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Operations Management in Agriculture

AUTHOR Kateris, Dimitrios; Kateris, Dimitris; Kateris, Dimitrios et al.
PUBLISHER Academic Press (11/27/2018)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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Operations Management in Agriculture bridges the knowledge gap on operations management for agricultural machinery. It complements traditional topics (cost of using and choosing machinery) with advanced engineering approaches recently applied in agricultural machinery management (area coverage planning and sequential scheduling). The book covers new technologies in bio-production systems (robotics, IoT) and environmental compliance by employing a systems engineering perspective with focuses on sub-systems, including advanced optimization, supply chain systems, sustainability, autonomous vehicles and IT-driven decision-making. It will be a valuable resource for students studying decision-making and those working to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of production through machinery choice.

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ISBN-13: 9780128097861
ISBN-10: 0128097868
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 240
Carton Quantity: 16
Product Dimensions: 7.50 x 0.51 x 9.25 inches
Weight: 0.93 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Bibliography, Index
Country of Origin: US
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BISAC Categories
Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - Sustainable Agriculture
Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - Agronomy - Crop Science
Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - Agronomy - General
Library of Congress Control Number: 2019461097
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Operations Management in Agriculture bridges the knowledge gap on operations management for agricultural machinery. It complements traditional topics (cost of using and choosing machinery) with advanced engineering approaches recently applied in agricultural machinery management (area coverage planning and sequential scheduling). The book covers new technologies in bio-production systems (robotics, IoT) and environmental compliance by employing a systems engineering perspective with focuses on sub-systems, including advanced optimization, supply chain systems, sustainability, autonomous vehicles and IT-driven decision-making. It will be a valuable resource for students studying decision-making and those working to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of production through machinery choice.

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