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Topic of the week : The 4 Ps in the Outsourcing Pod: Place, Price, Process and People Go to Topic

As outsourcing gaining more and more momentum in Asia where most of the...

People or Process.

People

Process

The 5 Ps of Sourcing

By : Maureen Sharib Plan Prepare Penetrate Persevere Prosper (The Five Ps) The following is a condensation of the former lesson (Sun Tzu’s Art of War) As I was doing the Art of War lessons (last), it occurred to me that there were some points Sun Tzu kept repeating. All in all, Sun Tzu recommends strategic methods of winning that rarely required actual warfare. Organization, deception and the use of spies were his main tools - but if it came to war, he used his detailed insight on its methods a

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Wireless Electricity

2 referals, 7 arguments, 40 views

	Argument added by Business Management Consultant, : I can provide you with Management Consulting & Counseling Services \| Topic: Open Architectures: Technology Platforms for a New World \| 8 days ago
	This will take some time to invent structure. Only time will tell how good this will be. ~Business Management Specialist: www.CEOBusinessManagementSolutions.com

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Open Innovation: will this be the next step?

0 referals, 3 arguments, 44 views

	Argument added by Business Management Consultant, : I can provide you with Management Consulting & Counseling Services \| Topic: Open Architectures: Technology Platforms for a New World \| 8 days ago
	That could be a yes and a no. Open-innovation does have its limitations. ~Management Consultant: www.CEOBusinessManagrmentSolutions.com

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Idea Contests in "Civil Engineers"

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How do you Grow Your construction business through effective marketing?

0 referals, 3 ideas, 49 views

	Idea added by Business Management Consultant, : I can provide you with Management Consulting & Counseling Services \| Topic: Smart construction engineering \| 2 days ago
	It's all about Strategic Planning along with strategic thinking and Strategic Management. There aren't too many inexpensive ways to advertise a construction business. Many times for a business like this you have get out there to show and prove to...

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Factors affecting the buy vs build decision

0 referals, 10 ideas, 51 views

	Argument added by Business Management Consultant, : I can provide you with Management Consulting & Counseling Services \| Topic: Buy and Build: Creating Customized Technology Solutions \| 10 days ago
	It's always good and a smart move to make sure that you have the resources that you need. ~Management Consultant and Management Specialist: www.CEOBusinessManagementSolutions.com

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Trends and Insights in "Civil Engineers"

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How can we improve Indian Economy?

0 referals, 1 comments, 12 views

	Commented by Business Management Consultant, : I can provide you with Management Consulting & Counseling Services \| Topic: Smart construction engineering \| 2 days ago
	There many things that can be said and done about this. Sometimes it might take an act of God for improvements. But on a smaller scale, sometimes, if possible the citizens could protest or there needs to be a lot of changes made in the government.

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Increasing the Productivity in Construction Industry

0 referals, 3 comments, 33 views

	Commented by Business Management Consultant, : I can provide you with Management Consulting & Counseling Services \| Topic: Smart construction engineering \| 2 days ago
	Interesting insight. Improving productivity is important.

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Q & A in "Civil Engineers"

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Why focus on labour for increasing productivity ?

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	Answered by Business Management Consultant, : I can provide you with Management Consulting & Counseling Services \| Topic: Smart construction engineering \| 2 days ago
	Labor is important but what's most important is the quality of the labor, not the quantity. ~Business Management Specialist, Management Consultant Coach : www.CEOBusinessManagementSolutions.com

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elevation of stone finished walls.

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	Answered by Business Management Consultant, : I can provide you with Management Consulting & Counseling Services \| Topic: Open Architectures: Technology Platforms for a New World \| 8 days ago
	It could be beneficial, it all depends on the quality. Only time will tell how good this will be. ~Business Management Consultant Business Management Specialist: www.CEOBusinessManagementSolutions.com

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Topics in Civil Engineers

Eco friendly construction and transports.. Go to Topic

Do you think plastic has a replacement?

Yes

Will paperless billing be the future?

Yes

Metro rail construction issues Go to Topic

How Metro construction can happen without affecting public life around?


	2 Public Participation
	2 GOVT.INVOLVEMENT
	2 Proper Administartion

How safety can be ensured in Metro rail construction?


	3 Sit together and brainstorm on all related issues
	2 Site Safe System
	0 Subject matter of Engineers - but others may not sit idle

Application of Nano Technology Go to Topic

Application of Nano Technology - Fantastic results

Evaluation Engineering Group - Linked In Fantastic results observed by using Nano Technology...must read the attached links. Industrial Nanotech Releases 2008 Energy Saving Report by International Textile Manufacturer Henateks Report Shows Henateks Achieved Return of Initial Investment Plus 130% Return On Investment with Industrial Nanotech’s Patented Nansulate® Energy Saving Technology in Year One. Subsequent Annual Savings Projected to be Even Greater

India Rising - To build world class Urban & Rural Infrastructure Go to Topic

Improving riding quality vrs rebuilding the road

Improving the riding quality of roads is the only alternative

Roads can be rebuild to avoid recurring maintanance expenses

when India constructed the sea bridge in mumbai, why were we forsed to depend on chineese engineers??

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After Engineering graduation, if our parents are unable to finance our studies further, we are left with no choice but to grab whatever job opportunity; those are available in the market. Some times this happens due to lack of information for the...

Economic Growth Go to Topic

PM says: Corruption will hit Economic growth


	4 Give more power
	2 Back Fire - People putting penalty on officials
	1 Privatization of authorities and departments

Is corporate restructuring a ladder for growth

yes

Green Building Standards Go to Topic

How can we entice the common man to build green homes on the LEED model?


	16 Awareness is the key
	4 Providing incentives by tax duduction
	3 Media can play a big role in making people aware !

LEED in Indian Context: What changes we need?


	3 Regional materials and historical learnings need to be incorporated
	2 The building material must be available in India
	1 Concentrate on Developing suburbs

BAD EXPERIENCE ON JONING SERVICE AFTER GETTING DEGREE. Go to Topic

First Experiences is best eXperiences in your career

Latest Answer :

Yes Mr. Senthil the first experience is one of a kind , where you are getting introduced to new things in life and Not only in your career but also in life, 1st day of school, first day at college and the experiences like these that we go through...

experience and fresher and the responsibility

TO RECOGNISED THE EXPERIENCE EMPLOYEE

TO SUPPORT THE FRESHERS

Information Data Bank Go to Topic

Delhi Metro Accident - Information

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Yesterday whatever happened was the 2nd of its kind. Last year, a similar kind of accident occured in Panjagutta Bridge in Hydrabad. It is the same story, time and again, Ministers giving away contracts to renowned contractors, taking a bribe for...

Anymore you have information about Registeration of Domestic Consultant in India. Please Tell me Thanks

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Registrars of Companies (ROC) appointed under Section 609 of the Companies Act covering the various States and Union Territories, are vested with the primary duty of registering companies floated in the respective States and Union Territories and...

Whats the difference b/w feeling sorry and apologising? Go to Topic

The art of saying 'sorry'

The art of saying 'sorry': an apology can be incredibly powerful—for you, as well as the recipient. "I'm sorry." Why are those two little words so difficult to say? Perhaps it’s because they hold such power. An honest apology can mend relationships, dissolve anger, soothe shattered pride or heal a broken heart. Apologizing can even have health benefits, such as lowering stress levels. Meanwhile, avoiding an apology makes relationships more strained -- and it can reveal something negative abou

Global Warming and carbon credit Go to Topic

Manupilated numbers to propogate quasi reality of Global Warming

It concerns a disturbing revelation that a “flaw” in the UK’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) prevents any prosecutions for alleged fraud and malfeasance of public office by climatologists at the UK’s Climatic Reseach Unit (CRU) of the University of East Anglia (UEA) who willfully abused the FOIA, in the scandal now known as “Climategate.” Why? Because no prosecutions can be brought for offences committed more than six months prior! - extract from ClimateGate website. US scientist have also c

Real estate business for investment sake adds to global warming

Buildings for just investment is global warmer even if green

Investment Buildings dont add to global warming

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Behind every structure, there is a Civil Engineer. This community is for Civil Engineers and our well wishers to share their thoughts,ideas etc..

Civil Engineers, Construction, Architecture, Building, Roads & Bridges