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Contents: Organisation, An Outline of the Problem, The Classic Economic Production Quality Model, The Timing of Labour Transfers in Dual Resource Constrained Systems, Procedures for Determining Relative Frequencies of Production, Materials, A Discrete Production Switching Rule for Aggregate Planning, Replanning Frequencies for Master Production Schedules, New Technology Investments in Multistage Production Systems, Simulation Approach for Determining Maintenance Crew Size for a Machine-shop A Case Study, Quality Control, Productivity and Materials Management, Product Structure Complexity and Multilevel Lot Sizing Using Alternative Costing Policies, Budgeting in Public Enterprises.
The complete shop floor automation - a "lights out factory", where workers initially set up all machines, turn off the lights, lock the door and the machine churns up the parts - remains an unfulfilled dream. Yet when we look at the enormity of the process of automation and integration even for the most simply conceived part factory, we can recognize that automation has been applied and is being applied, more so when it made sense from a cost/benefit standpoint. It is our nature to be dissatisfied with near term progress, but when we realize how short a time the tools to do that automation have been available, the progress is clearly noteworthy - considering the multitudes of factors and the...
As China's markets evolve, marketing strategy must adapt to meet changing circumstances. Alon and his contributors provide a comprehensive look at how economic transition affects marketings strategies across a wide range of industries, including telecommunications, the auto industry, the hospitality industry, the airline industry, textiles, cosmetics, and wine. In addition, they discuss the changing situation of joint ventures, collective enterprises, and state-owned businesses. Bringing divergent perspectives to bear from Hong Kong, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and China itself, the marketers and scholars who contributed to this volume have integrated research relating to economic transition with strategic considerations for more effective and competitive marketing plans. In addition to the industry-specific information, this volume includes chapters on entry barriers, e-commerce, market research, branding, and promotion.
This bibliography lists the most important works published in economics in 1993. Renowned for its international coverage and rigorous selection procedures, the IBSS provides researchers and librarians with the most comprehensive and scholarly bibliographic service available in the social sciences. The IBSS is compiled by the British Library of Political and Economic Science at the London School of Economics, one of the world's leading social science institutions. Published annually, the IBSS is available in four subject areas: anthropology, economics, political science and sociology.
A valuable guide to industrial sustainability's most respected and useful research, The Greening of Industry Resource Guide and Bibliography presents analysis and commentary on critical issues in today's changing environment. Chapters address specific economic, social, and technical issues, including environmental performance assessment, cleaner production, strategic cooperation and product life cycle management, organizational learning and personal development, and greening leadership for developing countries.
This two-volume set contains over 4700 entries of biographical and bibliographical information on active business and management scholars and their current research. Information is organized into over 20 categories, including: area of research; publications; language fluency; and education.