Irrespective of their size, companies seem to be more efficient when they compete with one another, and more creative when they co-operate. 

This article presents the main instruments of the “management of innovation” from the Lisbon Strategy perspective. According to this Strategy until the year 2010 the economy of the European Union have to become the most dynamic and competitive one.

This paper theoretically explores the considerations and reasons for choosing to become entrepreneurs. Both the rewards (achievement, freedom, power) and difficulties outlining the lifestyle of the entrepreneur are presented. Furthermore, myths and realities about entrepreneurs are presented ,...

In the paper the essence of the evaporative pattern casting process, its technical and economic effects in comparison with classical casting process are presented. The new directions of research in connection with it that shall determine its technological improvements are also presented.

For many specialists and researches the method of value analysis may seem pointless. But the elements which are manifesting in turbulent economics denounce that it is necessary to “revaluate” the method of value analysis. The principal objectives which are at the base of the...

The methodology of redesign management system using value analysis was born from the necessity to respond at shifts that appears in the management of the organizations. One of this shifts reefers “proliferation of the systematic approach of the management of organizations” which involves...

In a globalizing world, defined by fierce, ever increasing competition, the relocation of services became not simply necessary, but vital for companies and imperative for further fostering their competitiveness.

The paper mainly aims at defining strategic industries, establishing selection criteria and pointing out opportunities for the implementation of policies specific to market economies for promoting these industries.

The paper presents the particularities of the logistics and supply chain management in the pharmaceutical industry and discusses the factors which influence drugs diffusion speed on the Romanian market. On the one hand, customer satisfaction, as an outcome of successful customer relationship...