R. David Nelson was een wiskundige en academicus wiens werk zich richtte op wiskundige cognitie en de geschiedenis van de wiskunde. Door zijn universitaire loopbaan en publicaties beïnvloedde hij de ontwikkeling van wiskundig denken en onderwijs. Nelson's bijdrage lag in het toegankelijk maken van complexe wiskundige concepten en het bepleiten van hervormingen in wiskundeonderwijs. Zijn expertise kwam tot uiting in zowel zijn onderwijs als zijn uitgebreide geschriften.
The Penguin Dictionary of Statistics is an extremely useful and comprehensive guide to the subject. An ideal reference book for A-level mathematics students and undergraduates, this dictionary is also accessible to students of other disciplines (economics, geography) who regularly use statistics, and to those in the business community who want to understand the terminology. Detailed definitions are supported by diagrams and charts.
How the Top Ten Companies Use Best Practices to Manage Their Supply Chains
Every day, companies miss out on billions in unrealized savings due to ineffective supply chain management. Experts Dave Nelson, Patricia E. Moody, and Jonathan Stegner reveal how leading firms recover these savings through target costing, value engineering, and supplier development. They emphasize that supply chain management has become a crucial competitive advantage for manufacturing companies. Drawing from a survey of 247 purchasing managers and over 1,000 hours of interviews and site visits, the authors highlight ten top firms that excel in twenty "best practices." Through case studies, they illustrate how pioneering purchasing departments at companies like American Express, DaimlerChrysler, and Honda have implemented innovative processes that saved billions. Notable examples include Chrysler's SCORE program and Honda's strategic sourcing strategy. The book also addresses the future of supplier development, focusing on the sourcing and allocation of ideas alongside materials. With practical steps for improvement, it serves as an essential guide for supply chain managers seeking to adopt these best practices. This work is poised to be a vital resource for logistics, purchasing, and procurement professionals, establishing itself as a key reference on effective purchasing strategies for years to come.
From algebra to number theory, statistics to mechanics, this versatile and completely updated reference takes in all branches of pure and applied mathematics. Features include: � More than 3,200 cross-referenced entries, supported by dozens of explanatory diagrams � Expanded, up-to-date sections on such topics as chaos, fractals, and graph theory � Biographies of more than 200 key figures in mathematics � Comprehensive coverage of subjects taught in both high school and college