Yui-Yip Lau

Virtual Reality, Artificial Intelligence and Specialized Logistics in Healthcare aims to enrich knowledge and expertise in the field of advanced technologies and specialized logistics within the healthcare industry. A key feature of the book is the focus on mitigating the effects of epidemics such as COVID-19. The book offers a comprehensive understanding of these topics across nine chapters. The initial chapters, 1 and 2, meticulously delve into the state-of-the-art advancements in healthcare research. This section focuses on advances in immersive technologies (such as VR and AR), and internet of Things for digital healthcare services. Chapters 3 and 4 cover specialized logistics, providing an in-depth exploration of funeral logistics and vaccine supply chains, respectively. The next chapter provides case-studies on community level anti-epidemic measures, Chapters 6, 7, and 8 concentrate on pertinent issues concerning the elderly population. Topics in this section include elderly care home surveys. the utilization of modern mobile applications tailored for the elderly, and a comprehensive narrative review of mobile technology from the perspective of the elderly. Lastly, Chapter 9 culminates the exploration by addressing the adoption of macro business simulation in healthcare products. Leveraging illustrative examples such as hand sanitizers, this chapter offers valuable insights into healthcare product adoption. In essence, this book serves as a resource for policymakers, researchers, students, and industrial practitioners. References and summaries make this an indispensable guide for those seeking to navigate and comprehend the ever-evolving healthcare and supply chain industry.

Le reti di trasporto marittimo sono un argomento emergente dopo l'evoluzione della containerizzazione. I lettori possono esplorare le strategie di trasporto di linea orizzontali e verticali, comprendere i principali cambiamenti delle reti di trasporto di linea a partire dagli anni '60 e approfondire le metodologie di ricerca empirica. Questo libro si rivolge a laureati e post-laureati per ulteriori studi, responsabili politici, associazioni logistiche, enti governativi e vari operatori del trasporto intermodale. Attraverso la ricerca empirica, possiamo fornire raccomandazioni utili per dare la migliore soluzione alle compagnie di navigazione di linea per stabilire e progettare strategie di trasporto adeguate in un ambiente in continua evoluzione. Questo libro offre ai lettori un lavoro fondamentale per esplorare un possibile argomento di ricerca nel settore marittimo.

Schifffahrtsnetze sind ein aufstrebendes Thema seit der Entwicklung der Containerisierung. Die Leser k nnen die horizontalen und vertikalen Linienschifffahrtsstrategien erkunden, die wichtigsten Ver nderungen der Linienschifffahrtsnetze seit den 1960er Jahren verstehen und die empirischen Forschungsmethoden untersuchen. Dieses Buch richtet sich an Studenten und Postgraduierte f r weiterf hrende Studien, politische Entscheidungstr ger, Logistikverb nde, Regierungsstellen und verschiedene intermodale Transportunternehmen. Durch die empirische Forschungsstudie k nnen wir eine n tzliche Empfehlung aussprechen, um den Linienschifffahrtsunternehmen die beste L sung zu bieten, um in einem sich st ndig ver ndernden Umfeld geeignete Schifffahrtsstrategien festzulegen und zu entwickeln. Dieses Buch bietet den Lesern ein grundlegendes Werk zur Erforschung eines m glichen Forschungsthemas in der maritimen Industrie.

Les r seaux de transport maritime sont un sujet mergent depuis l' volution de la conteneurisation. Les lecteurs peuvent explorer les strat gies horizontales et verticales du transport maritime de ligne, comprendre les changements cl s des r seaux de transport maritime de ligne depuis les ann es 1960 et tudier les m thodologies de recherche empirique. Ce livre s'adresse aux tudiants de premier cycle et aux tudiants de deuxi me cycle qui souhaitent poursuivre leurs tudes, aux d cideurs politiques, aux associations logistiques, aux organismes gouvernementaux et aux divers op rateurs de transport intermodal. Gr ce la recherche empirique, nous pouvons fournir une recommandation utile pour donner la meilleure solution aux compagnies maritimes de ligne afin d' tablir et de concevoir des strat gies de transport appropri es dans un environnement en constante volution. Ce livre constitue un travail fondamental pour les lecteurs qui souhaitent explorer un sujet de recherche possible dans l'industrie maritime.

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Supply chain management is the cornerstone of the competitive strategies of many presentday organizations and has evolved from the operational to the strategic level. Understanding this, Principles of Global Supply Chain Management offers a comprehensive insight into the global supply chain sector—analyzing the strategic, operational and financial aspects of the industry, and addressing the key elements in the management of global supply chains. The key topics of each chapter demonstrate a variety of fundamental issues in the supply chain industry: What are supply chain markets? What is the supply chain cost structure? What are supply chain strategies? How do supply chain firms design and implement strategies? What are the key roles of logistics service providers, logistics education operators and logistics associations? How should supply chain operations be managed? How is a sustainable and innovative supply chain structure created? Comparative practical case studies from Asia, North America and Latin America lend weight to the chapters.