Operational Efficiency in Forestry

Operational Efficiency in Forestry
Author: C.R. Silversides
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 187
Release: 2013-03-14
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9401705062

It is our conviction that professional skill in forestry will develop more readily and more efficiently if forestry students are presented with a clear understanding of the im pact of the physical factors that both enhance and inhibit forestry activities. Part I is analytic, written as a basic text for undergradu ates in courses such as logging, transport, forest engineer ing and even forest management. It deals with the fundamen tals of technology in forestry as determined by the physical environment. The analytic approach serves two purposes, to bring about a clear understanding of the real world of the forest and to develop tools through which efficiency and productivity can be explored, understood and improved. The principal author of this volume was Prof. Ulf sundberg. Part II discusses in some detail a wide variety of practical problems encountered by foresters. It describes harvesting systems and the principles of management and control of forest operations. The influence of the forest on operations is described at length, the terrain, topography, forest soils as well as the engineering characteristics of trees and forest stands. It also considers the impact of oper ations on the forest. The principal author of this volume was Dr. Ross Silversides. Chapters 11, 12 and 13 were written by-Prof. Sundberg.

Business Performance Measurement

Business Performance Measurement
Author: Andy Neely
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2002-03-07
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780521803427

A multidisciplinary book on performance measurement that will appeal to students, researchers and managers.

Design for Operational Excellence: A Breakthrough Strategy for Business Growth

Design for Operational Excellence: A Breakthrough Strategy for Business Growth
Author: Kevin J. Duggan
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2011-09-16
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0071768564

Beyond Six Sigma and Lean! Design your processes to facilitate real business growth, in both healthy and unhealthy economies Design for Operational Excellence defines why companies embark upon continuous improvement—and the true answer is not to improve efficiency, quality, or eliminate waste! The reason is to achieve Operational Excellence. Duggan, an established authority on OpEx, provides the design criteria and guidelines that enable you to grow your business organically by refocusing management’s attention from running the business to growing the business. Founded on eight key principles, this groundbreaking system facilitates the continuous flow of value into any operation—from customer service to sales to manufacturing. Kevin J. Duggan is a renowned speaker, executive mentor, and educator in applying advanced lean techniques to achieve Operational Excellence and the author of two books on the subject: Creating Mixed Model Value Streams and The Office That Grows Your Business—Achieving Operational Excellence in Your Business Processes. As the Founder of the Institute for Operational Excellence, the leading educational center on Operational Excellence, and Duggan Associates, an international training and advisory firm, Kevin has assisted many major corporations worldwide, including United Technologies Corporation, Caterpillar, Pratt & Whitney, Singapore Airlines, IDEX Corporation, GKN and Parker Hannifin. A recognized expert on Operational Excellence, Kevin is a frequent keynote speaker, master of ceremonies, and panelist at international conferences, and has appeared on CNN and the Fox Business Network.

Sport Business Analytics

Sport Business Analytics
Author: C. Keith Harrison
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2016-11-18
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1498761275

Developing and implementing a systematic analytics strategy can result in a sustainable competitive advantage within the sport business industry. This timely and relevant book provides practical strategies to collect data and then convert that data into meaningful, value-added information and actionable insights. Its primary objective is to help sport business organizations utilize data-driven decision-making to generate optimal revenue from such areas as ticket sales and corporate partnerships. To that end, the book includes in-depth case studies from such leading sports organizations as the Orlando Magic, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Duke University, and the Aspire Group. The core purpose of sport business analytics is to convert raw data into information that enables sport business professionals to make strategic business decisions that result in improved company financial performance and a measurable and sustainable competitive advantage. Readers will learn about the role of big data and analytics in: Ticket pricing Season ticket member retention Fan engagement Sponsorship valuation Customer relationship management Digital marketing Market research Data visualization. This book examines changes in the ticketing marketplace and spotlights innovative ticketing strategies used in various sport organizations. It shows how to engage fans with social media and digital analytics, presents techniques to analyze engagement and marketing strategies, and explains how to utilize analytics to leverage fan engagement to enhance revenue for sport organizations. Filled with insightful case studies, this book benefits both sports business professionals and students. The concluding chapter on teaching sport analytics further enhances its value to academics.

Operations Management Unleashed: Streamlining Efficiency and Innovation

Operations Management Unleashed: Streamlining Efficiency and Innovation
Author: Dr.Garima Mathura
Publisher: Inkbound Publishers
Total Pages: 421
Release: 2023-08-17
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 819705813X

Unleash the potential of operations management with strategies to streamline efficiency and foster innovation. This book provides practical guidance for managers aiming to optimize processes and drive operational excellence.

Operational Efficiency in Forestry

Operational Efficiency in Forestry
Author: B. Sundberg
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 229
Release: 2013-03-14
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9401705046

It is our conviction - based on many years of teaching and practical experience - that professional skill in forestry will develop more rea dily and more efficiently if forestry students are presented with a clear understanding, at an early stage, of the impact of the physical factors that both enhance and inhibit forestry activities. Tnis know ledge is best aquired by adressing the physical world of forestry with a set of analytical tools through which an almost infinite number of variables can be listed in order, be measured and their interaction be explored and resolved. This is the main purpose of this joint effort, presented in two volumes, Part I and Part II. Part I is analytic, written as a basic text for undergraduates in cour ses such as logging, transport, forest engineering and even forest ma nagement. It deals with the fundamentals of technology in forestry as determined by the physical environment. Briefly it can be visualized as the application of forestry wi thin the parameters: space, time and energy. Forestry is a process with a long time horizon. Free solar energy creates biomass which, with the aid of other forms of energy, is converted into products and services. A knowledge of the dependecies and interactions is indiGpensible for the forestry profession. The analytic approach serves two purposes: to bring about a clear un derstanding of the real world of forest and to develop tools through which efficiency and productivity can be explored and improved.

The Art of Operational Excellence

The Art of Operational Excellence
Author: Andre Philipp
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 302
Release: 2024-05-24
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3758339081

Immerse into the ART of OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE and unleash the full potential of your company! Master the art of operational excellence with this groundbreaking guide. Discover how to develop a highly effective Operational Excellence system from the ground up, strategically align it with corporate leadership, and effectively utilize interim managers. Unlock the benefits of the integrated approach to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors and leverage the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for strategically optimizing your processes. The authors, renowned experts in the field of corporate leadership, bring their extensive experience from various industries to this work. Inspirational and practical, they support companies in building an effective Operational Excellence system and a "Culture of Excellence".