Focusing on building competitive supply chains, this book combines over 15 years of research and consulting in supply chain and operations management. It explores effective management strategies, operational models, and decision-making techniques, emphasizing the role of information technology. Key topics include supply chain fundamentals, e-commerce, collaborative planning, forecasting, replenishment (CPFR), data mining, knowledge management, and business intelligence, providing a comprehensive guide for both government and industry applications.
The book explores the synthesis of mixed ligand metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and their innovative application as drug carriers. It highlights how adjusting the ligand ratios can optimize the formation of these MOFs. The research demonstrates the effectiveness of proof-of-principle mixed ligand MOFs in delivering drugs like DOX and IBU. The findings present a novel approach to designing MOFs for practical biomedical applications, paving the way for advancements in drug delivery systems.
Focusing on the educational challenges faced by left-behind children in rural China and migrant children in urban settings, this book explores strategies to enhance their social support systems. It emphasizes the importance of addressing the unique needs of these disadvantaged groups to help them achieve their full potential, highlighting the intersection of education, social policy, and community support.
Managing Supply Chain and Competitive Strategy for a Sustainable Future explores practical ways of investing in a sustainable future through real-world cases which demonstrate various supply chain management strategies and tactics. By applying viable value creation strategies, operational models, decision-making techniques, and information technology, the author provides in-depth analyses of new initiatives such as collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment (CPFR); demonstrates competitive approaches to managing flows of material, information and fund in supply chain; and illustrates creative methods to apply data science and business intelligence. This book also promotes cross-functional decision-making, problem solving skills and offers a feasible approach to managing a volatile business. Readers will find this book a valuable resource to solve supply chain management practical problems with a sustainable future in mind.
The authors employ quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods, conducting extensive surveys and in-depth interviews across 679 schools, 67 counties, and 13 provinces in China. They also carry out longitudinal case studies in five municipalities and provinces to capture the nuances of education reform at various levels. Utilizing national statistical data from the 1970s to 2013, along with first-hand documents from educational departments and insights from 253 teachers, principals, administrators, and students, the authors analyze the data using techniques such as SEM, HLM, and GCM. Their research reveals how institutional reforms in financial investments, resource allocation, facility distribution, and curriculum design impact educational development across different sectors. Noteworthy case studies highlight specific models of education reform, supported by substantial data. The book also reviews significant educational reforms in China since 2013. A unique aspect includes 353 diagrams and tables that provide extensive insights into China's educational landscape. This comprehensive examination covers the historical context and current developments, merging official and grassroots perspectives, helping readers understand the complexities of Chinese education, its international standing, and ongoing efforts to enhance educational quality for the world's largest population.
Integrating theory and practices of supply chain management, this book incorporates more than 15 years of supply chain and operations management research and industry consulting experience to both government and industry firms.The coverage focuses on how to build a competitive supply chain using viable management strategies, operational models, decision-making techniques, and information technology. It includes a core presentation on supply chain management and new initiatives such as e-commerce, collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment (CPFR), data mining, knowledge management, and business intelligence.
