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The Impact of the Intensity Level of Computer‐based Technologies on Quality
Mohamed A. YoussefExamines the impact of the intensity level of computer‐basedtechnologies (CBTs) on quality. The intensity level of CBTs isempirically‐based. The main thrust of the intensity level…
Flexible Manufacturing Systems: An Overview
Mehdi Kaighobadi, Kurapati VenkateshGlobal competition has made it necessary for many firms to introducesuch advanced technologies as Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS).However, the extent of such technology…
Strategic Framework for Implementing Flexible Manufacturing Systems in India
K.V. Sambasiva Rao, S.G. DeshmukhThe success of any manufacturing concern greatly depends on theeffective functioning of the management at the strategic level. Theimportance of Advanced Manufacturing Systems…
A Planning and Control Framework for Non‐profit Humanitarian Organizations
Chwen Sheu, John G. WackerThe management in non‐profit humanitarian organizations is oftenpreoccupied with its welfare objectives and ignores the operationsefficiency and operating cost controls. Proposes…
A Two‐stage Model for Structuring Global Facility Site Selection Decisions: The Case of the Brewing Industry
James J. Hoffman, Marc J. SchniederjansA critical concern for firms pursuing global expansion strategiesinvolves facility site evaluation and selection. For expansion to besuccessful, corporations must identify…
Security Issues in the EDI Environment
Snehamay Banerjee, Damodar Y. GolharElectronic Data Interchange (EDI) is rapidly becoming integrated in awide range of businesses. EDI usage is expected to increase in theimmediate future. This high growth in a…
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- Dr Tobias Schoenherr
- Prof. Constantin Blome
- Robert D. Klassen