1. Developments in modern operations management and cellular manufacturing / Vladimír Modrák and Pavol Semanco -- 2. Decision support framework for the selection of a layout type / Jannes Slomp and Jos A.C. Bokhorst -- 3. Comparison of connected vs. disconnected cellular systems: a case study...

"As industrial systems become more widespread, they are quickly becoming network-enabled, and their behavior is becoming more complex and intelligent. The Handbook of Research on Industrial Informatics and Manufacturing Intelligence: Innovations and Solutions is the best source for the most...

1. Intelligent manufacturing and manufacturing intelligence -- 2. Knowledge-based system -- 3. Intelligent agents and multi-agent systems -- 4. Data mining and knowledge discovery -- 5. Computational intelligence -- 6. Business process modeling and information systems modeling -- 7. Sensor...

Manufacturing in a high cost environment: basis for future success on the national level / Göran Roos -- Competing from a high cost economy: what is the challenge to Australian public policy? / Ian Marsh -- Foundations for industrial rejuvenation: lessons from international and national...

"This book covers both theoretical perspectives and practical approaches to smart manufacturing research and development triggered by ubiquitous interconnection and intelligence, discussing the transformation of manufacturing, the latest developments in smart manufacturing innovation, current...

"This book explores the concept of the organizational structure through the lens of the viable systems approach, focusing particularly on human interaction and collaboration within a business setting"--Provided by publisher.

Regional economic imbalances: business and foreign direct investment in India / Jitender Bhandari, Manmohan Rahul, Shalini Rahul Tiwari -- Role of knowledge workers in business process and innovation / Appasaheb Naikal, Mayank Bapna -- Technological innovations in management education / Shalini...

This book looks at the critical fundamental elements that could impact a user's perception of business-to-business and business-to-consumer electronic commerce. It presents a study of key components and concepts of e-commerce, evaluating the critical success factors for global e-commerce, the...

Introduction: why the gender divide in computer games is an important and timely issue -- The computer game industry, market, and culture -- Games and society: can games make a better world? -- Play preferences and the gendering of gaming -- Representation, image, and identity -- Game workers...

"This book disseminates knowledge in the theory and practice related to information technology and management of information resources at the international level. It emphasizes the managerial and organizational facets of information technology resources management. It also explores issues...