Download or read book Agile Procurement written by Bernardo Nicoletti and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-09-19 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the second of two volumes presenting a business model to add value through Procurement. Including several case studies of successful implementation, it demonstrates how the increasing complexity of the business environment requires a significant intervention on the management of processes and information within individual organizations and through inter-company relations. Agile Procurement presents the application of the Agile method which optimizes and digitizes processes in order to reduce wastage and defects. As a method, tool and a culture aimed at effectiveness, efficiency and economy of organizations, Agile Procurement requires a change of paradigm. This volume examines these areas of improvement and presents best practice in the digitization of the processes. The last chapter examines the near future developments of the procurement, which the author labels Procurement 4.0. It presents also how new solutions, like Blockchain, could revolutionize procurement.
Download or read book Digital Technologies for Global Sourcing of Services written by Ilan Oshri and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-01-09 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book constitutes revised selected papers from the 14th International Global Sourcing Workshop 2019, held in Obergurgl, Austria, in December 2019. The 10 contributions included were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 36 submissions. The book offers a review of the key topics in sourcing of services, populated with practical frameworks that serve as a tool kit to students and managers. The range of topics covered in this book is wide and diverse, offering various perspectives on the employment of digital technologies in the context of sourcing services. More specifically the book examines sourcing decisions and management practices around digital platforms, robotic process automation and blockchain, giving specific attention to digital aspects of innovation in sourcing.
Download or read book OECD Public Governance Reviews Towards Agile ICT Procurement in the Slovak Republic Good Practices and Recommendations written by OECD and published by OECD Publishing. This book was released on 2022-05-18 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Procurement of information and communication technologies (ICT) plays a decisive role not only in public-service delivery but in public-sector modernisation. This report takes stock of current ICT procurement practices in the Slovak Republic and provides evidence-based strategic policy advice for the Slovak Government on how to adopt more innovative and agile approaches in ICT procurement.
Download or read book Modern Trends and Future Innovation in Human Resource Management written by Madanchian, Mitra and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2024-09-25 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today’s business environment is marked by rapid technological advancements. The results are already visible, given the increasing shift towards remote and hybrid work models, in addition to a growing emphasis on sustainability and inclusivity. Human resource (HR) professionals are no longer just administrative managers but strategic partners who play a crucial role in shaping organizational culture and driving performance. Modern Trends and Future Innovation in Human Resource Management addresses key issues such as the impact of remote work on employee engagement, the need for eco-friendly HR practices, and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. It provides a detailed examination of how these factors are reshaping HRM and offers actionable recommendations for organizations seeking to stay competitive and forward-thinking in a rapidly changing world. Covering topics such as eco-friendly behaviors, job redesigning, and talent retention, this book is an essential resource for HR professionals, business leaders, educators, graduate and postgraduate students, researchers, academicians, and more.
Download or read book Procurement 20 20 written by Peter Spiller and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-11-14 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to achieve procurement excellence today and evolve to be ready for tomorrow Procurement entrepreneurship pays. High-performing procurement teams can deliver huge value to their companies—regardless of industry. The best companies are advancing talent-management strategies into the heart of their procurement organizations with huge success. In addition to an estimated $84 billion in yearly cost savings, companies who give procurement leaders prominence deliver superior returns from their operations as well as lower their costs of goods sold. This book, written by a group of purchasing and supply management practice experts, shares the hard-earned insights of more than ten years of dedicated procurement research conducted with leading academic institutions and practical experience with marquee clients in the field of procurement. It is also a natural successor to the many articles McKinsey & Company has published on the topic. This reliable resource skillfully explains and codifies the best practices that leading companies have pioneered in procurement as well as frames how procurement must evolve to grapple with new global, social, and economic issues affecting business over the next decade. Details the four key dimensions of procurement excellence Showcases the five megatrends that will change the way business is done in the next decade Provides strategies that business leaders can adopt in the face of these megatrends, together with practical advice about next steps and case examples The road ahead will require you to redefine your vision for procurement and implement the required changes. Procurement 20/20 will show you how.
Download or read book Lean and Agile Value Chain Management written by Ehap H. Sabri and published by J. Ross Publishing. This book was released on 2010-01-15 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offering guidance on how to develop a lean and agile value chain, this unique volume provides a comprehensive framework for driving out costs, reducing lead-times, making flexibility improvements, eliminating non-value added activities, and growing market share and profitability.
Download or read book Agile Contracts written by Andreas Opelt and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-05-15 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A methodologically sophisticated, comprehensive approach to applying the Agile fixed-price contract to IT projects while maximizing customer and supplier relationships "Interesting and necessary for IT managers and IT lawyers." —Walter J. Jaburek, Dipl.-Ing., Dr. iur., Dr. techn. Approximately 50 percent of software developers use Scrum, an iterative and incremental development method for managing software projects and product or application development, in their work. The benefit of Scrum and other Agile methods is that they can address shifts in a large project that traditional managerial methods cannot. Written by pioneers and leaders in the field of Agile and Scrum, Agile Contracts is the only book dedicated exclusively to the legal, procurement, and project management considerations of Agile contracts. Providing templates, a toolbox, and examples of Agile fixed-price contracts, the book presents an alternative option to fixed-price, time-based, and supply-based contracts—reducing the risk for both the supplier and the customer with a contract that offers the possibility of flux and flexible scenarios as a project progresses. Agile Contracts features in-depth chapter coverage of: The Agile Manifesto of 2001 Agility from the perspective of procurement and the software provider The problems with traditional fixed-price contracts and time material contracts What the Agile fixed-price contract is and how it is set up Tendering based on the Agile fixed-price contract How to negotiate an Agile fixed-price contract Special guidelines for the legal framework of an Agile fixed-price contract Adaptable Scope System The Black Swan scenario Contracts and procedures for the featured methodologies Especially applicable within highly structured business organizations, Agile Contracts is a must-read for project managers, agile practitioners, procurement representatives, and IT lawyers.
Download or read book A Quality Engineering Techniques Approach to Supply Chain Management written by Ramin Rostamkhani and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-11-23 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book combines, for the first time, the operations management and operations research concepts in lean and agile supply chain management (SCM) for achieving decreased uncertainty, increased productivity, and sustainability through the use of quality engineering techniques (QETs). The book serves as a beneficial supplementary read for supply chain management and logistics courses in operations management/operations research for industrial engineering or management departments as the book uses practical examples of QET applications in SCM in a variety of industries, such as manufacturing, international shipping, and services. By reading this book, a wide range of audiences from general readers to students in industrial engineering or management fields will learn practical skills that can be utilized in the application of quality engineering techniques in lean and agile SCM.
Download or read book Contemporary Operations and Logistics written by Peter Wells and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-04-23 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edited collection collates the most up-to-date and important research within the area of operations and logistics management. Boasting the combined expertise of one of the largest logistics and operations management academic teams in Europe, it provides both depth and diversity in a balanced portfolio. The first two sections are concerned with key contemporary issues in the subject area, providing a current and up-to-date overview of the field. Section three presents a selection of important cross-cutting themes that impinge upon and inform teaching, research and practice, while the final section includes a celebration of research highlights and showcases cutting-edge applications from leaders in the field. Invaluable to students, researchers and academics alike, this book is compulsory reading for those active within operations and logistics research.
Download or read book Next Generation Retail written by Deborah Weinswig and published by Kogan Page Publishers. This book was released on 2023-02-03 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forge deeper and more meaningful connections with consumers and embrace the latest opportunities occurring across the physical and digital retail landscape to become more adaptable, resilient and successful. While change is a constant in retail, flux has accelerated in innovation, digital disruption and changing consumer demands and expectations. Written for both digital-first and physical retailers, Next Generation Retail describes how to respond to the needs and expectations of today's consumers and connect with Generations Z and Alpha in an authentic and relevant way. Highly practical in approach, it explores the latest opportunities and pitfalls to avoid for developments including the metaverse, livestream shopping, instant commerce, blockchain and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Next Generation Retail also describes how to create compelling content and retail media to drive commerce and monetize data while maintaining customer trust. Featuring original research and interviews with top industry experts, it contains examples and case studies from a range of brands and organizations including Lancôme, Burberry and Walmart. This is an essential resource for retailers of all sizes to adapt to and thrive in today's environment of breakneck change and innovation.
Download or read book Managing Information Technology Outsourcing written by Erik Beulen and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-11-14 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For decades, outsourcing has been a major international phenomenon in business. The areas of Technology, Information Technology and Management represent a unique case for outsourcing both in terms of benefits and potential interorganisational problems. This fully updated text has been brought up to date with this new landscape, including discussion of Robotic Process Automation, Internet of Things, cloud computing, low code and DevOps and agile. With a range of new global case studies in manufacturing, logistics, chemical industry and cloud services, this textbook offers a strong grounding in real-world industrial experience that effectively combines theory with practice. Uniquely, this book focuses on both sides of the outsourcing relationship, providing a balanced exploration of the ways in which these partnerships can be managed successfully. Accessible and cutting-edge, the third edition of Managing Information Technology Outsourcing provides an in-depth, practical perspective on this important and far-reaching challenge in information technology management. It is an ideal text for students, academics and practitioners alike.
Download or read book Industrializing Additive Manufacturing written by Mirko Meboldt and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-09-01 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains the proceedings of the Additive Manufacturing in Product Development Conference. The content focus on how to support real-world value chains by developing additive manufactured series products.
Download or read book Microsoft Certified Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Functional Consultant Expert MB 330 written by Cybellium and published by YouGuide Ltd. This book was released on with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the forefront of knowledge with Cybellium, your trusted partner in mastering the cutting-edge fields of IT, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Business, Economics and Science. Designed for professionals, students, and enthusiasts alike, our comprehensive books empower you to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital world. * Expert Insights: Our books provide deep, actionable insights that bridge the gap between theory and practical application. * Up-to-Date Content: Stay current with the latest advancements, trends, and best practices in IT, Al, Cybersecurity, Business, Economics and Science. Each guide is regularly updated to reflect the newest developments and challenges. * Comprehensive Coverage: Whether you're a beginner or an advanced learner, Cybellium books cover a wide range of topics, from foundational principles to specialized knowledge, tailored to your level of expertise. Become part of a global network of learners and professionals who trust Cybellium to guide their educational journey. www.cybellium.com
Download or read book Disruptive Procurement written by Michael F. Strohmer and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-04-12 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Disruptive Procurement is a radical new approach to creating value and innovation by challenging the status quo in the entire product and service line. It requires going far beyond conventional desktop procurement to understand the value the company brings to its customers as well as the value that suppliers bring to the company. By combining knowledge of these two dimensions, companies become far more flexible and they move closer to disrupting the environment in ways that create value. To move toward Disruptive Procurement, companies need a holistic view and a complete new set of capabilities for staff in marketing, sales, R&D, manufacturing, innovation, and, of course, procurement. This will only happen if procurement is fully backed by the Chief Executive Officer and companies embrace digital tools that will help make procurement slimmer and smarter.
Download or read book Systems Software and Services Process Improvement written by Jakub Stolfa and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-08-23 with total page 683 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 24th EuroSPI conference, held in Ostrava, Czech Republic, in September 2017.The 56 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 97 submissions. They are organized in topical sections on SPI and VSEs, SPI and process models, SPI and safety, SPI and project management, SPI and implementation, SPI issues, SPI and automotive, selected key notes and workshop papers, GamifySPI, SPI in Industry 4.0, best practices in implementing traceability, good and bad practices in improvement, safety and security, experiences with agile and lean, standards and assessment models, team skills and diversity strategies.
Download or read book Always On Enterprise Information Systems for Business Continuance Technologies for Reliable and Scalable Operations written by Bajgoric, Nijaz and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2009-08-31 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book provides chapters describing in more detail the structure of information systems pertaining to enabling technologies, aspects of their implementations, IT/IS governing, risk management, disaster management, interrelated manufacturing and supply chain strategies, and new IT paradigms"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book Research in the Decision Sciences for Innovations in Global Supply Chain Networks written by European Decision Sciences Institute and published by FT Press. This book was released on 2015-04-14 with total page 574 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The papers in this volume introduce powerful new innovations in global supply chain networks. The best papers from the 2014 annual conference of the European regional subdivision of the Decision Sciences Institute (EDSI), they analyze the latest global trends associated with: Sustainability and corporate social responsibility Applications in modeling and decision techniques Social network analysis for better decision-making Innovation and entrepreneurship Relationship management ERP/Enterprise Business Intelligence Globalized manufacturing Performance and revenue management Risk management Business innovation management Supply chain operations management, and more The papers collected here will be valuable to wide audiences of faculty, researchers, and students in diverse programs covering supply chain and/or operations management, and for others interested in the frontiers of decision science.
