Emerging technologies and supply chain management : Maneuvering in current areas of tensions / Erik Hofmann, Stefan Selensky and Nocolai Kirstätter -- Industry 4.0 creating a buzz in western hemisphere : but watch out for China pulling into the fast lane / Stefan Heng -- Smart manufacturing...

"This book offers a variety of contribution for the exchange of experiences and thoughts about the state of the research in the intelligent, flexible and lean management and engineering areas, as well as the future direction of these fields of research"--

"This book explores how in the business-engineering world there is a growing importance of sophisticated analysis for managers to support decision making, to use strategic information and innovative tools in order to guide thinking and behavior as well as to manage more strategically to adapt...

"This book explores the evolution of higher education in management, applied sciences and engineering, with an emphasis on curriculum development, pedagogy, didactic aspects and sustainable education"--

Organizations are increasingly facing continuous and highly complex changes that require more proactive strategies, policies and management practices. Conscious of this reality, this book provides information and debate on principles, strategies, models, techniques, methodologies and...

Cover -- Half-Title Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Preface -- 1. Choice Architecture: Nudging for Sustainable Behavior -- 1.1. Choice architecture and nudging -- 1.1.1. Choice architecture -- 1.1.2. Nudging: using choice architecture for good -- 1.2. Theoretical roots and...