Revolutionizing Product Development: Quantum Leaps in Speed, Efficiency, and Quality by Steven C. Wheelwright, ISBN 0029055156
Today, a company's capability to conceive and design quality prototypes and bring a variety of superior products to market quicker than its competitors is increasingly the focal point of competition, contend leading product development experts Steven Wheelwright and Kim Clark. Drawing on six years of in-depth, systematic, worldwide research, they present proven principles for developing the critical capabilities for speed, efficiency, and quality that have worked again and again in scores of successful Japanese, American, and European fast-cycle firms.
The authors argue that to survive, let alone succeed, today's companies must construct a new "platform"-- with new methodologies-- on which they can compete. Using their model for development strategies, Wheelwright and Clark show that firms can create a solid architecture for the integration of marketing, manufacturing, and design functions for problem solving and fast action-- particularly during the critical design-build-test cycles of prototype creation.
They demonstrate further how successful firms such as Honda in automobiles, Compaq in personal computers, Applied Materials in semi-conductors, Sony in audio equipment, The Limited in apparel, and Hill-Rom in hospital beds have employed recent methodologies to bring new products to market at break-neck speed. Such innovations include design for manufacturability, quality function deployment, computer-aided design, and computer-aided engineering.
Finally, Wheelwright and Clark emphasize the importance of learning in the organization. Companies that consistently "design it right the first time" and follow a path of continuous improvement in product and process development have a formidable edge in the crucial race to market.
Organic Growth by Jean Frederic Mognetti, ISBN 0470844841
Growth in value is core to any business. In the tumultuous, rapidly changing and highly competitive arena that exists today it is increasingly hard to achieve. High-risk and high-reward strategies such as merging and acquisition are still key to achieving growth, but it is now time to look at your assets and realize the opportunities that exist within your own company.
"Organic Growth shows you how to unleash the sometimes overlooked skills within your organization and to enable you to deliver top-quality service and growth in value.
"'Organic Growth reminds us to confront tough situations head-on and without excuses by continually rejuvenating process excellence for the good of our workforce, customers and shareholders.'
Peter Davies, Chief Operating Officer, International Americas-DHL Worldwide Express
'… In addition to the suggested tools and techniques, Organic Growth provides the reader with business attitudes and behaviours that will build the word growth into...
Organic Growth by Jean Frederic Mognetti, ISBN 0470844841
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Everquest: The Ocean of Tears
R.A. Salvatore presents the second volume in the epic fantasy series set in the EverQuest universe. EverQuest is one of the largest massively multiplayer games (over 500,000 users). First printing 100,000. Extensive cross promotion with Sony Online Entertainment. National advertising and publicity campaign.
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Les Miserables by Victor Hugo, ISBN 0140444300
Sony brings this powerful and moving story of love and redemption to the big screen in a major motion picture starring Liam Neeson, Uma Thurman, Academy Award-winner Geoffrey Rush, and Claire Danes.
Les Miserables by Victor Hugo, ISBN 0140444300
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Zathura the Movie Sticker Book
This out-of-this-world sticker book for kids features removable stickers fromthe stellar Sony Pictures Imageworks' film adaptation of Chris Van Allsburg'schildren's tale. Full color. Consumable.
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Magic Lantern Guides: Sony Dslr A100
A guide to what is expected to be a top-selling camera in 2007! The Sony A100 is the first digital single-lens-reflex camera from the manufacturer of the world's best-selling digital cameras. It has Super SteadyShot(TM) anti-shake image stabilization, and sports a 10 megapixel APS-C CCD with anti-dust sensor cleaning technology; a Minolta A lens mount; , and eyestart autofocus--to name the more notable of many innovative features.
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Rampage: Total Destruction PS2
While the game retains the core elements that made the Rampage series so popular - giant monsters, massive destruction and a humorous theme, new mechanics and play modes make Rampage: Total Destruction a unique gaming experience. With dozens of monsters to collect and play as, new levels of destruction, and an interactive 3D environment, Rampage: Total Destruction unleashes the chaos like never before.
Features:
- Collectible Monsters: One of the new features being introduced in Rampage: Total Destruction is collectible monsters. In addition to the 3 original monsters from Rampage, George, Lizzie and Ralph, the player will be able to fi nd, unlock, and more than 25 collectible monsters.
- Heightened Levels of Destruction: The environments in Rampage: Total Destruction are designed and constructed to maximize the destruction experience. Rampage: Total Destruction includes 7 destructible cities all equipped with various neighborhoods to roam around in...
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Premium Power Products Sony Vaio Laptop Battery
- Sony Vaio laptop battery for models: PCG-GRX1P, PCG-Z505, PCG-Z505 SuperSlim, PCG-Z505HE, PCG-Z505HS, PCG-Z505HSK, PCG-Z505JE, PCG-Z505JEK, PCG-Z505JS, PCG-Z505JSK, PCG-Z505LE, PCG-Z505LS, PCG-Z505R, PCG-Z505RX, PCG-Z505S, PCG-Z505S Pro and PCG-Z505SX series
- Compatible part numbers: PCGA-BP71, PCGA-BP71A or PCGA-BP1N
- Battery Technology: Li-Ion,14.
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