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Sustainable Operations and Closed Loop Supply Chains, Second Edition
NEW TO THIS EDITION:1.An update of Chapter 2 ("Take Back Legislation") By adding a section on recent developments, including the increase in value for electronic waste, and the presence of other non-OEM parties contending for that waste, thus turning what was previously a burden into an asset2.An Update of Chapter 4 ("Eco-Efficiency and Metrics"). By addressing changes in the regulatory scenario involving cap-and-trade and carbon tax issues as well as the latest update on ISO 14001. 3.An update of Chapter 6 ("Closing the Loop: Leasing and Servitization,") by adding a section on "Servitizing" business models and a general expansion of examples of business models.4.Extensive update of Chapter 9: ("The Other 'P" of Sustainability': People") including new material on stakeholder perspectives and a framework for shared value creation.5.Add a new chapter ("Chapter 10") on energy, renewable energy and bio-fuels.
Sustainable Operations and Closed-Loop Supply Chains
This book was written for any company or organization that needs detailed guidance on the journey towards sustainability, starting from zero. And if your firm wants to be sustainable, you know you have to consider the triple bottom line when making decisions: economic (profit), environmental (planet), and social (people). By focusing on the triple bottom line (3Ps), your firm can be assured of a steady supply of inputs such as raw materials and labor. Author Souza carefully explains the first step towards sustainability, which is aimed at reducing waste in operations, with the help of such tools as lean and Six Sigma. He will also help guide your firm through a “life cycle assessment” (L...
Human-Computer Etiquette
Written by experts from various fields, this edited collection explores a wide range of issues pertaining to how computers evoke human social expectations. The book illustrates how socially acceptable conventions can strongly impact the effectiveness of human-computer interactions and how to consider such norms in the design of human-computer interfaces. Providing a complete introduction to the design of social responses to computers, the text emphasizes the value of social norms in the development of usable and enjoyable technology. It also describes the role of socially correct behavior in technology adoption and how to design human-computer interfaces for a competitive global market.
Computational Intelligence in Remanufacturing
In attempts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, many alternatives to manufacturing have been recommended from a number of international organizations. Although challenges will arise, remanufacturing has the ability to transform ecological and business value. Computational Intelligence in Remanufacturing introduces various computational intelligence techniques that are applied to remanufacturing-related issues, results, and lessons from specific applications while highlighting future development and research. This book is an essential reference for students, researchers, and practitioners in mechanical, industrial, and electrical engineering.
The Routledge Companion to Production and Operations Management
This remarkable volume highlights the importance of Production and Operations Management (POM) as a field of study and research contributing to substantial business and social growth. The editors emphasize how POM works with a range of systems—agriculture, disaster management, e-commerce, healthcare, hospitality, military systems, not-for-profit, retail, sports, sustainability, telecommunications, and transport—and how it contributes to the growth of each. Martin K. Starr and Sushil K. Gupta gather an international team of experts to provide researchers and students with a panoramic vision of the field. Divided into eight parts, the book presents the history of POM, and establishes the f...
The Routledge Companion to the Future of Marketing
The Routledge Companion to the Future of Marketing provides the reader with a comprehensive and original set of visionary insights into the future of marketing. This prestigious collection aims to challenge the mindset of academics, moving their thinking processes from current thinking into new perspectives and advances in marketing knowledge. Selected Contents: Part 1: New Paradigms and Philosophical Insights Part 2: Contributions from other Scientific Fields Part 3: Reconnecting with Consumers and Markets Part 4: New Methodological Insights in Scholarly Research in the Field
Growth in the Age of Complexity: Steering Your Company to Innovation, Productivity, and Profits in the New Era of Competition
A new lens on growth and a critical set of strategies for navigating a complex world Growth is rarely in a straight line. It is tempting to think otherwise, particularly when looking in the rear view mirror, but anyone faced with plotting the coordinates for a company's growth knows the fallacy of this notion. As much as we like to think of corporate leaders executing sure-fire growth strategies, the truth is far messier: it’s more an act of exploration and discovery than a step-by-step process. In Growth in the Age of Complexity, the authors describe in detail how complexity has impacted businesses and the markets in which they compete, and the strategies, mindsets and skillsets required ...
