This paper presents a decision support system that is oriented toward fisheries policy and management decisions. The important current issues involve the development of an optimal harvesting plan for the fishing industry. A simulation optimization has been built to assist authorities in scheduling for a fleet of hundreds of vessels...
This paper examines the extent to which a false detection of Pricing-To-Market pseudo PTM arises from the use of unit value data. To do so, the authors analyze two scenarios. Both scenarios involve a monopolist located in the home country producing a low- and high-quality variety of a good. In...
Motivation is a key factor in human learning. The authors learn best when they are highly motivated to learn. Psychologists distinguish between extrinsically-motivated behavior, which is behavior undertaken to achieve some externally supplied reward, such as a prize, a high grade, or a high-paying job, and intrinsically-motivated behavior, which is...
Cascades are a network phenomenon in which small local shocks can result in wide-spread fads, strikes, innovations, or power failures. Determining which initial shocks will result in the largest cascades is of interest to marketing, epidemiology, and computer networking. This paper surveys work in maximizing the size of cascades in...
The primary goal of Homeless Management Information Systems HMISs is to better understand the scope and dimensions of homelessness locally and nationally in order to address the problem more effectively. Through the implementation of advanced technology, HMIS also directly benefits service providers and homeless clients by providing more efficient and...
This paper analyzes the statistical properties of real-world networks of people engaged in Product Development PD activities. We show that complex PD networks display similar statistical patterns to other real-world complex social, information, biological and technological networks. The paper lays out the foundations for understanding the properties of other intra-...
This paper summarizes recent trends in international production and sourcing purchase of inputs of goods and services. It focuses on the reasons why firms produce and source outside of their home countries, and some of the constraints on such production and sourcing. This is followed by a survey of the...
This paper focuses on the benefits of private equity funds and concludes that these investments offer high return but are risky. They are long-term investments that are generally not available to traditional managers. Investors have to increase their knowledge and comfort level to realize the benefits of private equity. If...
Global manufacturers of thermoplastic molded parts increasingly require 100% quality inspection levels. To address the difficulty associated with this accomplishment, the injection molding process is described utilizing a control systems approach. The article indicates that only intelligent process control has the underlying design architecture to deliver 100% quality assurance across...
The subject of this paper is the efficient achievement and assurance of molded part quality, a primary competitive measure for modern commercial molders. The term quality is generally defined as the sum total of all properties relating to the suitability of a component to meet a given specification. In layman's...
This report was prepared for the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Executive Office of Elder Affairs, and the Office of Disabilities and Community Services. Broad input on this report was received from consumers, advocates, people with disabilities, providers, and other state agencies. People use a variety of...
This paper develops a methodology for identifying, classifying, and implementing a set of best practices that can increase the quality, reliability, and timeliness of industries that provide maintenance, repair, and overhaul services on products. By cataloguing and documenting these best "sustainment" practices, one can learn from others' attempts to maintain...
The design of a supply chain network as an integrated system with several tiers of suppliers is a difficult task. It consists of making strategic decisions on the facility location, stocking location, production policy, production capacity, distribution and transportation modes. In this paper, a hybrid optimization approach has been developed...
Hedge funds and commodity trading advisors have different trading styles and trading opportunities than traditional stock and bond mutual fund managers. As a result, factors that incorporate the possibility of returns to trending prices, short sales, and volatility may better capture their relative return movement. Previous studies have focused on...
The paper throws light on the importance, relevance, and the elements of the strategic planning process and marketing management. The same is necessary for a company to gain competitive advantage in the market. A sound strategic planning process is interwoven around the corporate mission of the company and aims to...
The external environment of a firm consists of the moves and counter moves executed by its competitors. Competitive advantage of the firm is measured by how much more value the firm is able to provide to its customers as compared to its rival firms. Strategy of an organization is the...
A business can be seen as a strategic content and a strategic process. The former perspective of business spells out the area of operation of the firm and the type of customers served by the firm. The latter perspective of business outlines the methodology adopted by the firm in seeking...
Strategy of an organization is the roadmap towards attainment of its long term goals and objectives. Strategic management is the process of operationalization of the firm’s strategy. It entails obtaining a fit between organizational strategy, structure, and environment. Strategic orientation of the organization is imperative in order to compete successfully....
The paper studies the different steps involved in segmentation, targeting and positioning. Market segmentation involves grouping individuals on the basis of similar characteristics that pertains to the use of a particular product. Targeting is the process of selecting the most lucrative market segments with regard to the product or service...
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