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Analyse und Neuordnung der Fabrik (CIM-Fachmann)

Strategiekonzepte und Funktionen von Produktionsunternehmen werden beispielhaft erläutert, Analyse- und Planungsmethoden sowie Planungswerkzeuge vorgestellt. Sie bilden das Rüstzeug, um bestehende Betriebe neu zu strukturieren. Eine wichtige Möglichkeit hierzu bildet die Simulation, deren Möglichkeiten geschildert werden. Abschließend werden beispielhaft prinzipielle Ansätze zur Neustrukturierung vor dem Hintergrund einer rechnerintegrierten Lösung vorgestellt. Sie beziehen sich auf die Aspekte Produkt, Produktion, Qualität, Logistik und Mitarbeiter. Der Leser soll in die Lage versetzt werden, einen Produktionsbetrieb im Hinblick auf eine langfristige Produktionsstrategie zu analysieren und eine CIM-orientierte Neuordnung zu formulieren.

Analyse und Optimierung der Produktionsglättung für Mehrprodukt-Fließlinien: Eine Studie zum Lean-Production-Konzept (Produktion und Logistik)

Die Prinzipien des Toyota-Produktionssystems (kurz: TPS) erhielten in den vergangen Jahren vermehrt Beachtung in der Praxis. Viele Unternehmen, auch außerhalb der Automobilbranche, interessieren sich für die vermeintlich einfachen Vorgehensweisen zur Planung und Steuerung logistischer Abläufe und führen diese ein. Die wissenschaftliche Auseinandersetzung mit dem TPS hingegen ist bisher mangelhaft. Zwar existieren Arbeiten die heuristische Ansätze zur Lösung einzelner Aspekte des TPS vorstellen, doch werden darin die Wechselwirkungen zwischen den Bestandteilen nicht betrachtet. Hier setzt die vorliegende Arbeit an und betrachtet die Wechselwirkung zwischen geglätteter Produktion und der Dimensionierung von Kanban-Regelkreisen sowie deren Auswirkung auf die Wartezeit der Kunden bzw. der zu erwartenden Liefererfüllung. Hierfür werden zunächst ein optimales Verfahren zur Erstellung geglätteter Produktionspläne sowie zahlreiche Ansätze zur Verbesserung dessen Laufzeit vorgestellt. Der so berechnete, geglättete Produktionsplan bestimmt den Zufluss in ein durch Kanban gesteuertes Fertigwarenlager, aus dem stochastisch schwankende Kundenbedarfe bedient werden. Im weiteren Verlauf der Arbeit werden neuartige analytische Verfahren vorgestellt, mit denen sich für diese Planungssituation die Wartezeit der Kunden bzw. der zu erwartende Servicegrad approximieren lassen. Ausführliche Simulationsstudien belegen die Genauigkeit der Approximationen. Durch diese Approximationen ist es erstmalig möglich, konkrete Hinweise zur Dimensionierung von Produktionskapazitäten und der Anzahl an Kanban in einer TPS-orientierten Umgebung zu geben. ​

Analyse und Optimierung von Energieverbundsystemen

Das interdisziplinär aufgebaute Buch bietet kommunalen Energieversorgern Hilfestellung, damit sie ihre Energieverbundsysteme analysieren und optimal steuern lernen. Es gibt einen Überblick über den Aufbau und die Komponenten von kommunalen Energieverbundsystemen. Die mathematischen und informationstechnischen Methoden zur Energiesystemanalyse werden umfassend beschrieben und an Praxisbeispielen erläutert. Es wird gezeigt, wie die Effizienz eines Kraftwerksverbunds mithilfe eines Energiecontrollingsystems analysiert und verbessert werden kann. Die dafür notwendigen Schritte zum Aufbau eines Energieinformationssystems werden detailliert dargestellt. Auch die mathematischen Methoden zur Analyse und Prognose des Energiebedarfs werden vorgestellt. Es wird gezeigt, wie diese Methoden zur Prognose der Stromlast und des Wärmebedarfs von Fernwärmesystemen genutzt werden. Aufbauend auf den Erkenntnissen der Energieanalyse werden Optimierungsaufgaben für Verbundsysteme abgeleitet und Lösungsansätze für die mathematische Optimierung dargestellt. Das Buch wird abgerundet durch eine zusammenfassende Beschreibung der Anforderungen für die Softwareentwicklung eines Energiemanagementsystems.

Analyse und Planung von Werbeausgaben und Preispolitik bei konkurrierenden Produkten

Analyse von Energie- und Umweltpolitiken mit DIOGENES: Ein gesamtwirtschaftliches Modell und seine Anwendung auf die Elektrizitätswirtschaft in Baden-Württemberg (Umwelt- und Ressourcenökonomie)

Analyse von Gewinn und Wachstum deutscher Lebensversicherungsunternehmen: Ein Beitrag zur empirischen Theorie der Versicherung (Versicherung und Risikoforschung)

Analyse von Robo-Advice unter besonderer Berücksichtigung des Anlageverhaltens deutscher Privatkunden (Business, Economics, and Law)

Spätestens seit dem Jahr 2020 nimmt die mediale Berichterstattung von Robo-Advisors in Deutschland zu. Diese digitale Anlageverwaltung kann dazu beitragen, neue Ertragsquellen zu erschließen und die Kundenbedürfnisse nach innovativen Finanzprodukten zu befriedigen. Philippe Krahnhof eruiert in diesem Buch die Einflussparameter auf die Kundenbereitschaft, diese Dienstleistung zu nutzen, sowie Vor- und Nachteile sowohl aus Banken- als auch aus Verbrauchersicht. Ferner werden empirische Erkenntnisse zur Implementierung von Robo-Advice in das Geschäftsmodell gesammelt. Robo-Advice kann insbesondere zur Reduzierung emotionaler Finanzentscheidungen aus Privatkundensicht beitragen. Obwohl eine derartige Dienstleistung für sämtliche Privatkunden relevant ist, bedarf es auf Basis der empirischen Ergebnisse gesammelter Finanzerfahrungen, um diese zu nutzen.

Analyse von Strategien der Automobilindustrie zur Reduktion von CO2-Flottenemissionen und zur Markteinführung alternativer Antriebe: Ein systemdynamischer Ansatz am Beispiel der kalifornischen Gesetzgebung (Produktion und Logistik #6)

​ Weltweit nehmen die Anforderungen der Gesetzgeber an die Automobilindustrie hinsichtlich der Reduktion von CO2-Flottenemissionen und der Markteinführung alternativer Fahrzeugantriebe zu. Jörg Wansart entwickelt ein Simulationswerkzeug für die Analyse von Strategien der Automobilindustrie zur Einhaltung der gesetzlichen Anforderungen bezüglich Greenhouse Gases (GHG) und Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV) in Kalifornien. Das Potential des entwickelten Werkzeugs wird im Rahmen eines umfangreichen Fallbeispiels für den kalifornischen Markt aufgezeigt.

Analyse von Tabellen und kategorialen Daten: Log-lineare Modelle, latente Klassenanalyse, logistische Regression und GSK-Ansatz (Springer-Lehrbuch)

Dieses Buch behandelt Modelle zur Analyse kategorialer Daten. Kategoriale Daten sind Variablen, die eine begrenzte Anzahl von Ausprägungen (Kategorien) haben. Bei vielen der in Umfrageforschung und amtlicher Statistik erhobenen Merkmale handelt es sich um kategoriale Daten. Beispiele wären etwa das Geschlecht einer Befragungsperson, ihre Parteipräferenz, die Anzahl der Mitbewohner im Haushalt dieser Person, ihre Schichtzugehörigkeit und ähnliches mehr. In diesem Lehrbuch geht es um eine anwendungsorientierte Einführung in die multivariate Analyse kategorialer Daten. Konkret werden vier Ansätze vorgestellt: die gewichtete Regression nach Grizzle, Starmer und Koch (GSK-Ansatz), die Klasse der log-linearen Modelle, die logistische Regression und die Analyse latenter Klassen.

Analyses in Macroeconomic Modelling (Advances in Computational Economics #12)

Macroeconomic Modelling has undergone radical changes in the last few years. There has been considerable innovation in developing robust solution techniques for the new breed of increasingly complex models. Similarly there has been a growing consensus on their long run and dynamic properties, as well as much development on existing themes such as modelling expectations and policy rules. This edited volume focuses on those areas which have undergone the most significant and imaginative developments and brings together the very best of modelling practice. We include specific sections on (I) Solving Large Macroeconomic Models, (II) Rational Expectations and Learning Approaches, (III) Macro Dynamics, and (IV) Long Run and Closures. All of the contributions offer new research whilst putting their developments firmly in context and as such will influence much future research in the area. It will be an invaluable text for those in policy institutions as well as academics and advanced students in the fields of economics, mathematics, business and government. Our contributors include those working in central banks, the IMF, European Commission and established academics.

Analyses in the Economics of Aging (National Bureau of Economic Research Conference Report)

Analyses in the Economics of Aging summarizes a massive amount of new research on several popular and less-examined topics pertaining to the relationship between economics and aging. Among the many themes explored in this volume, considerable attention is given to new research on retirement savings, the cost and efficiency of medical resources, and the predictors of health events. The volume begins with a discussion of the risks and merits of 401(k) plans. Subsequent chapters present recent analysis of the growth of Medicare costs; the different aspects of disability; and the evolution of health, wealth, and living arrangements over the life course. Keeping with the global tradition of previous volumes, Analyses in the Economics of Aging also includes comparative studies on savings behavior in Italy, the Netherlands, and the United States; an examination of household savings among different age groups in Germany; and a chapter devoted to population aging and the plight of widows in India. Carefully compiled and containing some of the most cutting-edge research and analysis available, this volume should be of interest to any specialist or policymaker concerned with ongoing changes in savings and retirement behaviors.

Analyses in the Economics of Aging (National Bureau of Economic Research Conference Report)

Analyses in the Economics of Aging summarizes a massive amount of new research on several popular and less-examined topics pertaining to the relationship between economics and aging. Among the many themes explored in this volume, considerable attention is given to new research on retirement savings, the cost and efficiency of medical resources, and the predictors of health events. The volume begins with a discussion of the risks and merits of 401(k) plans. Subsequent chapters present recent analysis of the growth of Medicare costs; the different aspects of disability; and the evolution of health, wealth, and living arrangements over the life course. Keeping with the global tradition of previous volumes, Analyses in the Economics of Aging also includes comparative studies on savings behavior in Italy, the Netherlands, and the United States; an examination of household savings among different age groups in Germany; and a chapter devoted to population aging and the plight of widows in India. Carefully compiled and containing some of the most cutting-edge research and analysis available, this volume should be of interest to any specialist or policymaker concerned with ongoing changes in savings and retirement behaviors.

Analyses in the Economics of Aging (National Bureau of Economic Research Conference Report)

Analyses in the Economics of Aging summarizes a massive amount of new research on several popular and less-examined topics pertaining to the relationship between economics and aging. Among the many themes explored in this volume, considerable attention is given to new research on retirement savings, the cost and efficiency of medical resources, and the predictors of health events. The volume begins with a discussion of the risks and merits of 401(k) plans. Subsequent chapters present recent analysis of the growth of Medicare costs; the different aspects of disability; and the evolution of health, wealth, and living arrangements over the life course. Keeping with the global tradition of previous volumes, Analyses in the Economics of Aging also includes comparative studies on savings behavior in Italy, the Netherlands, and the United States; an examination of household savings among different age groups in Germany; and a chapter devoted to population aging and the plight of widows in India. Carefully compiled and containing some of the most cutting-edge research and analysis available, this volume should be of interest to any specialist or policymaker concerned with ongoing changes in savings and retirement behaviors.

Analysing and Aiding Decision Processes (ISSN #Volume 14)

This book contains an edited selection of papers presented at the Eighth Research Conference on Subjective Probability, Utility and Decision Making, held in Budapest. Together they span a wide range of new developments in studies of decision making, the practice of decision analysis and the development of decision-aiding technology.The volume is arranged in sections: Societal Decision Making; Organizational Decision Making; Aiding the Structuring of Small Scale Decision Problems, and Tracing Decision Processes.The emphasis is on decision processes and structures and their applications, rather than formal modelling in isolation, thus reflecting current developments in research and practice which follow from the understanding of the nature and operation of decision theoretical models gained during the 1970's.The fifth section, A Symposium on the Validity of Studies on Heuristics and Biases, is of a different nature. The papers take stock of the considerable volume of work investigation ``heuristics and biases'' in decision making over the past decade, and their implication for theory and practice.

Analysing and Interpreting the Yield Curve (Wiley Finance)

Understand and interpret the global debt capital markets Now in a completely updated and expanded edition, this is a technical guide to the yield curve, a key indicator of the global capital markets and the understanding and accurate prediction of which is critical to all market participants. Being able to accurately and timely predict the shape and direction of the curve permits practitioners to consistently outperform the market. Analysing and Interpreting the Yield Curve, 2nd Edition describes what the yield curve is, explains what it tells participants, outlines the significance of certain shapes that the curve assumes and, most importantly, demonstrates what factors drive it and how it is modelled and used. Covers the FTP curve, the multi-currency curve, CSA, OIS-Libor and 3-curve models Gets you up to speed on the secured curve Describes application of theoretical versus market curve relative value trading Explains the concept of the risk-free rate Accessible demonstration of curve interpolation best-practice using cubic spline, Nelson-Siegel and Svensson 94 models This advanced text is essential reading for traders, asset managers, bankers and financial analysts, as well as graduate students in banking and finance.

Analysing and Interpreting the Yield Curve (Wiley Finance Ser.)

The yield curve is the defining indicator of the global debt capital markets, and an understanding of it is vital to the smooth running of the economy as a whole. All participants in the market, be they issuers of capital, investors or banking intermediaries, will have a need to estimate, interpret and understand the yield curve. Fund managers that accurately predict the shape and direction of the curve will consistently outperform those that do not. This groundbreaking new book offers: An intuitive account of a very important technical subject, cutting through the mathematics to reveal key concepts Market approaches to enable fund managers to evaluate the current and expected shape of the yield curve An opportunity for market professionals to have an understanding of the latest analytical techniques. Written by an experienced market practitioner, this book is a clear and accessible account of an important financial topic.

Analysing and Interpreting the Yield Curve (Wiley Finance)

Understand and interpret the global debt capital markets Now in a completely updated and expanded edition, this is a technical guide to the yield curve, a key indicator of the global capital markets and the understanding and accurate prediction of which is critical to all market participants. Being able to accurately and timely predict the shape and direction of the curve permits practitioners to consistently outperform the market. Analysing and Interpreting the Yield Curve, 2nd Edition describes what the yield curve is, explains what it tells participants, outlines the significance of certain shapes that the curve assumes and, most importantly, demonstrates what factors drive it and how it is modelled and used. Covers the FTP curve, the multi-currency curve, CSA, OIS-Libor and 3-curve models Gets you up to speed on the secured curve Describes application of theoretical versus market curve relative value trading Explains the concept of the risk-free rate Accessible demonstration of curve interpolation best-practice using cubic spline, Nelson-Siegel and Svensson 94 models This advanced text is essential reading for traders, asset managers, bankers and financial analysts, as well as graduate students in banking and finance.

Analysing and Interpreting the Yield Curve

The yield curve is the defining indicator of the global debt capital markets, and an understanding of it is vital to the smooth running of the economy as a whole. All participants in the market, be they issuers of capital, investors or banking intermediaries, will have a need to estimate, interpret and understand the yield curve. Fund managers that accurately predict the shape and direction of the curve will consistently outperform those that do not. This groundbreaking new book offers: An intuitive account of a very important technical subject, cutting through the mathematics to reveal key concepts Market approaches to enable fund managers to evaluate the current and expected shape of the yield curve An opportunity for market professionals to have an understanding of the latest analytical techniques. Written by an experienced market practitioner, this book is a clear and accessible account of an important financial topic.

Analysing Economic Data: A Concise Introduction (Palgrave Texts in Econometrics)

Covers the key issues required for students wishing to understand and analyse the core empirical issues in economics. It focuses on descriptive statistics, probability concepts and basic econometric techniques and has an accompanying website that contains all the data used in the examples and provides exercises for undertaking original research.

Analysing Erasmus+ Vocational Education and Training Funding in Europe (Technical and Vocational Education and Training: Issues, Concerns and Prospects #30)

This volume presents an analysis of the Erasmus+ funding process. It examines the first 3 years of the programme to discover if the funds are being distributed homogeneously throughout the regions of France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom. If it turns out that funds are being unevenly delivered this could result in an inequity situation: students living in specific regions might have greater chances to benefit from KA102 funds, while other students might have fewer opportunities to benefit from these funds. The book looks in detail at the implementation and performance of the various programmes within Erasmus+, the funds and distribution of these funds, and the number of students in the programmes. The book studies these five countries because they contain more than half of all the vocational education and training students in the European Union. Also, these countries had the most students participating in mobilities during the previous Leonardo da Vinci programme. Hence, it is to be expected that the conclusions drawn in this study are representative of the situation of VET mobilities and Erasmus+ funding in Europe. Erasmus+ is the European programme in charge of fostering the development of transnational programmes in the areas of education, training, sports and youth policies. It is focused on the adaptation to a fast changing world, tackling youth unemployment, and preparing workers for highly skilled jobs. Erasmus+ integrates former programmes such as the Lifelong Learning Programme, Youth in Action, and the various international Higher Education and Sports programmes. It started in 2014 and will be active until 2020.

Analysing Financial Statements for Non-Specialists

All business organizations produce financial statements, and the information communicated (or hidden) in these is relevant to a wide range of users. After a number of recent financial scandals from banks to supermarkets, the need to fully understand financial statements has never been so imperative, and the topic itself so pertinent. With updated examples to reflect the current business environment, including new material on the ethical considerations, and a wider array of business examples, from retail to services and banks, O’Hare continues to demist financial statements for non-specialists. In this new and refreshed edition, he once again covers the topic in an accessible way and assumes no prior training or study in accounting. Offering a range of extra resources, including end of chapter questions, topics for further discussion and brimming with real-world examples, this concise new edition provides a comprehensive resource that will be welcomed by lecturers and instructors charged with delivering classes on financial statements.

Analysing Financial Statements for Non-Specialists

All business organizations produce financial statements, and the information communicated (or hidden) in these is relevant to a wide range of users. After a number of recent financial scandals from banks to supermarkets, the need to fully understand financial statements has never been so imperative, and the topic itself so pertinent. With updated examples to reflect the current business environment, including new material on the ethical considerations, and a wider array of business examples, from retail to services and banks, O’Hare continues to demist financial statements for non-specialists. In this new and refreshed edition, he once again covers the topic in an accessible way and assumes no prior training or study in accounting. Offering a range of extra resources, including end of chapter questions, topics for further discussion and brimming with real-world examples, this concise new edition provides a comprehensive resource that will be welcomed by lecturers and instructors charged with delivering classes on financial statements.

Analysing Health Care Organizations: A Personal Anthology (Routledge Studies in Health Management)

Analysing Health Care Organizations seeks to link the world of health policy and management with the academic field of organization studies in a novel and additive way. It outlines the main developments in UK health care management apparent over the last thirty years and explores how they might be (re)seen with the application of some important organizational theories and perspectives. This book draws out contemporary and enduring themes from current literature on health care organization and considers them from a range of theoretical perspectives. Drawing on robust areas of research and some key academics who contribute to work in this field, it is a book relevant both to experts in the field and to those seeking to develop an understanding of health care organization from a theoretical perspective. Analysing Health Care Organizations provides a state of the art introduction foundation for subsequent works that will extend its content; providing a broad introductory overview of this theoretical terrain and setting the scene for further research.

Analysing Health Care Organizations: A Personal Anthology (Routledge Studies in Health Management)

Analysing Health Care Organizations seeks to link the world of health policy and management with the academic field of organization studies in a novel and additive way. It outlines the main developments in UK health care management apparent over the last thirty years and explores how they might be (re)seen with the application of some important organizational theories and perspectives. This book draws out contemporary and enduring themes from current literature on health care organization and considers them from a range of theoretical perspectives. Drawing on robust areas of research and some key academics who contribute to work in this field, it is a book relevant both to experts in the field and to those seeking to develop an understanding of health care organization from a theoretical perspective. Analysing Health Care Organizations provides a state of the art introduction foundation for subsequent works that will extend its content; providing a broad introductory overview of this theoretical terrain and setting the scene for further research.

Analysing Inequalities in Germany: A Structured Additive Distributional Regression Approach (SpringerBriefs in Statistics)

This book seeks new perspectives on the growing inequalities that our societies face, putting forward Structured Additive Distributional Regression as a means of statistical analysis that circumvents the common problem of analytical reduction to simple point estimators. This new approach allows the observed discrepancy between the individuals’ realities and the abstract representation of those realities to be explicitly taken into consideration using the arithmetic mean alone. In turn, the method is applied to the question of economic inequality in Germany.