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Industrial Geography in Contemporary China (China Perspectives)
by Canfei HeThis title provides an overall view of industrial geography in the context of contemporary China and investigates the development processes, research paradigms, and achievements of China’s industrial geography, with a particular focus on the post- reform period. The first two chapters introduce the overall background of industrialization and evolving policies of industrial geography in contemporary China. Based on sweeping literature reviews, empirical data analysis, and case studies, the author then examines key aspects of industrial geography and geographical patterns, dynamics, and the impact of industrial development. The following topics are discussed in detail: the geographical distribution and agglomeration of industries; national industrial parks; urbanization and industrialization; regional evolution of industries and interregional networks; firms and industrial organizations; exports, foreign investment, and trade; labour migration; land supply; industrial innovation; environmental issues and regulations; and industrial planning. In providing a full picture of the industrial geography of contemporary China, the title will be an essential reference for scholars and students studying economic geography, industrial geography, and the industrial and economic development of the People’s Republic of China.
Industrial Grinders N.V.
by Rohan S. Weerasinghe M. Edgar BarrettFocuses on a relevant cost decision. Which costs are relevant for the decision? How should they be taken into account?
Industrial Growth in New York
by Holly CefreyA book about the growth of industries in New York City.
Industrial Harmony in Modern Japan: The Invention of a Tradition (Routledge Library Editions: Business and Economics in Asia #17)
by W. Dean KinzleyEconomic success in Japan has been attributed to the existence of harmonious labour-management relations. This book, first published in 1991, argues that this unique ‘culture of harmony’ was consciously invented and developed over the last century. A semi-bureaucratic organization called the Kyochokai was established in 1919 to meet the needs of an emerging industrial society. It took the lead in trying to define the values which would be suitable for a new Japanese-style industrial culture. The resulting ‘invented’ tradition has played an important role in the evolution and character of Japanese economic values and behaviour.
Industrial Heritage Tourism
by Philip Feifan XieThis book examines the complex interplay between industrial heritage and tourism. It serves to stimulate meaningful dialogue about the socioeconomic values of industrial sites and the use of tourism for the growth of the creative economy, and to better understand how the collective social memory and local identity connected to these sites have been shaped by different social groups over time. The volume presents a conceptual framework underpinned by case studies drawn from Asia, North America, Australasia and Europe and advocates the creation of mixed-use spaces and stakeholder collaboration to develop tourism at industrial heritage sites. These theoretical and practical perspectives will be of use to researchers and students of heritage tourism, urban and regional planning and tourism marketing.
Industrial Heritage and Regional Identities (Routledge Cultural Heritage and Tourism Series)
by Stefan Berger Christian Wicke Jana GolombekHeritage is not what we see in front of us, it is what we make of it in our heads. Heritage sites have been connected to a range of identarian projects, both spatial and non-spatial. One of the most common links with heritage has been national identity. This book stresses that heritage has developed powerful links to regional and local identities. Contributors deal explicitly with regions of heavy industry in different parts of the world, exploring non-spatial forms of identity: including class, religious, ethnic, racial, gender and cultural identities. In many heritage sites, non-spatial forms of identity are interlinked with spatial ones. Civil society action has been important in representations of regional identities and industrial-heritage campaigns. Region-branding seems to determine the ultimate success of industrial heritage, a process that is closely connected to the marketing of regions to provide a viable economic future and attract tourism to the region. Selected case-studies on coal and steel producing regions in this book provide the first global survey of how regions of heavy industry deal with their industrial heritage, and what it means for regional identity and region-branding. This book draws a range of powerful conclusions about the path dependency of particular forms for post-industrial regional identity in former regions of heavy industry. It highlights both commonalities and differences in the strategies employed with regard to the regions’ industrial heritage. This book will appeal to lecturers, students and scholars in the fields of heritage management, industrial studies and cultural geography .
Industrial Hubs and Economic Catch-Up: Productive Transformation and Governance (Palgrave Studies in African and Development Economics)
by Arkebe OqubayThis book explores the vital role industrial hubs play in the economic catch-up of developing and emerging economies. It examines the characteristics of newly industrialised economies and the potential for industrial hubs to enable economic transformation, industrial agglomeration, and technological development. The uneven nature of industrialisation and economic growth is highlighted by case studies worldwide, including China, Singapore, South Korea, and Vietnam from Asia; and Ethiopia, Mauritius, and Morocco from Africa. An industrial policy framework for productive transformation and governance is outlined to present how the impact of industrial hubs can be maximised in accelerating late industrialisation and economic catch-up. This book offers unique insight into the opportunities and challenges presented by industrial hub development within emerging and developing economies. It will be of interest to students, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners working on industrial policy and development economics.
Industrial Hygiene in the Pharmaceutical and Consumer Healthcare Industries (Drugs and the Pharmaceutical Sciences)
by Casey C. CosnerThis volume is an update on the use of containment in the pharmaceutical industry and consumer healthcare. It serves to highlight how industrial hygiene acts as a driving force within these industries to reduce the risk of exposure to chemical and physical agents, particularly to powders and dusts, while taking all factors into account. The author emphasizes how this book is not designed to replace other texts on containment; rather, it will serve to show a practical approach of utilizing the technologies within the high-demand industries of pharmaceuticals and consumer healthcare. Features: Timely coverage of changes in process control technology for the phamaceutical industry, a dynamic area in terms of products and manufacturing processes Provides an update on the unique requirements of these industries and how they differ from others, for example the microelectronics or specialized chemicals industries Draws on the author's vast experience in the field of industrial hygiene and hazardous materials Presents a collection of unique situations in which industrial hygiene was implemented to resolve a variety of scenarios and did not interfere with quality issues Addresses current topics relating to industry evolution such as migration of therapies to higher potency, RiskMAP, new modalities in medicines and treatments, large molecule therapeutics and conjugates
Industrial Image Processing
by Christian Demant Bernd Streicher-Abel Carsten GarnicaThis practical introduction focuses on how to design integrated solutions for industrial vision tasks from individual algorithms. The book is now available in a revised second edition that takes into account the current technological developments, including camera technology and color imaging processing. It gives a hands-on guide for setting up automated visual inspection systems using real-world examples and the NeuroCheck® standard software that has proven industrial strength integrated in thousands of applications in real-world production lines. Based on many years of experience in industry, the authors explain all the essential details encountered in the creation of vision system installations. With example material and a demo version of the software found on "extras. springer. com" readers can work their way through the described inspection tasks and carry out their own experiments.
Industrial Inefficiency and Downsizing: A Study of Layoffs and Plant Closures (Studies On Industrial Productivity: Selected Works)
by Matthew B. Krepps Amy B. CandellFirst published in 1997. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Industrial Innovation in Japan (Routledge Studies In Innovation, Organizations And Technology Ser.)
by Norio Kambayashi Takuji Hara Noboru MatsushimaIn this new book, Hara, Kambayashi and Matsushima gather together a collection of case studies of innovation in various industries in modern Japan, including automobile, electronics, semiconductor, component, chemical, pharmaceutical and service industries. Unlike other books in this area, this book focuses on a broader range of Japanese indus
Industrial Innovation, Networks, and Economic Development: Informal Information Sharing in Low-Technology Clusters in India (Routledge Studies in Development Economics)
by Anant KamathThis book offers an innovative examination of how ‘low–technology’ industries operate. Based on extensive fieldwork in India, the book fuses economic and sociological perspectives on information sharing by means of informal interaction in a low-technology cluster in a developing country. In doing so, the book sheds new light on settings where economic relations arise as emergent properties of social relations. This book examines industrial innovation and microeconomic network behaviour among producers and clusters, perceiving knowledge diffusion to be a socially-spatial, as much as a geographically spatial, phenomenon. This is achieved by employing two methods – simulation modelling, and (quantitative, qualitative, and historical) social network analysis. The simulation model, based on its findings, motivates two empirical studies – one descriptive case and one network study – of low-tech rural and semi-urban traditional technology clusters in Kerala state in southern India. These cases demonstrate two contrasting stories of how social cohesion either supports or thwarts informal information sharing and learning. This book pushes towards an economic-sociology approach to understanding knowledge diffusion and technological learning, which perceives innovation and learning as being more social processes than the mainstream view perceives them to be. In doing so, it makes a significant contribution to the literature on defensive innovation and the role of networks in technological innovation and knowledge diffusion, as well as to policy studies of Indian small firm and traditional technology clusters.
Industrial Innovations: Proceeding of the 5th International Conference on Advanced technologies and Humanity (ICATH'2023) (Sustainable Civil Infrastructures)
by Brahim El Bhiri Safae Merzouk Saliha Assoul“Industrial Innovations: New Technologies in Cities' Digital Infrastructures” is a comprehensive proceedings book that delves into the latest research and practices shaping the industrial landscape in urban settings. In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, the integration of digital advancements has become increasingly crucial for optimizing industrial processes and enhancing efficiency. Through a series of insightful contributions, this book explores various aspects of digital advancements in industrial processes. Readers will gain valuable insights into topics such as machine learning for export pattern identification, AI-driven predictive maintenance methods, and the integration of digital technologies in distribution supply chains. These discussions shed light on how digital innovations are revolutionizing traditional industrial practices, leading to more streamlined operations and improved outcomes. Additionally, the book examines the role of digital twins in improving business processes by providing virtual simulations and optimizations. This concept enables businesses to enhance their operational efficiency and make informed decisions based on real-time data analysis. Moreover, the impact of digital visual management systems on workplace safety is explored, highlighting the importance of leveraging technology to mitigate risks and ensure a safer working environment. Furthermore, systematic mapping studies shed light on the intersection of green and digital supply chain innovation. By exploring how digital technologies can be leveraged to create more sustainable industrial practices, these studies offer potential avenues for reducing environmental impact and promoting long-term sustainability in industrial operations. With its diverse range of topics and contributions, “Industrial Innovations: New Technologies in Cities' Digital Infrastructures” serves as a valuable resource for researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers interested in the intersection of technology and industrial innovation in urban environments. It offers insights into the latest advancements and best practices in leveraging digital technologies to optimize industrial processes and drive sustainable development in cities worldwide.
Industrial Internet: Research on the Development of Electronic Information Engineering Technology in China
by Chinese Academy of EngineeringThis book discusses the birth and background of the Industrial Internet, clarifying its definition and structure, and reviewing the related development trends in China and around the globe, mainly in terms of policies, networks, platforms, security, application and standards. Lastly, it provides insights into the integration of the Industrial Internet with a series of next-gen information technologies, such as time sensitive networking, 5G, edge computing, blockchain and artificial intelligence. Intended for researchers and industrial practitioners who have been following the evolution of and trends in the Industrial Internet, the book is also a valuable reference resource for practitioners, scholars, and technical and engineering managers at various levels and in various fields.
Industrial Islamism: How Authoritarian Movements Mobilize Workers
by Utku Baris BalabanA free ebook version of this title is available through Luminos, University of California Press’s Open Access publishing program. Visit www.luminosoa.org to learn more.Industrial Islamism analyzes the relationship, since the end of the Cold War, between the rise of political Islamism in Muslim-majority countries and the rise of a new global "middle class" of industrial entrepreneurs. Challenging common assumptions, Utku Balaban questions the idea that political Islamism represents the antithesis of Western modernity and industrialization. On the contrary: the more enthusiastically a Muslim-majority country industrializes, the more "Islamized" its politics becomes. The book focuses on Turkey, historically the most industrialized Muslim-majority country in the world, with the most successful Islamist movement and a relatively competitive electoral system. It provides a fine-grained historical and ethnographic analysis at the local level of urban-industrial control over workers in sweatshops and working-class neighborhoods by this new global middle class, whom Balaban calls the faubourgeoisie. As the central actor behind Turkey's post–Cold War industrialization, the faubourgeoisie allies with the Islamist movement to control its workers and significantly influence national politics.
Industrial Labor on the Margins of Capitalism: Precarity, Class, and the Neoliberal Subject (Max Planck Studies in Anthropology and Economy #4)
by Jonathan Parry Chris HannBringing together ethnographic case studies of industrial labor from different parts of the world, Industrial Labor on the Margins of Capitalism explores the increasing casualization of workforces and the weakening power of organized labor. This division owes much to state policies and is reflected in local understandings of class. By exploring this relationship, these essays question the claim that neoliberal ideology has become the new ‘commonsense’ of our times and suggest various propositions about the conditions that create employment regimes based on flexible labor.
Industrial Location and Planning in the United Kingdom (Routledge Revivals)
by David KeebleFirst published in 1976, Industrial Location and Planning in the United Kingdom investigates in detail the nature of the changes taking place in the location of manufacturing industry since the 1950s and the reasons for them, including the effects of government regional policy and of factors such as market accessibility, labour availability and cost, transport facilities and personal residential preferences by industrialists and workers. The book brings together a wide range of published and unpublished material in discussing and evaluating explanations for regional and local manufacturing growth or decline. Government regional policy and planning is singled out for special attention, in terms of the impact of Development Area grants, of local planning controls, and of the town programmes. Manufacturing movement to new locations and the implications of government regional policies for industrial efficiency are examined in detail, together with the reasons for locational change in key but controversial industries such as steel, motor vehicles and electronics. This book will be of interest to students of urban planning, manufacturing, and development as well as city planners.
Industrial Location and Site Planning
by Hans MertensThis book looks at the complexity of the topic of industrial site planning. Levels and actors are understood and discussed in terms of their mutual interaction. There is no stable “end state” in any industrial sector. At best, these are states of balance in motion. The aim is therefore, to show paths and phases of development that help to overcome stagnation thresholds and to explore the triggering moments for (new) dynamics. Technological justifications (such as AI, Industry 4.0, decarbonization) are only one dimension. Industrial policy, cooperation models – inter-communal for example in the case between market participants and producers, as well as integrative planning activities, both have socio-economic and ecological dimensions.Based on various regional examples from central Germany (and certain international comparisons) this volume helps illustrate industrial location developments in the context of ongoing regional structural changes. The author's (architect andmember of relevant specialist organizations, MBA in Switzerland and the USA) involvement with a wide variety of projects (monuments, university and industrial buildings, residential construction, etc.) over almost 40 years is based on design and construction practice. Furthermore, 7 technical experts have reflected on the diverse dimension of the subject presented in this volume. Additionally, deindustrialization scenarios are contrasted with the necessity and path to neo-industrialization.
Industrial Location and Vitalization of Regional Economy
by Toshiharu Ishikawa Daisuke NakamuraThis book explains the roles of the industrial location in vitalizing regional economies in various economic environments created due to the progress of globalization. Here, this book elucidates the impact of industrial location and locational factors on regional economies. It clarifies the effects on industrial location of regulations and corporate tax. And the book explains the regional economic influence of the employment and agglomeration that are factors influencing the location. It also focuses on some countries and examines the relationships between the industrial location and the vitalization of regional economy in each country. This analysis covers the automotive and high-tech industries in the northeastern region of China, the impact of urban systems on regional development in the Philippines, and firms in revitalization in the northern region of Sweden. And it reveals achievements and challenges in each region. Finally, the book clarifies that the level of achievement in regional development is related to the educational environment. It also suggests that the industrial composition of a region is influenced by the level of regional cooperation with other regions. The analyses in the book show that a region must select the industries that match its newly emerged regional characteristics for vitalization.
Industrial Maintenance
by Denis Green Jonathon F. GosseWith an emphasis on maintenance personnel versatility, Industrial Maintenance is a comprehensive source of fundamental system operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting information. This edition builds on industry-proven content and offers expanded coverage in the areas of energy efficiency and auditing, waste reduction, safety standards, advanced multimeter functions and procedures, building automation systems, and indoor air quality. Real-world maintenance problems and solutions are depicted throughout the textbook, along with equipment operating principles, maintenance management procedures, and troubleshooting scenarios for common systems. The workbook features typical troubleshooting and diagnostic activities encountered in the field. Activities reinforce knowledge of maintenance concepts and help learners develop troubleshooting skills.
Industrial Management- Control and Profit
by Gideon HaleviThis volume presents controlling tools for management in order to be in a position to communicate with control engineers concerning technological decisions. The main objective of manufacturing management is to make profit. However, in traditional manufacturing systems none of the separate stages in the process support this objective. Management is not expert in any of these stages and therefore is dependent on specific experts at each stage and must follow their decisions. Each stage has its own first priority which is not profit and cost. This means that management does not have real control over these functional stages, nor over the process as a whole. This book presents controlling tools for management in order to allow them to communicate better with the experts of the particular manufacturing stages to reach better results and higher profits. It is shown that most enterprises can improve their efficiency rate by between 25 and 60% by using the tools developed here.
Industrial Marketing
by George J. Siomkos Adam Lindgreen Dimitris Folinas Thomas Fotiadis Christina ÖbergAn introductory textbook on industrial marketing and supply chain management that discusses industrial products and pricing, as well as key topics such as co-creation of value, big data, innovation, green practices and CSR. The textbook includes: The marketing philosophy on industrial markets The characteristics of industrial markets The marketing mix and the product life cycle The issues surrounding distribution and operations including value creation, business relationships and networks Case studies and mini case studies (vignettes) This textbook is suitable for students studying industrial marketing and other related courses at undergraduate and graduate levels. Thomas Fotiadis is an Associate Professor of Marketing and Head of the Marketing Laboratory in the Department of Production and Management Engineering, School of Engineering at Democritus University of Thrace, Greece. Adam Lindgreen is Professor and Head of Department of Marketing at Copenhagen Business School, Denmark and Extraordinary Professor at University of Pretoria’s Gordon Institute of Business Science, South Africa. George J. Siomkos is Professor of Marketing at the Athens University of Economics & Business (AUEB), Director of the MSc Program in Services Management and previously Dean of the School of Business, AUEB, Greece. Christina Öberg is Professor at CTF Service Research Center, Karlstad University and associated with the Ratio Institute, Sweden. Dimitris Folinas is Professor in the Department of Supply Chain Management at International Hellenic University, Greece.
Industrial Marketing
by George J. Siomkos Adam Lindgreen Dimitris Folinas Thomas Fotiadis Christina ÖbergAn introductory textbook on industrial marketing and supply chain management that discusses industrial products and pricing, as well as key topics such as co-creation of value, big data, innovation, green practices and CSR. The textbook includes: The marketing philosophy on industrial markets The characteristics of industrial markets The marketing mix and the product life cycle The issues surrounding distribution and operations including value creation, business relationships and networks Case studies and mini case studies (vignettes) This textbook is suitable for students studying industrial marketing and other related courses at undergraduate and graduate levels. Thomas Fotiadis is an Associate Professor of Marketing and Head of the Marketing Laboratory in the Department of Production and Management Engineering, School of Engineering at Democritus University of Thrace, Greece. Adam Lindgreen is Professor and Head of Department of Marketing at Copenhagen Business School, Denmark and Extraordinary Professor at University of Pretoria’s Gordon Institute of Business Science, South Africa. George J. Siomkos is Professor of Marketing at the Athens University of Economics & Business (AUEB), Director of the MSc Program in Services Management and previously Dean of the School of Business, AUEB, Greece. Christina Öberg is Professor at CTF Service Research Center, Karlstad University and associated with the Ratio Institute, Sweden. Dimitris Folinas is Professor in the Department of Supply Chain Management at International Hellenic University, Greece.
Industrial Marketing Research: Management and Technique (Routledge Library Editions: Marketing)
by Nicholas Stacey Aubrey WilsonThe book provides a comprehensive analysis of the techniques and mechanics of the research process, and the management implications of industrial marketing research. It reveals not only how to do marketing research, but also the full range of its profitable applications, and shows how to develop an internal department and how to buy industrial marketing research. When originally published, this was the first book to be published in the UK or USA devoted solely to the important modern management tool of industrial marketing research.
Industrial Marketing Strategy--An Overview
by E. Raymond CoreyProvides an integrated discussion of the basic elements of industrial marketing strategy and develops a strategic marketing planning model. May be used as either an introductory or a summary reading for an industrial marketing course or course segment.