IEEE Press Series on Technology Management, Innovation, and Leadership

The digital transformation is in full swing and fundamentally changes how we live, work, and communicate with each other. From retail to finance, many industries see an inflow of new technologies, disruption through innovative platform business models, and employees struggling to cope with the significant shifts occurring. This Fourth Industrial Revolution is predicted to also transform Logistics and Supply Chain Management, with delivery systems becoming automated, smart networks created everywhere, and data being collected and analyzed universally. ”The Digital Transformation of Logistics: Demystifying Impacts of the Fourth Industrial Revolution” provides a holistic overview of this vital subject clouded by buzz, hype, and misinformation. The book is divided into three themed-sections: • Technologies such as self-driving cars or virtual reality are not only electrifying science fiction lovers anymore but are also increasingly presented as cure-all remedies to supply chain challenges. In ”The Digital Transformation of Logistics: Demystifying Impacts of the Fourth Industrial Revolution”, the authors peel back the layers of excitement that have grown around new technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), 3D printing, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Blockchain or Cloud computing, and show use cases that give a glimpse about the fascinating future we can expect. • Platforms that allow businesses to centrally acquire and manage their logistics services disrupt an industry that has been relationship-based for centuries. The authors discuss smart contracts, which are one of the most exciting applications of Blockchain, Software as a Service (SaaS) offerings for freight procurement, where numerous data sources can be integrated and decision-making processes automated, and marine terminal operating systems as an integral node for shipments. In The Digital Transformation of Logistics: Demystifying Impacts of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, insights are shared into the cold chain industry where companies respond to increasing quality demands, and how European governments are innovatively responding to challenges of cross-border eCommerce. • People are a vital element of the digital transformation and must be on board to drive change. The Digital Transformation of Logistics: Demystifying Impacts of the Fourth Industrial Revolution explains how executives can create sustainable impact and how competencies can be managed in the digital age-especially for sales executives who require urgent upskilling to remain relevant. Best practices are shared for organizational culture change, drawing on studies among senior leaders from the US, Singapore, Thailand, and Australia, and for managing strategic alliances with logistics service providers to offset risks and create cross-functional, cross-company transparency. “The Digital Transformation of Logistics: Demystifying Impacts of the Fourth Industrial Revolution” provides realistic insights, a ready-to-use knowledge base, and a working vocabulary about current activities and emerging trends of the Logistics industry. Intended readers are supply chain professionals working for manufacturing, trading, and freight forwarding companies as well as students and all interested parties.

Persuasive Communication for Science and Technology Leaders Explore this insightful guide to the development of persuasive leadership skills perfect for students and managers in technical fields Many technical managers receive little or no training in the persuasive arts. Though technically skilled, they often lack the ability to engage effectively with an audiences outside their field. “Persuasive Communication for Science and Technology Leaders: Writing and Speaking with Confidence” delivers a thorough treatment of how to connect with audiences whose knowledge, values, personal experiences, ethnic background, gender, and worldview may differ from their own. Written in a highly readable and entertaining style, this book goes beyond the scope of a standard textbook on persuasive communication. Its practical lessons illustrate the techniques of effective scientific and technical writing while emphasizing values-based leadership for a more just, inclusive, and sustainable world, a theme that seems particularly pertinent during these times of multiple crises, misinformation campaigns, and science denial. The distinguished speaker and author explores the broader importance of language and explains various techniques for expanding your expressive range and your professional influence. He will also teach you methods for conveying information clearly and precisely as well as in ways that inspire and leave a lasting impression. You will also benefit from: • A thorough introduction to knowing and connecting with your audience, using voice, tone, and point of view for results, and engaging your reader with compelling openings • An exploration of explaining complex technologies clearly, succeeding with challenging writing assignments, and applying a variety of persuasive strategies for agile responses to a rapidly changing world • An examination of speaking effectively while thinking on your feet, including how to create a safety net and how to recover from momentary lapses • Easy-to-remember guidance on avoiding common language errors that might undermine your credibility or, worse yet, make people stop listening to you Perfect for undergraduate and graduate students in scientific and technical fields such as engineering, geology, botany, climatology, and epidemiology, “Persuasive Communication for Science and Technology Leaders: Writing and Speaking with Confidence” will earn a place in the libraries of technical managers and leaders who seek to better connect with their audiences.

A comprehensive discussion of the findings of the PICASSO initiative on ICT policy “ICT Policy, Research, and Innovation: Perspectives and Prospects for EU-US Collaboration” provides a clearly readable overview of selected information and communication technology (ICT) and policy topics. Rather than deluge the reader with technical details, the distinguished authors provide just enough technical background to make sense of the underlying policy discussions. The book covers policy, research, and innovation topics on technologies as wide-ranging as: • Internet of Things • Cyber physical systems • 5G • Big data “ICT Policy, Research, and Innovation” compares and contrasts the policy approaches taken by the EU and the US in a variety of areas. The potential for future cooperation is outlined as well. Later chapters provide policy perspectives about some major issues affecting EU/US development cooperation, while the book closes with a discussion of how the development of these new technologies is changing our conceptions of fundamental aspects of society.

Cyber—Physical—Human Systems A comprehensive edited volume exploring the latest in the interactions between cyber—physical systems and humans. In “Cyber—Physical—Human Systems: Fundamentals and Applications”, a team of distinguished researchers delivers a robust and up-to-date volume of contributions from leading researchers on Cyber—Physical—Human Systems, an emerging class of systems with increased interactions between cyber—physical, and human systems communicating with each other at various levels across space and time, so as to achieve desired performance related to human welfare, efficiency, and sustainability. The editors have focused on papers that address the power of emerging CPHS disciplines, all of which feature humans as an active component during cyber and physical interactions. Articles that span fundamental concepts and methods to various applications in engineering sectors of transportation, robotics, and healthcare and general socio-technical systems such as smart cities are featured. Together, these articles address challenges and opportunities that arise due to the emerging interactions between cyber—physical systems and humans, allowing readers to appreciate the intersection of cyber—physical system research and human behavior in large-scale systems. In the book, readers will also find: • A thorough introduction to the fundamentals of cyber—physical—human systems • In-depth discussions of cyber—physical—human systems with applications in transportation, robotics, and healthcare • A comprehensive treatment of socio-technical systems, including social networks and smart cities Perfect for cyber—physical systems researchers, academics, and graduate students, Cyber—Physical—Human Systems: Fundamentals and Applications will also earn a place in the libraries of research and development professionals working in industry and government agencies.

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IEEE Technology and Engineering Management Society Body of Knowledge (TEMSBOK) IEEE TEMS Board of Directors-approved body of knowledge dedicated to technology and engineering management The IEEE Technology and Engineering Management Society Body of Knowledge (TEMSBOK) establishes a set of common practices for technology and engineering management, acts as a reference for entrepreneurs, establishes a basis for future official certifications, and summarizes the literature on the management field in order to publish reference documentation for new initiatives. The editors have used a template approach with authors that instructed them on how to introduce their manuscript, how to organize the technology and area fundamentals, the managing approach, techniques and benefits, realistic examples that show the application of concepts, recommended best use (focusing on how to identify the most adequate approach to typical cases), with a summary and conclusion of each section, plus a list of references for further study. The book is structured according to the following area knowledge chapters: business analysis, technology adoption, innovation, entrepreneurship, project management, digital disruption, digital transformation of industry, data science and management, and ethics and legal issues. Specific topics covered include: • Market requirement analysis, business analysis for governance planning, financial analysis, evaluation and control, and risk analysis of market opportunities • Leading and managing working groups, optimizing group creation and evolution, enterprise agile governance, and leading agile organizations and working groups • Marketing plans for new products and services, risk analysis and challenges for entrepreneurs, and procurement and collaboration • Projects, portfolios and programs, economic constraints and roles, integration management and control of change, and project plan structure The IEEE Technology and Engineering Management Society Body of Knowledge (TEMSBOK) will appeal to engineers, graduates, and professionals who wish to prepare for challenges in initiatives using new technologies, as well as managers who are responsible for conducting business involving technology and engineering.