This book offers detailed case studies on how various industries have learned how to best allocate their resources--technical, human and financial--for enhancing productivity. It will cover efforts to improve resource utilization from around the world. Case studies will cover topics ranging from distributed virtual manufacturing enterprises to integrating green technology in a cost-effective manner to materials and energy savings.This book offers detailed case studies on how various industries have learned how to best allocate their resources--technical, human and financial--for enhancing...