Innovation in Manufacturing Networks

The articles in this book cover a wide range of industries including telecommunication, sanitation, healthcare, entertainment, education, manufacturing, and financial; the analytical approaches are multi-disciplinary, ranging from mathematical, economic, analytical, empirical and strategic. The articles study both public and private organizations, including the service industry, manufacturing industry, and governmental organizations. Given its wide coverage and multi-disciplines, the book may be useful for both academic research and practical management.

This book explores how the business transformation taking place in Japan is influenced by the digital revolution. The chapters present approaches and examples from sectors commonly understood to be visible arenas of digital transformation—3D printing and mobility, for instance—as well as some from not-so-obvious sectors, such as retail, services, and fintech.

Ways artificial intelligence can boost productivity, How AI can improve sustainability in manufacturing etc.

Joachim Jan Thraen uses insights from history to provide a fresh perspective on China's potential transition towards a global innovation leader. He applies historical evidence from countries like the United States, Germany, and Japan in the 19th and 20th century and builds on results from four case studies to reveal key strategies that firms can utilize to leverage China as a global hub of innovation…

Authors: Thraen, Joachim Jan
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by Renu Agarwal (Editor), Willem Selen (Editor), Göran Roos (Editor), Roy Green (Editor)

by Shabnam Rezapour (Author), Amirhossein Khosrojerdi (Author), Golnoosh Rasoulifar (Author), Janet K. Allen (Author), Jitesh H. Panchal (Author), Ramakrishnan S. Srinivasan (Author), Jeffrey D. Tew (Author), Farrokh Mistree (Author)
A fail-safe supply network is designed to mitigate the impact of variations and disruptions on people and corporations