Download or read book Managing Quality Under Heterogeneous Consumer Demand and Product Quality written by Miguel Carriquiry and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Consumer Driven Demand and Operations Management Models written by Serguei Netessine and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2009-06-02 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This important book is by top scholars in supply chain management, revenue management, and e-commerce, all of which are grounded in information technologies and consumer demand research. The book looks at new selling techniques designed to reach the consumer.

Download or read book Quality management in food chains written by Ludwig Theuvsen and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2023-08-28 with total page 509 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication comprises material on recent studies on quality management in agri-food chains. Due to several food crisis’s (e.g. BSE, Foot-and-Mouth disease) and growing demands for food quality and safety, quality management systems and quality assurance schemes have been widely adopted in different countries in recent years. Scientific knowledge about the features, the acceptance and the effectiveness and efficiency of these newly introduced quality management initiatives, has remained scarce until now. The material by experts in the field, focuses on the evaluation of quality management systems and quality assurance schemes. The main issues are the costs and benefits of quality management given the influence of the public sector and consumers' expectations about food quality and safety. Not only are benchmarking and harmonisation methods examined with regard to their impact on the effectiveness of quality assurance schemes, but, also the role of trust, cooperation and integration for efficient quality management is discussed. Different economic theories such as microeconomics, organization and marketing theory as well as advanced statistical methods are applied. Concepts are discussed from the various points of view of industrialised, export-oriented and developing countries throughout the book. The information in this book give a comprehensive review of quality management concepts in food chains and highlight future research directions from a global perspective. This book is of interest to all those who concern themselves with the topic, be it in academia or in the professional sector.

Download or read book Proceedings of the Eighth International Conference on Management Science and Engineering Management written by Jiuping Xu and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-05-06 with total page 787 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the Proceedings of the Eighth International Conference on Management Science and Engineering Management (ICMSEM) held from July 25 to 27, 2014 at Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal and organized by International Society of Management Science and Engineering Management (ISMSEM), Sichuan University (Chengdu, China) and Universidade Nova de Lisboa (Lisbon, Portugal). The goals of the conference are to foster international research collaborations in Management Science and Engineering Management as well as to provide a forum to present current findings. A total number of 138 papers from 14 countries are selected for the proceedings by the conference scientific committee through rigorous referee review. The selected papers in the first volume are focused on Intelligent System and Management Science covering areas of Intelligent Systems, Decision Support Systems, Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management.

Download or read book Proceedings of the 21st International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management 2014 written by Ershi Qi and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-01-06 with total page 628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Being the premier forum for the presentation of new advances and research results in the fields of Industrial Engineering, IEEM 2014 aims to provide a high-level international forum for experts, scholars and entrepreneurs at home and abroad to present the recent advances, new techniques and applications face and face, to promote discussion and interaction among academics, researchers and professionals to promote the developments and applications of the related theories and technologies in universities and enterprises and to establish business or research relations to find global partners for future collaboration in the field of Industrial Engineering. All the goals of the international conference are to fulfill the mission of the series conference which is to review, exchange, summarize and promote the latest achievements in the field of industrial engineering and engineering management over the past year and to propose prospects and vision for the further development.

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Download or read book Fundamentals of Total Quality Management written by Jens J. Dahlgaard and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2008-01-28 with total page 429 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The principles of Total Quality Management have proven to be invaluable to organisations in all sectors of business and commerce and to the individuals they comprise. Indeed many organisations have discovered the relationship between quality and profitability. Now, more than ever, it is important to develop a quality strategy by adopting the principles of TQM. This important text provides a solid framework for understanding the basic concepts of TQM. It comprises three interlinked modules - fundamentals of TQM, methods of TQM and process management and improvement - and provides an integrated approach to this increasingly important business strategy. Fundamentals of Total Quality Management is vital reading for students doing MBAs, and those on MSc courses in business studies and engineering featuring TQM models, as well as practitioners in quality management and control.

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Download or read book Proceedings of Industrial Engineering and Management written by Chen-Fu Chien and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on with total page 795 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Proceedings of the 5th International Asia Conference on Industrial Engineering and Management Innovation IEMI2014 written by Ershi Qi and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-01-19 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 5th International Asia Conference on Industrial Engineering and Management Innovation is sponsored by the Chinese Industrial Engineering Institution and organized by Xi’an Jiaotong University. The conference aims to share and disseminate information on the most recent and relevant researches, theories and practices in industrial and system engineering to promote their development and application in university and enterprises.

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Download or read book Six Sigma and Quality Management written by Paulo Pereira and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-03-20 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Six Sigma and Quality Management serves as an indispensable resource for professionals, practitioners, and enthusiasts seeking a clear roadmap for implementing and optimizing Six Sigma and quality management system methodologies. From the fundamental principles of Six Sigma, including the DMAIC approach, to the broader spectrum of quality management, readers will gain practical insights into enhancing processes, reducing variation, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The text covers essential topics such as Total Quality Management (TQM), Lean principles, and improvement methodologies, offering actionable tools and techniques to streamline operations and enhance overall efficiency. With a focus on audits, corrective action/preventive action (CAPA) processes, and the intricacies of controlling externally provided processes, products, and services, this book provides a holistic view of quality management practices. In a specialized section, the book explores the unique challenges and stringent requirements for quality and competence in medical laboratories within the healthcare sector. Additionally, it delves into the integration of digital technologies into quality management, known as Quality 4. 0, showcasing the transformative potential of data analytics and artificial intelligence. Real-world examples and practical insights throughout the book make it a valuable resource for both those new to these methodologies and seasoned professionals seeking to refine their approach. This book is a practical and insightful companion for organizations navigating the intricacies of Six Sigma and quality management to achieve excellence in their operations and deliver enhanced value to their stakeholders.

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Download or read book Service Quality written by Benjamin Schneider and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2004 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The last three decades have seen a dramatic increase in the attention businesses devote to their quality of service. Scholars and researchers in a number of disciplines, including marketing, human resources I/O psychology, sociology, and consumer behavior, have all made substantial contributions to understanding what service is, how service and service delivery quality are experienced by customers, and the role of employees and their organizations in service delivery. Service Quality: Research Perspectives presents a comprehensive overview and analysis of the field and its research, including its growth, emerging trends, and debates

Download or read book Knowledge Based Marketing written by Ian Chaston and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2004-04-07 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years even governments around the world are beginning to understand that knowledge is a critical contributor to stimulating the rapid growth of entire economies. It is argued that in a modern economy, knowledge is the most important resource within the companies based within any country. The advent of the Internet and automated e-business systems has provided an important catalyst for firms wishing to exploit the benefits of using knowledge to support their electronic trading activities. The vast majority of texts on knowledge management tend to focus on the information technology aspects of managing the concept. Although management of technology is critical, there is an equally important need for the provision of materials describing how knowledge can be utilized in the execution of functional management tasks. In view of this situation, the goal of this text is to show readers how to comprehend that knowledge can be utilized to underpin and enhance the marketing management function within organizations. The concept is presented by drawing upon various published sources and by the use of case materials to illustrate knowledge management in practice. Coverage includes; an introduction to the concept of knowledge management; the evolving pathway of marketing; how e-business is radically altering the execution of the marketing task; how firms can map external knowledge sources; the competencies that determine performance, alternative marketing positions; planning techniques; how knowledge informs product innovation; the effective execution of promotions; alternative options for exploiting knowledge to optimize pricing and distribution decisions; the role that knowledge management plays in service marketing strategies; and, the recognized problems associated with accelerating the use of knowledge within the marketing process.

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