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This book presents state-of-the-art research on responsible operations practices. The book identifies the challenges and opportunities arising from the shift towards responsible business operations and examines these issues through the lenses of operations management, emphasizing the supply chain transformations associated with these changes. Developing a responsible business model presents a great opportunity for firms to differentiate in the marketplace through innovative models and insights around responsible operations and supply chain management. To do so, companies in many industries are changing their practices around sourcing materials, supplier compliance around processes and labor,...
This book showcases how the latest and most advanced types of analytical modeling and empirical analysis can help to create value in the global supply chain. Focusing on practical relevance, it shares valuable management insights and addresses key issues in operations management (OM), demonstrating how past research has led to various practices and impacts, while also exploring the aspirations of the latest research. It presents current research on various topics such as global supply chain design, service supply chains, product design, responsible supply chains, performance and incentives in operations, data analytics in health services, new business models in the digital age, and new digital technology advances such as blockchain. In addition, it presents practical case studies on the aforementioned topics. Beyond the value of its contents, the book is intended as a tribute to Professor Morris Cohen, who has been a major contributor to advancing the research frontier in operations management and a driving force in shaping the field. Given its scope, the book will appeal to a wide readership, from researchers and PhD students to practitioners and consultants.
Humans are exclusively gifted by nature with some anatomical features that give humans an immense capacity to render complex speech. The book explores origin of speech right from the Hyoid bone that exalted human communication into a higher orbit, and then moves onto science and technology behind the development of communication, leading finally to the emergence of mass media, i.e., newspapers. It covers Gutenberg’s marvelous machine which printed Martin Luther’s Ninety-five Theses, the first voice of dissent in the world against the most powerful Catholic Church. 17th century natural philosopher Francis Bacon recognized three great technological innovations: the magnetic compass, the pr...
This Book Covers Syllabi Of Various Universities In Sociology In The Papers Entitled : Demography; Social Demography; Population Studies; Population Problems; Vital Statistics In India Etc. Analytic Presentation Of Data Derived From Authentic Sources; Holistic Approach To Controversial Problems; Simple And Easy Narration With Examples From Indian Circumstances And Questions For Exercise At The End Of Each Chapter Make This Work An Ideal Textbook For Students And A Reference Work For The Teachers.Starting From Historical Review And Discussion Of The Concept, Scope And Importance Of Demography, The Book Includes Chapter On : Relationship With Other Studies; Theories Of Population; Methods And Sources Of Demographic Data; Growth And Trends Of World Population; Development Of Demography In India; Structure And Characteristics Of Indian Population; Population Dynamics : Mortality; Fertility : Nature, Measures And Trends; Fertility In India; Migration : Types, Measurement, Theories And Trends; Urbanisation; Labour Force; Unemployment In India; Population Problems; Family Planning And Family Welfare; And Population Policies.
The Handbook is a comprehensive research reference that is essential for anyone interested in conducting research in supply chain. Unique features include: -A focus on the intersection of quantitative supply chain analysis and E-Business, -Unlike other edited volumes in the supply chain area, this is a handbook rather than a collection of research papers. Each chapter was written by one or more leading researchers in the area. These authors were invited on the basis of their scholarly expertise and unique insights in a particular sub-area, -As much attention is given to looking back as to looking forward. Most chapters discuss at length future research needs and research directions from both theoretical and practical perspectives, -Most chapters describe in detail the quantitative models used for analysis and the theoretical underpinnings; many examples and case studies are provided to demonstrate how the models and the theoretical insights are relevant to real situations, -Coverage of most state-of-the-art business practices in supply chain management.
ProjectX India | 15th February 2021 edition provides you with power-packed information on 137 projects from 43 sectors of the Indian economy.In this issue we have covered 39 projects in Conceptual/Planning Stage, 27 Contract Awards, 15 Projects Under Implementation, 40 Tenders, and 16 other projects. The project information is provided along with nearest contacts as available in the public domain to facilitate B2B exchange. When you buy this issue, you will get access to new projects, ongoing projects, contract awards, commissioned projects, and tenders information from India. Apart from this, the project information is provided along with the nearest contacts as available in the public domain to facilitate B2B exchange.
This review assesses the “geography of higher education” in Québec through the examination of ten case study HEIs.
Papers presented at an All India Seminar on Advances in Product Development, 17-18 February 2006.