The Toolset is a comprehensive collection of the relevant Design for Six Sigma+Lean tools, which are necessary for successfully implementing innovations. All tools are presented in a clear structure, providing a good overview of the methodology. The chronology of the listed tools corresponds to...

Based on more than 10 years of practical experience in the field of supply chain management, Oliver Münch indicates that in favor of sustainability within the supply chain the paradox purchasing savings can and should be substituted with the approach of the First-Time-Right Procurement. This...

In dem vorliegenden Buch wird die Messung der Ergebnisqualität durch Qualitätsindikatoren rekonstruiert und anhand von Beispielen, vor allem aus dem Bereich der Chirurgie, näher betrachtet. Bei dem Konzept der qualitätsorientierten Vergütung (pay for performance) werden Klinikabteilungen...

The book addresses the complex issue of quality uncertainty due to information asymmetry in the backdrop of information economics, total quality management and marketing science. Reliability Engineering, Seven Management Tools and System Dynamics are used to develop theories on quality...

Das Konzept der Modularität wird von vielen Unternehmen als geeignetes Mittel zur Steigerung der Flexibilität gesehen. Durch ein modular aufgebautes Produkt können beispielsweise heterogene Kundenbedürfnisse möglichst treffend bedient werden, ohne dass dies zu großen Kostensteigerungen...

Introduction -- Product Architecture and IT strategy -- Global Business Model Building based on the Three Core Competences and Business architecture -- Architecture Analysis for Sustainable Innovations -- Architecture analysis and core competence strategy for Emerging Markets -- Integration of...

In building a knowledge society, it is critically important to thoroughly understand quality and standards in e-learning. This book provides a cross-national perspective on these issues and draws a picture of the situation in quality development and standardisation. It covers topics of a...