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Procurement Analytics: Data-Driven Decision-Making in Procurement and Supply Management (Springer Series in Supply Chain Management #22)
by Christian MandlThis unique textbook explicitly addresses the intersection of advanced analytics and procurement. It is motivated by one core question: How can firms generate (economic) value from procurement data? It demonstrates that procurement is one of the major functions within a firm where data analytics, artificial intelligence, and operations research can successfully be leveraged to reduce cost and risk and to achieve resilience and sustainability goals.The book provides a methods-based overview of data-driven optimization of purchasing decisions. Besides presenting key concepts and applications, it particularly focuses on implementation, so as to help (future) procurement managers and data scientists quickly evaluate the value generated by a given data-driven solution. What sets this textbook apart is its combination of rigorous, state-of-the-art methodologies from academic research and first-hand experience from various application-oriented consulting projects in a range of industries. Though primarily intended for graduate students with a major in procurement and supply chain management, the book will also benefit purchasing managers with and without specific knowledge of advanced analytics techniques, and data scientists with and without specific experience in procurement.
Producing Animation 3e
by Catherine Winder Zahra DowlatabadiProducing Animation is a comprehensive guide to the production industry. Already a relied upon resource by professionals and students alike, this book covers the process from script to screen while defining the role of the producer at each phase. The second edition features new content such as sidebars on key topics from industry experts, discussions on CG, 2D and stereoscopic production processes, and an overview on marketing and distributing your project. The companion website provides access to sample tables, templates and workflow outlines for CG and 2D animation production. Key Features A complete guide to identifying, pitching, developing, and producing an animated show with detailed resources for production planning, budgeting, scheduling, tracking, delivering, marketing, and distribution. Tools to establish the best production practices for your project with insight into the inner workings of animation production at successful studios both large and smal A unique collection of the knowledge, experience, and advice of industry professionals on a wide variety of topics, from selling your project to setting up a co-production to stereoscopic filmmaking. Versatile and practical sample charts, tables and templates for CG and 2D animation production to help launch your project with solid processes and procedures
Producing Artificial Intelligent Systems: The Roles of Benchmarking, Standardisation and Certification (Studies in Computational Intelligence #1150)
by Maria Isabel Aldinhas FerreiraThe fast development of intelligent technologies in the previous years, their boost during the COVID crisis, and their huge acceleration with the proliferation of the Large Language Models has led industry, governance, legislators and regulators to race to achieve production control, striving to define regional and global regulatory frameworks, capable of guaranteeing their safe deployment.In an evolving and uneven regulatory context, balancing fast technological development and the safe and ethical use of these new disruptive technologies, with an expected total economic impact of 4.4 trillion dollars annually, becomes presently the biggest challenge. The present book addresses the fundamental role played by the three milestones- Benchmarking, Standardization, and Certification that are part of the developmental loop of all products in developed economies. The essential role played by these milestones and the importance of defining accurate general and specific metrics is addressed in this book with particular case studies in the domains of Robotics and AI-
Producing Flash CS3 Video: Techniques for Video Pros and Web Designers
by John Skidgel* Best practices for production, encoding, and integration* Build custom video players for web and mobile use* Apply transparency and effects with After EffectsDesign and develop video applications with Flash Professional CS3. In quick primer chapters, you'll get the best practices for shooting video for Flash distribution and the basics of how to design Flash applications for compelling user experiences. Subsequent chapters demonstrate the integrated use of Flash Professional with Dreamweaver, Device Central, and After Effects in practical tutorials. Annotated ActionScript 3 code gives you the facility to build your video applications.In 27 progressive tutorials, you'll acquire practical experience in the cutting edge techniques for:* Encoding single files, batch files, and embedding cue points in video.* Customizing FLVPlayback components* Building Flash Video players from scratch to include cue points, full screen events, and current playback time* Applying transparency, masks, and effects to enhance Flash Video.* Looping Flash Video continuously or in creative combinations* Embedding Flash Video in HTML pages for web deployment* Integrating Flash Video with XML, closed caption text, and JavaScript* Preparing video for streaming servers and mobile devices including a Flash Lite application with device videoThe companion DVD-ROM contains project media for all 27 tutorials that teach the nuts and bolts of implementing video in Flash applications on web pages and on alternative devices.
Producing Games: From Business and Budgets to Creativity and Design
by D S. Cohen Sergio A. BustamanteComputer games are big business - tens of billions of dollars are spent annually by the worldwide video games market. The cost of producing video games has ballooned to beyond $20 million dollars in many cases, and team sizes are quickly growing past 100 team members. At the center of this storm is the producer - one person who transforms the money, the hours spent by the team, and the latest technology into a work of art that millions of people will call fun. This book will dig deeply into the role of the producer and expose secrets of game production that stand the test of time: how to build a great team, how to plan a major game development project, and how to pull the development team toward the vision of a great game.
Producing Open Source Software: How to Run a Successful Free Software Project
by Karl FogelThe corporate market is now embracing free, "open source" software like never before, as evidenced by the recent success of the technologies underlying LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP). Each is the result of a publicly collaborative process among numerous developers who volunteer their time and energy to create better software. The truth is, however, that the overwhelming majority of free software projects fail. To help you beat the odds, O'Reilly has put together Producing Open Source Software, a guide that recommends tried and true steps to help free software developers work together toward a common goal. Not just for developers who are considering starting their own free software project, this book will also help those who want to participate in the process at any level. The book tackles this very complex topic by distilling it down into easily understandable parts. Starting with the basics of project management, it details specific tools used in free software projects, including version control, IRC, bug tracking, and Wikis. Author Karl Fogel, known for his work on CVS and Subversion, offers practical advice on how to set up and use a range of tools in combination with open mailing lists and archives. He also provides several chapters on the essentials of recruiting and motivating developers, as well as how to gain much-needed publicity for your project. While managing a team of enthusiastic developers -- most of whom you've never even met -- can be challenging, it can also be fun. Producing Open Source Software takes this into account, too, as it speaks of the sheer pleasure to be had from working with a motivated team of free software developers.
Producing for Web 2.0: A Student Guide
by Jason WhittakerPraise for the previous edition: 'Gives an excellent insight into the main issues of creating a website and offers a good foundation of knowledge.' – i.net Producing for Web 2.0 is a clear and practical guide to the planning, set up and management of a website in web 2.0. It gives readers an overview of the current technologies available for online communications and shows how to use them for maximum effect when planning a website. Producing for Web 2.0 sets out the practical toolkit needed for web design and content management. It is supported by a regularly updated and comprehensive Companion Website at: www.producingforweb2.com where readers can see examples of programming and demonstrations of concepts discussed in the book, as well as trying things out themselves. Producing for Web 2.0 includes: illustrated examples of good design and content advice on content, maintenance and how to use sites effectively tips on using multimedia, including video, audio, flash, and images a chapter on ethics and internet regulations for journalists and writers tutorials for the main applications used in website design step by step guides to difficult areas with screenshots guides to good practice for all those involved in publishing news online.
Product Development Projects
by Christopher Schlick Bruno DemissieThis book presents an analysis of the dynamics and the complexity of new product development projects which are organized according to the concept of concurrent engineering. The approach of the authors includes both a theoretical and an empirical treatment of the topic, based on the theory of design structure matrices. Readers will discover diverse perspectives and mathematical models, as well as an extensive discussion of two case studies.
Product Development: Principles and Tools for Creating Desirable and Transferable Designs
by Christopher A. Mattson Carl D. SorensenThis book explores the evolution of products from the beginning idea through mass-production. Rather than prescribing a one-size-fits-all process, the authors explain the theory behind product development and challenge readers to develop their own customized development process uniquely suited for their individual situation. In addition to theory, the book provides development case studies, exercises and self-evaluation criteria at the end of each chapter, and a product development reference that introduces a wide variety of design tools and methods. Class-tested for three consecutive years by hundreds of students in four different courses, the book is an ideal text for senior design classes in mechanical engineering and related disciplines as well as a reference for practicing engineers/product designers.
Product Information Management
by Jorij AbrahamProduct Information Management is the latest topic that companies across the world are deliberating upon. As companies sell online, they are confronted with the fact that not all information necessary to sell their products is available. Where marketing, sales and finance have been core processes of the corporate world for a long time, PIM is a new business process with its own unique implementation and management challenges. The book describes the core PIM processes; their strategic, tactical and operational benefits and implementation challenges. The book has been written for managers, business users as well as students, and illustrates the different concepts with practical cases from companies like Coca Cola, Nikon and Thomas Cook.
Product Leadership: How Top Product Managers Launch Awesome Products and Build Successful Teams
by Richard Banfield Martin Eriksson Nate WalkingshawIn today’s lightning-fast technology world, good product management is critical to maintaining a competitive advantage. Yet, managing human beings and navigating complex product roadmaps is no easy task, and it’s rare to find a product leader who can steward a digital product from concept to launch without a couple of major hiccups. Why do some product leaders succeed while others don’t?This insightful book presents interviews with nearly 100 leading product managers from all over the world. Authors Richard Banfield, Martin Eriksson, and Nate Walkingshaw draw on decades of experience in product design and development to capture the approaches, styles, insights, and techniques of successful product managers. If you want to understand what drives good product leaders, this book is an irreplaceable resource.In three parts, Product Leadership helps you explore:Themes and patterns of successful teams and their leaders, and ways to attain those characteristicsBest approaches for guiding your product team through the startup, emerging, and enterprise stages of a company’s evolutionStrategies and tactics for working with customers, agencies, partners, and external stakeholders
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM): A Digital Journey Using Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)
by Uthayan ElangovanProduct Lifecycle Management (PLM): A Digital Journey Using Industrial Internet of Things (IIot) provides a summary of the essential topics of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) in the era of Industry 4.0. The book discusses emerging technologies, their contribution towards enhancing product design, development, and manufacturing. It also presents the integration of PLM, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and Manufacturing Execution System (MES) along with IIoT as well the integration of mechanical, electronic components, embedded systems, firmware and software focusing on smart design, development, and manufacturing in the digital transformation journey. The book provides a high-level overview of how the smart product development through smart manufacturing materializes within the smart ecosystem. Manufacturing professionals, designers, mechanical, electrical, electronics, instrumentation and industrial engineers, information and communication technology consultants and those working in production planning, process control, and operations will find this book invaluable.
Product Lifecycle Management Enabling Smart X: 17th IFIP WG 5.1 International Conference, PLM 2020, Rapperswil, Switzerland, July 5–8, 2020, Revised Selected Papers (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology #594)
by Abdelaziz Bouras Louis Rivest José Ríos Felix NyffeneggerThis book constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 17th IFIP WG 5.1 International Conference on Product Lifecycle Management, PLM 2020, held in Rapperswil, Switzerland, in July 2020. The conference was held virtually due to the COVID-19 crisis. The 60 revised full papers presented together with 2 technical industrial papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 80 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: smart factory; digital twins; Internet of Things (IoT, IIoT); analytics in the order fulfillment process; ontologies for interoperability; tools to support early design phases; new product development; business models; circular economy; maturity implementation and adoption; model based systems engineering; artificial intelligence in CAx, MBE, and PLM; building information modelling; and industrial technical contributions.
Product Lifecycle Management in the Digital Twin Era: 16th IFIP WG 5.1 International Conference, PLM 2019, Moscow, Russia, July 8–12, 2019, Revised Selected Papers (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology #565)
by Alain Bernard Abdelaziz Bouras Louis Rivest Clement FortinThis book constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 16th IFIP WG 5.1 International Conference on Product Lifecycle Management, PLM 2019, held in Moscow, Russia, in July 2019. The 38 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 63 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: 3D modelling and data structures; PLM maturity and industry 4.0; ontologies and semantics; PLM and conceptual design; knowledge and change management; IoT and PLM; integrating manufacturing realities; and integration of in-service and operation.
Product Lifecycle Management to Support Industry 4.0: 15th Ifip Wg 5. 1 International Conference, Plm 2018, Turin, Italy, July 2-4, 2018, Proceedings (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology #540)
by Abdelaziz Bouras José Ríos Paolo Chiabert Frédéric NoëlThis book constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 15th IFIP WG 5.1 International Conference on Product Lifecycle Management, PLM 2018, held in Turin, Spain, in July 2018.The 72 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 82 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: building information modeling; collaborative environments and new product development; PLM for digital factories and cyber physical systems; ontologies and data models; education in the field of industry 4.0; product-service systems and smart products; lean organization for industry 4.0; knowledge management and information sharing; PLM infrastructure and implementation; PLM maturity, implementation and adoption; 3D printing and additive manufacturing; and modular design and products and configuration and change management.
Product Lifecycle Management. Green and Blue Technologies to Support Smart and Sustainable Organizations: 18th IFIP WG 5.1 International Conference, PLM 2021, Curitiba, Brazil, July 11–14, 2021, Revised Selected Papers, Part I (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology #639)
by Abdelaziz Bouras Louis Rivest Frédéric Noël Osiris Canciglieri JuniorThe two-volume set IFIP AICT 639 and 640 constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 18th IFIP WG 5.1 International Conference on Product Lifecycle Management, PLM 2021, held in Curitiba, Brazil, during July 11-14, 2021. The conference was held virtually due to the COVID-19 crisis.The 107 revised full papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 133 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Volume I: Sustainability, sustainable development and circular economy; sustainability and information technologies and services; green and blue technologies; AI and blockchain integration with enterprise applications; PLM maturity, PLM implementation and adoption within industry 4.0; and industry 4.0 and emerging technologies: Volume II: Design, education and management; lean, design and innovation technologies; information technology models and design; and models, manufacturing and information technologies and services.
Product Lifecycle Management. Integrating Digital Technologies for Sustainability and Innovation: 21st IFIP WG 5.1 International Conference, PLM 2024, Bangkok, Thailand, July 7–10, 2024, Revised Selected Papers, Part I (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology #740)
by Abdelaziz Bouras Christophe Danjou Pradorn SureephongThis two-volume set constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 21st IFIP WG 5.1 International Conference on Product Lifecycle Management, PLM 2024, held in Bangkok, Thailand, during July 7-10, 2024. The 64 full papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 105 submissions. PLM 2024 aims to integrate business approaches to the collaborative creation, management and dissemination of product and process data throughout the extended enterprises that create, manufacture and operate engineered products and systems.
Product Lifecycle Management. Leveraging AI, Digital Twins, and Smart Technologies: 21st IFIP WG 5.1 International Conference, PLM 2024, Bangkok, Thailand, July 7–10, 2024, Revised Selected Papers Part II (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology #741)
by Abdelaziz Bouras Christophe Danjou Pradorn SureephongThis two-volume set constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 21st IFIP WG 5.1 International Conference on Product Lifecycle Management, PLM 2024, held in Bangkok, Thailand, during July 7-10, 2024. The 64 full papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 105 submissions. PLM 2024 aims to integrate business approaches to the collaborative creation, management and dissemination of product and process data throughout the extended enterprises that create, manufacture and operate engineered products and systems.
Product Lifecycle Management. Leveraging Digital Twins, Circular Economy, and Knowledge Management for Sustainable Innovation: 20th IFIP WG 5.1 International Conference, PLM 2023, Montreal, QC, Canada, July 9–12, 2023, Revised Selected Papers, Part I (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology #701)
by Abdelaziz Bouras Ramy Harik Louis Rivest Felix Nyffenegger Christophe DanjouThis two-volume set IFIP AICT 701-702 constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 20th IFIP WG 5.1 International Conference on Product Lifecycle Management: Leveraging Digital Twins, Circular Economy, and Knowledge Management for Sustainable Innovation, PLM 2023, held in Montreal, QC, Canada, during July 9–12, 2023. The 61 regular papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 116 submissions. They are organized in the following thematic sections: Part I: Technology implementation: augmented reality, CPS and digital twin; organisation: knowledge management, change management, frameworks for project and service development; modelisation : CAD and collaboration, model-based system engineering and building information modeling. Part II: Circular economy: characterization, criteria and implementation; interoperability technology: blockchain, IoT and ontologies for data exchange; learning and training: from AI to a human-centric approach; smart processes: prediction, optimization and digital thread.
Product Lifecycle Management. Leveraging Digital Twins, Circular Economy, and Knowledge Management for Sustainable Innovation: 20th IFIP WG 5.1 International Conference, PLM 2023, Montreal, QC, Canada, July 9–12, 2023, Revised Selected Papers, Part II (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology #702)
by Abdelaziz Bouras Ramy Harik Louis Rivest Felix Nyffenegger Christophe DanjouThis two-volume set IFIP AICT 701-702 constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 20th IFIP WG 5.1 International Conference on Product Lifecycle Management: Leveraging Digital Twins, Circular Economy, and Knowledge Management for Sustainable Innovation, PLM 2023, held in Montreal, QC, Canada, during July 9–12, 2023. The 61 regular papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 116 submissions. They are organized in the following thematic sections: Part I: Technology implementation: augmented reality, CPS and digital twin; organisation: knowledge management, change management, frameworks for project and service development; modelisation : CAD and collaboration, model-based system engineering and building information modeling. Part II: Circular economy: characterization, criteria and implementation; interoperability technology: blockchain, IoT and ontologies for data exchange; learning and training: from AI to a human-centric approach; smart processes: prediction, optimization and digital thread.
Product Lifecycle Management. PLM in Transition Times: 19th IFIP WG 5.1 International Conference, PLM 2022, Grenoble, France, July 10–13, 2022, Revised Selected Papers (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology #667)
by Abdelaziz Bouras Louis Rivest Frédéric Noël Felix NyffeneggerThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 19th IFIP WG 5.1 International Conference, PLM 2022, Grenoble, France, July 10–13, 2022, Revised Selected Papers.The 67 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 94 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Organisation: Knowledge Management, Business Models, Sustainability, End-to-End PLM, Modelling tools: Model-Based Systems Engineering, Geometric modelling, Maturity models, Digital Chain Process, Transversal Tools: Artificial Intelligence, Advanced Visualization and Interaction, Machine learning, Product development: Design Methods, Building Design, Smart Products, New Product Development, Manufacturing: Sustainable Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Models for Manufacturing.
Product Lifecycle Management: PLM and Digital Twins (Decision Engineering)
by John StarkThis volume addresses the convergence of three technologies that emerged in the early 21st century: Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), the Internet of Things (IoT), and Digital Twins. These are available to all manufacturing companies as their products go through the product lifecycle. This starts with Ideation, continues through Definition, Realisation and Use/Support, and ends with Retirement/Disposal. This book is the 7th volume in a series that started in 2004 with the publication of ‘Product Lifecycle Management: 21st Century Paradigm for Product Realisation’, which has become a seminal book on PLM. The first chapters of the book address the fundamentals of PLM, the IoT and Digital Twins, highlighting their value and benefits. The following chapters look at applications and advantages resulting from the convergence of the three technologies in specific phases of the product lifecycle. Digital Twin applications in these phases include decision support, design iteration acceleration, predictive analytics and maintenance, product and process documentation, product upgrades, product and manufacturing process simulation, quality assurance, remote monitoring and troubleshooting, remote sales, training, virtual prototyping, and virtual showrooms. The final chapter addresses the implementation of an integrated PLM and Digital Twin environment. The book gives the reader a broad understanding, valuable insights, and practical guidance about three important technologies and the way they are converging and evolving together. It will stimulate innovation, propel companies forward, and motivate them to succeed in an increasingly digitally connected product world.
Product Management in Practice: A Practical, Tactical Guide for Your First Day and Every Day After
by Matt LeMayProduct management has become a critical function for modern organizations, from small startups to corporate enterprises. And yet, the day-to-day work of product management remains largely misunderstood. In theory, product managers are high-flying visionaries who build products that people love. In practice, they're hard-working facilitators who bring clarity and focus to their teams.In this thoroughly revised and expanded edition, Matt LeMay provides real-world guidance for current and aspiring product managers. Updated for the era of remote and hybrid work, this book provides actionable answers to product management's most persistent and confounding questions, starting with: What exactly am I supposed to do all day?With this book, you'll learn:What the day-to-day work of product management entails--and how to excel at itWhy no job title or description will resolve the ambiguity of your roleHow to bridge the false dichotomy between "strategy" and "execution"Why the temptation to focus on decks and documentation can be bad for your team (and for you)How to prioritize your time and pick your battles
Product Management in Practice: A Real-World Guide to the Key Connective Role of the 21st Century
by Matt LeMayProduct management has become a critical connective role for modern organizations, from small technology startups to global corporate enterprises. And yet the day-to-day work of product management remains largely misunderstood. In theory, product management is about building products that people love. The real-world practice of product management is often about difficult conversations, practical compromises, and hard-won incremental gains.In this book, author Matt LeMay focuses on the CORE connective skills—communication, organization, research, execution—that can build a successful product management practice across industries, organizations, teams, and toolsets.For current and would-be product managers, this book explores:Real-world tactics for facilitating collaboration and communicationHow to talk to users and work with executivesThe importance of setting clear and actionable goalsUsing roadmaps to connect and align your teamA values-first approach to implementing Agile practicesStories that convey realities of product management in the fieldCommon behavioral traps that turn good product managers bad
Product Release Planning: Methods, Tools and Applications
by Guenther RuheBusiness success hinges on successfully creating products with the right features. You must correctly analyze the needs of the customer and match these needs with your resources to not only produce a product and but also deliver it in a timely manner. An in-depth understanding of systematic release planning can put you on this path. Authored by ren