Business in brief library

Strategy and Planning Techniques

Material Requirements Planning

Material Requirements Planning

The concept has been created to assist operational managers and practitioners in ensuring the availability of materials and products for planned production. It explores the ways to maintain the lowest possible levels of inventory, plan manufacturing activities, and deliver schedules and purchasing activities.

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Matrix Management

Matrix Management

The concept explains how organisations design matrix structures to create dual-reporting structures. It illustrates with case study examples across different industries and sectors the advantages and disadvantages of this organisational form and some of the success factors for designing effective matrix structures.

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Monopolistic Competition

Monopolistic Competition

The concept describes monopolistic competition - a market structure in which many firms sell products that are similar but not identical. It explains the strengths and weaknesses of the concept and outlines useful implementation advice and factors for success in achieving above-average profits in this type of market structure.

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Multi-Channel Distribution Systems

Multi-Channel Distribution Systems

Multi-channel distribution systems are an important strategic issue in marketing and e-Business. Strengths and drawbacks of using multi-channel distribution systems are provided alongside, how to implement these systems, and various measures and ways to maximise success.

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Open Source Software

Open Source Software

The concept explains open source software, an increasingly attractive and cost-effective IT solution. It describes the key issues of licencing for software usage and the advantages and disadvantages of open source software. Case studies and implementation advice, help to ensure better understanding of the concept.

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