TRANSPORTATION: A SUPPLY CHAIN PERSPECTIVE, 9E equips you with a solid understanding of what is arguably the most critical and complex component of global supply chains. You learn the fundamental role and importance of transportation in companies and society as you study the complex environment of transportation service. The authors provide an overview of the operating and service characteristics, cost structure, and challenges providers of transportation face. This edition highlights critica...

In the newly revised Fourth Edition of Flawless Consulting: A Guide to Getting Your Expertise Used, prolific author and renowned consultant Peter Block delivers the latest version of his bestselling book. He offers an intuitive and insightful distillation of research and over fifty years of firsthand experience, walking you through the skills, tools, and behaviors you'll need to employ to find success in the wide world of consulting. The book is a deep and contemporary discussion of what you ...

Unleash a culture of purpose, honesty and justice that employees crave by eliminating the cultural conditions that prompt otherwise honest people to distort the truth.

The incredible story of a powerful and misunderstood energy source on which society turned its back

This new edition of Risk Management: Concepts and Guidance supplies a look at risk in light of current information, yet remains grounded in the history of risk practice. Taking a holistic approach, it examines risk as a blend of environmental, programmatic, and situational concerns. Supplying comprehensive coverage of risk management tools, practices, and protocols, the book presents powerful techniques that can enhance organizational risk identification, assessment, and management—all with...

The Sage Handbook of Qualitative Research in Organizational Communication is the essential guide for scholars, researchers, and practitioners seeking to explore the latest methods and emerging trends in this dynamic field, written by a global team of experts.

Not all collaboration is smart. Make sure you do it right. Professional service firms face a serious challenge. Their clients increasingly need them to solve complex problems-everything from regulatory compliance to cybersecurity, the kinds of problems that only teams of multidisciplinary experts can tackle. why you're collaborating and how In

This handbook is designed to help candidates preparing for the ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt certification exam. Meant for those who already understand the basic concepts of reducing variation and improving processes, it also serves as a helpful reference to the appropriate materials needed to conduct successful Green Belt projects. The layout of the handbook is mapped to the 2022 version of ASQ’s Body of Knowledge (BoK).

This revised edition includes new information about:

• SMART goals, key ...

A journey, in search of home

Charlie Mackesy's beloved The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse has been adapted into an animated short film, coming to BBC One and iPlayer this Christmas.

This beautifully made hardback celebrates the work of over 100 animators across two years of production - with Charlie's distinctive illustrations brought to life in full colour with hand-drawn traditional animation and accompanying hand-written script.

"I made a film with some friends about a boy, a mole, a...

Oxford University astrophysicist Dr Becky Smethurst presents what you need to know about the universe in ten beautifully crafted essays for people short on time.