Today s global business environments drive companies to be more
technology dependent, and to remain competitive, firms need to
introduce or adopt a new technology to business. In order to
achieve a successful integration with maximum return on investment,
companies need a systematic approach that accommodates a
comprehensive course of action of technology integration.
"Technology Integration to Business Practical Methods and Case
Studies" suggests a business-driven holistic approach of technology
integration that consists of several steps. First, companies should
examine the current state, issues, benefits, and obstacles of
technology integration in conjunction with their competitive
business strategy and operational capability. Second, firms should
investigate new, emerging business technologies as to how those
technologies can contribute to improve the business. Third, with
the technology integration needs identified, companies should
complete preparatory tasks before actual implementation, such as,
business process analysis, technology assessment, technology
provider investigation, business case development, and cost-benefit
analysis. Fourth, because the nature of technology integration
project involves many stakeholders in global locations, firms
should use effective project management knowledge from project
initiation, through planning, execution, control, to close.
Students will learn real-world technology integration processes
in industry settings and become more prepared for industrial
careers. Practitioners will find thorough procedures and methods
that are useful in practice to improve business performance.
Realistic examples for manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain
management application domains give the reader practical
implications for the methods presented. "
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!