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Project Management
The gold standard for project management students and professionals--enhanced with AI, agile, and data-driven strategies in this landmark 14th edition. For over four decades, Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling has been the go-to resource for project managers, students, and professionals worldwide. In this newly revised 14th edition, renowned project management expert Harold Kerzner integrates the latest advancements, from artificial intelligence (AI) and data-driven decision-making to agile and hybrid methodologies, ensuring today's project leaders are equipped to navigate an evolving landscape. Aligned with the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK¯® Guide), this bestselling guide prepares readers for the PMP¯®¯ exam's principles-first approach. Whether you're leading complex global projects, managing sustainability initiatives, or leveraging AI for project insights, this book provides the tools to drive success. In this new 14th edition, you'll find: * Cutting-edge insights on AI in project management, data-driven strategies, and emerging methodologies. * Practical frameworks for settting clear objectives, defining project success, and managing risks. * Comprehensive guidance on agile, hybrid, and traditional project management approaches. * In-depth coverage of sustainability and corporate social responsibility in project execution. * Real-world strategies for managing complex, large-scale, and global projects. Ideal for students, PMP¯® candidates, and practicing professionals, Project Management, 14th Edition remains the gold standard for mastering project management. [720 Pages, Hardcover]
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Cyber-Physical Systems for Innovating and Transforming Society 5.0
The book presents a suite of innovative tools to reshape society into an interconnected future where technology empowers humans to efficiently resolve pressing socio-economic issues while fostering inclusive growth. This book introduces a spectrum of pioneering advancements across various sectors within Society 5.0, all underpinned by cutting-edge technological innovations. It aims to deliver an exhaustive collection of contemporary concepts, practical applications, and groundbreaking implementations that have the potential to enhance diverse areas of society. Society 5.0 signifies human advancement and is distinguished by its unique synthesis of cyberspace with physical space. This integration harnesses data gathered via environmental sensors, processed by artificial intelligence, to enhance real-world interactions. This volume encompasses an extensive array of scholarly works with detailed insights into fields such as image processing, natural language processing, computer vision, sentiment analysis, and analyses based on voice and gestures. The content presented will be beneficial to multiple disciplines, including the legal system, medical systems, intelligent societal constructs, integrated cyber-physical systems, and innovative agricultural practices. In summary, Cyber-Physical Systems for Innovating and Transforming Society 5.0 presents a suite of innovative tools to reshape society into an interconnected future where technology empowers humans to efficiently resolve pressing socio-economic issues while fostering inclusive growth. Audience The book will be beneficial to researchers, engineers, and students in multiple disciplines, including the legal system, medical systems, intelligent societal constructs, integrated cyber-physical systems, and innovative agricultural practices. [288 Pages, Hardcover]
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Modern Project Management
This updated and expanded edition of the bestseller "Modern Project Management" helps you with the agile transformation and shows you how to organize your project management accordingly. [592 Pages, Softcover]
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Transforming the Construction Industry with Blockchain
Apply a transformative new technology to construction projects with this timely guide The blockchain is one of the most transformative technologies to emerge in the twenty-first century. But Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning will also have a profound impact in construction in equal measure. Both will influence how digitalization is applied and how these new technologies are addressed with an identifiable skills gap in their implementation. Using a decentralized digital ledger to ensure that information stored across numerous computers cannot be altered, it provides a fully transparent and secure way of storing and sharing information. Transforming the Construction Industry with Blockchain provides a comprehensive overview of this technology and its applications in construction and the building trades. Beginning with an overview of basic blockchain principles and then moving to construction-specific applications, it provides a range of strategies by which construction professionals can increase and streamline their collaborations with other stakeholders and create smarter, more transparent projects. Transforming the Construction Industry with Blockchain readers will also find: * Case studies throughout showing blockchain at work in construction projects * Detailed discussion of topics including improving data flows on construction projects, reducing sub-contracts and misaligned workflows, and many more * Guidance for using blockchain to encourage sustainable and ethically-sourced design and construction Transforming the Construction Industry with Blockchain is ideal for all construction professionals or potential stakeholders in building projects. [272 Pages, Hardcover]
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Advanced Machining and Micromachining Processes
This book offers a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals, principles, and latest innovations in advanced machine and micromachining processes. Businesses are continually seeking innovative advanced machining and micromachining techniques that optimize efficiency while reducing environmental harm. This growing competitive pressure has spurred the development of sophisticated design and production concepts. Modern machining and micromachining methods have evolved to accommodate the use of newer materials across diverse applications, while ensuring precise machining accuracy. The primary aim of this book is to explore and analyze various approaches in modern machining and micromachining processes, with a focus on their effectiveness and application in successful product development. Consequently, the book emphasizes an industrial engineering perspective. This book covers a range of advanced machining and micromachining processes that can be utilized by the manufacturing industry to enhance productivity and contribute to socioeconomic development. Additionally, it highlights ongoing research projects in the field and provides insights into the latest advancements in advanced machining and micromachining techniques. The 31 chapters in the book cover the following subjects: abrasive jet machining; water jet machining; principles of electro discharge machining; wire-electro discharge machining; laser beam machining; plasma arc machining; ion beam machining; electrochemical machining; ultrasonic machining; electron beam machining; electrochemical grinding; photochemical machining process; abrasive-assisted micromachining; abrasive water jet micromachining; electro discharge machining; electrochemical micromachining; ultrasonic micromachining; laser surface modification techniques; ion beam processes; glass workpiece micromachining using electrochemical discharge machining; abrasive water jet machining; ultrasonic vibration-assisted micromachining; laser micromachining's role in improving tool wear resistance; stress; and surface roughness in high-strength alloys; abrasive flow finishing process; elastic emission machining; magnetic abrasive finishing process; genetic algorithm for multi-objective optimization in machining; machining of Titanium Grade-2 and P-20 tool steel; and wet bulk micromachining in MEMS fabrication. Audience The book is intended for a wide audience including mechanical, manufacturing, biomedical, and industrial engineers and R&D researchers involved in advanced machining and micromachining technology. [592 Pages, Hardcover]
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