Production category: 2784 books
Healthcare Technology Innovation Adoption
Electronic Health Records and Other Emerging Health Information Technology Innovations
Language: English
Release Date: March 30, 2016
This book aims to study the factors effecting the adoption and diffusion of Health Information Technology (HIT) innovation. It analyses the adoption processes of various tools and applications, particularly Electronic Health Records (EHR), highlighting the impact on various sectors of the healthcare...
by Jorge Luis García Alcaraz, Aide Aracely Maldonado Macías
Language: English
Release Date: October 31, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: October 31, 2015
This book reports the elements required for implementing Just in Time (JIT) technique in companies. The main reasons for low implementation processes and the main benefits from the successful implementation of them are highlighted in this book. Structural equation models are presented to help identify the essential elements in JIT.
Collaboration in Outsourcing
A Journey to Quality
Language: English
Release Date: January 6, 2016
Although IT outsourcing is nothing new, it remains surprisingly challenging for professionals. This book assists the IT professional in several areas of the outsourcing process: establishing outsourcing relationships, maintaining and managing the relationship, and finally governing outsourcing projects successfully.
by Jorge Luis García-Alcaraz, Midiala Oropesa-Vento, Aidé Aracely Maldonado-Macías
Language: English
Release Date: October 27, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: October 27, 2016
This book reports a literature review on kaizen, its industrial applications, critical success factors, benefits gained, journals that publish about it, main authors (research groups) and universities. Kaizen is treated in this book in three stages: planning, implementation and control. The authors...
by Dinesh Shenoy, Roberto Rosas
Language: English
Release Date: October 5, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: October 5, 2017
This book presents a compilation of over 200 numerical problems and solutions that students can use to learn, practice and master the Inventory Control and Management concepts.
Intended as a companion to any of the standard textbooks in Inventory Control and Management and written in simple...
Open Innovation Business Modeling
Gamification and Design Thinking Applications
Language: English
Release Date: August 6, 2018
This monograph provides a new perspective on business modeling in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It builds on the theoretical framework on innovation and revisits the Zahra and George (2002) model on absorptive capacity and other related works, such as the open innovation approach initiated...
Command Center Handbook
Proactive IT Monitoring: Protecting Business Value Through Operational Excellence
Language: English
Release Date: January 15, 2014
George A. Romero
Interviews
Language: English
Release Date: July 7, 2011
George A. Romero (b. 1940) has achieved a surprising longevity as director since his first film, Night of the Living Dead (1968). After recently relocating to Canada, he shows no signs of slowing up: his recent film, Survival of the Dead (2009), is discussed in a new interview conducted by Tony Williams...
Robert's Rules of Innovation II
The Art of Implementation
Language: English
Release Date: December 8, 2015
In Robert’s Rules of Innovation II: The Art of Implementation, innovation thought-leader Robert Brands introduces readers to the best and most recent thinking of his international network and shows how to permanently implement a culture of Innovation in one’s work environment. Brands has...
by Asian Development Bank
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2013
This publication defines the policies and procedures of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for selecting, contracting, and monitoring consultants required for loan and technical assistance projects financed in whole or in part by loans from ADB, grants by ADB, or funds administered by ADB.
2011 Public Communications Policy (PCP) of the Asian Development Bank
Disclosure and Exchange of Information
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2011
The Asian Development Bank launched a review in February 2010 to assess the 2005 public communications policy's (PCP) efficacy and recommend changes as necessary to improve and strengthen it. The review engaged interested individuals and organizations. Consultation drafts were released in June and...
by K. C. Alexander, Dr. A.K. Raj, PhD
Language: English
Release Date: May 2, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: May 2, 2018
In today's world, the most challenging task in manufacturing operations of any old company is to aim for quantum leaps in productivity along with head count reduction month after month. These sensitive issues should be handled by management to avoid catastrophic disasters including possible labor...
by Frank B. Watts
Language: English
Release Date: August 26, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: August 26, 2009
Configuration Management Metrics: Product Lifecycle and Engineering Documentation Control Process Measurement and Improvement provides a comprehensive discussion of measurements for configuration management/product lifecycle processes. Each chapter outlines one of the most important measures of merit...
Successful Business Process Management
What You Need to Know to Get Results
Language: English
Release Date: April 23, 2014
Too few standard procedures within an organization and inefficiency will inevitably ensue. But too many, and creativity is stifled. This catch-22 is enough to make heads spin! How does one settle on the perfect mix that will streamline activities and create smooth workflows?Successful Business Process...