Handbook of Research on Managerial Strategies for Achieving Optimal Performance in Industrial Processes
Handbook of Research on Managerial Strategies for Achieving Optimal Performance in Industrial Processes

Author: Alor-Hernández, Giner

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2016-05-03

Total Pages: 707

ISBN-13: 1522501312

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Competitive advantage is a key factor to the success of any business in modern society. To achieve this goal, effective strategies for process improvement must be researched and implemented into an organization. The Handbook of Research on Managerial Strategies for Achieving Optimal Performance in Industrial Processes examines optimization techniques for improved business operations and procedures in the industrial sector. Highlighting management techniques, innovative approaches, and technological tools, this publication is an essential reference source for professionals, researchers, consultants, upper-level students, and academicians interested in the advancement of knowledge in industrial communities.

Handbook of Research on International Travel Agency and Tour Operation Management
Handbook of Research on International Travel Agency and Tour Operation Management

Author: Chand Dhiman, Mohinder

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2019-05-31

Total Pages: 393

ISBN-13: 1522584358

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Changes within the travel industry, such as globalization, consumerism, and advancements in technology, have transformed travel agencies into highly competitive businesses. To remain successful, new business approaches and models must be created in the global tourism and hospitality industry. Travel companies continue to expand their businesses in different countries and seek to collaborate with international entrepreneurs, developing the need for cross-cultural strategies and policies. As travel agencies flourish, identifying these business practices is necessary for these organizations to obtain a competitive management model at the global level. The Handbook of Research on International Travel Agency and Tour Operation Management gathers the latest methodologies, tools, models, and theories regarding tourism development and sustainability into one comprehensive reference source in order to promote, manage, and maximize the profitability potential of travel agencies and tour operation services. Featuring research on topics such as e-marketing, medical tourism, and online travel, this book provides travel agents, managers, industry professionals, researchers, academics, and students with the necessary resources to effectively develop and implement organizational strategies and models.

Handbook of Research on Information Management for Effective Logistics and Supply Chains
Handbook of Research on Information Management for Effective Logistics and Supply Chains

Author: Jamil, George Leal

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2016-09-23

Total Pages: 584

ISBN-13: 1522509747

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Evaluating the role of logistics and supply chain management skills or applications is necessary for the success of any organization or business. As market competition becomes more aggressive, it is crucial to evaluate ways in which a business can maintain a strategic edge over competitors. The Handbook of Research on Information Management for Effective Logistics and Supply Chains highlights strategies, tools, and skills necessary for supply management within organizations and companies. Featuring best practices and empirical research within the field, this handbook is a critical reference source for scholars, practitioners, researchers, information systems and telecommunication specialists, and managers.

Handbook of Research on Interdisciplinary Approaches to Decision Making for Sustainable Supply Chains
Handbook of Research on Interdisciplinary Approaches to Decision Making for Sustainable Supply Chains

Author: Awasthi, Anjali

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2019-09-27

Total Pages: 674

ISBN-13: 1522595724

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Businesses must create initiatives and adopt eco-friendly practices in order to adhere to the sustainability goals of a globalized world. Recycling, product service systems, and green manufacturing are just a few methods businesses use within a sustainable supply chain. However, these tools and techniques must also ensure business growth in order to remain relevant in an environmentally-conscious world. The Handbook of Research on Interdisciplinary Approaches to Decision Making for Sustainable Supply Chains provides interdisciplinary approaches to sustainable supply chain management through the optimization of system performance and development of new policies, design networks, and effective reverse logistics practices. Featuring research on topics such as industrial symbiosis, green collaboration, and clean transportation, this book is ideally designed for policymakers, business executives, warehouse managers, operations managers, suppliers, industry professionals, sustainability developers, decision makers, students, academicians, practitioners, and researchers seeking current research on reducing the environmental impacts of businesses via sustainable supply chain planning.

Multinational Enterprise Management Strategies in Developing Countries
Multinational Enterprise Management Strategies in Developing Countries

Author: Khan, Mohammad Ayub

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2016-05-16

Total Pages: 521

ISBN-13: 1522502777

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In contemporary economies, businesses must consistently make strides to remain competitive and profitable at both national and international levels. Unlike in the developed world, corporations in developing nations face a different set of challenges for achieving growth. Multinational Enterprise Management Strategies in Developing Countries is an authoritative reference source for the latest scholarly research on diverse opportunities and obstacles facing multinational corporations in emerging economies. Highlighting innovative perspectives and real-world examples, this book is ideally designed for researchers, practitioners, upper-level students, and industry professionals interested in management approaches for achieving success in international corporations.

Optimum Decision Making in Asset Management
Optimum Decision Making in Asset Management

Author: Carnero, María Carmen

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2016-08-24

Total Pages: 553

ISBN-13: 1522506527

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Asset management is becoming increasingly important to an organization’s strategy, given its effects on cost, production, and quality. No matter the sector, important decisions are made based on techniques and theories that are thought to optimize results; asset management models and techniques could help maximize effectiveness while reducing risk. Optimum Decision Making in Asset Management posits that effective decision making can be augmented by asset management based on mathematical techniques and models. Resolving the problems associated with minimizing uncertainty, this publication outlines a myriad of methodologies, procedures, case studies, and management tools that can help any organization achieve world-class maintenance. This book is ideal for managers, manufacturing engineers, programmers, academics, and advanced management students.

Ethics and Sustainability in Global Supply Chain Management
Ethics and Sustainability in Global Supply Chain Management

Author: Akkucuk, Ulas

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2016-12-21

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13: 1522520376

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Various industries in modern society can contribute to many different sustainable development initiatives. By implementing better processes for resource usage and its impacts, businesses can play a vital role in creating a cleaner environment. Ethics and Sustainability in Global Supply Chain Management is a comprehensive reference source for the latest scholarly material on organizational procedures and methods that ensure environmental sustainability, while maintaining effective production processes. Highlighting the most innovative topics and perspectives, such as life cycle costing, waste management, and business leadership, this book is ideally designed for professionals, academics, practitioners, graduate students, and researchers interested in developing green supply chain processes.

Fashion and Textiles: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice
Fashion and Textiles: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice

Author: Management Association, Information Resources

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2017-08-11

Total Pages: 552

ISBN-13: 1522534334

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Management technique and operation strategies vary depending on the particular industry. This allows businesses in that industry to thrive and increase competitive advantage. Fashion and Textiles: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice is a critical source of academic knowledge on the latest business and management perspectives within the fashion and textiles industry. Highlighting a range of pertinent topics such as marketing, consumer behavior, and value creation, this book is an ideal reference source for academics, professionals, researchers, students, and practitioners interested in emerging trends in global fashion and textile management.

Analyzing the Impacts of Industry 4.0 in Modern Business Environments
Analyzing the Impacts of Industry 4.0 in Modern Business Environments

Author: Brunet-Thornton, Richard

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2018-05-04

Total Pages: 437

ISBN-13: 1522534695

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In order to improve competitiveness and performance, corporations must embrace advancements in digitalization. Successful implementation of knowledge management is a huge factor in corporate success. Analyzing the Impacts of Industry 4.0 in Modern Business Environments is a critical scholarly publication that explores digital transformation in business environments and the requirement for not only a substantial management change plan but equally the two essential components of knowledge management: knowledge sharing and knowledge transfer. Featuring a broad range of topics such as strategic planning, knowledge transfer, and cybersecurity risk management, this book is geared toward researchers, academicians, and students seeking current and relevant research on organizational knowledge intensity and monitoring of knowledge management development.

Advanced Fashion Technology and Operations Management
Advanced Fashion Technology and Operations Management

Author: Vecchi, Alessandra

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2017-03-01

Total Pages: 466

ISBN-13: 1522518665

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Fashion has been steadily moving from the brick and mortar to the digital market. As such, it is increasingly vital to research new methods that will help businesses to grow and succeed in this new sphere. Advanced Fashion Technology and Operations Management is a pivotal reference source for the latest development management strategies, fashion marketing, international business, and fashion entrepreneurship. Featuring extensive coverage across a range of relevant perspectives and topics, such as online shopping behavior, digital fashion, and e-commerce, this book is ideally designed for professionals, entrepreneurs, students, and researchers.