The rough guide to social media for beginners : getting started with Facebook…

In less than a decade, social media has changed the way millions of people keep in touch with friends, read the news and share interests. Not engaging in these new types online social messaging can really keep a person out of the loop. The Rough Guide to Social Media for Beginners covers business, leisure and everything in between. The book focuses on the two most popular — and personal —…

Improving operations performance in a small company: a case study

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play an important role in modern economies because of their flexibility and ability to innovate. In nearly every country, SMEs play a significant role in providing employment opportunities and supporting large scale manufacturing firms. However, there are not many studies reported in the literature that deal with productivity problems in SMEs. Considering the…

Experiences of implementing ISO 9000 in Swedish industry

The period 1990 to 1993 saw a profound transformation within Swedish industry. This transformation took place in response to the deepest recession experienced in decades. Companies responded by searching for different methods to increase their competitive power. One approach in these efforts was to increase efficiency through the use of different comprehensive quality concepts. Different advoca…

An analysis of ship escort and convoy operations in ice conditions

Winter navigation is a complex but common operation in the Northern Baltic Sea areas. In Finnish waters, the safety of the wintertime maritime transportation system is managed through the Finnish–Swedish winter navigation system. This system results in different operational modes of ship navigation, with vessels either navigating independently or under icebreaker assistance. A recent risk ana…

Surface sediment quality relative to port activities: A contaminant-spectrum …

Ports are facing increasing environmental concerns with their importance to the global economy. Numerousstudies indicated sediment quality deterioration in ports; however, the deterioration is not discriminated for each port activity. This study investigated a spectrumof contaminants (metals and organic pollutants) in surface sediments at 20 sampling points in Port Ningbo, China, one of the top…

Sedimentological evidence of an assumed ancient anchorage in the hinterland o…

As bays, lagoons and estuaries ensure protection from wind, and a hinterland rich in natural resources is most enticing, during the early Iron Age the seafaring Phoenician settlers chose such locations all over the Mediterranean for their seaports, establishing pan-Mediterranean trade from the late 9th century BCE onwards. Despite the difficult nautical conditions, Phoenician sailors had conque…

Evaluation of phytotoxicity of seaport sediments aged artificially by rotary …

In the framework of an ecological risk assessment of seaport sediments for terrestrial ecosystems when deposited in quarries, we simulated the ‘‘ageing’’ of sediments exposed to rain. This experiment highlighted an inflection point at the solid/liquid ratio 1/25, after which the extraction of pollutants increases moderately. The raw sediments studied inhibited the germination of Lolium …

Environmental assessment of dredged sediment in the major Latin American seap…

central coast of the São Paulo State, Brazil. Sediment qualitywas evaluated through physicochemical analysis and toxicity tests of sediments collected in the disposal site and adjacent area. The physicochemical characterization of the sediments involved grain size distribution, concentrations of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), chlorinated and aromatic hydrocarbons, polychlorinated bip…

Understanding Environmental Influence on Human Service Organizations

This study addresses the impact of the external environmental context of individual organizations on their internal structures and service configurations, as they attempted to adapt to a changing political economy, via an examination of a portion of the Georgia child welfare system’s response to the introduction of the principles of managed care. Based, in part, on Hasenfeld’s (1992) notion…

Cropland management versus dredging: An economic analysis of reservoir sedime…

Smith C, Williams J, Nejadhashemi AP, Woznicki S, Leatherman J. 2013. Cropland management versus dredging: An economic analysis of reservoir sediment management. Lake Reserv Manage. 29:151–164. Erosion of agricultural cropland has been identified as a major source of sediment accumulating in water reservoirs. Emphasis is increasingly on finding the most cost-effective ways to control soil er…

An empirical model for assessing the effect of ports’ and hinterlands’ ch…

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2397-3757

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Encyclopedia of communities of practice in information knowledge management

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1-59140-558-0

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xxviii, 601 p.

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Mediterranean connections : maritime transport containers and seaborn trade i…

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978-1-315-53700-9

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xii, 259 p.

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Ship knowledge: a modern encyclopedia

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Clustering risk assessment method for shipbuilding industry

The purpose of this paper is to develop a risk assessment method for production processes of large-size steel ship hulls

Contextual factors affecting knowledge management diffusion in SMEs

Based on the knowledge management (KM) perspective, innovation diffusion theory and technology-organization-environment framework, the purpose of this paper is to develop a research model to investigate the influence of technological (information technology (IT) support and IT effectiveness), organizational (top management support, sharing culture, and reward system) and environmental (competit…

Social media in employee Selection and Recruitment

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978-3-319-29989-1

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387 p.

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Predicting the effects of city logistics schemes

City logistics aims globally to optimize logistics systems within an urban area by considering the costs and benefits of schemes to the public and private sectors alike. Private shippers and freight operators aim to reduce their freight costs, while the community attempts to alleviate traffic congestion and environmenta problems. City logistics initiatives attempt to minimize the total costs of…

Performance evaluation of an online benchmarking tool for European freight tr…

The purpose of this paper is to assess the performance of an online benchmarking tool developed for logistics service users and providers to provide alternative service option in Europe.

How logistics-service providers can develop value-added services for SMEs: a …

This work aims to combine the perspectives of logistics-service providers (LSPs) and small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) in the development of value-added logistics services. The purpose was to create a theory-based and initially tested framework that could help both service providers and SMEs identify new opportunities for developing their logistics.

An application of centralized data envelopment analysis in resource allocatio…

This paper presents an application of centralized data envelopment analysis (CDEA) to analyse the performance of a number of container terminals supervised by one liner shipping company. It provides a systematic and centralized perspective of resource reallocation based on one company’s perspective. The numerical results show that two of the
ve dedicated terminals are, by and large, ef
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Ecotoxicological risk assessment linked to infilling quarries with treated dr…

The dredged sediments of polluted seaports now raise complex management problems since it is no longer possible to discharge them into the sea. This results in the need to manage them on land, raising other types of technical, economic and environmental problems. Regarding the technical and economic dimensions, traditional waste treatment methods have proved to be poorly adapted, due to very…

A new governance perspective on port–hinterland relationships: the port hin…

We develop a new governance perspective on port–hinterland linkages and related port impacts. Many stakeholders in a port’s hinterland now demand tangible economic benefits from port activities, as a precondition for supporting port expansion and infrastructural investments. We use a governance lens to assess this farsighted contracting challenge. We find that most contemporary economic imp…

Directions for the sustainable development of korean small and medium sized s…

Korean small and medium sized (SMS) shipyards are facing difficulties getting new orders in the conditions of the marine recession, and many SMS shipyards have gone bankrupt. In general, SMS shipyards have fairly low credit ratings, so it is hard for them to get a Refund Guarantee (RG), which is a necessary document for contracts from commercial banks or the Export Credit Agency (ECA). I analyz…

On the non-financial information's significance in the business failure model…

The purpose of this paper is to focus on the development of a business failure prediction model on a sample of small and medium-sized firms with head offices located in the region of Castilla y Leon (Spain), in order to prove the significance of non-financial information on the prediction of business failure.

The internal predictors of business performance in small firms: A logistic re…

In order to provide a deeper understanding of small business performance the study aims to analyse data from a national survey into small firms in the events sector.

Logistics outsourcing and company performance of SMEs: Evidence from 223 firm…

The purpose of this paper is to explore the current state of and future expectations concerning the usage of the outsourcing of logistics operations in small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and to analyse and quantify the relationships between logistics outsourcing, costs and performance, financial performance, and the company context.

Operational effects and firms' responses: Perspectives of New Zealand apparel…

The purpose of this paper is to clarify the impact of international outsourcing on manufacturing strategy and performance of apparel manufacturing firms. The authors aim to show how managers address the effects of international outsourcing on four dimensions of manufacturing strategy – cost, quality, flexibility and delivery.

The mediating effect of logistics integration on supply chain performance A m…

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the impact of individual logistics-related factors, namely, supplier involvement (SI), length of supplier relationship (LSR), use of information technology (IT), and logistics integration (LI) on a firm’s supply chain performance (SCP) and test for the mediating effect of LI in a multi-country survey conducted in Brazil, Korea and India. The paper also …

The remaining need for localisation of logistics practices and services in Eu…

Begins by reviewing the need to outsource logistics activities. Asserts that a new market-led business philosophy has become the core competence of companies that are serious about their survival. Addresses the question of whether there is a need for localised services and whether the development of suppliers into giants who can dominate the market is good for users, clients or consumers. Expre…

Effects of switching costs on customer loyalty in the liner shipping industry

In the liner shipping industry, controlling switching costs (SCs) is an important strategy for maintaining customer loyalty (CL). This study proposes a research model comprising four constructs and six hypotheses to examine how SCs helps prevent customers from switching their freight loads from one carrier to the other. Moreover, a submodel is also proposed and tested by two sample sets, separa…

Early medieval port customs, tolls and controls on foreign trade

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Global company strategy - mediterranean shipping company (MSC)

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) was founded in 1970 in Geneva, Switzerland. It launched its firs t service between the Mediterranean and South and East Africa in the mid-1970s . In 2003, the company became the second-larg est container s hipper in the world, and remains in that pos ition. The carrier operates 200 direct and combined services weekly, calling at approximately 335 ports . The…

Global company strategy - mediterranean shipping company (MSC) - Q4 2015

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) was founded in 1970 in Geneva, Switzerland. It launched its firs t s ervice between the Mediterranean and South and East Africa in the mid-1970 s . In 2003, it became the second-larg est container shipper in the world, and remains in that position. The carrier operates 200 direct and combined services weekly, calling at 315 ports . It has 480 offices in 150 …

Global company strategy - mediterranean shipping company (MSC) - Q1 2016

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) was founded in 1970 in Geneva, Switzerland. It launched its firs t s ervice between the Mediterranean and South and Eas t Africa in the mid-1970 s . In 2003, it became the s econd-largest container shipper in the world, and remains in that position. The carrier operates 200 direct and combined services weekly, calling at 315 ports . It has 480 offices in 150…

Global company strategy - mediterranean shipping company (MSC) - Q1 2015

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) was founded in 1970 in Geneva, Switzerland. It launched its firs t service between the Mediterranean and South and East Africa in the mid-1970 s . In 2003, it became the s econd-larg est container shipper in the world, and remains in that pos ition. The carrier operates 200 direct and combined s ervices weekly, calling at 316 ports . It has 4 52 offices in 1…

Medical Device Regulations - Indonesia - Q4 2017

The registration of medical devices is carried out by the Directorate General of Pharmaceutical Services and Medical Devices (Dirjen Binfar dan Alkes), within the MoH. The registration of medical devices is currently implemented through Regulation No. 1190/MENKES/PER/VIII/2010 Regarding Marketing Licence of Medical Devices and Household Products.

Urban dynamic real-time distribution services: Insights from SMEs

The paper examines the circumstances of success in telematic use and strategic effects resulting from the implementation and use of such technologies from SMEs in the Greek Market.

Training under fire: The relationship between obstacles facing training and S…

The main objective of this paper is to discuss the relationship between obstacles and weaknesses facing the development of MTPs and SMEs. In recent years many management training programmes (MTPs) of an off‐the‐job nature have been established in Palestine, after the peace agreement, in order to find a solution for apparent lack of managerial strength, especially amongst SMEs.

Technology adoption in small and medium-sized logistics providers

The main aim of the research is to shed light on the role of information and communication technology (ICT) in the logistics innovation process of small and medium-sized third party logistics providers (3PLs).

Sourcing in global health supply chains for developing countries: Literature …

Although noticeable improvements have been made in global health in recent years, the distribution is uneven throughout the world and many developing and low-income countries lack access to required medicine and vaccines. Thus, a model to strategically source vaccines for these nations can contribute a great deal. This paper aims to present an extensive review of strategic sourcing literature, …

Sources of competitive advantage in woodworking firms of Northwest Russia

The existing literature emphasizes the strategic choices of core competencies/capabilities based on intangible and tangible resources, and the combination of these as the base for developing firm‐level strategies. However, little is known about the organizational structure, strategic orientation, and future goals of woodworking firms in the East‐European countries in transition. This paper …

Satellite communication in road freight operations: the METAFORA experience

At the beginning of 1992, the European Commission inaugurated its second DRIVE R&D programme to examine the benefits of implementing various Advanced Transport Telematic applications. METAFORA, one of the projects funded within this programme, was initiated by a consortium of 14 organizations. The objective of this project was to assess the applicability of mobile data communications (MDC) us…

Refining information and knowledge by social media applications: Adding value…

The paper seeks to discuss how traditional knowledge refining processes differ from those enabled by using social media applications. By addressing the topic with practical examples the paper aims to outline how collaborative work setting and social media tools are used in refining unstructured and unmanaged knowledge for value adding purposes.

Predicting SMEs' adoption of enterprise systems

The purpose of this paper is to develop a model that can be used to predict which small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are more likely to become adopters of enterprise systems (ERP, CRM, SCM and e-procurement).

Podcasting for e-learning, communication, and delivery

The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of podcasting and webcasting, and to examine student preferences between the different delivery richness of communication media.

Integration of economic production quantity in optimization design of control…

The purpose of this paper is to develop an extensive economic production quantity (EPQ) model on the basis of previous research. Considering an imperfect three-state production process, this paper makes contributions to an integrated model combining conceptions of quality loss and design of control chart based on EPQ model. The objective is to minimize the total production cost with the determi…

Natural hedging as a risk prophylaxis and supplier financing instrument in au…

Supply chain risks significantly endanger small and medium-sized enterprise (SME-) suppliers in different currency areas in purchasing and sales. The purpose of this paper is twofold: to describe the concept of natural hedging in supply chains, and to highlight the potentials of natural hedging as a risk prophylaxis and a supplier financing approach.

Knowledge sharing motivational factors of using an intra-organizational socia…

This paper aims to discuss the motivational factors affecting the knowledge sharing through an intra‐organizational social media platform and to answer the following research questions: “What motivates employees to share their knowledge through an intra‐organizational social media platform?”; “What impedes them sharing knowledge this way?”; and “Do these factors differ from those …

International opportunity exploitation behaviour reported by “types” of f…

This paper aims to identify four “types” of private small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with regard to their “state” along the exporting experience spectrum.