IT Innovation for Adaptability and Competitiveness

IT Innovation for Adaptability and Competitiveness
Author: Brian Fitzgerald
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 490
Release: 2008-11-16
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 140208000X

IT Innovation for Adaptability and Competitiveness addresses the topic of IT innovations that can further an organization's ability to adapt and be competitive. Thus we address the problem at an earlier starting point, that is, the emergence of something innovative in an organization, applied to that organization, and its process of being diffused and accepted internally. Topics covered in the book include: -The role of IT in organizational innovation, -Innovating systems development & process, -Assessing innovation drivers, -Innovation adoption, -New environments, new innovation practices. This volume contains the edited proceedings of the Seventh Working Conference on IT Innovation for Adaptability and Competitiveness, which was sponsored by the International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP) Working Group 8.6 and held at Intel Corporation, Leixlip, Ireland in May-June 2004.

SPS2020

SPS2020
Author: K. Säfsten
Publisher: IOS Press
Total Pages: 706
Release: 2020-12-24
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1643681478

Knowledge-intensive product realization implies embedded intelligence; meaning that if both theoretical and practical knowledge and understanding of a subject is integrated into the design and production processes of products, this will significantly increase added value. This book presents papers accepted for the 9th Swedish Production Symposium (SPS2020), hosted by the School of Engineering, Jönköping University, Sweden, and held online on 7 & 8 October 2020 because of restrictions due to the Corona virus pandemic. The subtitle of the conference was Knowledge Intensive Product Realization in Co-Operation for Future Sustainable Competitiveness. The book contains the 57 papers accepted for presentation at the conference, and these are divided into nine sections which reflect the topics covered: resource efficient production; flexible production; virtual production development; humans in production systems; circular production systems and maintenance; integrated product and production development; advanced and optimized components, materials and manufacturing; digitalization for smart products and services; and responsive and efficient operations and supply chains. In addition, the book presents five special sessions from the symposium: development of changeable and reconfigurable production systems; smart production system design and development; supply chain relocation; management of manufacturing digitalization; and additive manufacturing in the production system. The book will be of interest to all those working in the field of knowledge-intensive product realization.

Blockchain and Cryptocurrency

Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
Author: Asik Rahaman Jamader
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 183
Release: 2024-11-28
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1040156452

Blockchain and cryptocurrency have become the most revolutionary technologies of the 21st century, potentially transforming how we conduct business, manage assets, and exchange value. The emergence of these technologies has challenged traditional systems of management and has presented new technology challenges for businesses and organizations. Blockchain and Cryptocurrency: Management Systems and Technology Challenges explores the latest developments in blockchain and cryptocurrency and how they are changing the way we manage systems and technologies. The book delves into the technical aspects of blockchain, including its underlying architecture and consensus mechanisms, and examines the various use cases for blockchain technology, such as supply chain management, digital identity, and smart contracts. It also discusses the challenges of managing and implementing blockchain and cryptocurrency systems, including regulatory compliance, security, and scalability. Looking at the impact of these technologies on various industries, such as finance, healthcare, and energy, the book examines how they are changing how businesses now operate. A comprehensive guide for professionals in engineering management, business leadership, and technology that provides a comprehensive understanding of blockchain and cryptocurrencies' potential impact on organizations.

Steps to Improved Firm Performance with Business Process Management

Steps to Improved Firm Performance with Business Process Management
Author: Tahvo Hyötyläinen
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 235
Release: 2014-10-14
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3658074701

​Business Process Management (BPM) has become a widely adopted management approach, prompting significant investments by private and public companies since 2000. Since neither the concept of BPM nor the factors leading to successful BPM initiatives are grounded in theory and also lack empirical support, Tahvo Hyötyläinen explores what business value BPM and BPM Systems can cause and how they can bring about improved firm performance. The author’s main implication is to show how to enhance the probability of success with BPM and its Systems. His research also adds to the understanding on how to increase customer-centricity –an empirically supported yet less studied direction of BPM.