Aa Global Sourcing Ltd: 86 books

Though often overlooked, bankruptcy sales can be a real benefit to businesses looking for a great deal. Prospective purchasers must, of course, interface with the bankruptcy court, so you must understand the lay of the land when looking for a bargain. Purchasing the assets of a business in or out...

It’s time once again to make much of a simple concept; that two groups with different names, languages and cultures might put aside their old habits, pettiness and grudges, recognize the overwhelming alignment of their most critical self-interests, and join their complementary strengths to achieve...

In response to the recent economy's woes, banks have placed a growing premium on reducing costs and improving operational efficiencies and many banks have turned to lean programs as a useful tool. Most of these banks will find themselves disappointed, however, because few lean initiatives, in our...

Search engine optimization (SEO) is the art and science of making web pages attractive to the search engines. The goal of search engine optimization is to have your website ranked in the top ten internet search hits that appear on the first page.

There is really nothing else quite like driving down the road on a beautiful spring day with all the windows rolled down.  The fresh air invigorates you and there is something that is just right with the world when you can relax behind the wheel of the car you call your own.

There are some people who think there is no place for 5s Lean at home. Just like those who say you can't bake without ovens! The 5S process of Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain is a lean manufacturing process in use by the Toyota Production System for decades. The premise...

When was the last time you saw your desktop? If your answer is, "Hmm...I don't really remember," do you realize how much time and energy you are wasting just looking for stuff? I am guessing that you already know you are wasting time. Or maybe you are so embarrassed by your messy office...

In general, companies decide to begin franchising for one of three reasons; lack of money, people or time. Opening your own franchise business is a BIG step for those who choose the venture and it can be somewhat intimidating. The franchise marketplace is filled with innumerable franchise systems...

Are you a CEO, consultant or entrepreneur interested in entering or expanding your activity in Thailand, Vietnam and Philippines’s market? Then this book is for you! The main objective of this book is to provide you with basic knowledge about Thailand, Vietnam and Philippines; an...

Non Executive Directors used to be caricatured as cronies of the Chairman (who is also a Non Executive Director) or CEO. Fat cats, freeloading members of the “old boy network”, retirees who wanted to have somewhere to go other than the golf club for a decent lunch and a chat. Not an attractive...

Lean Sustainable Supply Chain Management. It's More Than Just Being Green. In today's business environment, companies are being held accountable to a growing list of stakeholders who assess company performance against a variety of criteria, from financial and operational performance to labour...

Entering into a joint venture is a major decision. This book gives an overview of the main ways you can set up a joint venture, the advantages and disadvantages of doing so, how to assess if you are ready to commit, what to look for in a joint venture partner and how to make it work.

Lean is designed to reduce the seven "deadly forms of waste": defects, overproduction, over processing, wasted motion, inventory (work in process), transport/handling and waiting. Addressing any or all of these can help operations run more efficiently and therefore, be more competitive which...

Some people transition seamlessly into a happy retirement and get right to the business of enjoying their new lives. But other people have a tougher time entering the retirement years. Some of these people may wonder whether they are really cut out for retirement at all. With all the talk...