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How the World Ran Out of Everything

Inside the Global Supply Chain

by Peter S. Goodman ...

By the New York Times’s Global Economics Correspondent, an extraordinary journey to understand the worldwide supply chain—exposing both the fascinating pathways of manufacturing and transportation that bring products to your doorstep, and the ruthless business logic that has left local communities at the mercy of a complex and fragile network for their basic necessities."A tale that will change ... Read more

$15.49 USD

By the New York Times’s Global Economics Correspondent, an extraordinary journey to understand the worldwide supply chain—exposing both the fascinating pathways of manufacturing and transportation that bring products to your doorstep, and the ruthless business logic that has left local communities at the mercy of a complex and fragile network for their basic necessities."A tale that will change
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Service Quality and Management

Edited by Bernd Stauss, Jos Lemmink, Paul Kunst ...

Series series Business and Management (R0)
Introduction Are services millennium-proof? Certainly not. At least not at this moment. There is no thorough research needed to derive that conclusion, simply ask around. The evi dence is overwhelming. True horror stories exist of all types of services in all types of sectors. It is even becoming a business in itself. Television shows that are based on customer complaints about services are ... Read more

$49.49 USD

Introduction Are services millennium-proof? Certainly not. At least not at this moment. There is no thorough research needed to derive that conclusion, simply ask around. The evi dence is overwhelming. True horror stories exist of all types of services in all types of sectors. It is even becoming a business in itself. Television shows that are based on customer complaints about services are
... Read more
Green Logistics

Improving the Environmental Sustainability of Logistics

Edited by Prof Alan McKinnon, Professor Michael Browne, Dr Anthony Whiteing, Maja Piecyk ...

Leading the way in current thinking on environmental logistics, Green Logistics provides a unique insight on the environmental impacts of logistics and the actions that companies and governments can take to deal with them. It is written by leading researchers in the field and provides a comprehensive view of the subject for students, managers and policy-makers.Fully updated, the 3rd edition of ... Read more

$58.99 USD

Leading the way in current thinking on environmental logistics, Green Logistics provides a unique insight on the environmental impacts of logistics and the actions that companies and governments can take to deal with them. It is written by leading researchers in the field and provides a comprehensive view of the subject for students, managers and policy-makers.Fully updated, the 3rd edition of
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How Things Are Made

A Journey Through the Hidden World of Manufacturing

by Tim Minshall ...

LONGLISTED AS A FINANCIAL TIMES AND SCHRODERS BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDSHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY TRIVEDI SCIENCE BOOK PRIZEAn illuminating tour through the world of manufacturing and its seismic influence on our lives, from internationally renowned expert Tim MinshallWe live in a manufactured world. Unless you are floating naked through space, you are right now in direct contact with ... Read more

$12.99 USD

LONGLISTED AS A FINANCIAL TIMES AND SCHRODERS BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDSHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY TRIVEDI SCIENCE BOOK PRIZEAn illuminating tour through the world of manufacturing and its seismic influence on our lives, from internationally renowned expert Tim MinshallWe live in a manufactured world. Unless you are floating naked through space, you are right now in direct contact with
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The Cost of Free Shipping

Amazon in the Global Economy

Edited by Jake Alimahomed-Wilson, Ellen Reese ...

Series series Wildcat
**Winner of the UALE Book Award 2021**Amazon is the most powerful corporation on the planet and its CEO, Jeff Bezos, has become the richest person in history, and one of the few people to profit from a global pandemic. Its dominance has reshaped the global economy itself: we live in the age of 'Amazon Capitalism'.'One-click' instant consumerism and its immense variety of products has made Amazon a ... Read more

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**Winner of the UALE Book Award 2021**Amazon is the most powerful corporation on the planet and its CEO, Jeff Bezos, has become the richest person in history, and one of the few people to profit from a global pandemic. Its dominance has reshaped the global economy itself: we live in the age of 'Amazon Capitalism'.'One-click' instant consumerism and its immense variety of products has made Amazon a
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Visions of Inequality

From the French Revolution to the End of the Cold War

by Branko Milanovic ...

A Financial Times Best Book of the Year.A sweeping and original history of how economists across two centuries have thought about inequality, told through portraits of six key figures.“How do you see income distribution in your time, and how and why do you expect it to change?” That is the question Branko Milanovic imagines posing to six of history's most influential economists: François Quesnay, ... Read more

$16.59 USD

A Financial Times Best Book of the Year.A sweeping and original history of how economists across two centuries have thought about inequality, told through portraits of six key figures.“How do you see income distribution in your time, and how and why do you expect it to change?” That is the question Branko Milanovic imagines posing to six of history's most influential economists: François Quesnay,
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Basic Income

A Radical Proposal for a Free Society and a Sane Economy

by Philippe Van Parijs, Yannick Vanderborght ...

“Powerful as well as highly engaging—a brilliant book.”—Amartya SenA Times Higher Education Book of the WeekIt may sound crazy to pay people whether or not they’re working or even looking for work. But the idea of providing an unconditional basic income to everyone, rich or poor, active or inactive, has long been advocated by such major thinkers as Thomas Paine, John Stuart Mill, and John Kenneth ... Read more

$15.89 USD

“Powerful as well as highly engaging—a brilliant book.”—Amartya SenA Times Higher Education Book of the WeekIt may sound crazy to pay people whether or not they’re working or even looking for work. But the idea of providing an unconditional basic income to everyone, rich or poor, active or inactive, has long been advocated by such major thinkers as Thomas Paine, John Stuart Mill, and John Kenneth
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Shipping and Globalization in the Post-War Era

Contexts, Companies, Connections

Edited by Niels P. Petersson, Stig Tenold, Nicholas J. White ...

Series series Palgrave Studies in Maritime Economics
This open access book belongs to the Maritime Business and Economic History strand of the Palgrave Studies in Maritime Economics book series.This volume highlights the contribution of the shipping industry to the transformations in business and society of the postwar era. Shipping was both an example and an engine of globalization and structural change. In turn, the industry experienced and ... Read more

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This open access book belongs to the Maritime Business and Economic History strand of the Palgrave Studies in Maritime Economics book series.This volume highlights the contribution of the shipping industry to the transformations in business and society of the postwar era. Shipping was both an example and an engine of globalization and structural change. In turn, the industry experienced and
... Read more
Finding Lights in a Dark Age

Sharing Land, Work and Craft

by Chris Smaje ...

**Named to the Civil Eats "2025 Food and Farming Holiday Book Gift Guide"How we can meet the challenges of our age by moving away from the political and economic philosophies of both the left and right to a more equitable re-organization of society, economy, land and food production, driven by the local community rather than a central government.**Today, society and government are still asking ... Read more

$18.99 USD

**Named to the Civil Eats "2025 Food and Farming Holiday Book Gift Guide"How we can meet the challenges of our age by moving away from the political and economic philosophies of both the left and right to a more equitable re-organization of society, economy, land and food production, driven by the local community rather than a central government.**Today, society and government are still asking
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RAILROADER

The Unfiltered Genius and Controversy of Four-Time CEO Hunter Harrison

by Howard Green ...

Hunter Harrison, the revolutionary railroader from Memphis, dramatically turned four publicly traded companies into cash machines. Starting as a laborer when he was a wayward teenager, Harrison spent a half century in the rail business and nearly two decades running Illinois Central, Canadian National, Canadian Pacific, and CSX.Never accepting the status quo, Harrison not only renovated ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Hunter Harrison, the revolutionary railroader from Memphis, dramatically turned four publicly traded companies into cash machines. Starting as a laborer when he was a wayward teenager, Harrison spent a half century in the rail business and nearly two decades running Illinois Central, Canadian National, Canadian Pacific, and CSX.Never accepting the status quo, Harrison not only renovated
... Read more
Logistics Handbook

by James F. Robeson ...

The Logistics Handbook encompasses all of the latest advances in warehousing and distribution. It provides invaluable "how to" problem-solving tools and techniques for all the ever-increasing logistical problems managers face -- making it the most complete and authoritative handbook to date.Special features include:* The most in-depth coverage of a wide range of topics, including information ... Read more

$15.99 USD

The Logistics Handbook encompasses all of the latest advances in warehousing and distribution. It provides invaluable "how to" problem-solving tools and techniques for all the ever-increasing logistical problems managers face -- making it the most complete and authoritative handbook to date.Special features include:* The most in-depth coverage of a wide range of topics, including information
... Read more
Warehouse Management

The Definitive Guide to Improving Efficiency and Minimizing Costs in the Modern Warehouse

by Gwynne Richards ...

How can you lead warehouse transformation while cutting cost and complexity?As automation, AI and data-led processes redefine logistics, Warehouse Management by Gwynne Richards is the definitive guide for senior operations leaders looking to modernize warehouse strategy and deliver long-term value.Fully updated for its fifth edition, this bestselling book equips warehouse managers, logistics ... Read more

$58.99 USD

How can you lead warehouse transformation while cutting cost and complexity?As automation, AI and data-led processes redefine logistics, Warehouse Management by Gwynne Richards is the definitive guide for senior operations leaders looking to modernize warehouse strategy and deliver long-term value.Fully updated for its fifth edition, this bestselling book equips warehouse managers, logistics
... Read more
The Growing Marijuana Handbook: How To Easily Grow Marijuana, Weed & Cannabis Indoors & Outdoors Including Tips On Horticulture, Growing In Small Places & Medical Marijuana - For Beginners & Advanced

by Simon Major ...

Do you want to discover the secrets of growing marijuana like a pro?Are you interested in unlocking the easy, time-tested strategies for cannabis horticulture?Would you like to rapidly improve your bud quality and yield?If you want to grow your own marijuana but you have no idea how to get started, you're not alone.The truth is, growing marijuana is challenging - if you don't have the right ... Read more

$2.99 USD

Do you want to discover the secrets of growing marijuana like a pro?Are you interested in unlocking the easy, time-tested strategies for cannabis horticulture?Would you like to rapidly improve your bud quality and yield?If you want to grow your own marijuana but you have no idea how to get started, you're not alone.The truth is, growing marijuana is challenging - if you don't have the right
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Shopping Mall

by Mr. Matthew Newton ...

Series series Object Lessons
Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things.The mall near Mat thew Newton's childhood home in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was one of the state's first enclosed shopping malls. Like all malls in their heyday, this one was a climate-controlled pleasuredome where strangers converged. It boasted waterfalls, fish ponds, an indoor ice skating ... Read more

$12.79 USD

Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things.The mall near Mat thew Newton's childhood home in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was one of the state's first enclosed shopping malls. Like all malls in their heyday, this one was a climate-controlled pleasuredome where strangers converged. It boasted waterfalls, fish ponds, an indoor ice skating
... Read more
Diseño y organización del almacén. COML0309

by Miguel Ángel Perdiguero Jiménez ...

- Analizar métodos y técnicas de optimización de espacio y tiempos en la organización de almacenes, cumpliendo la normativa vigente. - Determinar los equipos e instalaciones adecuadas a distintos tipos de almacenes y mercancías. - Elaborar planes de mantenimiento de equipos e instalaciones de distintos tipos de almacenes, de acuerdo a la normativa y recomendaciones del fabricante, sin interferir ... Read more

$8.52 USD

- Analizar métodos y técnicas de optimización de espacio y tiempos en la organización de almacenes, cumpliendo la normativa vigente. - Determinar los equipos e instalaciones adecuadas a distintos tipos de almacenes y mercancías. - Elaborar planes de mantenimiento de equipos e instalaciones de distintos tipos de almacenes, de acuerdo a la normativa y recomendaciones del fabricante, sin interferir
... Read more
How to Start a Publishing Company

Turn Your Passion into Profit Using This Comprehensive Publishing Business Blueprint

by Maxwell Rotheray ...

If you are an author, or you want to be an author or you just want to publish other people's work, starting your own publishing business is a great leap towards realizing your dream.For many people, establishing your business can be bewildering, mind-numbing, and a very difficult task.Fortunately, the steps in this book have been put forward as a guide and hopefully to help you find out if you ... Read more

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If you are an author, or you want to be an author or you just want to publish other people's work, starting your own publishing business is a great leap towards realizing your dream.For many people, establishing your business can be bewildering, mind-numbing, and a very difficult task.Fortunately, the steps in this book have been put forward as a guide and hopefully to help you find out if you
... Read more
Supply Chain Risk Management

Vulnerability and Resilience in Logistics

by Donald Waters ...

Vulnerability to sudden supply chain disruption is one of the major threats facing companies today. The challenge for businesses today is to mitigate this risk through creating resilient supply chains.Addressing this need, ***Supply Chain Risk Management***guides you through the whole risk management process from start to finish. Using jargon-free language, this accessible book covers the ... Read more

$58.99 USD

Vulnerability to sudden supply chain disruption is one of the major threats facing companies today. The challenge for businesses today is to mitigate this risk through creating resilient supply chains.Addressing this need, ***Supply Chain Risk Management***guides you through the whole risk management process from start to finish. Using jargon-free language, this accessible book covers the
... Read more
Learn How to Learn:

Unlock Brain-Based Learning Strategies to Master Any Skill Faster and Remember More

by Brandon Scott ...

Learn How to Learn: Unlock the Skills to Master Anything Faster and Smarter Are you tired of forgetting what you read? Struggling to stay focused while studying? Feeling like learning just isn't for you? It's not your fault—it's your approach. Learn How to Learn is your practical guide to understanding how your brain actually works and how to harness its full potential. Whether you're a student, ... Read more

$2.99 USD

Learn How to Learn: Unlock the Skills to Master Anything Faster and Smarter Are you tired of forgetting what you read? Struggling to stay focused while studying? Feeling like learning just isn't for you? It's not your fault—it's your approach. Learn How to Learn is your practical guide to understanding how your brain actually works and how to harness its full potential. Whether you're a student,
... Read more
Managing Global Supply and Risk

Best Practices, Concepts, and Strategies

by Robert Trent, Llewellyn Roberts ...

Due to the profound growth in international trade, the need to pursue global supply and institute risk management practices has never been greater. The globalization of world markets has reconfigured supply networks, causing increasing complexities and challenges in sourcing and risk management. Managing Global Supply and Risk blends three distinct but interrelated topics—international purchasing, ... Read more

$31.49 USD

Due to the profound growth in international trade, the need to pursue global supply and institute risk management practices has never been greater. The globalization of world markets has reconfigured supply networks, causing increasing complexities and challenges in sourcing and risk management. Managing Global Supply and Risk blends three distinct but interrelated topics—international purchasing,
... Read more
Implantable Medical Devices and Healthcare Affordability

Exposing the Spiderweb

by Mark C. West, Michael Georgulis, Jr. ...

The United States spends more than 17% of its GDP on healthcare, while other developed countries average 8.7% of GDP on healthcare expenditures. All this spending doesn’t equate to value, quality, or performance, however. Among 11 high-income countries, the United States healthcare industry ranked last during the past seven years in four key performance categories: administrative efficiency, ... Read more

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The United States spends more than 17% of its GDP on healthcare, while other developed countries average 8.7% of GDP on healthcare expenditures. All this spending doesn’t equate to value, quality, or performance, however. Among 11 high-income countries, the United States healthcare industry ranked last during the past seven years in four key performance categories: administrative efficiency,
... Read more
Making a Killing on Amazon Kindle - The Pro Marketer's Guide to Selling More eBooks on Amazon

by Eugene Walker ...

Available Now!Renowned Author, Eugene Walker Announces Launch of New Book "Making a Killing on Amazon Kindle - The Pro Marketer's Guide to Selling More eBooks on Amazon!" for Aspiring Authors on AmazonThe book will reveal the secrets of becoming a number one best seller on Amazon Kindle in 6 simple steps. Moreover, readers will get Cover Design Software and Bonus Video Tutorials with each purchase ... Read more

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Available Now!Renowned Author, Eugene Walker Announces Launch of New Book "Making a Killing on Amazon Kindle - The Pro Marketer's Guide to Selling More eBooks on Amazon!" for Aspiring Authors on AmazonThe book will reveal the secrets of becoming a number one best seller on Amazon Kindle in 6 simple steps. Moreover, readers will get Cover Design Software and Bonus Video Tutorials with each purchase
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The Quintessence of Sales

What You Really Need to Know to Be Successful in Sales

by Corinna Busch, Stefan Hase ...

Series series Business and Management (R0)
This book from the Quintessence series offers essential know-how on the theory and practice of sales, the main turnover and value driver of any business. Sales can be seen as the “front line” where key business successes are prepared and put into practice. Sales managers and salespeople, but also professionals from production, technology, and marketing will benefit from the concise presentation of ... Read more

$49.49 USD

This book from the Quintessence series offers essential know-how on the theory and practice of sales, the main turnover and value driver of any business. Sales can be seen as the “front line” where key business successes are prepared and put into practice. Sales managers and salespeople, but also professionals from production, technology, and marketing will benefit from the concise presentation of
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The Science of Why

Decoding Human Motivation and Transforming Marketing Strategy

by D. Forbes ...

In this groundbreaking book, author David Forbes explains human motivation and provides ways that marketers can effectively reach the consumer. The book uses decades of psychology research and the author's own tool, the Forbes Matrix that identifies, organizes, and explains the nine core motivations. ... Read more

$44.99 USD

In this groundbreaking book, author David Forbes explains human motivation and provides ways that marketers can effectively reach the consumer. The book uses decades of psychology research and the author's own tool, the Forbes Matrix that identifies, organizes, and explains the nine core motivations.
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Strategic Global Sourcing Best Practices

by Fred Sollish, John Semanik ...

The latest best practice guidance on all aspects of global strategic sourcing-including environmental and international issuesStrategic Global Sourcing Best Practices covers the latest trends and leading edge processes in global strategic sourcing, including supply management, t, sustainability, financial decisions, risk management, and international strategies.Offers the latest trends and ... Read more

$41.00 USD

The latest best practice guidance on all aspects of global strategic sourcing-including environmental and international issuesStrategic Global Sourcing Best Practices covers the latest trends and leading edge processes in global strategic sourcing, including supply management, t, sustainability, financial decisions, risk management, and international strategies.Offers the latest trends and
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