If you need secondary sources about:
green manufacturing, green manufacturing index (GMI), performance measures, costing, lean
check out these databases:
A dynamic online resource that provides over 300 titles covering all aspects of engineering. Please be sure to follow site instructions to get full-contact access.
The Knovel Interactive Library provides access to approximately 650 engineering, science and technical books.
ScienceDirect Physical Sciences Collection includes full-text articles from over 500 journals in the physical sciences and engineering disciplines.
Provides up to date and topical business information on thousands of companies, plus industry intelligence. Includes articles from business related journals and reference books.
For a complete list of databases on these topics, go to:
Google Tips and Tricks
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2. Use the minus sign (-) in place of NOT to remove results with a certain word.
3. Like in Library Search, use Quotes (" ") to find phrases, such as "Southern Alberta Institute of Technology" or "Repetitive Strain Injury".
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