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Innovative management models: from scientific management to product-service systems
(2009)
This paper seeks to explore innovative management models, in particular the journey these models have evolved over the years, from scientific management to product-service systems.
A new organisational ecology for open innovation: the Innovation Value Institute
(2012)
In this paper a new theoretical framework for Innovation Eco-Systems is proposed and the application of the model in the Innovation Value Institute (IVI) is described. The IVI is engaged in the development of the IT-Capability ...
Environmental analysis of the use of poultry manure as fuel for combustion on broiler farms: a case study.
(2014)
Fluidised Bed Combustion (FBC) technology is not new. It has been used in power plants for the last three decades and is considered very efficient for biomass combustion. The novelty of the FBC application in BHSL’s case ...
Proposing a formalised model for mindful information systems offshoring.
(2010)
The central thesis of this paper is that Mathematical Economics can provide a novel approach to the examination of offshoring business decisions and
provide an impetus for future research in the area. A growing body of ...
Analytical hierarchy process (AHP) in decision-making for end-of-life of products
(2015)
The proposed EU Waste from Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE) Directive sets targets for the reuse and recycling of EEE reaching end-of-life (EOL). How a producer determines which is the best strategy for his/her ...
Optimisation of corrosion protection and prevention at Thermo King.
(2012)
Corrosion of metals affects their function in many engineering applications, limits the useful life, and thereby causes increased costs for industry estimated at up to €300 billion per annum in the United States'. The ...
Reflections on "reflection" in Action Research
(2015-06)
There is wide agreement in the literature that “reflection” is a critical component of any good research, but certainly in the methodology of action research (AR). Despite consensus regarding its importance, this paper ...
Development of an expert system interface for the automated analysis of the sheet drawing metal forming process using finite element analysis techniques
(1999)
The objective of the work presented in this thesis was to develop an expert system for sheet
metal forming. In doing so an examination, of implicit and explicit Finite Element Analysis
(FE.A) codes and methodologies was ...
TraPSS methodology – a smart solution for manufacturing SMEs
(2010)
Manufacturing SMEs are under high pressure coming from the market and from environmental legislation. They need the ability to rapidly and effectively change the business in response to opportunities and threats from the ...
Design and validation of a domestic waste management audit tool
(2011)
This study was undertaken to design and validate a new domestic waste management audit tool (W-MAT) that would allow waste management companies to track waste trends more efficiently. The Environmental Protection Agency ...