How companies respond to impending regulations is a significant aspect of corporate strategy. Regulations, especially environmental regulations, are expanding quickly and are increasingly important to firm success. The threat of impending environmental regulation forces companies to choose...

Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Authors -- SECTION I: THE CONTEXT AND IMPORTANCE OF INVENTORY MANAGEMENT AND PRODUCTION PLANNING -- 1 The Importance of Inventory Management and Production Planning and Scheduling -- 1.1 Why...