Monica Sharma – författare

At present, both Industry 4.0 and industrial engineering management developments are reshaping the industrial sector worldwide. Industry 4.0 and sustainability are considered as the crucial emerging trends in industrial production systems. The resulting transformations are changing production modes from traditional to digital, intelligent, and decentralized. It is expected that Industry 4.0 will help drive sustainability in industries thanks to the implementation of advanced technology and a move towards social sustainability.

This book reflects on the consequences of the transition to Industry 4.0 for climate change. The book presents a systemic overview of the current negative impacts of digitization on the environment and showcases a new outline of the energy domain and expected changes in environmental pollution levels under Industry 4.0. It also analyzes the ecological consequences of the growth and development of Industry 4.0 and considers Industry 4.0 as an alternative to fighting climate change, in the sense of shifting the global community’s attention from environmental protection to consolidation of the digital economy. This book will be of interest to academicians and practitioners in the fields of climate change and development of Industry 4.0, and it will contribute to national economic policies for fighting climate change and corporate strategies of sustainable development under Industry 4.0.

At present, both Industry 4.0 and industrial engineering management developments are reshaping the industrial sector worldwide. Industry 4.0 and sustainability are considered as the crucial emerging trends in industrial production systems. The resulting transformations are changing production modes from traditional to digital, intelligent, and decentralized. It is expected that Industry 4.0 will help drive sustainability in industries thanks to the implementation of advanced technology and a move towards social sustainability.

This book reflects on the consequences of the transition to Industry 4.0 for climate change. The book presents a systemic overview of the current negative impacts of digitization on the environment and showcases a new outline of the energy domain and expected changes in environmental pollution levels under Industry 4.0. It also analyzes the ecological consequences of the growth and development of Industry 4.0 and considers Industry 4.0 as an alternative to fighting climate change, in the sense of shifting the global community’s attention from environmental protection to consolidation of the digital economy. This book will be of interest to academicians and practitioners in the fields of climate change and development of Industry 4.0, and it will contribute to national economic policies for fighting climate change and corporate strategies of sustainable development under Industry 4.0.

In a world where the pace of technological advancement continues to accelerate, the imperative to ensure sustainable development has never been more pressing to address the same, the 1st International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches for Sustainable Development in Science & Technology (MASDST - 2024), took place at Manipal University Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, from 28th to 29th March 2024. Embracing the spirit of innovation and collaboration, this conference marks a significant milestone in the pursuit of sustainable solutions for our global challenges.

In a world where the pace of technological advancement continues to accelerate, the imperative to ensure sustainable development has never been more pressing to address the same, the 1st International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches for Sustainable Development in Science & Technology (MASDST - 2024), took place at Manipal University Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, from 28th to 29th March 2024. Embracing the spirit of innovation and collaboration, this conference marks a significant milestone in the pursuit of sustainable solutions for our global challenges.

This encyclopedia is a guide to best practices in understanding risk and business impact. It provides essential guidance for the identification, management and control of risks confronting businesses. This book is intended to provide guidance and examples for the identification, management and control of risks. Wherever practicable, case studies and examples have been used to illustrate the points. Many examples are provided throughout this guide: these all have their roots in real cases and come heavily laden with pragmatism. It describes dramatic social changes going on in everyday life and in the workplace and deals with how new technologies and the decrease of full-time positions, among other transformations, requires abandoning the established rules and experimenting with new ways of working with one another. The text also concerns itself with the quantification of risk, the modeling of identified risks and how to make decisions from those models and offers a powerful and precise method for dealing with the uncertainty and variability of a problem. Practicable examples have been provided for different methodologies so that it is most appropriate to the reader’s organization’s business continuity maturity and culture can be selected.

This encyclopedia is a guide to best practices in understanding risk and business impact. It provides essential guidance for the identification, management and control of risks confronting businesses. This book is intended to provide guidance and examples for the identification, management and control of risks. Wherever practicable, case studies and examples have been used to illustrate the points. Many examples are provided throughout this guide: these all have their roots in real cases and come heavily laden with pragmatism. It describes dramatic social changes going on in everyday life and in the workplace and deals with how new technologies and the decrease of full-time positions, among other transformations, requires abandoning the established rules and experimenting with new ways of working with one another. The text also concerns itself with the quantification of risk, the modeling of identified risks and how to make decisions from those models and offers a powerful and precise method for dealing with the uncertainty and variability of a problem. Practicable examples have been provided for different methodologies so that it is most appropriate to the reader’s organization’s business continuity maturity and culture can be selected.

Adventure travel is a type of tourism, involving exploration or travel to remote, exotic and possibly hostile areas. Adventure tourism is rapidly growing in popularity, as tourists seek different kinds of vacations. According to the U.S. based Adventure Travel Trade Association, adventure travel may be any tourist activity, including two of the following three components: a physical activity, a cultural exchange or interaction and engagement with nature. The tourism sector has experienced rapid growth and gained in importance for the economies of many developing countries and even for several developed countries. The primary aim of writing this book on this subject is to present the subject matter in a concise and an intelligible form, keeping in view the needs of the average student.

In recent years, many hospitality, hotel and restaurant firms have realized the strategic importance of co-branding . Particularly, some hotels face with diminished marginal profit from F & B. International hotels have started to utilize co-branding applications and strategies, such as making alliance with a prominent restaurant chain, to decrease these problems. Strategic management of branding in the hospitality sector is very critical, given that firms in the hospitality sector are involved in a competitive tourism market and hence deals with strong rivals . Companies in the hospitality sector (hotels, restaurants, etc.) prioritize research based branding to a specific customer target group in order to consolidate an outstanding corporate identity and service quality. They aim to distinguish their brand image and differentiate their product or service among the competitors by adopting particular brand strategies since identifying a target customer base and understanding their needs and preferences are of primary significance for hospitality firms. The primary aim of writing this book on this subject is to present the subject matter in a concise and an intelligible form, keeping in view the needs of the average student.

This book ‘Fundamentals of Environment and Tourism’ reflects changes in the relationship between tourism, society and the natural environment in the first decade of the new century. Alongside the updating of all statistics, environmental policy initiatives, examples and case studies new material has been added. Tourism is also analyzed as an interconnected system, linking the environments of where tourists come from, with the ones they go to. There is a complex relationship between the environment and the development of tourism, which this book discusses in a thorough and informative manner. Taking a holistic view of the tourism system and how it interacts with the natural environment, this volume illustrates the positive and negative effects of this relationship, and importantly how tourism can be planned and managed to encourage natural resource conservation and aid human development. It is an invaluable tool for all those studying human geography, tourism and environment studies.

The present book examines the ins and outs of the food service industry, providing tips for success and an overview of the current state of the industry. The unique feature of the book continues to be the emphasis on systems, which applies to both commercial and institutional operations. It is written for the student and illustrated with diagrams and tables. It explains how to select the right things to do for any type of foodservice operation, including: understanding the customer, devising menus, planning and design of the physical environment, staffing, developing standards, control and quality. The second part looks at how to carry out these things successfully.

Tourism Management is a multidisciplinary field of study with the purpose of preparing people with the expertise, commitment, and skills for management, marketing, and operations positions in the expanding industry that provides food, accommodations, and tourism services to people away from home. As a field of study, Hospitality and Tourism Management is interdisciplinary. It draws upon a wide range of basic disciplines to provide the fundamental knowledge and skills that are required to fulfill the diverse demands placed upon individuals in management positions within the hospitality industry. Tourism is an excellent way to develop a country, but it can also cause harm. It is irrefutable that tourism has become the backbone of many economies of the world. In fact many countries rely on the tourist dollar for their development.

The hotel’s check-in time indicates the time from which the hotel starts charging for the day. If anybody wants to occupy the hotel room before the hotel’s check-in time, the hotel charges for one additional day and considers it as previous day stay. Most hotels, however, can accommodate a little buffer time request by the customers, without any additional charge, if one wishes to take the room before the check-in time. For the most cost-effective usage of hotel room occupancy, the customer should try to reach at about hotel’s check-in time and leave or hand over the hotel room at about the hotel’s check-out time, but it may not be always practical because the customer’s arrival and departure time of flights may not align with the hotel check-in and check-out time and for other reasons. The primary aim of writing this book on this subject is to present the subject matter in a concise and an intelligible form, keeping in view the needs of the average student. CONTENTS: Check-in and Check-out Management in Airport; Air Travel Management; Visa (Document) Management; Port of Entry; Airport Check-in Process; Airplane Travel–Airport Formalities; First Time Traveler’s Guide; Simulation of Check-in at Airports.