimization Approach is a comprehensive reference source that provides the state-of-the-art findings on many important emerging research issues related to retail supply chain management and optimization problems. The book takes an explicit systems approach, and discusses retailled fashion supply chain coordination mechanisms and consumer market informationdriven fashion retail supply chain models, as well as suggesting future research avenues. This volume will be of interest not only to those involved in the fashion industry, but also to academics and practitioners in the wider fields of business, manufacturing engineering, systems engineering and supply chain management.

This book looks at food security from a socio-economic perspective. It offers a detailed and systematic examination of food security from its historical backgrounds, concepts and measurements, to the determinants and approaches to achieve food security. The book also introduces the key challenges and root causes of food insecurity. Through country-specific cases, the book highlights instances of both successful and disastrous national food security management and their outcomes. The invaluable learning experiences of these countries shed light on food security practices, and the straightforward demand-supply framework effectively guides readers in understanding food security issues. This is an essential resource for anyone who is keen to learn more about food security, particularly researchers and university students who are new to the field. The book endeavours to help us reflect on the current phenomenon and strategize better for the future.

Immer mehr mittelstandische Unternehmen produzieren Software, die sie fur ihre Kunden termin- und kostengerecht sowie in akzeptabler Qualitat entwickeln mussen. Es gibt jedoch kaum praxisgerechte Methoden zur Softwareentwicklung, die sie unterstutzen konnten. Das Fachbuch schliesst diese Lucke. Es beschreibt verstandlich, wie der Entwicklungsprozess strukturiert wird und liefert die Basis fur die Umsetzung der Normenreihe DIN EN ISO 9000 im Unternehmen. Einfache Diagrammtechniken, Checklisten und Musterformulare bieten praktische Arbeitshilfen."

This book contains fundamental concepts on discrete mathematical structures in an easy to understand style so that the reader can grasp the contents and explanation easily. The concepts of discrete mathematical structures have application to computer science, engineering and information technology including in coding techniques, switching circuits, pointers and linked allocation, error corrections, as well as in data networking, Chemistry, Biology and many other scientific areas. The book is for undergraduate and graduate levels learners and educators associated with various courses and progammes in Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering and Information Technology. The book should serve as a text and reference guide to many undergraduate and graduate programmes offered by many institutions including colleges and universities. Readers will find solved examples and end of chapter exercises to enhance reader comprehension. Features Offers comprehensive coverage of basic ideas of Logic, Mathematical Induction, Graph Theory, Algebraic Structures and Lattices and Boolean Algebra Provides end of chapter solved examples and practice problems Delivers materials on valid arguments and rules of inference with illustrations Focuses on algebraic structures to enable the reader to work with discrete structures

This book evaluates how and why vertical disintegration has occurred in the global corporate hotel industry, as it undergoes a structural transformation. It provides a unique insight into the new competitive landscape. Underpinned by academic literature, it includes first-hand accounts from the most eminent senior executives of firms in and around the industry. It provides an in-depth perspective of a modern industrial phenomenon and makes observations as to the profitable way forward for the industry. This text is an important read for those working, advising and investing in the sector as well as for students, graduates and researchers.

Sustainable Procurement is an emerging concept in supply chain and operations management. Manufacturing industries have made improvements in moving from cost-based to quality-based, and customer-focused supply chain management strategies. This is becoming an integrated component in the supply chain system, with players becoming aware of the regulations and needs of the customer. It is imperative for production firms to look at the procurement activity as one of the strategic enablers for sustaining the business in the competitive global environment. This book will provide industries with an understanding of the concepts related to sustainable procurement policies and its implementation. Provides decision and theory development models in sustainable procurement supply chains Includes contributions in all three major analytics: descriptive, predictive, and perspectives in the context of sustainable procurement supply chain Discusses new business models with suppliers and opportunities for co-branding Covers how to develop new tools to measure and allocate the gains from sustainable practices among stakeholders Analyses the science of translating data into meaningful and actionable insights

All too often, entrepreneurs start small businesses unaware of their need for a supply chain network. And, large companies are acquired and their product lines merged with little regard for supply chain network integration and rationalization. Written for practitioners by a practitioner with 40 years of experience, Supply Chain Construction: The Basics for Networking the Flow of Material, Information, and Cash presents an integrated, comprehensive blueprint for building and/or rebuilding an end-to-end supply chain. Emphasizing flexibility and strength, the book explores optimal ways to withstand product evolution, contingencies, organizational life cycles, and disasters for the long haul. Each chapter begins with a storyline describing the interpersonal relationships and intrapersonal conflicts that attend change. This is followed by a logical sequence of checklists, diagrams, maps, mathematical models, and spreadsheets for each topic. The author presents a 20-step blueprint that defines the supply chain network container and its product contents and includes example applications of the blueprint to nontraditional businesses found in small to medium-sized companies. He also includes decision factor charts for selecting the right suppliers, factories, and distributors; comprehensive examples of both forward and reverse supply chain network construction; and detailed explanations of inbound, midbound, and outbound logistics considerations. Just as a surgeon performing a delicate operation needs to understand the consequences of cutting into an intersection of the body's internal organs, you, the supply chain practitioner, need to understand the consequences of cutting into an intersection of a network's material flow, information flow, and cash flow. Covering the practical issues of highly integrated networks woven together by corporate relationships and enabled by information technology, this book shows you how to systematically build and/or rebuild a robust supply chain that not only ensures growth, but also solidifies the future of your company as a whole.

Der Bundesverband Materialwirtschaft, Einkauf und Logistik e.V. (BME) stellt Modelle vor, die signifikant zur Steigerung des Unternehmenserfolges gefuhrt haben. Das Buch verschafft einen umfassenden Uberblick uber richtungweisende Strategien und zeigt so den State-of-the-Art auf."