Concepts in Enterprise Resource Planning, Second Edition
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Concepts in Enterprise Resource Planning, Second Edition
Ellen Monk , and Bret Wagner
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ASIN: 0619216638

Book Description

One of the most exciting developments in business today, Enterprise Resource Planning offers a wealth of opportunities for increased productivity by bringing a company's many different systems together into one large integrated system. This complete introduction to the world of Enterprise Resource Planning provides the necessary background for success in today's marketplace.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Easy reading.......2007-05-31

If you want to know some problems of unintegrated systems and how integrated ERP (=SAP) can help to solve these problems this book is for you. If you need something else/more - look for another book or course.

5 out of 5 stars Well written rationale for ERP use........2006-07-06

A quick read, well written, nicely illustrated with charts, spreadsheets and case studies. Presents a relatively high level perspective of a manufacturer's business processes from pre-sales through planning, production & delivery, to post-sales customer service. Compares the challenges of operations in an unintegrated systems environment with one in which systems are well integrated within an ERP suite and does it in a way that makes it easy to understand and remember the benefits of the latter. Geared toward students in an academic environment, it is useful to those already in business who can benefit from its conceptual clarity. Unlike most of the dated ERP books on the market, it covers current topics like XML & web services.
Supply Chain Management and Advanced Planning: Concepts, Models, Software and Case Studies
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Supply Chain Management and Advanced Planning: Concepts, Models, Software and Case Studies

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ASIN: 3540220658

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Supply Chain Management concerns organizational aspects of integrating

legally separated firms as well as coordinating material

and information flows within a production-distribution network.

Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) systems being used for

transaction handling and order execution in most firms today have

been supplemented by Advanced Planning Systems (APS) for

coordinating flows, exploiting bottlenecks and keeping due dates.

This book provides insights regarding the concepts underlying

APS. Special emphasis is given to modelling supply chains and

implementing APS in industry successfully. Understanding is enhanced

through the use of case studies as well as an introduction to the solution

algorithms used.

For the third edition the content of the book has been updated

thoroughly taking into account latest APS software developments,

research results and experiences with APS implementation projects.

Two new case studies have been added resulting in a total

of six case studies now covering a wide range of industrial sectors

and ideas to implement APS successfully. Finally, a new chapter on "Purchasing & Material

Requirements Planning" complements the description of APS.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Advanced Planning.......2006-06-24

Any review of supply chain management in general has to begin with Michael Porter's 1985 (now available in a 1998 edition) best seller "Competitive Advantage." For software, one would begin with Christopher Koch's "The ABCs of Supply Chain Management" where he states "Supply chain management software is possibly the most fractured group of software applications on the planet. . . . No one has a complete package." and then move on to the EDIGuys "Supply Chain Information Systems" for specifics on the background, buzz, and hype. But, if you are interested in applying modelling and associated quantitative methods (Advanced Planning) to the supply chain management paradigm, then there is probably no better place to begin than Stadtler and Kilgers book. They lead you through concepts to implementation with six case studies from various industries. And, the supplementary material covering forecast methods, linear and mixed integer programming, genetic algorithms, and constraint programming is invaluable.

5 out of 5 stars Contents.......2005-10-09

For the ones who are interested

PART I. Basics of supply chain management

1. Supply chain management - An overview
1.1 Definitions
1.2 Building blocks
1.3 Origins

2. Supply chain analysis
2.1 Motivation and goals
2.2 Process modelling
2.3 Performance measurement
2.4 Inventory analysis

3. Types of supply chains
3.1 Motivation and basics
3.2 Functional attributes
3.3 Structural attributes
3.4 Example for the consumer goods industry
3.5 Example for the computer assembly

4. Advanced Planning
4.1 What is Planning
4.2 Planning tasks along the supply chain
4.3 Examples of type-specific planning tasks and planning concepts

PART II. Concepts of advanced planning systems

5. Structure of advanced planning systems

6. Strategic network planning
6.1 Components of the strategic network design problem
6.2 Review of models in the literature
6.3 Modelling strategic supply chain design
6.4 SNP Modules in advanced planning systems
6.5 Conclusions

7. Demand planning
7.1 A demand planning framework
7.2 Statistical forecasting techniques
7.3 Incorporation of judgmental factors
7.4 Additional features

8. Master planning
8.1 The decision situation
8.2 Model building
8.3 Generating a plan

9. Demand fulfilment and ATP
9.1 Available-to-promise
9.2 Allocated ATP
9.3 Order promising

10. Production planning and scheduling
10.1 Description of the decision situation
10.2 How to proceed from a model to a production schedule
10.3 Model building
10.4 Updating production schedules
10.5 Number of planning levels and limitations

11. Purchasing and material requirements planning
11.1 Basics of material management planning
11.2 Generation and timing of uncritical orders
11.3 Quantity discounts and supplier selection

12. Distribution and transport planning
12.1 Panning situations
12.2 Models

13. Coordination and integration
13.1 Coordination of APS modules
13.2 Integration of APS
13.3 Supply chain event management

14. Collaborative planning
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Types of collaborations
14.3 A generic collaboration process
14.4 Software support

PART III. Implementing advanced planning systems

15. The definition of a supply chain project
15.1 Supply chain evaluation
15.2 Supply chain potential analysis
15.3 Project roadmap

16. The selection process
16.1 Creation of a short list
16.2 APS requirements
16.3 Implementation and integration
16.4 Post-implementation effort and support model

17. The implementation process
17.1 The APS implementation project
17.2 Modelling phases of an APS-project

PART IV. Actual APS and case studies

18. Architecture of selected APS
18.1 i2 Technologies - i2 Six.One
18.2 Peoplesoft - EnterpriseOne Supply chain planning
18.3 SAP - APO

19. SCM in a pharmaceutical company
19.1 Case description
19.2 Objectives of project
19.3 Planning process
19.4 Results and lessons learned

20. Food and beverages
20.1 Case description
20.2 Aim of the project
20.3 Model building in Peoplesoft Strategic Network Optimization
20.4 Implementing the Master Planning Model
20.5 Results and lessons learned

21. Computer assembly
21.1 Description of the computer assembly case
21.2 Scope and objectives
21.3 Planning process in detail
21.4 Summary and lessons learned

22. Demand planning of styrene plastics
22.1 Description of the supply chain
22.2 The architecture of the planning system
22.3 Model building with SAP APO Demand planning
22.4 The demand planning process of the styrene plastics division
22.5 Concluding remarks

23. Semiconductor manufacturing
23.1 Case description
23.2 Objectives of project
23.3 Model building with i2 Factory planner
23.4 Lessons learned

24. Scheduling of synthetic granulate
24.1 Case description
24.2 Objectives
24.3 Modelling the production process in APO PP/DS
24.4 Planning process
24.5 Results and lessons learned

PART V. Conclusions and outlook

25. Conclusions and outlook

PART VI. Supplement

26. Forecast methods
26.1 Forecasting for seasonality and trend
26.2 Initialization of trend and seasonal coefficients

27. Linear and mixed integer programming
27.1 Linear programming
27.2 Pure integer and mixed integer programming
27.3 Remarks and recommendations

28. Genetic algorithms
28.1 General idea
28.2 Population and individuals
28.3 Evaluation and selection of individuals
28.4 Recombination and mutation
28.5 Conclusions

29. Constraint programming
29.1 Overview and general idea
29.2 Constraint satisfaction problems
29.3 Constraint propagation
29.4 Search algorithms
29.5 Concluding remarks


5 out of 5 stars A very broad view of Supply Chain Management and APS.......2002-01-14

This book will give every reader a very good view of the Supply Chain Management concepts. It will take the reader from the Strategic point of view, through the Demand Planning Systems to the Advance Planning Systems. A very good book to put every concept into a global perspective, with some case studies that will help the reader to make the transition from the theory to the pratical aspect of Supply Chain Information Systems.

5 out of 5 stars State-of-the Art thinking on Supply Chain Management.......2001-10-11

I was pleasantly surprised and impressed with the high quality and standard of the book, Supply Chain Management and Advanced Planning. It reflects state-of-the-art thinking as well as current views, and contains up-to-date case studies of supply chain management and advanced planning systems. There is no doubt that the authors are working at the cutting edge of the supply chain management field. They show intimate knowledge of practical advanced planning applications as well as implementation issues around a variety of commercially available software systems.

Recent information technology developments have changed modern manufacturing organizations dramatically. We have witnessed the introduction of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, such as SAP and BAAN, aimed at integrating internal processes in an organization. These systems cut across multiple functional areas and provide a corporate wide database with all the relevant data of an organization. Many believed that these systems would address all the problems and lead to drastic improvements of business performance. This focus on internal processes, however, was not sufficient since, in a sense, it was not able to cope with the exceptions and with the variability that confront organizations on a daily basis. State-of-the-art planning procedures, provided by Advanced Planning Systems (APS), are required to allow organizations to reduce the amount of exceptional situations. An APS exploits the environment created by ERP systems and this has created major breakthroughs in enterprise wide planning. The impact has spread wider to collaborative planning amongst supply chain partners. This book is devoted to Advanced Planning Systems, the concepts underlying these, the current limitations of APS, how it links and interacts with ERP systems, what is required for successful implementation, etc. Through using, testing and implementing APS modules developed by companies such as i2 Technologies, J.D. Edwards and SAP A.G., the authors gained many insights. Practical real-world experiences are captured in the various chapters of the book.

This book covers an immense quantity of Supply Chain Management material. It is presented in a logical and easily understandable way. Here and there it is obvious that the authors are not fully comfortable with English but it is not very distracting. The book is comprehensive and the different aspects of supply chain management are outlined in great detail. I found the book a real pleasure to work through. What impressed me most was the ease with which the authors of the various chapters dealt with complex and sometimes very interrelated supply chain aspects. From a personal point of view, the emphasis on quantitative tools to assist and improve planning was very encouraging. This is something that is not recognized and appreciated enough. This book is a must for every logistics professional. Buying this book will be a worthwhile investment!

4 out of 5 stars Good reference for advance supply chain management analyst.......2001-07-26

It is very good reference for all analyst to have this book. It explain the detail configuration to achieve optimum supply chain effectiveness. At the end of this book, it introduces also solutions for advance planning by several high-end vendors such as J.D. Edwards etc.
Concepts in Enterprise Resource Planning
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  • The complete work of ERP explanation
Concepts in Enterprise Resource Planning
Joseph Brady , Ellen Monk , and Bret Wagner
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5 out of 5 stars The complete work of ERP explanation.......2001-04-20

While they are hundred of SAP or BAAN or J.D. Edwards or Oracle books in the market, only few books were really written in "ERP context". Fortunately, this book is one of few.

The teaching experience told Brady and Monk that "teaching SAP application" to business students was not sufficient to make students understand the "concept of ERP". This is the impression for them to write this book. The foundation of ERP are addressed in business process perspectives; and then, mapped to the ERP process. One "BIG" case-study is used to describe the ERP component, with respect to SAP R/3 system. However, the fundamental is not limited to SAP package since extensions are also provided.

The uniqueness of this book is the combination of "O'Leary's book (ISBN 0521791529)" and "Jacobs & Whybark (ISBN 0072400897)". Like "Why ERP? by Jacobs and Whybark", Brady and Monk use a single case study to describe the ERP in "formal format" (not in novel as Why ERP). Like "O'Leary's book", this book gives the fundamental to understand ERP rather than "implementation of specific package".

Unlike "Why ERP", this book is the formal textbook, very easy to read textbook, not a novel. Unlike "O'Leary's book", this book is the explanation of ERP and interaction of business process, instead of implemenation and outline.

Another major advantage of this book is the easy-well-written is in 200 pages. Graduate students or passion-readers may finish it in one night. This book is also good for ERP introduction (1-3 meetings) for any Production/Operation Management classes or Supply Chain Management.

One thing that I'd like to see more is the "reference". While this book is quite comprehensive, the reference are limited to the CIO (www.cio.com), instead of many existed publications. I wish the authors would do more research in this area and put additional reference in the context in the next edition.
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    5 out of 5 stars How many ways can you stack the deck?.......2007-01-10

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    I have joined a Quilting Club a few miles from the village, and have a lovely day working with a group of like-minded people. Most of them are far more experienced than I, but this new hobby has absorbed me. The Tutor is using Lynne Edwards' book as the basis of the course she is offering. I started off with small projects, but now I feel ready to tackle the Sampler Quilt. I have read the book and drooled over the pictures of Samplers and can't wait to start at the next session. Lynne Edwards explains everything so clearly and carefully, and her tips on achieving a good finish are excellent. My copy was offered as "As New" and it is in pristine condition. I was very pleased with my purchase, particularly as it had a hard cover.

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    This book has clear instructions and good illustrations. Each block is well photographed so that the detail of piecing and quilting can be easily seen. The completed sampler quilt is shown in 20 different colour/fabric combinations which is really great for those who may have trouble visualising how colours will look together. Different piecing methods are used for each block but I believe that all could be completed in whichever method you prefer if the basics of piecing are understood. Included in the book is the usual "How To" section on tools required, choosing fabric, preparation, cutting, marking, batting, quilting, finishing etc, etc. These points are not laboured as there are plenty of other reference books around which cover much the same information. A nice book for beginners and experienced quilters alike.

    5 out of 5 stars Should be a part of every quilters book collection.......2006-05-03

    I had received a copy of Lynne Edwards first sampler quilt book and was inspired to make a sampler quilt for the friend who gave me the book. When I decided to make another sampler quilt,I was looking for some new ideas and was delighted to see that Ms. Edwards had put out another sampler quilt book, the "New Sampler Quilt Book". I was even more delighted when the book arrived and I began work on my sampler patchwork. The blocks are a little more intricate in the new book but do not require extensive sewing experience. Ms. Edwards has a very clear style of writing and explaining the "how to" part of each patchwork piece. There is a chapter devoted to each sampler piece covered in the book, as well as chapters that cover some basic fabric cutting and quilt finishing techniques. Because of Ms. Edwards clear explanations and obvious sewing skills, these extra chapters are worthy reading.
    The sampler piece chapters open with a beautiful color picture of the sampler patch, an interesting short history of the patch, and then leads into construction methods that include clear diagrams of the piecing methods. This book is a "must" for every quilter's library because the patchwork construction methods are not limited to one style of piecing; the methods used include hand and machine foundation piecing as well as freezer paper applique, which gives the reader a chance to practice different techniques following clear, concise, instructions.
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    5 out of 5 stars Great book for all levels of quilting.......2003-06-03

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    ASIN: 156477080X

    Book Description

    Finish a glorious quilt in no time--machine quilt each block as you go! Apply these construction techniques to dozens of classic quilt blocks. Quilters will find this exciting technique a manageable and versatile way to assemble and machine quilt both large and small quilts.

    • Choose from 25 blocks, five corner designs, and three sashing designs; use the beautiful color gallery of ten quilts for inspiration

    • Includes more than two dozen reference charts for batting, borders, sashing, blocks, and yardage

    • Quilters can create original designs and settings with their favorite blocks using this technique

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars I'm very pleased with this book and the ordering of it........2007-02-03

    I'm very pleased with the book and the promptness of the delivery. I've no complaints at all.

    5 out of 5 stars My favorite quilting book.......2005-11-22

    I really like this book. Whether you are a machine or hand quilter the patterns are fun and challenging. I am just beginning to machine quilt and the stitch in a ditch patterns help alot. I still like hand quilting better though. Each time I look at this book I think of different color combinations I could use. If you're a quilter you know this could be dangerous.

    2 out of 5 stars Great on assembly, but less than three pages on Machine Quilting!.......2005-11-05

    I would like to give this book two separate ratings. As a basic how-to-make-quilts book, it deserves perhaps four stars. It's got nice, clear instructions on the basics of how to assemble a variety of simple quilt blocks.

    However.

    As a book on "New Techniques for Machine Quilting," as the subtitle says, it barely deserves one star. There are precisely 2.75 pages devoted to how to quit your quilt, and most of that is devoted to stiching in the ditch. That's it! There's talk about how this book will help you quilt sections of the quilt before it's assembled, but the info on that part is sketchy, wordy, confusing, and short (3.25 pages) - I really need some pictures or summaries to make sense of it better. I bought this book for help on the quilting, not the patchwork, so I'm a bit disappointed.

    5 out of 5 stars GREAT BOOK.......2005-07-19

    At the time I purchased Block by Block, I also purchased two other "quilt as you go" books. This is, by far, the ONLY book I would have needed!!!
    You are able to quilt one block at a time...so I am able to really get into machine quilting.
    Then, there are instructions for connecting the blocks...to make any size quilt from a wall hanging to a king size!!!
    I am really impressed with the clear directions and the ease in machine quilting! I LOVE to hand quilt...but with this technique...I will be able to make some faster quilts from time to time...and we all need a "fast quilt" now and then!

    5 out of 5 stars WOW.......2002-08-27

    This book is GREAT! The instructions are very clear. I love the yardage chart, it takes out the guess work. These instructions on how to quilt block by block can be applied to any quilt pattern. This was the best purchase ever.
    The New Quilting by Machine (Singer Sewing Reference Library)
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • An Excellent Primer
    • An excellent reference book for anybody who sews.
    The New Quilting by Machine (Singer Sewing Reference Library)
    The Editors of Creative Publishing international , and Singer
    Manufacturer: Creative Publishing international
    ProductGroup: Book
    Binding: Paperback

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    ASIN: 086573335X

    Book Description

    -Includes comprehensive information and more than 250 photos.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars An Excellent Primer.......2003-10-04

    Unlike so many of the quilting books out there that get positively sappy, this revised Singer volume remains an excellent primer for the beginner trying to understand the concept and practice of basic quilting. I've seen no other publisher make the effort of so many full-color photos illustrating step-by-step how to design, construct and execute a quilt. Well worth the asking price.

    4 out of 5 stars An excellent reference book for anybody who sews........2000-06-21

    I recently purchased this book to use as a reference guide for a quilt I am working on. This book is fabulous! It includes step-by-step instructions on just about every aspect of the quilting process. The book also includes well illustrated pictures along with the instructions, which enhances the books value. I did feel however that the book did not explain quilting terms as in depth as I would have liked. Despite this, I feel this book should be added to the library of anyone who does quilt, or plans to quilt in the future. Had I read this book before quilting for the first time, my first quilt would have been a less daunting process. If you don't have this book, get it soon!
    Exploring Machine Trapunto: New Dimensions
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      Exploring Machine Trapunto: New Dimensions
      Hari Walner
      Manufacturer: C&T Publishing
      ProductGroup: Book
      Binding: Paperback

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      ASIN: 1571200436
      Easy Paper-Pieced Keepsake Quilts : 72 New Blocks Including the Alphabet!
      Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
      • Beginning Success
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      Easy Paper-Pieced Keepsake Quilts : 72 New Blocks Including the Alphabet!
      Carol Doak
      Manufacturer: That Patchwork Place
      ProductGroup: Book
      Binding: Paperback

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      ASIN: 1564771091

      Book Description

      Commemorate holidays, birthdays, weddings, and a new baby with paper-pieced keepsake quilts! Choose from geometrics, flowers, hearts, trees, and many other beautiful blocks.

      • Forty-six block designs and 17 quilt plans provide all the information you need to stitch a special keepsake

      • Personalize quilts with monograms or other lettering using the alphabet block patterns provided

      • Get up to speed on the easy, accurate technique of paper piecing with Carol Doak's expert instructions

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Beginning Success.......2002-05-05

      I was surprised this book had such a low rating as I thought it was wonderful. I like the variety of designs, the size of the finished squares, and the hundreds of combinations that can be achieved. I made a small house quilt using the variety of houses and the members of my quilt guild loved it. I think book sales went up as a result. Try this book for simple and successful blocks. You are only limited by you imagination.

      2 out of 5 stars Buy the others instead.......1999-06-28

      I bought this AFTER some of the others (such as, "Favorite Fundation Pieced Minis") and therefore I was disappointed. Since this was written, foundation techniques have improved. Money is better spend on Doak's later work or other, more recent books on foundation piecing. (If you haven't tried foundation piecing, though, do yourself a favor and so - it lets those of us with minimal talent look very good!)
      Simple Contemporary Quilts: Bold New Designs for the First-Time Quilter
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        Valerie Van Arsdale Shrader
        Manufacturer: Lark Books
        ProductGroup: Book
        Binding: Hardcover

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        ASIN: 1579908756

        Book Description

        More and more needleworkers are rediscovering quilting—and these newcomers want a youthful, fresh, and fashionable approach to the craft. Here it is: a comprehensive introduction to quilting with a thoroughly modern attitude, plus creative ideas and time-saving tips. Of course, it presents all the basic tools and techniques, with advice on everything from preparing the fabric to adding backing and filler to assembling the final product. Twenty spectacular projects—from small wall hangings to large blankets—reveal the amazing versatility of today’s quilting. Easy-to-assemble big blocks and appliqués create a powerful visual impact. Freeform designs require minimal measuring and marking. The materials feature irresistible prints, vintage-style charm, or cool details. Each quilt is fabulous!
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        Freedom in Design: New Directions in Foundation Paper Piecing
        Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
        • love this book
        • Excellent book for serious art quilters!
        Freedom in Design: New Directions in Foundation Paper Piecing
        Mia Rozmyn
        Manufacturer: Martingale & Co Inc
        ProductGroup: Book
        Binding: Paperback

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        ASIN: 1564771024

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars love this book.......2006-07-24

        I bought this book quite a few years ago and have used the techniques described. If you are interested in working non traditionally this book has great ideas for piecing solutions. I use it as a great resource book.

        5 out of 5 stars Excellent book for serious art quilters!.......2001-11-29

        If you're the kind of quilter that takes a design and looks for ways to implement it - this book is for you. Although it has a lot of design ideas and inspirations, it's main objective is to teach the reader/quilter techniques to achieve the designs we dream of. I bought it a trifle too late - when I was half way through a major quilt commision in which I needed exactly the techniques described in the book and found that I successfully reinvented the wheel. Still, it helped me a lot. Some of the techniques (especially for curved piecing) could be simplified - from experience. Otherwise, don't hesitate buying it. Pity it is out of print.
        2001 Masterpieces - Quilts of the New Machine Age
        Average customer rating: Not rated
          2001 Masterpieces - Quilts of the New Machine Age
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          ProductGroup: Book
          Binding: Spiral-bound
          ASIN: B000LOH62A

          Product Description

          Gallery of Quilt Art

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