Systems' Verification Validation and Testing (VVT) are carried out throughout systems' lifetimes. Notably, quality-cost expended on performing VVT activities and correcting system defects consumes about half of the overall engineering cost. Verification, Validation and Testing of Engineered...

In this volume leading scholars from North America, Europe and Asia come together to explore the topic of business models that takes the demand side (customers and their engagement) seriously. The first part deals with the model dimension of business models. The second part deals with business...

Cover -- Title Page -- Contents -- Introduction -- Chapter 1The business of fashion -- The fashion industry: An overview -- The impact of technology -- Influential designers and global fashion brands -- Case study: Burberry -- Chapter summary -- Checklist -- Exercise -- Interview: Jamie Huckbody...

Title page -- CIP -- Contents -- List of Figures and Tables -- Foreword -- Introduction -- Chapter 1 Traditional Audits -- Chapter 2 Lean Auditing for Business Improvement -- Chapter 3 Risk-Based Quality Auditing (RBQA) -- Chapter 4 Data and Trend Analysis -- Chapter 5 Root Cause Analysis and...

"Networks and networking are essential concepts that transform organizational, economic, and social practices. Human capital is both a source of competitive advantage and a value that allows individual employees to develop their careers and find satisfaction in their employment. The book...