The implementation of an energy service company (ESCO) project in developing countries may result not only in reduced energy cost but also in considerable environmental benefits, including the reduction of CO2 emissions, which can be assessed in an economic manner under the Clean Development...

The linkage of neighborhood multi-energy microgrids (MEMGs) may overcome the disadvantage of one single microgrid (MG) since surplus/deficient energy can meet balance internally and realize self-satisfaction. In order to realize successful cooperation of such a complicated energy system, optimal...

Purpose: The issue of project managers’ competencies has gained much traction in practice and more recently in academic debate. However, they have become analogous to extensive wish lists where a project manager is expected to have an exhaustive list of aptitudes and capabilities. Therefore,...

We examine the procurement process selection problem of a large industrial buyer who employs reverse auctions for awarding procurement contracts. We contrast two classes of commonly used strategies under multiple sourcing; namely, single-stage reverse auctions, and two-stage processes where...