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Hardback. This collection of papers operates around the theme of "TQM in Action", and looks at world class quality activities, operating in public and private sectors, manufacturing, service industry, education and local government. Editor(s): Kanji, G. K. Num Pages: 290 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 609.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 290
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412782206
- ISBN
- 9780412782206
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 246.43
€ 246.43
Information Infrastructure Systems for Manufacturing
. Ed(S): Goossenaerts, Jan; Wortmann, Hans; K...
Hardback. The possible benefits, the external characteristics, and the broad-range requirements of information infrastructure systems for intelligent manufacturing systems are widely known. This book provides a foundation of information for further research and development on information infrastructure systems for manufacturing. Editor(s): Goossenaerts, Jan; Wortmann, Hans; Kimura, Fumihiko. Series: IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology. Num Pages: 470 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV5; TGPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1850.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 470
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412788000
- ISBN
- 9780412788000
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.29
€ 196.29
Modelling Techniques for Business Process Re-engineering and Benchmark...
. Ed(S): Doumeingts, Guy; Browne, Jimmie
Hardback. Enterprises must strive to improve their competitiveness in a changing environment. To reach this objective it is necessary for companies to evaluate their performances and to combine modelling, business process re-engineering and benchmarking techniques. This book demonstrates the combination and implementation of these various techniques. Editor(s): Doumeingts, Guy; Browne, Jimmie. Series: IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology. Num Pages: 405 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 752.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 405
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412789106
- ISBN
- 9780412789106
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 248.10
€ 248.10
Information Systems and Technology in the International Office of the ...
. Ed(S): Glasson, B.C.; Vogel, Douglas R.; Bo...
Hardback. Globalization of business, internationalization of trade, and increasing prevalence of multi-cultural interdisciplinary teams are beginning to redefine the nature of office work. This book discusses topics including: multi-cultural team productivity, IT platform requirements, and global telecommunications. Editor(s): Glasson, B.C.; Vogel, Douglas R.; Bots, Pieter W.G.; Nunamaker, Jay. Series: IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology. Num Pages: 396 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJQ; KJW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 735.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 396
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412797903
- ISBN
- 9780412797903
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 248.14
€ 248.14
Hardback. This work develops a quantitative structured methodology for managing the development of new products for highly competitive markets. Particular attention has been given to integrating a number of experimental tools and concepts within a common framework including marketing research. Num Pages: 432 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV5; TBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 163 x 31. Weight in Grams: 798.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412799402
- ISBN
- 9780412799402
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 280.50
€ 280.50
Hardback. Addresses the challenges faced by SMEs due to the globalization of the economy and discusses supporting technologies. This book covers various topics such as: industrial strategies for peripheral regions; engineering and industrial survival in open markets; and, globalization of the economy and subcontracting. Editor(s): Camarinha-Matos, Luis M. Series: IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology. Num Pages: 548 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJM; TBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 2090.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 548
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412799501
- ISBN
- 9780412799501
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 259.99
€ 259.99
hardcover. Examines the relationship between management, business and information technology and, in particular, the impact of that relationship on those responsible for the design and delivery of education programmes at various levels. Editor(s): Barta, B.Z.; etc. Series: IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology. Num Pages: 240 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJ; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1150.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1997th Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412799600
- ISBN
- 9780412799600
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.82
€ 127.82
Hardback. Includes proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Production Engineering (ICPE), where the main subject is Rapid Product Development (RPD). Num Pages: 605 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV6. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1039.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 605
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412811609
- ISBN
- 9780412811609
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 244.43
€ 244.43
Hardback. Focuses on a series of concepts, models and technologies which can be used to improve practice in life cycle engineering in manufacturing companies around the world. This book illustrates those key factors that ensure successful enterprise and product life cycle integration. Editor(s): Gutierrez, A.M.; Sachez, Jose M.; Kusiak, Andrew. Num Pages: 634 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV5; TGPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1067.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 634
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412812507
- ISBN
- 9780412812507
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 244.49
€ 244.49
Hardback. States that the implementation of experimental design techniques often falls short of the mark due to a lack of statistical knowledge on the part of engineers and managers in their analyses of manufacturing process quality problems. This book aims to fill this gap in the knowledge required by using the Taguchi experimental design methodology. Num Pages: 254 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV5; PBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 565.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 254
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412814402
- ISBN
- 9780412814402
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.46
€ 192.46
Hardback. Covers the proceedings of the sixth international conference for worldwide industry research in global enterprise computer applications in production and engineering (CAPE '97), arranged by the International Federation for Information Processing and the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. Editor(s): Plonka, Frank; Olling, Gustav J. Series: IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology. Num Pages: 752 pages, 166 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV5; TGP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1226.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 752
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412821103
- ISBN
- 9780412821103
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 412.06
€ 412.06
Hardback. For many years production management has no longer been confined to individual production facilities. Intensive cooperation with suppliers has become an integral part of production management. This book discusses co-operation between companies; supply chain management; agile and virtual management; and, integration of the logistic chain. Editor(s): Schonsleben, P.; Buchel, A. Series: IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology. Num Pages: 268 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV5; TD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1230.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 268
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412821400
- ISBN
- 9780412821400
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.32
€ 128.32
Hardback. Presents the trends and challenges in production management including globalization, agility in variety production, human centred manufacturing and environmental consciousness. This book analyses these trends in the context of the principles and techniques, systems and industrial applications of advanced production management systems. Series: IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology. Num Pages: 492 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 868.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 492
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412823503
- ISBN
- 9780412823503
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.72
€ 196.72
Hardback. Contains the papers presented and discussed at the conference that was held in May/June 1997, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, and that was sponsored by Working Group 8.2 of the International Federation for Information Processing. This book is useful for professionals and students working in information systems in a business environment. Editor(s): Lee, Allen S.; Liebenau, J.; DeGross, J.I. Series: IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology. Num Pages: 581 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KJQ; UN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 31. Weight in Grams: 995.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 581
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412823602
- ISBN
- 9780412823602
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.84
€ 251.84
Hardback. The fundamental reason for the existence of any manufacturing organization is to generate wealth by adding value to the products and services it offers. This book brings together the works of researchers to present state-of-the-art research and development on 'the strategic management of the manufacturing value chain' in the broadest sense. Series: IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology. Num Pages: 662 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV5; KJQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1105.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 662
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412827105
- ISBN
- 9780412827105
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 244.84
€ 244.84
An Ethical Global Information Society. Culture and Democracy Revisited...
. Ed(S): Berleur, Jacques; Whitehouse, Diane
Hardback. Reflects on the cultural and democratic developments arising as a result of an increasingly global, technologically-connected world. This book focuses on the internet, examining metaphors for communication, defining the issues at stake and proposing options, actions and solutions. Editor(s): Berleur, Jacques; Whitehouse, Diane. Series: IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology. Num Pages: 401 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; KJ; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 752.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 401
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412829604
- ISBN
- 9780412829604
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 248.10
€ 248.10
Hardback. States that managers and decision makers face an escalating challenge in understanding the dynamics of their organizations. This book intends to address this challenge. It contains papers addressing frameworks for organisational transformation and decision support, and cases and issues in decision support and organisational transformation. Series: IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology. Num Pages: 285 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJQ; UT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 285
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412830501
- ISBN
- 9780412830501
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.70
€ 192.70
Hardback. Explores the use of simulation games as a means for experimental learning in production management, for both teaching purposes at engineering schools and for implementing changes in industry. This book discusses the use and effects of such games, including the role of the facilitator, debriefing and transfer to the players' own day-to-day life. Editor(s): Smeds, Riitta; Smeds, J.; Riis, Jens O. Series: IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology. Num Pages: 180 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV5; UYQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412837203
- ISBN
- 9780412837203
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.68
€ 126.68
Hardback. The development of Intelligent Manufacturing Systems represents a worldwide tendency. The areas of Multi-Agent Systems and Intelligent Mobile Agents offer an approach to such developments. These advances identify requirements in the areas of distributed information logistics infrastructure and intelligent interfaces with human users. Editor(s): Camarinha-Matos, Luis M.; Afsarmanesh, Hamideh. Series: IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology. Num Pages: 632 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV5; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1094.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 632
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412846700
- ISBN
- 9780412846700
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 244.48
€ 244.48
Hardback. Examines the changes in IT education which are imposed by the proliferation of networked applications within commercial organisations. This book reviews positive and negative impact of network-centric, multimedia IT on business and professional educational activities. Editor(s): Juliff, P.L.; etc. Series: IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology. Num Pages: 218 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJQ; UG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 218
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412846908
- ISBN
- 9780412846908
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.51
€ 191.51