Distributed Computing Innovations for Business, Engineering, and Science

Distributed Computing Innovations for Business, Engineering, and Science
Author: Loo, Alfred Waising
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 370
Release: 2012-11-30
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1466625341

"This book is a collection of widespread research providing relevant theoretical frameworks and research findings on the applications of distributed computing innovations to the business, engineering and science fields"--Provided by publisher.

Development Insights on Supply Chain Management in Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

Development Insights on Supply Chain Management in Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
Author: Sebastian Kot
Publisher: Logos Verlag Berlin GmbH
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2023-06-10
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3832556583

Supply Chain Management (SCM) has become an important area of focus for any business that wishes to remain competitive. It is especially integral to managing successful Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). In recent years, there has been a growing interest in how SCM can be used to create value for SMEs. The development of SCM systems in SMEs has been a key factor in their success. SCM can provide SMEs with an understanding of their supply chain, enabling them to better manage their resources and ensure that their products and services meet customer demand. It also provides an opportunity to reduce costs and improve customer service. The book enables SMEs to better understand the complexities of the supply chain process and provides insights into the best practices for Sustainable Supply Chain Management (SSCM), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Customer Satisfaction and Service (CSSCM). There are the challenges of managing a supply chain in SMEs and suggestions on how to increase efficiency and reduce costs by including methods of inventory management, vendor selection and the use of technology. The book provides an invaluable resource for anyone involved in the supply chain practice and study, whether as a business owners, employees, researchers or students. It offers an in-depth exploration of the various facets of SCM and provides readers with valuable insights into the complexities of managing the supply chain in the SME sector.

The Internet and the Customer-Supplier Relationship

The Internet and the Customer-Supplier Relationship
Author: Stefano Ronchi
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2018-01-12
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1351771426

This title was first published in 2003. An exhaustive and synthetic framework for the use of Internet tools in customer-supplier relationships is one aspect of e-business that is still missing from existing literature. This book analyses the main management implications related to the adoption of the Internet in the supply chain and unifies different research studies and contributions in order to build such a framework. It is based on wide empirical evidence including four in-depth case studies in both Europe and the US, a cross-industry survey of more than 160 US companies and website research describing emerging Internet initiatives in B2B relationships. By creating a concrete link between theory and practice it should appeal to academics and practitioners alike.

Handbook of Research on E-Business Standards and Protocols: Documents, Data and Advanced Web Technologies

Handbook of Research on E-Business Standards and Protocols: Documents, Data and Advanced Web Technologies
Author: Kajan, Ejub
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 1021
Release: 2012-02-29
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1466601477

Electronic business is a major force shaping the digital world. Yet, despite of years of research and standardization efforts, many problems persist that prevent e-business from achieving its full potential. Problems arise from different data vocabularies, classification schemas, document names, structures, exchange formats and their varying roles in business processes. Non-standardized business terminology, lack of common acceptable and understandable processes (grammar), and lack of common dialog rules (protocols) create barriers to improving electronic business processes. Handbook of Research on E-Business Standards and Protocols: Documents, Data and Advanced Web Technologies contains an overview of new achievements in the field of e-business standards and protocols, offers in-depth analysis of and research on the development and deployment of cutting-edge applications, and provides insight into future trends. This book unites new research that promotes harmony and agreement in business processes and attempts to choreograph business protocols and orchestrate semantic alignment between their vocabularies and grammar. Additionally, this Handbook of Research discusses new approaches to improving standards and protocols, which include the use of intelligent agents and Semantic Web technology.

Advances in The Human Side of Service Engineering

Advances in The Human Side of Service Engineering
Author: Louis Freund
Publisher: AHFE International (USA)
Total Pages: 660
Release: 2019-07-19
Genre:
ISBN: 1495120910

If there is any one element to the engineering of service systems that is unique, it is the extent to which the suitability of the system for human use, human service, and excellent human experience has been and must always be considered. An exploration of this emerging area of research and practice, Advances in the Human Side of Service Engineering covers a broad spectrum of ergonomics and human factors issues highlighting the design of contemporary service systems.

Developing Alliance Capabilities

Developing Alliance Capabilities
Author: K. Heimeriks
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2008-05-29
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0230594042

Alliances are becoming an ever more important strategic weapon to succeed in many industries. This book describes how various leading firms have succeeded in learning how to manage their alliance portfolios and uses cutting edge research to offer advice on alliance management skills.