Download or read book Managing Service Operations written by Bill Hollins and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2006-09-18 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: `Bill Hollins continues his practical investigation of design in the service sector. In this new book with Sadie Shinkins, he provides a down to earth approach to an important topic in the field′ - Naomi Gornick, Honorary Professor, University of Dundee Guiding readers through each stage in the design and implementation of service operations, this book combines lively examples that are easy to relate to with clearly explained theory. Throughout, chapters contain pedagogical features that will help students to get the most from the ideas and examples being presented in the book. They include: - Chapter objectives; - Short cases; - Student exercises; - Chapter summaries; - Further reading section; - A glossary of key terms.

Download or read book Intellectual Property Operations and Implementation in the 21st Century Corporation written by Lanning G. Bryer and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2011-11-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical approach to corporate IP operations and implementation Intellectual Property Operations and Implementation helps executives, attorneys, accountants, managers, and owners, understand the legal, technological, economic, and cultural changes that have affected corporate IP ownership and management. Page by page, it provides practical examples and advice from seasoned and enduring professionals who have adopted new and streamlined methods and practices whether as in-house or outside counsel, or service providers. Timely and relevant in view of the substantially global economic recession amidst rampant technological development and the resulting changes in law, practice, and culture Examines the decision making processes, activities, and changes of significant corporate intellectual property owners in today's new economy Important and timely, this book provides a global approach to corporate IP management.

Download or read book Operations Strategy written by Terry Hill and published by Red Globe Press. This book was released on 2017-11-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new core textbook, underpinned by rigorous academic research and industry best-practice, offers a practical approach designed to provide students with the tools and techniques required to design and develop an operations strategy. Authored by two of the most well-respected authorities in the field, the book's clear and accessible content explains how operations strategy can create value for an organisation and positively impact on business performance. Case studies with international relevance and which draw on examples from a wide range of industry sectors help students to link theory and practice, develop analytical and problem-solving skills, and gain an understanding of operations strategy in the real world. This textbook caters primarily for MBA students studying modules in Operations Strategy or Operations Management, and is also suited to postgraduate students studying Operations Strategy on specialist courses such as Operations and Supply Chain Management or Logistics and Operations Management. In addition, this is an important text for final year level undergraduate students studying Operations Strategy or Strategic Operations Management.

Download or read book Enterprise Sales and Operations Planning written by George E. Palmatier and published by J. Ross Publishing. This book was released on 2002-10-15 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An effective sales and operations planning process is essential to successfully implementing any integrated management system, such as enterprise resources planning or supply chain management. Enterprise Sales and Operations Planning: Synchronizing Demand, Supply and Resources for Peak Performance illustrates the effective real world implementation of this powerful process.

Download or read book Faecal Sludge Management written by Linda Strande and published by IWA Publishing. This book was released on 2014-08-15 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is estimated that literally billions of residents in urban and peri-urban areas of Africa, Asia, and Latin America are served by onsite sanitation systems (e.g. various types of latrines and septic tanks). Until recently, the management of faecal sludge from these onsite systems has been grossly neglected, partially as a result of them being considered temporary solutions until sewer-based systems could be implemented. However, the perception of onsite or decentralized sanitation technologies for urban areas is gradually changing, and is increasingly being considered as long-term, sustainable options in urban areas, especially in low- and middle-income countries that lack sewer infrastructures. This is the first book dedicated to faecal sludge management. It compiles the current state of knowledge of the rapidly evolving field of faecal sludge management, and presents an integrated approach that includes technology, management, and planning based on Sandecs 20 years of experience in the field. Faecal Sludge Management: Systems Approach for Implementation and Operation addresses the organization of the entire faecal sludge management service chain, from the collection and transport of sludge, and the current state of knowledge of treatment options, to the final end use or disposal of treated sludge. The book also presents important factors to consider when evaluating and upscaling new treatment technology options. The book is designed for undergraduate and graduate students, and engineers and practitioners in the field who have some basic knowledge of environmental and/or wastewater engineering.

Download or read book SAP Implementation Unleashed written by George D. Anderson and published by Sams Publishing. This book was released on 2009-05-21 with total page 889 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SAP can help you capture better information and deliver it more quickly, allowing you to make better decisions and maximize the business value of everything you do. However, SAP implementations require massive effort, total buy-in, and significant change throughout the organization. In SAP Implementation Unleashed, 10 expert SAP project managers, functional consultants, and technologists guide you through the entire journey, helping you avoid pain and pitfalls and gain all the benefits of SAP. The authors introduce start-to-finish business, technical, and project management roadmaps for successful SAP implementation. Then, drawing on their immense experience, they walk you through the entire process of planning and deployment—addressing make-or-break issues and hidden gaps that other guidebooks ignore. You’ll discover how to employ processes, models, and toolsets that help you achieve implementation excellence while systematically reducing cost and business risk. Along the way, you’ll find actionable advice and real-world insight into innovative project management, best-suited leadership, effective load testing, contemporary infrastructure implementation, and more. George W. Anderson is responsible for providing enterprise applications thought leadership for the EDS/HP office of the CTO. A long-time SAP consultant and PMI-certified project manager, George has authored several best-selling books and enjoys new challenges. Charles D. Nilson is a senior program manager for EDS/HP and has led many successful SAP implementation teams over the years. He is a PMI PMP and is SAP Partner Academy certified in MM and PP. Tim Rhodes is a senior SAP technical consultant for EDS/HP and a Basis/infrastructure veteran focused on implementing, migrating, and upgrading SAP Business Suite and NetWeaver solutions. Tim is also an SAP-certified technical consultant, OCP, MCSE, and HP Master ASE. Detailed Information on How To... Define the business vision driving your implementation, and use it to design your solution Use TCO techniques to fully understand SAP’s financial impact in your organization Structure your SAP project management office, business teams, technical support organization, and overall project team Size, plan, and test your SAP infrastructure to deliver the best performance and availability at the best cost Integrate SAP into an SOA environment Install and configure SAP Business Suite and NetWeaver components Perform basic functional configuration, testing, and change management activities Enable a smooth transition by successfully performing the critical tasks that immediately precede SAP Go-Live Choose the right mix of tools and applications to test, manage, and monitor SAP Prepare your SAP Operations team for its post-implementation responsibilities

Download or read book Operations and Supply Chain Strategy in the Industry 4 0 Era Concepts and Implementation written by Guilherme Francisco Frederico and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-10-27 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Operations and Supply Chain Strategy is crucial for the success of organizations in the context of Industry 4.0. Operations and Supply Chains are a potential field to generate competitive advantages, and then supporting organizations to strongly compete in the market. Nonetheless, considering the context of Industry 4.0, technologies also play an important role on the establishment and implementation of the Operations and Supply Chain Strategy. This book is divided in five chapters: History and Concepts of Operations and Supply Chain Management, Operations and Supply Chain Strategy, Deploying the Operations and Supply Chain Strategy in Decisions, Measuring the Strategic Performance and Managing Operations and Supply Chain Maturity, and Operations and Supply Chain Strategy in the Industry 4.0 Era. The book aims to create a comprehensive view about Operations and Supply Chain Strategy as well as provide concepts, examples, and methods related to the subjects herein discussed. Along the text some Activities are suggested in order to leverage the learning and incentive the reader to strategically think about Operations and Supply Chain Management. Also, some cases about Industry 4.0 applications and developments are presented. This book can be used by undergraduate and graduate students of Business Management and Industrial Engineering courses. It can also help practitioners and executives of companies in creating a better understanding of Operations and Supply Chain Strategy in the context of Industry 4.0 and supporting them on this Strategy conception, deployment, implementation, and measurement.

Download or read book E business Implementation written by Dougal Watt and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007-06-01 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'E-business Implementation' is written as a complete guide to successful e-business delivery, from both a project management and a detailed technological perspective. E-business provides a powerful mechanism for organizations to increase productivity and lower costs. However, in order to utilise these considerable benefits, companies must ensure their e-business is implemented correctly and is appropriate to their market segment. 'E-business Implementation' provides a comprehensive guide to successful implementation and is divided into three parts: * Part one begins with a project management structure designed to deliver successful e-business functionality within time and budget, while avoiding the high failure rates common to many technology projects. * Part two details key concepts, technologies, products, vendors, benefits, limitations, and high-level design architectures for e-business, in a phased and risk-managed approach. These include publishing through the Internet and Intranets, portals and content management systems, transacting using e-commerce, integrating internal enterprise applications, integrating with external partners and suppliers, and responding in real-time to changing levels of demand through dynamic e-business and web services. * Part three details a set of critical foundation technologies that must be implemented correctly for the e-business initiative to be successful. These technologies include e-business development languages such as Java, XML and .Net, hardware platforms and their operating systems, security and networking systems, the Internet Domain Name System, and Open Source technologies.

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Download or read book Implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations written by Rahul Mohta and published by Packt Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2017-09-15 with total page 551 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harness the power of Dynamics 365 Operations and discover all you need to implement it About This Book Master all the necessary tools and resources to evaluate Dynamics 365 for Operations, implement it, and proactively maintain it. Troubleshoot your problems effectively with your Dynamics 365 partner Learn about architecture, deployment choices, integration, configuration and data migration, development, testing, reporting and BI, support, upgrading, and more. Who This Book Is For This book is for technology leaders, project managers solution architects, and consultants who are planning to implement, are in the process of implementing, or are currently upgrading to Dynamics 365 for Operations. This book will help you effectively learn and implement Dynamics 365 for Operations. What You Will Learn Learn about Microsoft Dynamics 365, it's offerings, plans and details of Finance and Operations, Enterprise edition Understand the methodology and the tool, architecture, and deployment options Effectively plan and manage configurations and data migration, functional design, and technical design Understand integration frameworks, development concepts, best practices, and recommendations while developing new solutions Learn how to leverage intelligence and analytics through Power BI, machine learning, IOT, and Cortana intelligence Master testing, training, going live, upgrading, and how to get support during and after the implementation In Detail Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations, Enterprise edition, is a modern, cloud-first, mobile-first, ERP solution suitable for medium and large enterprise customers. This book will guide you through the entire life cycle of a implementation, helping you avoid common pitfalls while increasing your efficiency and effectiveness at every stage of the project. Starting with the foundations, the book introduces the Microsoft Dynamics 365 offerings, plans, and products. You will be taken through the various methodologies, architectures, and deployments so you can select, implement, and maintain Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations, Enterprise edition. You will delve in-depth into the various phases of implementation: project management, analysis, configuration, data migration, design, development, using Power BI, machine learning, Cortana analytics for intelligence, testing, training, and finally deployment, support cycles, and upgrading. This book focuses on providing you with information about the product and the various concepts and tools, along with real-life examples from the field and guidance that will empower you to execute and implement Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations, Enterprise edition. Style and approach This book is a step-by-step guide focusing on implementing Dynamics 365 Operations solutions for your organization.

Download or read book Analytics in Healthcare and the Life Sciences written by Dwight McNeill and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2014 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make healthcare analytics work: leverage its powerful opportunities for improving outcomes, cost, and efficiency.This book gives you thepractical frameworks, strategies, tactics, and case studies you need to go beyond talk to action. The contributing healthcare analytics innovators survey the field's current state, present start-to-finish guidance for planning and implementation, and help decision-makers prepare for tomorrow's advances. They present in-depth case studies revealing how leading organizations have organized and executed analytic strategies that work, and fully cover the primary applications of analytics in all three sectors of the healthcare ecosystem: Provider, Payer, and Life Sciences. Co-published with the International Institute for Analytics (IIA), this book features the combined expertise of IIA's team of leading health analytics practitioners and researchers. Each chapter is written by a member of the IIA faculty, and bridges the latest research findings with proven best practices. This book will be valuable to professionals and decision-makers throughout the healthcare ecosystem, including provider organization clinicians and managers; life sciences researchers and practitioners; and informaticists, actuaries, and managers at payer organizations. It will also be valuable in diverse analytics, operations, and IT courses in business, engineering, and healthcare certificate programs.

Download or read book Implementing Operations Management Suite written by Peter De Tender and published by Apress. This book was released on 2016-11-08 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to protect, back up, recover, and monitor your data and infrastructure in the cloud with Microsoft's Operations Management Suite (OMS), Azure Backup, and Azure Site Recovery. Implementing Operations Management Suite starts with an overview of the Operations Management Suite, followed by an introduction to Azure virtual machines and virtual networks. Chapters cover Azure Backup and how to configure it, followed by deep dives into aspects of Azure Site Recovery (ASR): how it works, how to configure it, how to streamline your disaster recovery failover from on-premises to Azure, and so on. Learn about protection groups, how to perform planned and unplanned failover, and more. Windows IT pro consultant, trainer and MVP Peter De Tender takes you through the necessary theory and background on each topic along with hands-on step-by-step lab guides to help you implement and configure each feature for yourself. You’ll also find out how to estimate your platform costs when using Azure infrastructure components, making this book your one-stop guide to the latest disaster recovery services in Microsoft Azure. What You'll Learn Understand current concepts and challenges in IT disaster recovery Get introduced to Microsoft Azure, Azure virtual networks and Azure virtual machines Protect your data in the cloud with Azure Backup, and the configuration options available Understand how to protect, recover, and monitor your environment with Azure Site Recovery Manager, and the configuration options available Extend Azure Site Recovery Manager to non-Hyper-V workloads Who This Book Is For IT professionals and IT decision makers who are interested in learning about Azure backup and Azure Site Recovery Manager in order to build and/or optimize their IT disaster recovery scenarios.

Download or read book Operations Strategy in Action written by Kim Hua Tan and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fresh and enlightening book offers a rounded overview of operations strategy with a particular focus on implementation. The premise of the book is that developing an effective operations strategy without its subsequent implementation will render the strategising process a waste of time and resources. The authors explain the pros and cons of existing approaches to implementation as well as offering a systematic framework for turning strategic intent into actions. They offer a fresh look at a subject whose importance within academia and industry is rapidly increasing due to the need to refocus the attention of business upon the elements that actually add value to society operations. Although operations strategy implementation is a broad and complex subject area, by developing a mature, broad perspective of the subject the authors consider that all elements of an organisation have potential to contribute directly by adding tangible values to the operations strategy process. This study will be of great interest to academics and will also give practitioners confidence in efficiently formulating and effectively implementing strategies that reflect the needs of today s business. Advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students studying operations strategy and manufacturing strategy will find this book an essential and fascinating read. In short, it should be able to offer all those involved in operations management a comprehensive and coherent view of the subject that until now has been lacking.

Download or read book Business Processes Operational Solutions for SAP Implementation written by Portougal, Victor and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2005-12-31 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book is about Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems implementation, focusing on business operations/processes and information systems to support business operations/processes"--Provided by publisher.

Download or read book ITIL Service Management written by Ahmad K. Shuja and published by Auerbach Publications. This book was released on 2010-08-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who are our customers? What services do we offer our customers and are they willing to pay for these? Would our customers choose another provider? Do we measure our performance in terms of our customers' business performance? Does our governance model allow us to identify and make wise investments? Do we need to align ourselves and integrate with our customers? Where do we start? How can we achieve it while making business benefits transparent and keeping the sponsorship alive? Answering these questions and more, ITIL® Service Management: Implementation and Operation focuses on how to achieve the best return from your IT service management implementation investment, in the least possible time. It discusses the key challenges organizations experience as they leverage ITIL® Version 3 to achieve desired transformations—including the approaches adopted to address those challenges. It includes templates, checklists, implementation patterns, and detailed plans for each pattern to kick start your implementation efforts. Detailing the components needed to implement, operate, and optimize ITIL service management, the text explains the organizational architecture required to achieve Business-IT integration within ITIL. Complete with case studies, examples, problems, and access to additional resources on the author’s website, the book illustrates how to achieve service management excellence with ITIL—in a way that’s seamless to your customers and enables the delivery of business value effectively, visibly, and efficiently.

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Download or read book WCOM World Class Operations Management written by Carlo Baroncelli and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-05-03 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book deals with World Class Operations Management (WCOM), detailing its principles, methods and organisation, and the results that this approach can bring about. Utilising real-world case studies illustrated by companies that have adopted this model (interviews with Saint-Gobain, L’Oréal, Tetra Pak, Bemis, and Bel Executives), it describes common patterns drawn from decades of hands-on experience, so as to present a theoretical approach together with the concrete application of its principles. WCOM, adopted by several multinational companies, is one of the more innovative management practises, as it integrates the best Continuous Improvement approaches (Lean, Total Productive Management, World Class Manufacturing) as well as the most innovative approaches in human dynamics like Change Leadership, Performance Behavior, Shingo Model, to name a few. Every book’s chapter has been authored by an expert in these different fields, thus revealing the synergy among the different practices, which is one of the distinguishing and successful aspects of WCOM Maximising reader insights into the successful implementation of such an approach, and explaining not only its potentialities, but also its implementation dynamics, the critical points and the ways it can be integrated into different situations, this book is also about how to create a culture of excellence that is sustainable over a long period of time and delivers consistent (or ever-improving) results.