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Author : Frank Crundwell
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 633 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2008-03-11
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781848000339

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Finance for Engineers by Frank Crundwell Pdf

With flair and an originality of approach, Crundwell brings his considerable experience to bear on this crucial topic. Uniquely, this book discusses the technical and financial aspects of decision-making in engineering and demonstrates these through case studies. It’s a hugely important matter as, of course, engineering solutions and financial decisions are intimately tied together. The best engineers combine the technical and financial cases in determining new solutions to opportunities, challenges and problems. To get your project approved, no matter the size of it, the financial case must be clear and compelling. This book provides a framework for engineers and scientists to undertake financial evaluations and assessments of engineering or production projects.

Author : Thomas R. Warne,National Cooperative Highway Research Program
Publisher : Transportation Research Board
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Contracting out
ISBN : 9780309069625

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State DOT Outsourcing and Private-sector Utilization by Thomas R. Warne,National Cooperative Highway Research Program Pdf

This report will be of interest to state departments of transportation (DOTs), as well as to other transportation professionals and the public who seek to leverage their work forces by outsourcing key activities. The report examines the current practices in outsourcing, what decisions are involved in deciding when to outsource, procuring and administering outsourced services, what are the most commonly outsourced activities, and determining the effectiveness of outsourcing. This report is an update of NCHRP Synthesis 246: Outsourcing of State Highway Facilities and Services, which provided a comprehensive look at the status of outsourcing as it existed in 1997, and the data compiled for this synthesis are compared with the data of the earlier synthesis, where appropriate. The information for this effort was derived in part from a survey questionnaire distributed to all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Replies to the survey came from 38 states and the District of Columbia. Information was also derived from a review of the relevant literature, which focused primarily on the engineering and design elements outsourced by state DOTs.

Author : Hu Xiong
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2018-11-07
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781789843354

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Data Service Outsourcing and Privacy Protection in Mobile Internet by Hu Xiong Pdf

Mobile internet data has the characteristics of large scale, variety of patterns, and complex association. On the one hand, it needs an efficient data processing model to provide support for data services, and, on the other hand, it needs certain computing resources to provide data security services. Due to the limited resources of mobile terminals, it is impossible to complete large-scale data computation and storage. However, outsourcing to third parties may cause risks in user privacy protection. This monograph focuses on key technologies of data service outsourcing and privacy protection, including the existing methods of data analysis and processing, fine-grained data access control through effective user privacy protection mechanisms, and data sharing in the mobile internet.

Author : Hamid Beladi,Kwan Choi,Sugata Marjit,Eden S. H. Yu
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2008-06-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781849505413

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Contemporary and Emerging Issues in Trade Theory and Policy by Hamid Beladi,Kwan Choi,Sugata Marjit,Eden S. H. Yu Pdf

Part of the "Frontiers in Economics & Globalization" series, this book deals with a range of trade and development issues in terms of the general equilibrium structure. It shows how neo-classical models of trade theory can be used to highlight many challenging global problems.

Author : Kay Berkling,Mathai Joseph,Bertrand Meyer,Martin Nordio
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2009-05-22
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783642018565

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Software Engineering Approaches for Offshore and Outsourced Development by Kay Berkling,Mathai Joseph,Bertrand Meyer,Martin Nordio Pdf

Majoreconomicupheavalscanhavethesortofe?ectthatSchumpeterforesaw60 yearsagoascreativedestruction.Inscienceandtechnology,equivalentupheavals resultfromeitherscienti?crevolutions(asobservedbyKuhn)ortheintroduction of what Christensen calls disruptive technologies. And in software engineering, there has been no technology more disruptive than outsourcing. That it should so quickly reach maturity and an unparalleled scale is truly remarkable; that it should now be called to demonstrate its sustainability in the current ?nancial turmoil is the challenge that will prove whether and how it will endure. Early signs under even the bleak market conditions of the last 12 months are that it will not only survive, it will ?rmly establish its role across the world of business. Outsourcing throws into sharp focus the entire software engineering life- cle. Topics as diverse as requirements analysis, concurrency and model-checking need to ?nd a composite working partnership in software engineering practice. This con?uence arises from need, not dogma, and the solutions required are those that will have the right e?ect on the associated activities in the world of the application: e.g., reducing the time for a transaction or making the results of a complex analysis available in real-time. While the business of outsourcing continues to be studied, the engineering innovations that make it compelling are constantly changing. It is in this milieu that this series of conferences has placed itself.

Author : European Conference of Ministers of Transport
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2001-04-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789282112830

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ECMT Round Tables Road Freight Transport for Own Account in Europe by European Conference of Ministers of Transport Pdf

The scale of road freight transport for own account, the impact of regulatory changes and the future of the sector are the themes addressed in the introductory reports and the experts’ discussions outlined in this publication.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Contracting out
ISBN : NWU:35556034544528

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Evaluation of Transportation Organization Outsourcing by Anonim Pdf

Author : K. Vitasek,M. Ledyard
Publisher : Springer
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2013-05-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781137321183

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Vested Outsourcing, Second Edition by K. Vitasek,M. Ledyard Pdf

In her classic book Vested Outsourcing , Kate Vitasek identified the top 10 flaws in most outsourced business models and shows organizations how to rethink their outsourcing relationships in a way that will lower costs, improve service, and increase innovation. This revised edition includes updated case studies and a new chapter based on Dell.

Author : Nicola Bidwell,Heike Winschiers-Theophilus
Publisher : Informing Science
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Communication in community development
ISBN : 9781932886993

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At the Intersection of Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge and Technology Design by Nicola Bidwell,Heike Winschiers-Theophilus Pdf

There is intensified interest in designing information and communication technologies (ICTs) that respond to ways of doing, knowing, and saying that differ from those that dominate in producing ICTs and, in particular, to ‘traditional’ or ‘indigenous’ knowledges. ICT endeavours for indigenous or traditional knowledges (ITK) vary. Some aim to extend ITK digitally and others use ICTs to improve the economic and/or political situation of marginalised groups. This book presents themes that arise in designing to respond to ITK in different cultural, social, physical, and historical contexts.

Author : Ian Tho
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2012-06-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136381638

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Managing the Risks of IT Outsourcing by Ian Tho Pdf

This book shows IT managers how to identify, mitigate and manage risks in an IT outsourcing exercise. The book explores current trends and highlights key issues and changes that are taking place within outsourcing. Attention is given to identifying the drivers and related risks of outsourcing by examining recently published and existing concepts of IT outsourcing. Founded on academic theory and empirical and quantitative information, this book: * Incorporates the complete risk identification and mitigation life cycle * Highlights the concept of core competency * Looks at motivating factors and working relationships of the buyer and supplier * Provides background to understand the risks as a result of ‘human factors’ as defined by the agency theory * Reviews the areas of risk that influence the decision to outsource the IT function * Examines the forces that determine the equilibrium in the risk profiles for the buyer and supplier

Author : Janet Butler
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2000-06-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780203997482

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Winning the Outsourcing Game by Janet Butler Pdf

It has become increasingly difficult to hire and keep warm bodies, not to mention competent IT personnel. With this in mind, outsourcing ceases to be an option and becomes a necessity. Web hosting, application service providers, and integrating legacy and ERP systems are just three examples of when outsourcing is the rule rather than the exception.

Author : D. Greenaway,R. Upward,K. Wakelin
Publisher : Springer
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2002-09-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781403920188

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Trade, Investment, Migration and Labour Market Adjustment by D. Greenaway,R. Upward,K. Wakelin Pdf

Globalization and the growing integration of national markets have had profound effects on the operation of markets, not least labour markets. In this book, a range of leading commentators on globalization and labour markets present original contribution on the interaction between these two areas. This book assesses the impact of globalization on trade, cross-border investment and migration from both a theoretical and econometric standpoint and discusses the possible applications of this analysis for both industrialized and developing countries.

Author : Marc J Schniederjans,Ashlyn M Schniederjans,Dara G Schniederjans
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2015-03-26
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317463344

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Outsourcing and Insourcing in an International Context by Marc J Schniederjans,Ashlyn M Schniederjans,Dara G Schniederjans Pdf

Designed for upper-level undergraduate or graduate courses in production-operations management, management information systems, international business, and strategic management, this text focuses on concepts, processes, and methodologies for firms planning to undertake or currently involved in outsourcing-insourcing decisions. "Outsourcing and Insourcing in an International Context" is the only available text that includes coverage of the international risk factors associated with this strategy. The book presents a balanced view of the positive and negative aspects of outsourcing, and provides essential coverage of the fundamental techniques involved in any outsourcing-insourcing decision. In addition, it discusses the ethical ramifications of outsourcing for companies and governments around the world. Each chapter includes learning objectives, discussion questions, and sample problems. An Instructor's Manual, Test Bank, and PowerPoint presentation are available to teachers who adopt the text.

Author : Olivier Cadot,Antoni Estevadeordal,Akiko Suwa-Eisenmann,Akiko Suwa Eisenmann,Thierry Verdier
Publisher : Oxford University Press on Demand
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2006-02-23
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780199290482

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The Origin of Goods by Olivier Cadot,Antoni Estevadeordal,Akiko Suwa-Eisenmann,Akiko Suwa Eisenmann,Thierry Verdier Pdf

The dark side of preferential trade agreements, Rules of Origin (RoO) are used to determine the eligibility of goods to preferential treatment. Ostensibly meant to prevent the trans-shipment of imported products across Free Trade Agreement borders after superficial screwdriver assembly, they act in reality as complex and opaque trade barriers. This book provides evidence strongly suggesting that they do so by intent rather than accidentally---in other words, that RoOs are policy.Part one draws insights about the effects of RoOs on cross-border trade and outsourcing from recent economic theory. Part two reviews the evidence on RoOs in preferential agreements around the world, putting together the most comprehensive dataset on RoOs to date. Part three explores their "political economy"---how special interests have shaped them and continue to do so. Part four provides econometric evidence on their costs for exporters and consequent effects on trade flows. Finally, partfive explores how they affect trade in the developing world where they spread rapidly and have the potential to do most harm.Beyond the collection of new evidence and its interpretation in light of recent theory, the book's overall message for the policy community is that RoOs are a potentially powerful and new barrier to trade. Rather than being relegated to closed-door technical meetings, their design should hold center-stage in trade negotiations.

Author : David K. Witheford
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Contracting out
ISBN : NWU:35556025447970

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Outsourcing of State Highway Facilities and Services by David K. Witheford Pdf

This synthesis presents information on the current outsourcing practices of state departments of transportation with regard to the transfer or placement of work that might previously have been done by state staff, to contractors or consultants. It will be of interest to transportation agency administrators, financial managers, functional area managers, and others who are concerned with the productivity and financial management of state transportation agencies. It will also be of interest to contractors and consultants, as well as to other state agency administrators and legislators. This report of the Transportation Research Board discusses the current outsourcing practices used by state transportation departments in several functional areas: professional design services, right-of-way acquisition, construction, operations and maintenance, and training and other human resources activities. The policies and decision-making practices related to outsourcing, including the methods for determining feasibility and the impediments to outsourcing are discussed. The synthesis also presents evaluative information on the cost- effectiveness of outsourcing, as well as the benefits that are derived, and the problems that have been identified by the agencies. The issues and practices related to public-private partnerships are also discussed.