This book explores the constructs of collectivism and individualism and the wide-ranging implications of individualism and collectivism for political, social, religious, and economic life, drawing on examples from Japan, Sweden, China, Greece, Russia, the United States, and other countries.

Now fully revised and updated- the classic book on effective R&D management"This thoughtful and detailed work outlines what is required in order to achieve the desired end results in a networked world where teamwork and collaboration are increasingly important to globally dispersed workforces."-JOHN CHAMBERS, Chairman and CEO, CiscoPraise for the Second Edition"This is a superbly written book and cou...

How will JOOM Affect You? Just-On-Order-Making (JOOM) encompasses all of the revolutionary changes that are happening in manufacturing, medicine, media, mining and many other critical industries. Find out what impact these changes will have on you! Uncover major trends. Discover how the dramatic impact that 3D Printing will have on international trade, human life expectancy, entertainment and third world development will take the majority of people completely by surprise. What is the new Revo...

Now in its second edition and written by a highly acclaimed maintenance professional, this comprehensive and easy-to-understand resource provides a short review of all the major discussions going on in the management of the maintenance function. This revision of a classic has been thoroughly updated to include advances in technology and thinking and is sure to be found useful by maintenance professionals everywhere. It's the perfect reference for any maintenance professional that needs a q...

This book is written with the intention to let readers understand and learn Python programming in a fun and easy way. Basically everybody finds it hard to understand programming language. However with the right techniques and programming logics, anyone can learn Python programming easily.In today's industry, Python programming is widely used for Big Data, Internet of Things, Geographical information, basic mathematical functions in school, university projects and etc. This book cate...

The Great Disruption reveals how 3D printing manufacturing will transform the world in the same way that Henry Ford's Model T upended transportation or Gutenberg's printing press started an information revolution. It traces both the impact of this disruption as it rapidly spreads around the world and affects every kind of industry imaginable, while detailing specific steps that can and should be taken right now to prepare.The 3D manufacturing revolution is pervasive and gro...

Designed to introduce new technologies to students, instructors, manufacturing engineers, supervisors and managers, this ready reference includes many new manufacturing technologies for those who do not have time to undertake the necessary research. Each topic addresses the following points:a brief description of the technology and where it is usedthe underlying theory and principles and how the technology workswhere the technology can be used and what con...

Michael Smith tells the fascinating story of the inventors, entrepreneurs and artisans who contributed to the Industrial revolution in Derbyshire as well as later developments in aviation and chemical and nuclear engineering. In this ebook you will find the industries of:Coal, Iron and Steel, Lead Mining, The Chemical and Nuclear Industries, Engineering All of the content has been taken from Mike Smith's Industrial Derbyshire.

Written primarily for those responsible for the reliability of equipment and the production operation, this innovative book centers on developing and measuring true Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). The author demonstrates that true OEE correlates with factory output, provides a methodology to link OEE with net profits that can be used by reliability managers to build solid business cases for improvement projects, and draws on his own experience by presenting successful improvement ap...

A practical, step-by-step guide to total systems managementSystems Engineering Management, Fifth Edition is a practical guide to the tools and methodologies used in the field. Using a "total systems management" approach, this book covers everything from initial establishment to system retirement, including design and development, testing, production, operations, maintenance, and support. This new edition has been fully updated to reflect the latest tools a...

By 2020, the Internet of Things (IoT) will consist of millions of computational devices intimately connected to real-world aspects of human life. In this insightful book, Professor Sean Smith, who worked in information security long before the web appeared, explains that if we build the IoT the way we built the current internet and other information technology initiatives, we’re headed for trouble.With a focus on concrete solutions, The Internet of Risky Things explains ho...

A complete, up-to-date guide to the leading product testing standardFully revised to cover the latest nondestructive testing (NDT) procedures, this practical resource reviews established and emerging methods for examining materials without destroying them or altering their structure. Handbook of Nondestructive Evaluation, Second Edition offers in-depth details on the background, benefits, limitations, and applications of each method. The book provides advi...