Key Features: -Covers all aspects of S&OP, such as proper roles, agendas, schedules, cost planning, forecasting, capacity planning, and measurements -Describes in an easy-to-read detailed format h
The quest for successful products - and a simple, predictable way to determine in advance which products will be successful - is a core concern of all companies. Most firms use financial projections
Innovation is the key to success in any economy. Even non-profits and government agencies are discovering the importance of unique, innovative, customer-oriented value-added services. Intelligent In
FAST Creativity & Innovation is a landmark work authored by the creator of the method called Function Analysis Systems Technique (FAST) and pioneer of value engineering and value analysis. FAST is a
For supply managers, executive leaders, and non-supply leaders at firms of all sizes, Trent (supply chain management, Lehigh U.) explains how to create a supply management organization that delivers r
Sanghera, a noted expert on program and project management, uses the OPM3 standards from PMI to form a layered strategy for fellow managers and supervisors, stressing the need for both proper metrics
Chen, formerly a professor of engineering at the U. of Hawaii, presents a reference on mathematical models of concrete and their applications to reinforced concrete structures. He reviews the usefulne
This is the first book to provide instruction on how to implement an EPM solution in an organization based on the Project Management Institute's standardized processes and how to configure the suppor
Rather than explaining all the features of Project 2007, the book teaches project managers and students how to manage projects using Project 2007, presenting insight and experiences from the Internati
While there are a number of valuable resources that explain the Lean philosophy or focus solely on operations or manufacturing, none provide an integrated, holistic view and the "how to" needed to ad
A growing number of senior executives are coming to realize that strategic supply management can be a significant driver of improved corporate performance and better risk management. Spend Analysis i
Almost every software project begins with the utterances, “What will this cost?” and “When will this project be done?” Once those words are spoken, project stakeholders begin to wrestle with how to pr
Many enterprises employ program management offices (PMOs) to manage projects or groups of projects. However, the best organizations utilize PMOs as a successful business function at the executive leve
While good software and data are necessities for effective supply chain planning, the right processes, policies, and organization are the most powerful keys for reducing costs and providing high servi
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is one of the most talked about emerging technologies in business today. But is it a temporary fad or an unstoppable business improvement process? Because organiz
During the past 20 years, the procurement and supply chain profession has radically evolved. Once a tactical and back-office function, it is now a strategic business opportunity that can be fundamenta
In today's competitive business climate, companies with effective procurement strategies are beginning to separate themselves from the competition. Successful purchase order management (POM) is now a
Beat the Odds fills a crucial void in the current business literature. It clearly illustrates why great organizations slip from leader to follower to road-kill, and how organizations can Beat the Odds
Most setups of project management offices (PMOs) exhibit failure or at least fade into obscurity. Perry, the founder of BOT International describes here how to achieve the opposite. His unique approac
Kendall, a specialist in implementing strategic planning, project portfolio management, and Theory of Constraints, and Austin, who works in Theory of Constraints implementation, development, and facil
