Hybrid inspection systems, those in which humans and computers work cooperatively, have found increased application in today's complex manufacturing and service systems, as evidenced by their widespread use in inspection applications (e.g., printed circuit boards, aircraft compo…
Underground utilities and wastewater collection systems deteriorate over time demanding utility owners to involve in continuous revisions and development of their asset management frameworks to maintain the functionality of their assets. In any asset management framework, inspec…
Software defects are expensive, costing the US economy 60 billion annually [1]. However, quality control techniques are expensive and are further constrained by the availability of resources. Therefore, a large body of research focuses on efficient quality control activities. De…
Border Management Modernization
by McLinden, Gerard, Doyle, Tom, Fanta, Enrique, Widdowson, David
This book provides border management policymakers and reformers with a broad survey of key developments in and principles for improving trade facilitation through better border management, including practical advice on particular issues. In contrast to the traditional border man…
Historical perspective and current status.Structure and properties of tissues.Posmortem changes in muscle foods. Edible by-products from the production and processing of muscle foods. Processed meats/poultry/seafood. Inspection. Grading. Meat-animal composition and its measureme…
"German Disarmament After World War I examines the Allied disarmament of Germany and the challenges that such an enormous task presented to international efforts in enforcing the Treaty of Versailles. In the twenty-first century, disarmament remains a critical issue for the Inte…
This study is timely because several investments are planned for container terminals in Sub-Saharan Africa. From a public policy perspective, disentangling the reasons behind cargo delays in ports is crucial to understanding:a) whether projects by the World Bank and other donors…