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    A Bug in Rational Decision Making

    THE PRINCIPLE OF MISPLACED EMPHASISA Bug in Rational Decision MakingWhy do smart decisions fail? Not from lack of intelligence but from misplaced emphasis. In this groundbreaking work, the decision scientists Prof. Prem Vrat and Dr. Nitin Gupta reveal that the core issue is misplaced emphasis: our tendency to over focus on the visible, urgent, or comfortable, while neglecting the foundational and ... Read more

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  • Materials Management

    An Integrated Systems Approach

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    Series series Business and Management (R0)
    This book examines the problem of managing the flow of materials into, through, and out of a system in order to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of materials management. The subject is crucial for global competitive advantage, as materials constitute the largest single cost factor in manufacturing and service, and their effective management enhances value for money. In this context, ... Read more

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  • Scheduling

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    This new edition provides an up-to-date coverage of important theoretical models in the scheduling literature as well as significant scheduling problems that occur in the real world. It again includes supplementary material in the form of slide-shows from industry and movies that show implementations of scheduling systems.The main structure of the book as per previous edition consists of three ... Read more

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  • Sustainable Innovations in Textile Fibres

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  • Detox Fashion

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  • Models for Sustainable Framework in Luxury Fashion

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  • Detox Fashion

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    This fourth volume on detox fashion focuses on case studies, which are essential to showcase how practical applications have been accomplished, and provide an opportunity for others to (learn about and) adopt the best practices, challenges and practical implications. The book consists of three core chapters: Detoxifying the Supply Chain: Slow Production Networks in South-East European Garment ... Read more

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