Abstract: This research addresses some emergent contradictions between theory and practice in recognizing Supply Chain (SC) manager’s position, role, and responsibilities. The analysis of numerous pieces of secondary information contained in a number of empirical studies reveals that the SC manager seldom drives SCs. Although all the analyzed articles address SC management issues, SC
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Teaching Knowledge Management Systems in Architecture
Abstract: The teaching of artificial intelligence techniques in architecture has generally adopted a computer science oriented approach. However, most of these teaching experiment have failed to raise enthusiasm on the students or long term interest in the subject. It is argued in this paper that the main cause for this failure is due to
Distributed Practice Simulations to teach Knowledge Management
Abstract: The paper describes attempts by the authors to convey the importance of teamwork in architecture to students, be it in the process of architecture or the object itself. One of the main postulates of the work is that pedagogically, teamwork is better trained than taught. This is further compounded when the technological burden
Knowledge Champions in Textile & Clothing Business Labs
Abstract: This deliverable describes the efforts provided and the results obtained within the first project year of TCBL (July 2015 to June 2016) related to the management of knowledge relevant for the T&C industry in the so-called Knowledge Spaces (KS). Work has been done mainly in the framework of WP2 “Knowledge Exchange”, in particular
What Questions to Ask When Hiring a Chief Knowledge Officer
Abstract: One of our members is about to hire a chief knowledge officer (CKO) and asked APQC to supply some interview questions to put to the candidates. Of course, we have no shortage of suggestions, but we decided to solicit input from our KM Edge group on LinkedIn, as well. Below are just three