This book considers the problems of network-based control and optimization. As is known, network-based control has great advantages over traditional control systems because it may lead to easy installation and maintenance, low cost, and so on. Sometimes, network-based control is also necessary in many situations. For example, multi-agents may need to communicate with each other under wireless scenarios. On the other hand, the network may lead to some imperfect factors such as samplings, de...

In recent years, Information Technology (IT) has been transforming business practice in many sectors resulting in efficiency gains and improved services for the client. The construction industry lags behind other manufacturing and service industries in adopting the new technology. To promote the wider use of IT in construction, it is essential to equip practitioners and graduates of construction related disciplines with knowledge of existing construction IT applications. This book provides...

The Ultimate Interview Book for the Information Technology project manager!In the increasingly global and competitive world of information technology and applications programming, job interviewing is a critical skill to acquire. With adequate preparation, you can position yourself to win the job. More than just a list of ambiguous problems and puzzles to solve on your own time, IT Project Manager Interview Questions provides in depth, real-world questions and answers given on real ...

Engage and teach your team wherever and whenever—from one of the world's leading e-learning authorities.The digital electronics revolution keeps us connected with almost anyone around the world and makes information available anywhere, at anytime. In the workplace, the impact has been great, propelling mobile learning to the forefront of training and education. Dr. Gary Woodill, a senior analyst at a leading e-learning research firm shows you how mobile learning is evolving, and ...

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems Software programs are increasingly being used to manage and control plant and equipment maintenance in modern manufacturing and service industries. However, 60% to 80% of all programs fail because of poor planning, costing millions of dollars. Written by an expert with over 30 years of experience, this book employs a step by step approach for evaluating the company’s needs then selecting the proper CMMS.

Over the last few years the Internet of Things (IoT), the large network of devices ('things') connected to the internet and able to send and receive data has become a very hot topic, sparking much excitement and debate across industries. This ebook provides a collection of articles discussing the role, impact, benefits, and issues around the current and future Internet of Things.

Project management strategies for meeting Six Sigma project goals--on time and on budgetThe Six Sigma Project Planner shows leaders how to use project management tools to complete Six Sigma improvements on time and on budget.The Planner provides dozens of reproducible project management tools for following the proven Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve- Control (DMAIC) process improvement format.Readers who follow its guidelines will be...

Make the most of the technology available to teachers of English including word processing tools, interactive whiteboards, email and chat, the world wide web, and web 2.0

Make the Most of QFD and the Voice of the Customer in Six Sigma EnvironmentsQuality Function Deployment (QFD) techniques have helped thousands of organizations deliver higher-quality, more user-focused product designs. Now, Lou Cohen’s classic guide to QFD has been thoroughly updated to fully align QFD with Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) and other state-of-the-art Six Sigma methodologies.Revised by world-class Six Sigma expert Joe Ficalora and his team at Sigm...

Do you do a lot of reading? Are you a writer that publishes in e-pub format? Are you overwhelmed by volumes of reading? This book is for you! Because of such high volume of text being generated and being read it's time to put a supercharger into the English language. The MTD-format (Multi Threaded Document) type of formatting addresses this issue. Here you learn what it is and how to create it. For writers your readers will appreciate the time you save them. Readers you need to start deman...

MBusiness: The Strategic Implications of Mobile Communications presents recent theory and evidence on wireless information technologies and their application in business. Such information is useful in both the classroom and for interested practitioners contemplating new technological developments.MBusiness is a very fast moving area and consequently there is a need to provide relevant material for those who wish to understand the subject. This text provides recent ...

Learn a simple, proven, step-by-step method for developing lean, eff ective, andmotivational education and training from author Dr. John S. Hoff man, a thirty-yeartraining veteran.A practitioners guide geared toward the newcomer to professional instructionaldevelopment, Instructional DevelopmentStep by Step presents an easy-to-understandprocess that includes these features:Detailed prescriptions on how to teach each of the seven types of informationcomplete with numerous exa...