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Glossy Boards. Condición: Near Fine. No Jacket. First Printing. [xxiv], 278pp Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. When we think of coral reefs we tend to think of beautiful rock-like structures teaming with colourful fish and other marine life. But what exactly are the 'corals' in the coral reef? What are these creatures that start out very small and then have the ability to grow large enough to be seen from outer space? Are they animals, plants, microbes, or rocks?With humor and clarity, David Vaughan takes us on an incredible journey through the secret life of corals to answer these questions, and more. He shines a light on the unlikely partners that comprise actual corals and reveals the curious ways they live, grow, reproduce, protect themselves, and defend their turf. In addition, Vaughan helps us understand why corals are so important for all life both on land and in the sea. This generational title clearly explains the most pressing environmental threats corals face today, as well as new coral restoration practices that provide hope for their future.This book is a compelling and fun read and is for everyone interested in the marvellous workings of the natural world. Dive in and prepare to be amazed! With humour and clarity, David Vaughan takes us on an incredible journey through the secret life of corals to answer these questions, and more. He shines a light on the unlikely partners that comprise actual corals and reveals the curious ways they live, grow, reproduce, protect themselves, and defend their turf. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. The persistent failure rates of complex industrial and large capital investment projects are a clear indication that traditional project management is not sufficient to deliver these types of project consistently and successfully. A new thought process needs to emerge. Investment-Centric Project Management is a comprehensive methodology and management system for the controlled execution of complex industrial and capital projects that unifies an organization's project resources into a single framework designed to prevent projects from failing and blowing budgets or schedules. This one-of-a-kind guide shows how to develop projects into profitably performing assets that yield valuable sustained ROI to its shareholders over its economic life, and how to execute projects to achieve speed to market, cost and risk containment, security of supply, and certainty of quality. Written by a leading expert in the aerospace, defense, manufacturing and oil and gas industries, this advanced reference offers project owners and developers alike a road map to predictable and repeatable project success, and a guarantee of future investment returns from their assets. Offers a comprehensive methodology and management system for the controlled execution of complex industrial and capital projects that unifies an organisation's project resources into a single framework designed to prevent projects from failing and blowing budgets or schedules. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. This volume offers project managers, trainers, teachers, and students a step-by-step guide to project quality management process. The first, award-winning, edition of Project Quality Management, offered project managers a specific, succinct, step-by-step project quality management process found nowhere else. This second edition has been fully updated and enhanced to also meet the needs of trainers, college instructors, and their students! Project Quality Management demonstrates how to implement the general methods defined in the PMBOK[registered] Guide, 5th Edition, and augments those methods with more detailed, hands-on procedures that have been proven through actual practice. It also features case studies that illuminate the theory of quality planning, assurance, and control with real-world narratives, including situation, analysis, and lessons learned; discussion points and practical exercises at the end of each chapter; and a walk-through of a wrap-up practical exercise relevant to many project domains to help readers gain experience using the tools and techniques before applying them to their own project work. Presents case examples that illuminate the theory of quality planning, assurance, and control with real-world narratives, including situation, analysis, and lessons learned. The book also provides course discussion points and practical exercises at the end of each chapter. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. This unique guide details a revolutionary approach to lean systems. Whereas traditional lean techniques suffer from less-than-inspiring results, Quantum Lean (QL) rethinks this subject and provides an overdue remedy. The key to this breakthrough is that QL approaches lean systems from an entirely different perspective than conventional methods. Instead of focusing on resource utilization, QL centers on achieving efficiency from the standpoint of a companys product. The benefits from this simple departure are vast and wide-ranging. In terms of speed, effectiveness, and sustainability, QL offers a superior process for transforming an enterprise and gives practitioners a way to avoid the shortcomings that are commonplace in conventional lean. In addition to being geared toward lean practitioners and consultants, the book is also useful for the C-suite, managers, supervisors, technical staff, and rank-and-file employees. It is intended for those who work in all economic sectors, including services, manufacturing, and government. Key Features: provides easy-to-understand QL analysis techniques that are much simpler than standard lean methods and offer uncomplicated rules of thumb for determining priorities and improvement targets; details a win/win/win scenario for customers, employees, and shareholders that focuses on a companys product, avoids conflicting objectives, and enables every stakeholder to benefit, and more. Presents a revolutionary approach to lean systems. Whereas traditional lean techniques suffer from less-than-inspiring results, Quantum Lean (QL) rethinks this subject and provides an overdue remedy. The key to this breakthrough is that QL approaches lean systems from an entirely different perspective than conventional methods. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. Foreword by David Clevenger, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Organizational Development at Corporate United, and six-time honoree of the Inc. 5000.The procurement profession is at a major crossroads. Practitioners are responding to pressure from executive leadership to become more strategic, in some cases eliminating tactical work through outsourcing or automation. At the same time, performance metrics emphasize the need to continue negotiating savings and managing supplier performance. Procurement at a Crossroads: Career-Impacting Insights into a Rapidly Changing Industry aids practitioners in developing a vision for their medium- and long-term career goals, and shows them how to balance the need to become more strategic while out-performing tactical expectations. Aids practitioners in developing a vision for their medium- and long-term career goals, and shows them how to balance the need to become more strategic while out-performing tactical expectations. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Project Quality Management: Why, What and How, Third Edition adds helpful detail and action steps to the generally described principles defined in A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge7th Edition (PMBOK Guide). It augments those methods with more detailed, hands-on procedures that have been proven through actual practice. This edition presents case examples that illuminate the theory of quality planning, assurance, and control with real-world narratives, including situation, analysis, and lessons learned. It also provides course discussion points and practical exercises at the end of each chapter. In its first edition, Project Quality Management was the recipient of the PMI David I. Cleland Project Management Literature Award. The award-winner offered project managers a specific, succinct, step-by-step project quality management process found nowhere else. This third edition features updated and enhanced material that meets the needs of practitioners, trainers, college instructors, and their students! Course instructor material is also available. Adds helpful detail and action steps to the generally described principles defined in A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge - 7th Edition (PMBOK Guide). This book augments those methods with more detailed, hands-on procedures that have been proven through actual practice. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. Statistical evidence suggests that more than 50% of businesses allow their inventory accuracy records to flounder below acceptable, cost-effective levels. Yet inventory accuracy is one of the most effective methods for minimizing unnecessary costs to an organization and one of the easiest process improvements to accomplish if the right approach is followed. This step-by-step guide to achieving inventory record accuracy in a manufacturing, retail, or distribution facility will help you dramatically reduce the variability and cost caused by inaccurate inventory balance data. Starting at day one, leading expert Donald Sheldon outlines the elements of procedure and discipline necessary to achieve sustainable high levels of inventory record accuracy. The result is Class A 95%+ perfect inventory balances in 120 days with minimal cycle counting required for ongoing maintenance. A robust inventory accuracy control process is not expensive or technology dependent. Bar code technology and steel fencing will not make accuracy a reality, but focusing on consistency and discipline will. If you are a plant manager, inventory control manager, materials manager, warehouse manager or supervisor, this book is a must-read! Statistical evidence suggests that more than 50% of businesses allow their inventory accuracy records to flounder below acceptable, cost-effective levels. This guide to achieving inventory record accuracy in a manufacturing, retail, or distribution facility will help you reduce the variability and cost caused by inaccurate inventory balance data. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. 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 Innovation explains the importance and application of innovation throughout the lifecycle of any product or service, from development to delivery. Using a practical, easy-to-remember four-step process, this book includes several tools and methods to achieve increased performance within the entire organization from work satisfaction to stock price and profitability.Intelligent Innovation is derived from an exhaustive, worldwide study of blockbuster products and business models. The study provided data on what factors led to the success or failure of new products. This book explains three counter-intuitive common success factors that the most profitable products had over the past 50 years. It also presents current strategies and tools to make efficient and integrated decisions, manage finite resources, turn limitations into opportunities, evaluate risk, and create an innovative environment. This work is a must read for those in strategic planning, R&D, product development, value engineering, product management and marketing, project management and finance. Explains three counter-intuitive common success factors that the most profitable products had over the past 50 years. The book also presents current strategies and tools to make efficient and integrated decisions, manage finite resources, turn limitations into opportunities, evaluate risk, and create an innovative environment. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Effective Project and Change Sponsorship addresses the challenges that organizations face surrounding the sponsorship of projects and change initiatives. This long overdue book provides techniques, remedies, and approaches to improve the way these initiatives are sponsored, led, and executed to ensure context, alignment, and a focus on value creation. Readers will learn key concepts about specific aspects of project sponsorship, including overcoming the most common and challenging project-related obstacles, connecting the key elements of project and change management, and advanced techniques to effectively engage stakeholders and manage their expectations. This book provides a comprehensive and holistic approach to sponsoring initiatives across the organization. It gives sponsors a toolbox to deal with a variety of challenges and situations in any type of project life cycle (including agile and waterfall). Sponsors will learn how to lead their initiatives from inception to success by reducing waste, redundancies, misunderstandings, and misalignments. In addition, they will also discover how to overcome organizational silos, effectively handle organizational politics, and facilitate the building of high-performing teams. This guide is designed for senior managers, organizational leaders, project managers, change practitioners, and anyone who is involved in leading initiatives in the organizationincluding managers of PMOs, members of steering committees, and accidental project or change sponsors. Addresses the challenges that organisations face surrounding the sponsorship of projects and change initiatives. This long overdue book provides techniques, remedies, and approaches to improve the way these initiatives are sponsored, led, and executed to ensure context, alignment, and a focus on value creation. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. Straight to the Bottom Line will enable senior corporate executives to turn the enormous top-line and bottom-line potential of supply chain and procurement into reality.Key Features:Provides a clear understanding of the performance improvement opportunities, and what is at stake if these opportunities are overlooked, written by and for senior corporate executivesOutlines a powerful and logical approach for assessing the state-of-the-art in their organizationOffers ways to estimate the specific opportunities related to implementing a change in strategy and practicesDetails a comprehensive framework for organizing the transformation plan, across multiple dimensionsGives advice on which areas to focus on first, in order to build and ensure successWAV offers free downloadable resources such as a presentation detailing how modern supply management can improve ROIC and a lost opportunity calculator to quantify the impact of ""maverick buying"" available from the Web Added Value Download Resource Center Provides a clear understanding of the performance improvement opportunities, and what is at stake if these opportunities are overlooked; outlines a powerful and logical approach for assessing the state-of-the-art in their organisation; and offers ways to estimate the specific opportunities related to implementing a change in strategy and practices. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. Agile Business Analysis discusses trends in the business analysis and agile environments, how these two areas align and promote each other, and identifies areas of responsibility and ownership for the business analyst (BA). Readers will learn ways BAs can provide support to agile projects through modeling techniques; documentation; communication, meetings and reporting; governance; building user stories, elaborating requirements, and facilitating the estimating process; ensuring effective application of lessons, improvements, and efficiencies; and much more. The book is designed for BAs of all levels, from all types of environments. Discusses trends in the business analysis and agile environments, how these two areas align and promote each other, and identifies areas of responsibility and ownership for the business analyst (BA). The book is designed for BAs of all levels, from all types of environments. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. Based on the author's real world experience during the course of her career in supply management, and engineering as a project management professional, this unique guide demonstrates a practical and proven approach to using project management strategies, tools and techniques to consistently create successful procurements that go beyond cost savings. Procurement Project Management Success integrates supply management best practices and processes with those applicable from the project management profession. It explains how to initiate, plan, manage, and complete procurement projects from simple to complex successfully. Through the use of scheduling, communication plans, risk management and other project management processes, these procurements satisfy stakeholders by setting expectations, continuously communicating status, and getting the best value for the dollar. The author shows project managers all the steps and processes used in procurement, and procurement professionals how adding a few project management processes and techniques to their skill-set and applying them to procurements can substantially improve both their results and career opportunities. Based on the author's real world experience during the course of her career in supply management, engineering, and as a project management professional, this unique guide demonstrates a practical and proven approach to using project management strategies, tools, and techniques to consistently create successful procurement practices. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. Featuring a roadmap that can be applied to virtually all organizations, this book presents a universal value-based methodology for developing and using metrics as a management tool to monitor, manage, improve, align and reward performance in practically any business function at any level This informative volume illustrates how to establish and manage an effective Metrics Program for improving performance and results. Includes a monitoring system for responding rapidly to internal or external changes Featuring a roadmap that can be applied in any organisation, this book presents a unique universal, value-based methodology for developing and using metrics as a management tool to baseline, monitor, manage, improve, align and reward performance of most any business function at any level. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Regardless of whether youre creating, enhancing, or maintaining software products, work intake is a challenge you deal with constantly. Doing the right work at the right time can make or break your project, and there are surprisingly few resources to show you how to manage this process effectively. You need to know what your team is executing, what work is next, and the skill sets required to do the work.Mastering Work Intake: From Chaos to Predictable Delivery focuses on the full pipeline that work follows as it enters and exits your organization, including the different types of work that enter at different levels and times. It is a must-read for agile coaches, Scrum Masters, product owners, project and portfolio managers, team members, and anyone who touches the software development process. Mastering work intake involves recognizing that its easy to say yes and much harder to say no. Focuses on the full pipeline that work follows as it enters and exits your organisation, including the different types of work that enter at different levels and times. It is a must-read for agile coaches, Scrum Masters, product owners, project and portfolio managers, team members, and anyone who touches the software development process. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. In todays increasingly competitive business world, engineers are continually faced with ethical questions that balance the needs of clients with those of society as a whole. With the dynamic nature of technological growth, the ethical challenges become more and more difficult to quantify and the potential for unintended and unwanted consequences increases exponentially. Individual profits and public service do not often align, hence the need for a code of ethics.Ethics and Responsibilities of Engineers is designed to help students and new practitioners understand from where ethics originate and how they have developed in the profession. It is written to help engineers understand how the coursework they take in school aligns with the public good. What separates this book from others is the focus on the historical development of ethics for the profession and the role played by our educational system, accreditation commissions, and licensing boards. The trust that the public has in their judgment to protect and serve society is what allows engineers to be held in high esteem. Designed to help students and new practitioners understand from where ethics originate and how they have developed in the profession. What separates this book from others is the focus on the historical development of ethics for the profession and the role played by educational systems, accreditation commissions, and licensing boards. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. Diagnosing Greatness is the first supply chain book targeted at all levels and functions of business management. It explains how business performance can be enhanced through a concerted effort to implement improvements across a full supply chain network. Using a significant amount of academic studies, published literature and documentation from annual global surveys among supply chain and logistics professionals conducted by Supply Chain Management Review magazine, Computer Sciences Corporation and Michigan State University, the authors combine their first-hand experiences to present a clear and impressive substantiation of what industry leading firms are accomplishing through supply chain efforts. Specifics are given across a wide variety of industries of how a limited number of firms have achieved positions of greatness as their supply chain efforts have matured and industry-best practices have emerged. The authors' basic approach was to isolate the best supply chains through documented accomplishments and then diagnose what led to their superior execution. Findings enabled the authors to articulate the top ten sustainable competencies or traits of greatness that distinguish the leaders from the followers. Each chapter within this book covers a trait which firms in any business can calibrate itself against and initiate a plan for achieving similar progress. Diagnosing Greatness shows how to achieve the greatest return, while better satisfying investors, suppliers, business customers and consumer groups. Using many case examples and actual action stories, the authors bring a new and higher dimension to business success by explaining how to optimize the process steps across an extended business enterprise; bring value to all constituents of a business enterprise, especially the end consumer; and achieve and maintain industry best business results. The first supply chain book targeted at all levels and functions of business management. It explains how business performance can be enhanced through a concerted effort to implement improvements across a full supply chain network. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. Project success rates havent changed in 20 yearsLearn why, and what you can do to improve them in your organizationToday, less than a third of projects deliver their specified business benefits on time and within budget. Nearly 20% of all projects fail outright, and under-delivery of benefits on the average project is as high as 50%. Acutely aware of this and without understanding the root causes of the problem, organizations are busy advancing capabilities and investing in methodologies and processes that increase complexity, but just deliver more failure.Using examples and lessons learned from high-risk environments where the price of project failure is death, this innovative and captivating guide provides powerful insights into the root causes of project failure and how to manage them.The author examines the failures and achievements of the Antarctic explorers Scott and Shackleton, Mount Everest expedition leader John Hunt, and modern-day Everest climbers, and expertly connects these to the high-risk world of modern day project and program management.Written from a base of in-depth project management knowledge and experience, this essential reference for business leaders, portfolio owners, project and program managers, business analysts, and risk managers, explores the drivers of risk in projects, the relationship between our ambitions and our abilities, and provides pragmatic real-world solutions to this constancy of project failure that readers can apply directly to their organization. This captivating guide provides powerful insights into the causes of project and program failure and how to manage them to significantly improve project success rates. This title has been recognised by the global PM community for its contribution and ingenuity. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. Due to the profound growth in international trade, the need to pursue global supply and institute risk management practices has never been greater. The globalization of world markets has reconfigured supply networks, causing increasing complexities and challenges in sourcing and risk management. Managing Global Supply and Risk blends three distinct but interrelated topicsinternational purchasing, global supply management, and global risk managementto present the critical differences between companies that pursue international purchasing and those that have evolved toward a more sophisticated global supply management model. This book covers every aspect of global supply management and details what it takes to pursue supply management at the international level. Each chapter is loaded with critical concepts that supply managers must understand and includes company examples, cases, best practices, and strategies that offer prescriptions for success. Global supply management is a process that proactively integrates and coordinates common items and materials, as well as processes, designs, technologies, and suppliers across worldwide purchasing, engineering, and operating locations. It is a process that could very well provide your organization with its next quantum leap in performance. Managing Global Supply and Risk: Best Practices, Concepts, and Strategies is a must read for every c-level executive and supply chain leader that wants to gain or maintain a competitive advantage during difficult economic periods. Blends three distinct but interrelated topics - international purchasing, global supply management, and global risk management - to present the critical differences between companies that pursue international purchasing and those that have evolved toward a more sophisticated global supply management model. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. Business and IT executives are increasingly working side-by-side in an effort to strengthen their company's strategic advantages, capture new markets that are often digital, and realize value from disruptive technologies. Many professionals responsible for defining and executingIT strategy are being continuously pressured to digitize their company's business model and become more agile, innovative, and pro-active, yet they lack the knowledge and guidance to achieve results.This powerful guide from IT executive and digitalization consultant Francois Zielemans provides a set of principles and practices that will help executives connect business and IT teams by adopting a shared belief system and business model, converge or even fuse business and technology life cycles, and increase the agility and effectiveness of the entire digital value chain. Digital Manifesto provides a road map for turning potential value into realized value. Provides a set of principles and practices that will help executives connect business and IT teams by adopting a shared belief system and business model, converge or even fuse business and technology life cycles, and increase the agility and effectiveness of the entire digital value chain. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. Business leaders are frequently faced with investment decisions on new and ongoing projects. The challenge lies in deciding what projects to choose, expand, contract, defer, or abandon, and which method of valuation to use is the key tool in the process. This title presents a step-by-step, practical approach to real options valuation to make it easily understandable by practitioners as well as senior management. This systematic approach to project valuation helps you minimize upfront investment risks, exercise flexibility in decision making, and maximize the returns. Whereas the traditional decision tools such as discounted cash flow/net present value (DCF/NPV) analysis assume a ""fixed"" path ahead, real options analysis offers more flexible strategies. Considered one of the greatest innovations of modern finance, the real options approach is based on Nobel-prize winning work by three MIT economists, Fischer Black, Robert Merton, and Myron Scholes. Business leaders are frequently faced with investment decisions on new and ongoing projects. The challenge lies in deciding what projects to choose, expand, contract, defer, or abandon, and which method of valuation to use is the key tool in the process. This title presents a step-by-step, practical approach to real options valuation. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. One of the biggest challenges for companies in today's competitive environment is to get products to customers when and where they need it, exactly the way they want it, with a competitive price and in a cost effective manner. Managing the value chain is becoming more complicated because of globalization, outsourcing, the need for shorter time to market, and the requirements for greater responsiveness and flexibility due to customer changes.Although the benefits of applying lean concepts or improving the flexibility of a value chain are clear and desperately needed in today's competitive environment, none of the current literature provides guidance on how to do this. Lean & Agile Value Chain Management fills that gap by providing a breakthrough start-to-finish roadmap for organizations to implement a lean and agile value chain transformation program successfully. It brings together the field's latest advances and offers practical, proven tactics and detailed guidance into every aspect of value chain process redesign, including mapping the existing process, intelligently leveraging new technologies, building a strategy for strengthening the relationship with suppliers and customers, identifying comprehensive related metrics, and much more. Provides a breakthrough start-to-finish roadmap for organisations to implement a lean and agile value chain transformation program successfully. The book brings together the field's latest advances and offers practical, proven tactics and detailed guidance into every aspect of value chain process redesign. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. This is an indispensible working tool for anyone involvedin the management of residential construction projects.This book provides construction managers with a conciseand practical guide to managing residential constructionprojects across their entire lifecycle - initiation,planning, execution, monitoring, controlling, andclosing. By presenting project management tools in thecontext of their place in the project lifecycle, thisvolume provides readers with a thorough understanding ofthe repetitious nature of construction management, whichis nevertheless of vital importance to successfullymanaging a project. With its step-by-step instructions,management templates, and real-world cases studies,Residential Construction Management is an indispensibletool. Provides construction managers with a concise and practical guide to managing residential construction projects. By presenting project management tools in their appropriate context of the project lifecycle, readers will more clearly understand the iterative nature of construction management. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. This cutting-edge book clearly defines global supply chain management and logistics and articulates what it takes to be successful on the international stage. Supply Chain Vector represents a unique combination of theory and front-line practice that creates clear links between supply chain tactics and financial performance. It focuses on the relationships between lead time, landed costs, inventory levels and the results found in the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement as key elements for long-term success. While it emphasizes the role of individual departments, it defines SCM as the holistic blending of functional areas and the collective impact all areas have on the value proposition of the organization. Clearly defines global supply chain management and logistics and articulates what it takes to be successful on the international stage. Supply Chain Vector represents a unique combination of theory and front-line practice that creates clear links between supply chain tactics and financial performance. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. This unique how-to implementation guide unifies projectmanagement, portfolio management, and requirementsengineering into one proven, comprehensive best practiceframework to help organizations deliver exceptionalproject results on a consistent basis. DeliveringExceptional Project Results transcends differences in thevarious "types" of project management, such astraditional or agile, and focuses on economic principles,methodologies, skills, tools, and techniques that can beapplied successfully at companies in any industry. A unique how-to implementation guide that unifies project management, portfolio management, and requirements engineering into one proven, comprehensive best practice framework to help organizations deliver exceptional project results on a consistent basis. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. More than 80 percent of all projects start with underestimated schedules and costs, and are doomed to exceed projections. This concise book demonstrates how to establish realistic estimates, how to control a projects schedule and costs, and how to develop the projects plan and processes for successful project completion. Schedule and cost control are the key elements of successful project management. Yet, over 80% of all projects start with underestimated schedules and costs and are doomed to exceed projections before they begin. This clear and concise book demonstrates how to establish realistic estimates for successful project completion. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. Widely acclaimed as one of the top agile books in its first edition, Project Management the Agile Way has now been updated and redesigned by popular demand. This second edition is in a modular format to facilitate training and advanced course instruction, and provides new coverage of agile, such as hybrid agile methods, the latest public sector practices, and a chapter dedicated to transitioning to agile. It discusses the ""grand bargain"" between project management and business; the shift in dominance from plans to product and from input to output; and introduces new concepts such as return on benefit. Experienced practitioners and students that want to learn how to make agile work effectively in the enterprise should read this book. Also, individuals preparing for the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)examination, and training providers developing courses, will find this second edition quite helpful. Widely acclaimed as one of the top agile books in its first edition, this book has been updated and redesigned. This second edition is in a modular format to facilitate training and advanced course instruction, and provides new coverage of agile, the latest public sector practices, and a chapter dedicated to transitioning to agile. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. Orchids are unmatched in their floristic diversity, wide range of growth habitats, and, most importantly, their unique and highly adapted biology and ecology. With terrestrial orchids now among the worlds most threatened plants, the need for conservation is paramount. Conservation Methods for Terrestrial Orchids equips orchid biologists, botanists, conservationists, students, and hobbyists with the necessary methodologies to facilitate the conservation of this endangered group of orchids. This first ever comprehensive volume on terrestrial orchids includes background information, techniques, procedures, and relevant case studies on topics such as monitoring, approaches used for mycorrhizal isolation and culture, seed sowing techniques, soil baiting, symbiotic culture of terrestrial species, translocation of propagated plants, pollination, genetic approaches for orchid biology and conservation, innovations in alginate encapsulation of seed and mycorrhizal fungus, and more. The focus of this volume is on terrestrial orchids as these species face the greatest conservation threats, however, the techniques described in this book can also be applied equally to epiphytic (tree) orchids. Key Features * Clearly and concisely explains the procedures necessary for terrestrial orchid conservation and restoration * Offers methods and techniques complete in their detail, utilization of modern technology, simplicity, and ease of application across species from different parts of the world * Features beautiful color illustrations and photographs outlining procedures and concepts * Provides stand-alone guidance in each chapter and collectively enables practitioners to undertake what were previously considered complex scientific procedures * Includes relevant case studies to illustrate key principles and success stories in orchid conservation, written by world leaders in orchid conservation practice and science * Relates many of the techniques and procedures to epiphytic orchids to increase the appeal of the book to all orchid conservationists Provides orchid biologists, botanists, conservationists, students, and hobbyists with the necessary methodologies to facilitate the conservation of this endangered group of orchids. Covergae includes background information, techniques, procedures, and relevant case studies. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. Foundations of Investment Management: Mastering Financial Markets, Asset Classes, and Investment Strategies shows how to navigate today's world of complex financial instruments, investment opportunities, and devastating pitfalls. This reader-friendly guide details stocks, bonds, and alternative investments, who invests in these asset classes, how, and why. It uses real-world examples in addition to citing the latest academic research. Additionally, seven industry experts have co-authored select chapters to greatly expand the depth and utility of this book for the reader. This unique guide is perfect for financial analysts, portfolio managers, client-facing representatives, product specialists, and anybody early in their finance career who wishes to understand how clients, products, and investors relate and interact.Foundations of Investment Management provides a complete overview of the investment management industry; defines key terms and participants; identifies investment vehicles, strategies, and asset classes; and analyzes each strategy focusing on its relative utility and potential inclusion in a well-diversified portfolio. Despite the subject mater's complexity, each topic is distilled in a way that is highly relatable and intuitive, ensuring the reader knows how to better manage their investments or interact with clients. Lastly, every chapter closes with a summary and investment implications to maximize the information presented. Key Features:Defines various fund structures, discusses the growth of the mutual fund industry, explains the benefits and disadvantages of comingled vehicles and details other investment options including fund of funds, annuities, and separately managed accountsPresents detailed descriptions of different institutional investors; elaborates on their investment considerations, objectives, and reaction functions; and concludes with implications for an institutionspropensity to respond similarly to market developmentsSupplies tools and techniques to construct and optimize a fixed income portfolioReviews the history of the Bank of England and U.S. Federal Reserve and describes central bank objectives, tools, and reaction functionsIllustrates the difference between investing and speculating by introducing different valuation methods and approaches to developing an investment thesisExamines the growth of high frequency trading and identifies rebalancing strategiesIdentifies different stock investment approaches as well as introduces several equity valuation methodsDescribes mean variance optimization and conviction-based portfolio construction approachesReviews bond basics including bond income, interest rate sensitivity, and sources of risk such as credit and liquidityExamines the history of real assets, defines each real asset, details the drivers of their return, and explains how an investor may gain exposure to each asset through the utilization of financial instruments or investment vehiclesPresents the theory behind and history of factors and factor investing from both an academic and practitioner perspective.Presents the development of our understanding of behavioral biases, explains how these biases impact investment decisions, and provides tips and techniques to avoid their pitfalls Shows how to navigate today's world of complex financial instruments, investment opportunities, and devastating pitfalls. This reader-friendly guide details stocks, bonds, and alternative investments, who invests in these asset classes, how, and why. It uses real-world examples in addition to citing the latest academic research. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…