Fleeting Opportunities
Fleeting Opportunities

Author: Amy Kesselman

Publisher: State University of New York Press

Published: 2016-02-24

Total Pages: 214

ISBN-13: 1438408854

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This book tells the story of the daily lives of women industrial workers in World War II shipyards. It focuses on their struggle against the persistence of occupational segregation, the sexual and racial hierarchy of the shipyard work force, and the pervasive emphasis on female sexuality which served as a constant reminder that women were transient and marginal imposters. In addition, Fleeting Opportunities demonstrates that despite the myth that these women yearned to return to their kitchens, in fact many wanted to continue using their wartime skills in the postwar period. However, finding themselves excluded from jobs by union and management, those who continued to work ended up in low-paying, predominantly female occupations.

Contested Boundaries
Contested Boundaries

Author: David J. Jepsen

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2017-03-09

Total Pages: 566

ISBN-13: 1119065534

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Contested Boundaries: A New Pacific Northwest History is an engaging, contemporary look at the themes, events, and people that have shaped the history of the Pacific Northwest over the last two centuries. An engaging look at the themes, events, and people that shaped the Pacific Northwest – Washington, Oregon, and Idaho – from when only Native Peoples inhabited the land through the twentieth century. Twelve theme-driven essays covering the human and environmental impact of exploration, trade, settlement and industrialization in the nineteenth century, followed by economic calamity, world war and globalization in the twentieth. Written by two professors with over 20 years of teaching experience, this work introduces the history of the Pacific Northwest in a style that is accessible, relevant, and meaningful for anyone wishing to learn more about the region’s recent history. A companion website for students and instructors includes test banks, PowerPoint presentations, student self-assessment tests, useful primary documents, and resource links: www.wiley.com/go/jepsen/contestedboundaries.

The Six Disciplines of Agile Marketing
The Six Disciplines of Agile Marketing

Author: Jim Ewel

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2020-10-06

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 1119712041

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Transform your organization using Agile principles with this proven framework The Six Disciplines of Agile Marketing provides a proven framework for applying Agile principles and processes to marketing. Written by celebrated consultant Jim Ewel, this book provides a concise, approachable, and adaptable strategy for the implementation of Agile in virtually any marketing organization. The Six Disciplines of Agile Marketing discusses six key areas of practical concern to the marketer who hopes to adopt Agile practices in their organization. They include: Aligning the team on common goals Structuring the team for greater efficiency Implementing processes like Scrum and Kanban in marketing Validated Learning Adapting to Change Creating Remarkable Customer Experiences The Six Disciplines of Agile Marketing also discusses four shifts in beliefs and behaviors necessary to achieving an Agile transformation in marketing organizations. They include: A shift from a focus on outputs to one based on outcomes A shift from a campaign mentality to one based on continuous improvement A shift from an internal focus to a customer focus A shift from top-down decisions to de-centralized decisions Perfect for anyone in a leadership position at a marketing agency, The Six Disciplines of Agile Marketing also belongs on the bookshelf of anyone interested in improving the efficacy and efficiency of their own marketing efforts. Full of practical advice and concrete strategies that have been successfully implemented at Fortune 500, Silicon Valley, and non-profit organizations alike, this book is an indispensable resource to help your organization make the leap to Agile.

Orchestrating Supply Chain Opportunities
Orchestrating Supply Chain Opportunities

Author: Ananth Iyer

Publisher: Business Expert Press

Published: 2011-04-15

Total Pages: 127

ISBN-13: 1606492241

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Efficient planning and superior execution against clear objectives is the way companies operate best. For many companies, the planning process is carefully orchestrated, objectives are set, budgets are negotiated, resources are allocated, and then it's up to the organization to execute. But what happens when the unexpected occurs? Say, an event occurs that throws the status quo into turmoil. What if your business declines by 40% in 1 month, what do you do? Conversely, what if your demand spikes by 50% in just a few months, what then? Suppose a natural disaster happens, or a new technology creates a significant, but unplanned opportunity? We call these events 'stretch opportunities'. This book will focus on strategic thinking and tactical examples of how best to prepare for such events. We will outline common themes across all such challenges. We will introduce three key management concepts: Flexibility, Agility and Real Options. We also include a specific chapter on how to structure supply chains to capitalize on stretch opportunities and we provide specific tactical frameworks to build in agility, flexibility and real options into a supply chain. We will end with a checklist that managers can use to ensure that the right questions are asked in developing supply chains so that the ability to "surge" at profitable opportunities is nourished.

Strategy and Strategists
Strategy and Strategists

Author: James Cunningham

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2012-03-29

Total Pages: 720

ISBN-13: 0199219710

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Masterpiece in Progress
Masterpiece in Progress

Author: Sean DeLaney

Publisher: Excelsior LLC

Published: 2023-10-10

Total Pages: 480

ISBN-13:

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Many of us feel something missing in the relentless cycle of our daily grind. Dreams are shelved, passions are forgotten, and our inner spark dims.Masterpiece in Progress is your guide out of this stifling cycle. Packed with 365 potent passages, it's your daily catalyst to reignite, reshape, and rejuvenate your life. Written by acclaimed executive life coach, dynamic host of the What Got You There Podcast, accomplished entrepreneur, and former professional athlete Sean DeLaney, this book distills a lifetime of wisdom into daily doses of inspiration.Are you ready to craft your life's masterpiece? Dive in and find out what's been waiting to emerge. In Masterpiece in Progress, readers will find: 365 motivational passages: Daily insights to challenge, inspire, and instigate personal and professional evolution. Timeless wisdom: Life lessons that serve as the foundational stones for a future sculpted by dreams, authenticity, and unwavering passion. Practical tools & insights: A treasure trove of strategies tailored to awaken the dormant potential that rests within every individual. Masterpiece in Progress is more than a book; it's your daily companion in the art of living magnificently. Are you ready to begin crafting your masterpiece? The journey starts now.

Optimizing, Innovating, and Capitalizing on Information Systems for Operations
Optimizing, Innovating, and Capitalizing on Information Systems for Operations

Author: Wang, John

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2013-02-28

Total Pages: 462

ISBN-13: 1466629266

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Adapting the development of information systems for operations management is essential for the effectiveness of an organization’s business strategy. Optimizing, Innovating, and Capitalizing on Information Systems for Operations presents research on the applications of information systems and its influence on business and operations management. Highlighting case studies, frameworks and methodologies, this book aims to be useful for practitioners and academics in the fields of decision, management, and social sciences.

Major Fleet-versus-fleet Operations in the Pacific War, 1941-1945
Major Fleet-versus-fleet Operations in the Pacific War, 1941-1945

Author: Milan N. Vego

Publisher: Government Printing Office

Published: 2015-02-25

Total Pages: 348

ISBN-13: 9781935352112

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"A detailed study of three major naval operations of World War II. These three, initiated by imperial Japan, took place in the Pacific and resulted in the battles of the Coral Sea, Midway/Aleutians, and the Philippine Sea. All the cases provide ample background on the geographic and strategic context of the operations, as well as an account of the unfolding of the action utilizing much primary source material in, especially, American and Japanese archives"--Provided by publisher.