In the know

Article Abstract:

Effectively managing a company's expertise can be hugely beneficial but implementing the process can be difficult. Knowledge management improves communication within companies so that expertise is used more effectively, reducing duplicated tasks and expensive design, commissioning and maintenance errors. To this end, Japanese automation supplier Omron's UK arm is installing a 1.5 million pounds sterling electronic database containing information on its entire product range in order to maximise accessability of information throughout the company.

Methods, Information services, Control equipment industry, Industrial management, Omron Corp., Knowledge acquisition (Expert systems)

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Dismantling weapons: how will we know?

Article Abstract:

The lack of verification programs that ascertain the destructions of weapons will have a serious impact on security of nations and the safety of nuclear materials. The treaties such as START call for destruction of nuclear missiles but they do not have any provision for verifying the dismantlement of the nuclear war heads. The nuclear powers should allow each other to confirm the progress of dismantlement in their countries but the program should not be of an interfering nature.

Planning, Safety and security measures, Nuclear industry, Nuclear disarmament

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Biological Weapons Control

Article Abstract:

There has been a good deal of debate over whether inspection is the best way to control the production of biological weapons. Some feel that inspections would give inspected institutions bad reputations, regardless of the outcome of the investigation. However, inspections will reduce suspicions and allow for peace of mind.

Brief Article, International aspects, Biological weapons, Disarmament, Inspection, Arms inspection

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