Matthew J Drake: 10 books

If you're seeking to master business analytics, case studies offer invaluable help: they expose you to the entire decision-making process, helping you practice an active role in both performing analysis and using its output to recommend optimal decisions. Now, drawing on his extensive teaching and...

This new business analytics case study challenges readers to optimize safety stock levels for a fashion company, where consumer demand is exceptionally hard to forecast, and inventory planning is extremely difficult. Crystallizing realistic analytical challenges faced by companies in many industries...

The first collection of cases on “big data” analytics for supply chain, operations research, and operations management, this reference puts readers in the position of the analytics professional and decision-maker. Perfect for students, practitioners, and certification candidates in SCM, OM, and...

Using Lean Six Sigma techniques, this new case study challenges readers to analyze why a local pizza restaurant is experiencing a rapid increase in customer complaints, ranging from late delivery to poor crusts. Crystallizing realistic analytical challenges faced by companies in many industries and...

This new business analytics case study challenges readers to project trends and plan capacity for a fast-growing craft beer operation, so it can make the best possible decisions about expensive investments in brewing capacity. Crystallizing realistic analytical challenges faced by companies in many...

This new business analytics case study challenges readers to help a retail coin shop owner build an Internet sale and auction site that complements his existing business while reaching customers who prefer to purchase online. Crystallizing realistic analytical challenges faced by companies in many...

This new business analytics case study challenges readers to help a successful e-commerce startup use IPO funding to extend its niche leadership into new ventures, dissuade online competitors, and move long-time “bricks and mortar” shoppers online. Crystallizing realistic analytical challenges...

This new business analytics case study challenges readers to help Durable Aluminum build a strategic plan for convincing more laptop computer manufacturers to specific aluminum cases instead of plastic. Readers will be asked to help position aluminum as the preferred choice with regard to the environment,...

This new business analytics case study challenges readers to optimize the management of global inventory and related distribution costs in a consumer goods company that imports most of its products from China. Crystallizing realistic analytical challenges faced by companies in many industries and...

“Following up on the promise of the NETMundial meeting, this timely and useful book explores the challenges of implementing its roadmap for the future of Internet governance.” — Milton L. Mueller, Professor, Syracuse University School of Information Studies, USAInternet Governance: The NETmundial...