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    <![CDATA[Necessary but Not Sufficient: A Theory of Constraints Business Novel]]>
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    <![CDATA[After reading the newspapers and following the sharp oscillations of the stock market, it becomes apparent that hi-tech companies are of a different breed. Never before have the chances of making a fortune been so realistic and never before have large companies been so fragile.  What is really going on inside these hi-tech companies? What types of pressures and challenges are they facing? And how do they cope?  <p>Computer software providers, especially the ones that specialize in handling the data needs of organizations, are prime examples of these volatile companies. In the nineties we witnessed their growth from small businesses into multi-billion dollar giants. No wonder investors were attracted.  <p>In 1998 it was easy for such companies to raise as much money as they wanted. But now, investment funds have dried up. Why? And more importantly, is there a way to reverse the trend?  This book gives the answers.</p></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[Das Ergebnis.]]>
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    <![CDATA[MRP and Beyond: A Toolbox for Integrating People and Systems]]>
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    <![CDATA[Understanding customer needs and providing a quality product at a profit should be the ultimate goal of any small business, but limited resources can be stifling. Written for small businesses new to the idea of Materials Requirements Planning (MRP), MRP and Beyond shows how implementation of an integrated management system is key to optimizing the use of critical financial resources, which can mean the difference between success and bankruptcy for many small businesses. MRP and Beyond details how the process works using actual case examples and illustrates how this planning tool and other planning tools, including CRP, MRP II, JIT and TQM can fit into the development of a strategic manufacturing excellence plan for a small business. Topics include: Improved customer service; Better on-time delivery; Reduced inventory and higher productivity; Revenue growth and improved profits.]]>
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    <![CDATA[Theory H.O.W. was written to enable small and medium-size manufacturing companies who want to aggressively challenge the status quo. With more than 40 years of combined experience in manufacturing, supply-chain, and business management, authors Carol Ptak and Harold Cavallaro have developed applicable theories about how to run a successful company. Using the Theory H.O.W. business transformation approach, organizations will be able to formulate strategies that are supported by specific tactical actions, systems, technology, and other tools to achieve a desired, sustainable competitive advantage. The backbone behind the Theory H.O.W. process is actually a combination of key elements--the ability to classify, define, or characterize key business elements and their effects on business performance and your organizations ability to produce greater results.]]>
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    <![CDATA[Das Ergebnis. Ein Roman über profitable Softwarelösungen.]]>
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