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From E-Business Into The O-Zone: Development Of Optical Networks, G. Kent Webb
From E-Business Into The O-Zone: Development Of Optical Networks, G. Kent Webb
G. Kent Webb
An increasing proportion of e-business and other network traffic moves over optical networks which provide higher capacity, speed, and security than electrical networks. An all optical network and even optical computing has been envisioned for 20 years, but technical characteristics of optical components have limited applications to the high end of networking, typically for speeds above 2.5 Gbps. While a fundamental advance in physics may be required for the implementation of an all-optical network, optics continues a steady advance into the network infrastructure. This paper describes the technical evolution of optical systems and examines the changing cost structure of optical …
Advantageous Cost Structure: A Strategic Costing Case Study, Arvinder S. Loomba, M. Buckingham
Advantageous Cost Structure: A Strategic Costing Case Study, Arvinder S. Loomba, M. Buckingham
Arvinder S. Loomba
Today' s increasingly competitive environment has prompted many fim1S to view organizational cost control as a strategic initiative through programs such as advantageous cost structure. Although strategic costing has been a concern of managers at the strategic level, finns are now trying to find ways to implement strategic initiatives at the operational level as well. These initiatives force organizations to address their major cost drivers and often result in improved processes, reduced number of non-value-added activities, improved supplier relations, and increased productivity. This article offers a case study of a large multinational manufacturing company that has successfully implemented advantageous cost …