This book presents a framework through transformation and explains how business goals can be translated into realistic plans that are tangible and yield real results in terms of the top line and the bottom line. Process Transformation is like a tangram puzzle, which has multiple solutions yet is...

Transportation management in today’s consumer goods industry can be characterized by a high proportion of outsourced transportation services. Due to rising freight costs consumer goods manufacturers are seeking opportunities to increase the efficiency of their transportation network. This book...

Ganze Abteilungen großer Unternehmen werden ausgegliedert oder verkauft, Call-Center in Indien genutzt, Daten auf den Philippinnen bearbeitet - anscheinend gibt es nichts, was man nicht auslagern kann. Die Autoren beschreiben eine Vielzahl unterschiedlicher wirtschaftlicher, technischer und...

These conference proceedings cover an outstanding view for academics and professionals to share research findings on the latest developments in real estate and construction management. The Chinese Research Institute of Construction Management (CRIOCM) in collaboration with Chongqing University...

Introduction -- TQM and National Culture -- Construction Industry in China -- Construction Industry in Nigeria -- Relationship Between the Chinese and Nigerian Construction Industries -- Conceptual Approach -- Research Design and Method -- Results and Discussions -- Summary and Conclusions

Einführung, wissenschaftliche Grundlagen und Forschungsansatz -- Einführung -- Wissenschaftliche Grundlagen und Forschungsansatz -- Theoriebasierte Ableitung eines Konzeptes zur Gestaltung des Logistikoutsourcings -- Motive, Barrieren und Risiken des Logistikoutsourcings -- Determinanten der...

Für ein erfolgreiches Outsourcing ist die permanente Steuerung des Dienstleisters von zentraler Bedeutung. Jedoch sind die konkrete Ausgestaltung dieser Steuerung sowie die hierfür benötigten Informationen für die Unternehmensführung in der Outsourcing-Forschung bislang nicht näher...

In this edited volume, we present the state-of-the-art views of the perspective of enterprise risk management, to include frameworks and controls in the ERM process with respect to supply chains, constructions, and project, energy, environmental and sustainable development risk management. The...

This edited book provides a conceptual framework for managing flexibility in the areas of people, processes, technology and business, supported by research/case applications in various types of flexibility in business. The book is organized into five parts: (i) Managing Flexibility; (ii) People...

This monograph deals with theoretical and practical aspects of creating course timetables at academic institutions. The task is typically to create a timetable that suits the requirements of the stakeholders - students, lecturers, and the administration - as well as possible. The book presents...