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Focusses on all possible aspects of project appraisal and selection Emphasizes differences from public and private projects in terms of financial and economic evaluations Provides step-by-step methods of analysis of multiple issues involved in the initial appraisal of projects Includes sections on "lessons learned and learning from experience" illustrating applications of the process and implications Covers feasibility analysis including both technical aspects, and financial evaluation

Building Construction Handbook provides extensive coverage of building construction practice, processes and techniques, representing established procedures as well as those associated with recent amendments to the Building Regulations, British and European Standards and other related references. This approach, combined with the presentation of information in a highly illustrated and unique visual style, has proven this text to be a vital learning resource for thousands of building construction s...

Der Autor erläutert logistische Teilsysteme wie Auftragsabwicklung, Lagerhaltung oder Beschaffungs- und Produktionslogistik aus betriebswirtschaftlicher Sicht. Die veränderten Anforderungen an das Dienstleistungsangebot von Logistikunternehmen werden ebenso behandelt wie gesamtwirtschaftliche Rahmenbedingungen und internationale Logistiksysteme. Das Buch wurde für die Neuauflage umfassend bearbeitet und aktualisiert, insbesondere hinsichtlich statistischer Auswertungen und neuer Entwicklungen wi...

Balanced coverage of hardware and software gives the reader a complete look at the overall system. Covers system design, configuration, procurement, and management, while presenting hardware subsystems, then software subsystems for flexible coverage. Technology concepts are expanded through real-world illustrations.

Computer technology provides the opportunity for innovation and progress in the daily operations and initiatives of corporations. Despite the positive elements of integrating technology into the workplace, corporations continue to struggle with the challenges created by rapid technological advancements. Modern Techniques for Successful IT Project Management brings together academic research and professional practice to examine the complexity of implementing technology into the structure and org...

PRINCE2 Agile: An Implementation Pocket Guide is an official AXELOS-licensed guide that explains the PRINCE2 Agile framework in clear business language with practical guidance on how to implement this framework for any project in your organisation.

Im vorliegendem Buch wird ein neues Konzept f r die Vermittlung von Grundlagen der Gestaltung von Designobjekten vorgestellt. F r die Fragen, die im Rahmen eines Entwurfsprozesses zu beachten sind, werden L sungsm glichkeiten aufgezeigt und durch grundlegende theoretische und praktische Studien erg nzt. Der Leser erh lt somit Einsicht in die Komplexit t eines Entwurfsprozesses und das Angebot, grundlegende Verfahren in einer verst ndlichen Sprache kennen zu lernen. Neben der Betrachtung syntakti...

Modern logistics comprises operative logistics, analytical logistics and the management of dynamic logistic networks. The central task of operative logistics is the efficient supply of required goods at the right place in the right order at the right time. The tasks of analytical logistics are to design optimal supply networks and logistic systems, to develop strategies for planning, scheduling and operation, and to organize efficient order and performance processes. Logistic management has to p...

DATA MODELING AND DATABASE DESIGN presents a conceptually complete coverage of indispensable topics that each MIS student should learn if that student takes only one database course. Database design and data modeling encompass the minimal set of topics addressing the core competency of knowledge students should acquire in the database area. The text, rich examples, and figures work together to cover material with a depth and precision that is not available in more introductory database books.

Implementing ISO27001 in a Windows(R) Environment, Second Edition, enables parties on both sides to bridge the gulf. It helps both IT managers and ISMS project managers to understand the requirements of ISO27001 and its step-by-step advice will make the road to ISO27001 implementation much easier. Providing practical advice on how to configure and secure a Microsoft(R) environment using ISO27001 controls, the book shows IT managers how they can take advantage of the Microsoft(R) technologies at...

The dramatic inside story of the first four historic flights that launched SpaceX—and Elon Musk—from a shaky startup into the world's leading edge rocket company. In 2006, SpaceX—a brand-new venture with fewer than 200 employees—rolled its first, single-engine rocket onto a launch pad at Kwajalein Atoll. After a groundbreaking launch from the middle of the Pacific Ocean, the Falcon 1 rocket designed by Elon Musk’s engineers rose in the air for approximately thirty seconds. Then, its engine flame...

In the ten years since this Gower Handbook was first published, Programme Management has been transformed to become the vehicle of choice for realising the objectives of large scale, complicated, business, government and social investment. The Second Edition of this Gower Handbook is a completely new text; designed as a definitive guide to the current state of Programme Management. To that end the text offers foundation theory and knowledge around key issues such as, managing programme contracts...