Bøker utgitt av Apple Academic Press Inc.

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters.As climate change becomes a growing reality, more industries must grapple with how to implement sustainable business practices at every step of the production process. This is especially true for viticulture, where every step of production can take years to come to fruition, a

Functional Exercise and Rehabilitation serves as an accessible and visual guide providing the essentials of therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation, including mobilization, stabilization and myofascial release.

This book uses an easy-to-follow story format to simplify and explain Hoshin Kanri. Supplying clear explanations of the steps of Hoshin Kanri, it advocates using Hoshin as an important tool for improving the existing planning and execution system while simultaneously moving the culture of the organization forward. The book provides readers with a new conceptual understanding of Hoshin Kanri as a powerful deployment system for strategic planning. Identifying a different path to success, it outlines a method for measuring overall business effectiveness that can help readers determine the focus of their corporate strategy.

Winner of a Shingo Research and Professional Publication AwardThe new edition of this Shingo Prize-winning bestseller provides critical insights and approaches to make any Lean transformation an ongoing success. It shows you how to implement a sustainable, successful transformation by developing a culture that has your stakeholders throughout the organizational chart involved and invested in the outcome. It teaches you how to successfully navigate the politics in cross-functional process improvement projects, and to engage executives in ways that are personally meaningful to them. If you are a leader at any level in an organization undergoing or considering a Lean transformation, this is where you should start and finish ... and start again.Read the Reviews:"This book became an instant classic in the literature of professional operations. In this third edition, David Mann updates and expands his teaching with five additional years of valuable experience and expertise derived from his very active, multi-industry consultancy. I have benefitted greatly from his writing and wholeheartedly recommend this book to be top-of-the desk of any serious Lean practitioner or performance transformation leader."- Raymond C. Floyd, two-time Shingo Prize Winner, President and CEO, Plasco Energy Group"David Mann builds substantially on his seminal work on the Lean management system. The book is full of new insight and polishes the most important ideas about Lean management. The new chapter on engaging executive leadership alone is worth the price of the book."- Peter Ward, Richard M. Ross Professor and Chair, Department of Management Science, Fisher College of Business, The Ohio State University"This book has long been my 'go-to' guide on Lean management practices that help create a culture of continuous improvement and excellence. I have recommended the book to countless healthcare leaders who rave about how helpful it is in translating Lean principles into daily management behaviors. The healthcare examples make it even more relevant as a must read for any hospital leader who aims to move beyond Lean tools.."-Mark Graban, author of Lean Hospitals, co-author of Healthcare Kaizen and The Executive Guide to Healthcare Kaizen"As more companies outside the manufacturing sector pursue Lean transformations, Creating a Lean Culture is as critical a resource as ever. Breaking down silos and navigating tricky internecine politics remain a momentous challenge, and Mann's case-based insights are an invaluable tool."- Peg Pennington, Executive Director, Center for Operational Excellence, Fisher College of Business, The Ohio State University"David has once again taken the topics that trip us up and put structure and guidance around them. His new work on executive involvement is worth the price of the book all by itself. Many of us have struggled with this topic and David provides a path to success."- Elizabeth M. King, Vice President Organizational Effectiveness, ESCO CorporationNew in the Third Edition:Contains new chapter on engaging executives in Lean initiativesIncludes 21 new case studiesPresents new examples from the healthcare and process industriesIncludes additional gemba worksheets for learning and teaching LeanProvides expanded coverage of Lean applications in complex cross functional value stream process improvement projectsWatch David Mann discuss how the latest edition of Creating a Lean Culture can help you and your organization succeed.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zX7jrtV3cBA&feature=youtu.be

> Explores the benefits of practicing yoga on social life and humanity. Discusses impact of yoga on the socioemotional development and happiness.

Introduces and analyzes challenges and opportunities, details modeling and simulation, and explores various applications of blockchain-based digital twins. Discusses the security benefits of blockchain and analyses its use for the future of Internet.

Discusses use of nanoparticles as nanofertifilizers and their applications in agricultural science. Summarizes research and importance of nanotechnology in abiotic stress tolerance in crop plants, its various applications in crop growth enhancement under different stress conditions, and the uses of various nanoparticles.

Explores sustainable means of soil improvement through the promising use of nano-biochar and nanoparticles for improving soil quality, as well as for reducing waste. Discusses how nano-biochar can improve soil quality and sustainability and explores the various types of nanoparticles and approaches for improving soil health.

Examines the opportunities and challenges presented by phygitalization and highlights strategies companies in different industries can use to leverage its full potential. Discusses the multifaceted nature of phygital marketing and provides valuable insights into how businesses can navigate this evolving landscape.

Details latest strategies for the pursuit of effective Alzheimer's management. Explores nutraceuticals and their pivotal role in managing Alzheimer's disease. Discusses various potential therapies for the effective treatment of Alzheimer's. Recent developments and advancements in the delivery of nutraceuticals are also explored.

Explores the underlying pathological, biochemical, molecular, and genetic aspects of Alzheimer's disease. Details the disease and potential therapeutic interventions. Explores various medicinal plants and their secondary metabolites that show promise in treating the condition.

This new and expanded edition of Biofluid Dynamics of Human Body Systems is a comprehensive guide on the physical and chemical properties of fluids in the human body.

Presents prebiotics as food component and the potential of various prebiotics and their safety, proven health implications, mechanisms of action, and use in consumption. Overviews highly dynamic gut molecular ecology and diversity. Covers topics including certain prebiotics as functional foods, prebiotic regulatory issues, etc.

> Explores the benefits of practicing yoga on social life and humanity. Discusses impact of yoga on the socioemotional development and happiness.

Combines environmentally friendly aspects of technology, transportation, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and the supply chain. Covers topics like benefits of GSCM, factors and determinants of effective GSCM practices, green distribution, green procurement, green logistics, green marketing, green warehousing, and more.

Details "heritage tourism" and its implications for the tourism industry worldwide. Focuses on what is acquired from previous generations, both material and immaterial, and what constitutes a cultural heritage. Topics include changing dynamics of heritage management through sustainability, and more.

Discusses integration of 5G technology and environmentally sustainable communication networks in the context of smart cities. Delves into technical, social, and environmental aspects of 5G networks. Overviews 5G technology and its potential environmental impact to promote sustainable and improved outcomes like 5G in healthcare systems.

Presents case studies for the management of water, energy, agricultural growth, and food security using empirical analyses and technological interventions. Explores innovations in sustainable food production; energy solutions using biofuels, solar energy, and magnetic energy; and water conservation management.

This new book presents the most recent research progress, innovations, and applications in the agro-food processing industry for enhancing sustainable agriculture and food production.

Details the characterization of modern polymer and plastic materials with functional and sustainable applications in various sectors. Provides a comprehensive overview of the engineering properties of polymer composites and plastics materials.

Presents a selection of studies that address sustainable composite materials technology, emerging materials for sustainable energy, and environment, health, and sustainable development. Explores innovative methods and advancements in composite materials, addressing their role in sustainable development.

Explores various areas of sustainable development goals (SDGs) that show the contribution of sustainable tourism to cultural heritage, protected areas, and community benefits. Explains how ecotourism can benefit the economy and wildlife in a mutual manner.

Discusses how digital transformation can help service and manufacturing firms to deliver better customer experience. Seeks to disseminate novel technical concepts and features. Addresses questions such as the relevance of e-service quality in customer satisfaction and loyalty, the IoET in marketing and healthcare, and more.

Overviews health benefits of various natural sources such as fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices. Covers history of nutraceuticals, their advantages and disadvantages, and the various nutrients found in natural food sources. Examines current state of nutraceuticals and their use in various fields including medical, commercial, and nano.

Discusses latest technologies in agriculture, which include nanotechnologies, geotechnologies, artificial intelligence, and more. Details implications of geoinformatics, nanotechnology, and advanced microbial technology and applications providing a overview of microbial and biotechnological approaches for sustainable agriculture.

Details nutraceuticals that can help control and manage obesity. Clarifies key aspects of nutraceuticals including sources, extraction, chemistry, mechanisms of action, pharmacology, bioavailability, safety, and various applications. Overviews the prevalence, complications, and current treatment regimens related to obesity.

Discusses specialty polymers and polymer-based materials in novel application areas, discussing the synthesis and preparation methods, the derived materials from them, and how they are applied. Covers applications that vary from biomedical and defense to high-performance coatings and smart materials for catalytic, and packaging applications.

Shows how artificial intelligence and machine learning can be used in every aspect of business and as a foundation for complex decision-making. Overviews AI techniques used in business, like, use of AI in employee training, in stock market prediction, in traffic detection, in opinion mining, in fraud detection, and more.

Provides information on the mechanisms of plant responses to various environmental stresses. Covers molecular, biochemical, and physiological mechanisms behind salt tolerance on halophytes and saline adaptations. Overviews metabolomic, proteomic, and ionomic adjustment and adaptive mechanisms of halophytes under salinity stress.

Discusses various solutions for the diagnosis of patients with the help of automated processes using artificial intelligence techniques and technology. Highlights the possibilities of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning techniques and various tools to correctly diagnose various medical problems.