Various models for predicting discharge rates have been developed over the last four decades by many research workers (notably Beverloo [1], Johanson [2], Brown [3], Carleton [4], Crewdson [5], Nedderman [6], Gu [7].). In many cases these models offer comparable approaches to the prediction of...

This primary purpose of this paper is to develop improved insights into common enterprise systems limitations, with specific regard to industrial supply chain management co-ordination and control. Enterprise or ERP systems are now routinely used within many SMEs and can be seen to offer many...

This paper describes the practical manner in which an intranet was applied to a small manufacturing company to support its BPR programme. The company is involved in the design and manufacture of speciality knitting machines. Its market share and turnover have been improving rapidly over recent...

An increasing number of manufacturing businesses are placing direct emphasis on operations management as a means of achieving competitive success in the contemporary performance measures of quality, speed and price. The use of information technology (IT) and business systems as a strategic...

This paper reports research into the specification and implementation of an Information Technology (IT) Route Map for supply chain systems development and deployment. The purpose of the Map is to enable rapid design and implementation of IT solutions, capable of semi-automating business...

This thesis reports research into the specification and implementation of an Information Technology (IT) Route Map. The purpose of the Route Map is to enable rapid design and deployment of IT solutions capable of semi-automating business processes in a manufacturing enterprise. The Map helps...

Today, a growing number of enterprises are exploring new uses of IT as a means of maintaining agility and competitive advantage. It is anticipated that a superior degree of success may be derived from the improved alignment of flexible IT and global supply chain processes to customer focussed...

This paper reports research into the specification and implementation of an Information Technology (IT) Route Map for supply chain systems development and deployment. The purpose of the Map is to enable rapid design and implementation of IT solutions, capable of semi-automating business...

Consumer perception of product value is central to all stages of the process of bringing products to markets, from design and manufacture to distribution and retail. As a result, product strategy needs to respect customer needs in order to achieve or retain competitive advantage in providing...

The Creative sector in China has, in keeping with the economy, experienced a sustained period of rapid growth. However, the sector is still relatively immature and practices and understanding of the management of brands and client accounts are continuing to develop. Current Brand management...