A profit and loss analysis for make-to-order versus make-to-stock
policy--a supply chain case study.(Author abstract)(Case study
INTRODUCTION
Outsourcing non-core competency manufacturing to contract
manufacturers is commonplace in today's marketplace. The study
explores issues associated with a make-to-order (MTO) . . .
A study on the quality-productivity relationship and its
verification in manufacturing industries.(Author abstract)
INTRODUCTION
For years, quality and productivity have been viewed as two
important indexes of company performance, especially in manufacturing
industries. However, they are always emphasized . . .
Taking a moment to teach engineering economy.
INTRODUCTION
When students are introduced to a new topic, they usually begin
with an awareness of their lack of knowledge about the topic. An
effective education environment is designed to . . .
Compensation options in joint ventures. A real options
approach.
INTRODUCTION
The design of a joint venture (JV) is the result of a negotiation
process. Although there is no standard negotiation, one could draft a
sequence from the key economic and legal terms . . .
Characterizing the real roots for P, A, and F with applications
to environmental remediation and home buying problems.
INTRODUCTION
Given an interest rate, any set of cash flows has a unique present
worth; but those cash flows may or may not have a unique real internal
rate of return.
This article completely . . .
Forecasting errors in capital budgeting: a multi-firm post-audit
study.
INTRODUCTION
The appraisal of investment projects is subject to uncertainty
derived from the fact that it is based on expectations (of cash flows)
rather than on observed data. To address this . . .
Subsidies in interdependent security with heterogeneous discount
rates.
INTRODUCTION
After September 11, 2001, homeland security has received a great
deal of attention in the United States. Since security-related resources
are always limited, maximizing security . . .
ASEE-EED revised bylaws.(American Society for Engineering
Education)(engineering economy education)(Organization overview)
The following is the revision of the Division Bylaws, approved at
the 2006 business meeting of the Engineering Economy Division of the
American Society of Engineering Education.
CONSTITUTION AND . . .
2006 ASEE-EED business meeting minutes.
1. Chair Scott Grasman called the meeting to order at 12:40 p.m. on
June 19, 2006 in Chicago, Illinois at the American Society of
Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition.
2. A . . .
2006 IIE-EED business meeting minutes.
The annual business meeting of the Engineering Economy Division of
the Institute of Industrial Engineers was held at the IIE Annual
Conference on May 21, 2006, in Orlando, Florida.
ATTENDEES
Joe . . .
Engineering Economy: Applying Theory to Practice, 2nd
Edition.(Book review)
Engineering Economy: Applying Theory to Practice, 2nd Edition By
Ted G. Eschenbach, Oxford University Press, 2003
The subject of this review is the second edition textbook offered
by Dr. Ted G. . . .
Corporate Investment Decisions and Economic Analysis, Exercises
and Case Studies.(Book review)
Corporate Investment Decisions and Economic Analysis, Exercises and
Case Studies By Denis Babusiaux and Axel Pierru IFP
Publications/Editions Technip, Paris, 2005
This volume by Drs. Denis . . .
Engineering Economy, 13th Edition.(Book review)
Engineering Economy, 13th Edition By William G. Sullivan, Elin M.
Wicks, James T. Luxhoj, Pearson Education, Inc. 2006
With such a competitive selection of engineering economy textbooks
available . . .
Economics of engineering: a new fabric from some old
threads.
INTRODUCTION
Present value (present worth) is a widely used measure for
comparing the economic value of alternatives. The investigation
presented here is focused on the definition of present . . .
Electronic resource management: a multi-period capital budgeting
approach.
INTRODUCTION
As the costs for acquisitions have been rising consistently faster
than the increases in budgets, academic libraries are struggling to
financially manage their subscriptions of . . .
The economic impact of obesity on automobile fuel
consumption.
INTRODUCTION
Obesity has become an important public health issue in the United
States. Since the early 1960s, the average adult weight has increased by
more than 24 pounds (U.S. DHHS, 2004). In . . .
Loan subsidy valuation: an alternative approach.
INTRODUCTION
In a recent paper, Jennergren (2005) analyzed four loan subsidy
valuation methods suggested in authoritative textbooks. He showed that
the first three can be derived from the . . .
The economic benefits of green buildings: a comprehensive case
study.
INTRODUCTION
In building design and construction, both green building and
standard construction techniques are considered for many new building
projects. Final decisions are routinely made based . . .
Payback period and internal rate of return in real options
analysis.
INTRODUCTION
Real options are a side product of financial options models. As a
consequence, they focus on project value, i.e., expected expanded NPV,
E([NPV.sub.e]), and neglect other dimensions . . .
The market for subscription television service in the United
States.(Federal Communications Commission)
INTRODUCTION
There are three primary technologies currently in the United States
that deliver television service to individual households including
over-the-air broadcasting, cable television, . . .
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