Global production management

"The globalization of manufacturing is a key development in most industries since the last decade." "New technologies like e-commerce, genetic algorithms, and neural networks have to be adapted to the manufacturing environment. This book deals with methods and tools suitable to design, manage and control processes within the supply chain. Virtual Enterprise and Extended Enterprise are the terms which describe the challenges for global production management." "The book contains case studies as well as reports on research findings. The papers represent a summary of current issues which have been presented at the International Conference on Advances in Production Management Systems (APMS) in September 1999." "Global Production Management is suitable as a reference for researchers and practitioners in global manufacturing, supply chain management, logistics and IT services, and consultants. It can also be used as further reading for advanced courses on management and manufacturing."--Jacket.