Author: Bruno Vallespir
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3642163572
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 681
Book Description
The present economic and social environment has given rise to new situations within which companies must operate. As a first example, the globalization of the economy and the need for performance has led companies to outsource and then to operate inside networks of enterprises such as supply chains or virtual enterprises. A second instance is related to environmental issues. The statement about the impact of ind- trial activities on the environment has led companies to revise processes, to save - ergy, to optimize transportation.... A last example relates to knowledge. Knowledge is considered today to be one of the main assets of a company. How to capitalize, to manage, to reuse it for the benefit of the company is an important current issue. The three examples above have no direct links. However, each of them constitutes a challenge that companies have to face today. This book brings together the opinions of several leading researchers from all around the world. Together they try to develop new approaches and find answers to those challenges. Through the individual ch- ters of this book, the authors present their understanding of the different challenges, the concepts on which they are working, the approaches they are developing and the tools they propose. The book is composed of six parts; each one focuses on a specific theme and is subdivided into subtopics.
Advances in Production Management Systems: New Challenges, New Approaches
Author: Bruno Vallespir
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3642163572
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 681
Book Description
The present economic and social environment has given rise to new situations within which companies must operate. As a first example, the globalization of the economy and the need for performance has led companies to outsource and then to operate inside networks of enterprises such as supply chains or virtual enterprises. A second instance is related to environmental issues. The statement about the impact of ind- trial activities on the environment has led companies to revise processes, to save - ergy, to optimize transportation.... A last example relates to knowledge. Knowledge is considered today to be one of the main assets of a company. How to capitalize, to manage, to reuse it for the benefit of the company is an important current issue. The three examples above have no direct links. However, each of them constitutes a challenge that companies have to face today. This book brings together the opinions of several leading researchers from all around the world. Together they try to develop new approaches and find answers to those challenges. Through the individual ch- ters of this book, the authors present their understanding of the different challenges, the concepts on which they are working, the approaches they are developing and the tools they propose. The book is composed of six parts; each one focuses on a specific theme and is subdivided into subtopics.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3642163572
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 681
Book Description
The present economic and social environment has given rise to new situations within which companies must operate. As a first example, the globalization of the economy and the need for performance has led companies to outsource and then to operate inside networks of enterprises such as supply chains or virtual enterprises. A second instance is related to environmental issues. The statement about the impact of ind- trial activities on the environment has led companies to revise processes, to save - ergy, to optimize transportation.... A last example relates to knowledge. Knowledge is considered today to be one of the main assets of a company. How to capitalize, to manage, to reuse it for the benefit of the company is an important current issue. The three examples above have no direct links. However, each of them constitutes a challenge that companies have to face today. This book brings together the opinions of several leading researchers from all around the world. Together they try to develop new approaches and find answers to those challenges. Through the individual ch- ters of this book, the authors present their understanding of the different challenges, the concepts on which they are working, the approaches they are developing and the tools they propose. The book is composed of six parts; each one focuses on a specific theme and is subdivided into subtopics.
Sustainable Manufacturing Processes
Author: R. Ganesh Narayanan
Publisher: Academic Press
ISBN: 0323983170
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
Sustainable Manufacturing Processes provides best practice advice on sustainable manufacturing methods, with examples from industry as well as important supporting theory. In the current manufacturing industry, processes and materials are developed with close reference to sustainability issues, with an outward look to optimum production efficiency and reduced environmental impact. Important topics such as the use of renewable energy, reduction of material waste and recycling, reduction in energy and water consumption, and reduction in emissions are all discussed, along with broad coverage of deformation and joining technologies, computational techniques, and computer-aided engineering. In addition, a wide range of traditional and innovative manufacturing technologies are covered, including friction stir welding, incremental forming, abrasive water jet machining, laser beam machining, sustainable foundry, porous material fabrication by powder metallurgy, laser and additive manufacturing, and thermoelectric and thermomagnetic energy harvesting. - Features practical case studies from industry experts - Explains methods for reducing waste in additive manufacturing - Provides a detailed examination on how sustainability is measured in manufacturing
Publisher: Academic Press
ISBN: 0323983170
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
Sustainable Manufacturing Processes provides best practice advice on sustainable manufacturing methods, with examples from industry as well as important supporting theory. In the current manufacturing industry, processes and materials are developed with close reference to sustainability issues, with an outward look to optimum production efficiency and reduced environmental impact. Important topics such as the use of renewable energy, reduction of material waste and recycling, reduction in energy and water consumption, and reduction in emissions are all discussed, along with broad coverage of deformation and joining technologies, computational techniques, and computer-aided engineering. In addition, a wide range of traditional and innovative manufacturing technologies are covered, including friction stir welding, incremental forming, abrasive water jet machining, laser beam machining, sustainable foundry, porous material fabrication by powder metallurgy, laser and additive manufacturing, and thermoelectric and thermomagnetic energy harvesting. - Features practical case studies from industry experts - Explains methods for reducing waste in additive manufacturing - Provides a detailed examination on how sustainability is measured in manufacturing
Research into Design for Communities, Volume 1
Author: Amaresh Chakrabarti
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 9811035180
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 1030
Book Description
This book showcases cutting-edge research papers from the 6th International Conference on Research into Design (ICoRD 2017) – the largest in India in this area – written by eminent researchers from across the world on design process, technologies, methods and tools, and their impact on innovation, for supporting design for communities. While design traditionally focused on the development of products for the individual, the emerging consensus on working towards a more sustainable world demands greater attention to designing for and with communities, so as to promote their sustenance and harmony - within each community and across communities. The special features of the book are the insights into the product and system innovation process, and the host of methods and tools from all major areas of design research for the enhancement of the innovation process. The main benefit of the book for researchers in various areas of design and innovation are access to the latest quality research in this area, with the largest collection of research from India. For practitioners and educators, it is exposure to an empirically validated suite of theories, models, methods and tools that can be taught and practiced for design-led innovation. The contents of this volume will be of use to researchers and professionals working in the areas on industrial design, manufacturing, consumer goods, and industrial management.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 9811035180
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 1030
Book Description
This book showcases cutting-edge research papers from the 6th International Conference on Research into Design (ICoRD 2017) – the largest in India in this area – written by eminent researchers from across the world on design process, technologies, methods and tools, and their impact on innovation, for supporting design for communities. While design traditionally focused on the development of products for the individual, the emerging consensus on working towards a more sustainable world demands greater attention to designing for and with communities, so as to promote their sustenance and harmony - within each community and across communities. The special features of the book are the insights into the product and system innovation process, and the host of methods and tools from all major areas of design research for the enhancement of the innovation process. The main benefit of the book for researchers in various areas of design and innovation are access to the latest quality research in this area, with the largest collection of research from India. For practitioners and educators, it is exposure to an empirically validated suite of theories, models, methods and tools that can be taught and practiced for design-led innovation. The contents of this volume will be of use to researchers and professionals working in the areas on industrial design, manufacturing, consumer goods, and industrial management.
Lean Manufacturing in Latin America
Author: Jorge Luis García Alcaraz
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 3031709845
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 691
Book Description
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 3031709845
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 691
Book Description
Titanium Alloys
Author: Maciej Motyka
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 183962552X
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
Titanium alloys, due to unique physical and chemical properties (mainly high relative strength combined with very good corrosion resistance), are considered as an important structural metallic material used in hi-tech industries (e.g. aerospace, space technology). This book provides information on new manufacturing and processing methods of single- and two-phase titanium alloys. The eight chapters of this book are distributed over four sections. The first section (Introduction) indicates the main factors determining application areas of titanium and its alloys. The second section (Manufacturing, two chapters) concerns modern production methods for titanium and its alloys. The third section (Thermomechanical and surface treatment, three chapters) covers problems of thermomechanical processing and surface treatment used for single- and two-phase titanium alloys. The fourth section (Machining, two chapters) describes the recent results of high speed machining of Ti-6Al-4V alloy and the possibility of application of sustainable machining for titanium alloys.
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 183962552X
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
Titanium alloys, due to unique physical and chemical properties (mainly high relative strength combined with very good corrosion resistance), are considered as an important structural metallic material used in hi-tech industries (e.g. aerospace, space technology). This book provides information on new manufacturing and processing methods of single- and two-phase titanium alloys. The eight chapters of this book are distributed over four sections. The first section (Introduction) indicates the main factors determining application areas of titanium and its alloys. The second section (Manufacturing, two chapters) concerns modern production methods for titanium and its alloys. The third section (Thermomechanical and surface treatment, three chapters) covers problems of thermomechanical processing and surface treatment used for single- and two-phase titanium alloys. The fourth section (Machining, two chapters) describes the recent results of high speed machining of Ti-6Al-4V alloy and the possibility of application of sustainable machining for titanium alloys.
Stochastic Modelling in Production Planning
Author: Alexander Hübl
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3658191201
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 147
Book Description
Alexander Hübl develops models for production planning and analyzes performance indicators to investigate production system behaviour. He extends existing literature by considering the uncertainty of customer required lead time and processing times as well as by increasing the complexity of multi-machine multi-items production models. Results are on the one hand a decision support system for determining capacity and the further development of the production planning method Conwip. On the other hand, the author develops the JIT intensity and analytically proves the effects of dispatching rules on production lead time.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3658191201
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 147
Book Description
Alexander Hübl develops models for production planning and analyzes performance indicators to investigate production system behaviour. He extends existing literature by considering the uncertainty of customer required lead time and processing times as well as by increasing the complexity of multi-machine multi-items production models. Results are on the one hand a decision support system for determining capacity and the further development of the production planning method Conwip. On the other hand, the author develops the JIT intensity and analytically proves the effects of dispatching rules on production lead time.
Managing Customer-Centric Strategies in the Digital Landscape
Author: Ho, Ree Chan
Publisher: IGI Global
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 652
Book Description
In todays rapidly evolving digital landscape, the integration of emerging technologies has reshaped the business world and propelled companies to keep pace with advancements like artificial intelligence, data science, blockchain, and reality virtualization. These technologies are no longer just tools for efficiency but are crucial drivers of customer-centric strategies that enhance productivity and service. As businesses strive to maximize the value of their technology investments, they must integrate these innovations into their entire business ecosystem to meet the needs of socially connected, tech-savvy customers. Leveraging Emerging Technologies for Customer-Centric Business Strategies explores the crucial intersection of technological innovation and customer-centricity in the digital age. These chapters delve into how companies can effectively implement new technologies such as AI, machine learning, and big data analytics, to better serve customer demands and foster stronger engagement. By examining current business models, predicting future trends, and analyzing the role of customer involvement in co-creation, this comprehensive resource provides researchers, business practitioners, and academics with the strategies needed to navigate the fast-paced, technology-driven marketplace.
Publisher: IGI Global
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 652
Book Description
In todays rapidly evolving digital landscape, the integration of emerging technologies has reshaped the business world and propelled companies to keep pace with advancements like artificial intelligence, data science, blockchain, and reality virtualization. These technologies are no longer just tools for efficiency but are crucial drivers of customer-centric strategies that enhance productivity and service. As businesses strive to maximize the value of their technology investments, they must integrate these innovations into their entire business ecosystem to meet the needs of socially connected, tech-savvy customers. Leveraging Emerging Technologies for Customer-Centric Business Strategies explores the crucial intersection of technological innovation and customer-centricity in the digital age. These chapters delve into how companies can effectively implement new technologies such as AI, machine learning, and big data analytics, to better serve customer demands and foster stronger engagement. By examining current business models, predicting future trends, and analyzing the role of customer involvement in co-creation, this comprehensive resource provides researchers, business practitioners, and academics with the strategies needed to navigate the fast-paced, technology-driven marketplace.
Praxiology and the Reasons for Action
Author: Piotr Makowski
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1351497170
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
This volume explores two traditions in practical philosophy: action theory, which concerns the nature of motivation for human action, and praxiology, the study of human action. By bringing different perspectives together, the volume strives to contribute to the international debate on theories of reasons for action as a philosophy of action.The volume consists of three main parts. The first part, "Reasons for Action," bridges the gap between reasons for action theories and praxiology. The second part of the volume, titled "Theories of Action," explores philosophical approaches to action. Finally, in the third part, "Applications," the contributors show several ways of applying praxiological ways of thinking and acting to the problems of reflection assessment, solving action incompleteness, and knowledge management.The ultimate goal of this volume is to broaden the scientific view of action: to establish a perspective on action that is permeated by moral theories on the one hand, and accounts focused on efficiency and economy of action on the other hand. This work is the newest volume in Transaction's Praxiology series.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1351497170
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
This volume explores two traditions in practical philosophy: action theory, which concerns the nature of motivation for human action, and praxiology, the study of human action. By bringing different perspectives together, the volume strives to contribute to the international debate on theories of reasons for action as a philosophy of action.The volume consists of three main parts. The first part, "Reasons for Action," bridges the gap between reasons for action theories and praxiology. The second part of the volume, titled "Theories of Action," explores philosophical approaches to action. Finally, in the third part, "Applications," the contributors show several ways of applying praxiological ways of thinking and acting to the problems of reflection assessment, solving action incompleteness, and knowledge management.The ultimate goal of this volume is to broaden the scientific view of action: to establish a perspective on action that is permeated by moral theories on the one hand, and accounts focused on efficiency and economy of action on the other hand. This work is the newest volume in Transaction's Praxiology series.
Manufacturing Techniques for Materials
Author: T.S. Srivatsan
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1351597183
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 1091
Book Description
Manufacturing Techniques for Materials: Engineering and Engineered provides a cohesive and comprehensive overview of the following: (i) prevailing and emerging trends, (ii) emerging developments and related technology, and (iii) potential for the commercialization of techniques specific to manufacturing of materials. The first half of the book provides the interested reader with detailed chapters specific to the manufacturing of emerging materials, such as additive manufacturing, with a valued emphasis on the science, technology, and potentially viable practices specific to the manufacturing technique used. This section also attempts to discuss in a lucid and easily understandable manner the specific advantages and limitations of each technique and goes on to highlight all of the potentially viable and emerging technological applications. The second half of this archival volume focuses on a wide spectrum of conventional techniques currently available and being used in the manufacturing of both materials and resultant products. Manufacturing Techniques for Materials is an invaluable tool for a cross-section of readers including engineers, researchers, technologists, students at both the graduate level and undergraduate level, and even entrepreneurs.
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1351597183
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 1091
Book Description
Manufacturing Techniques for Materials: Engineering and Engineered provides a cohesive and comprehensive overview of the following: (i) prevailing and emerging trends, (ii) emerging developments and related technology, and (iii) potential for the commercialization of techniques specific to manufacturing of materials. The first half of the book provides the interested reader with detailed chapters specific to the manufacturing of emerging materials, such as additive manufacturing, with a valued emphasis on the science, technology, and potentially viable practices specific to the manufacturing technique used. This section also attempts to discuss in a lucid and easily understandable manner the specific advantages and limitations of each technique and goes on to highlight all of the potentially viable and emerging technological applications. The second half of this archival volume focuses on a wide spectrum of conventional techniques currently available and being used in the manufacturing of both materials and resultant products. Manufacturing Techniques for Materials is an invaluable tool for a cross-section of readers including engineers, researchers, technologists, students at both the graduate level and undergraduate level, and even entrepreneurs.
Handbook of Research on Strategic Alliances and Value Co-Creation in the Service Industry
Author: Rozenes, Shai
Publisher: IGI Global
ISBN: 1522520856
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 507
Book Description
Value creation is a pivotal aspect of the modern business industry. By implementing these strategies into initiatives and processes, deeper alliances between customers and organizations can be established. The Handbook of Research on Strategic Alliances and Value Co-Creation in the Service Industry is a comprehensive source of scholarly material on frameworks for the effective management of value co-creation in contemporary business contexts. Highlighting relevant perspectives across a range of topics, such as public relations, service-dominant logic, and consumer culture theory, this publication is ideally designed for professionals, researchers, graduate students, academics, and practitioners interested in emerging developments in the service industry.
Publisher: IGI Global
ISBN: 1522520856
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 507
Book Description
Value creation is a pivotal aspect of the modern business industry. By implementing these strategies into initiatives and processes, deeper alliances between customers and organizations can be established. The Handbook of Research on Strategic Alliances and Value Co-Creation in the Service Industry is a comprehensive source of scholarly material on frameworks for the effective management of value co-creation in contemporary business contexts. Highlighting relevant perspectives across a range of topics, such as public relations, service-dominant logic, and consumer culture theory, this publication is ideally designed for professionals, researchers, graduate students, academics, and practitioners interested in emerging developments in the service industry.