...SPACE MANAGEMENT A GOOD PRACTICE GUIDE A report on ways in which space management and space utilisation can be improved, based upon the work with the University of Wales Swansea January 2002 CONTENTS SUMMARY..................................................................................................................................................................3 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................................................4 PURPOSE OF THE GUIDE............................................................................................................................................ 4 THE PROBLEM.........................................................................................................................................................4 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................................................... 4 THE PROBLEM A REAS.............................................................................................................................................. 5 THE SOLUTION........................................................................................................................................................7 SPACE M ANAGEMENT CONTEXT ........................................................................................................
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...The Trusted Information Payoff: Productivity, Performance, and Profits Building an information framework to ensure effective data management produces information that is true, has integrity, and can be trusted. This leads to a continuous improvement culture that can increase employee productivity, improve operational performance, and grow profitability. Karim N. Sidi and Dale A. Hutchinson L arge organizations, especially those that have grown through consolidation, mergers, and acquisitions, are often fraught with incompatible systems and data sources that are costly and difficult to manage. The systems usually do not avail efficient extraction, aggregation, and sharing of data within or across the boundaries of the business process. To address this problem, organizations can turn to an information management framework that facilitates managing raw data to create useful information that can be shared across the organization. SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2013 INFORMATIONMANAGEMENT 35 sist of a mix of home-grown, functionspecific applications and third-party systems built by disconnected teams without a shared reference for data definition. The solution – forethought and planning to create well-defined data standards – may appear obvious from an architectural perspective but may not be so easy to accomplish. The steps described below will help. Establish Processes, Rules, Policies Identifying the “truth” first and foremost requires that business processes, rules, and policies...
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...you to one of these two retail giants. The home improvement industry has evolved from small regional and locally owned hardware stores to these superstores. The top two in the industry are Home Depot and Lowe’s. Each has their eye on moving into international markets, each has superstores in all 50 states and each has evolved along different paths to reach their current positions. According to Fortune 500 Home Depot, Inc. is ranked at #25 and the second largest retailer in the US after Wal-Mart. Home Depot Inc. has its corporate headquarters in Atlanta Georgia. What began in 1979 as two 60,000-foot stores that resembled warehouses has grown to about 2,200 stores across North America, Puerto Rico, and China. Home Depot Inc. is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange as NYSE:HD. At the end of 2008 Home Depot Inc. employed 331,000 people. Home Depot sales recorded and posted in 2009 are $71,288.0 mil. Home Depot Inc. is the number one home improvement retailer with Lowe’s coming in second place with sales posted in 2009 at $48, 230.0 mil.. Founded in 1946 Lowe’s went from a small hardware store to the ninth largest retailer in the US. Lowe’s went public in 1961 and began trading on the New York Stock Exchange as NYSE:LOW in 1979. According to Fortune 500 Lowe’s Companies, Inc. is ranked at #47. Lowe’s Companies, Inc. are headquartered in Mooresville North Carolina. Lowe’s competes with Home Depot, Inc. (home improvement) and Sears (appliances) they are second to both...
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... Deepika Ettem Wilmington University Table of Contents Introduction..4 Background……………………………………………………………………………………4 Four key systems at Minitrex………………………………………………………………… 5 Recommendations……………………………………………………………………………..7 Conclusion……………………………………………………………………………………..8 References……………………………………………………………………………………..9 Table of Contents Fig 3.1 Information Flows…………………………………….....……...…………….5 CRM AT MINITREX Introduction Customer Relationship Management (CRM) is an IT organization which main motto to gather more information about the customer requirements and to increase Business by rectifying defaults of the organization by satisfying customers. The business improvement it’s all depending on the sales, marketing and management of finances. When customer believes either the organization or sales person it only works out with maintain relationships with customers by adding new customers to the company. To increase the customers first should gather the information of drawbacks and in which services the customers are uncomfortable. It helps in marketing and sales department to sell the company’s products with good communication. Background Georges Degas is the director of sales at Minitrex. It is the company which is based on two divisions finance and insurance. Mariella Hopkins look after financing division and funded...
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...Individual Marketing Research Paper MKT-421 Individual Marketing Research Paper Kudler Fine Foods While developing the Kudler Fine Foods marketing campaign strategy it is critical to identify areas which will need additional marketing research. By identifying areas for needed additional market research, Kudler Fine Foods can better target its marketing strategy and tactics. By analyzing competitive intelligence, Kudler Fine Foods can better assess opportunities within its current marketing strategy. Background Kudler Fine Foods was founded in 1998 when its first store was built by Kathy Kudler. The company maintains its main base in San Diego, California and services the neighborhoods of La Jolla, Del Mar, and Encinitas. Each store has more than 16,000ft of modernized groceries and fresh organic specialty foods. Kudler Fine Foods prides itself on offering high quality foods, both domestic and imported. The company maintains specific strategic practices to introduce planning unrealistic goals and objectives. Although the company services a niche market in a minimal geographic area, the grocery industry is inherently competitive. The success of the company is attributed to its high standards in human resources and inventory control. By identifying additional areas for marketing research and analyzing competitive intelligence, Kudler Fine Foods will be able to expand its operations and establish more locations. ...
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............................................................................................................ 5 General Exam Tips......................................................................................................................................... 6 What’s On the Exam ..................................................................................................................................... 7 ITIL Core Concepts ...................................................................................................................................... 12 Services ................................................................................................................................................... 12 Service Management .............................................................................................................................. 12 ITIL as a Good Practice Framework ......................................................................................................... 12 The Service Lifecycle ............................................................................................................................... 12 Processes................................................................................................................................................. 13 ITIL Processes by Lifecycle Phase...
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...MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION Abstract Table of Contents Page 1. Company Background 4 - 5 2. Business Problem Statement 5 - 6 A. Identification of Issues B. Desired State of Problem C. Obstacles 3. High-Level Solution 6 - 8 A. Introduction a. Solution Outline b. Summation 4. Implementation Benefits 8 - A. Management Information System (MIS) Presentation B. MIS Projections a. Database Management System (DBMS) b. Cloud Computing c. E-commerce and The Internet 5. Benefits/Technical Approach X XXX X XXX X 6. Business Process Changes X XXX X XXX X 7. Solutions X XXX X XXX X 8. Recommendations X XXX X XXX X 9. Implementation Plan X XXX X XXX X 10. Project Summary X XXX X XXX X Company Background The Knitter’s Lounge & Café (KL&C) is a modern approach to arts and crafts. It began as an innovative conceptual idea for a café style retail arts and crafts store in 2010 after the owner and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) visited a number of yarn shops and realized a need for a shop that bade more than the common knitting and crocheting supplies found in traditional arts and crafts establishments. The first store is located in Sandy Springs, a suburb of Atlanta, GA. Sandy Springs is an affluent community nestled along Cobb County with the Chattahoochee River to the south...
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...[pic] Corporate Information and Knowledge Management Strategy 2008 Contents Executive Summary 3 Introduction 5 Information and Knowledge Management Defined 6 The Case for Information and Knowledge Management 7 Information and Knowledge Management as a Cultural Issue 9 IKM Strategy 2003-2006 - Progress to Date 9 IKM Strategy Vision and Objectives 10 Strategy Action Plan 11 To recognise information and knowledge as corporate resources 11 To ensure information and knowledge are accurate and reliable 12 To improve access to information and knowledge 13 To facilitate the sharing and application of knowledge within the Council and across Services 13 To encourage and support the creation and nurture of knowledge 14 Implementation Plan 15 Approach 15 Roles and Responsibilities 15 Deliverables and Outcomes 16 Skills 17 Next Steps 17 References 17 Executive Summary Introduction ▪ Information and knowledge are valuable resources that must be managed with as much care and attention as the traditional resources of people, money, and buildings. Indeed, it is an asset that should be used effectively to the benefit of the Council and its community. ▪ The proposed strategy will help to ensure all information and knowledge created and used within the council is accessible to all and will ensure that information...
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...1.1Project Schedule In project management, a calendar is a posting of a venture's breakthroughs, exercises, and deliverable, generally with planned begin and completion dates. Those things are regularly evaluated regarding asset distribution, plan and span, joined by conditions and booked occasions. A timetable is ordinarily utilized within venture arranging and task portfolio management parts of project management. Elements on a schedule may be closely related to the work breakdown structure (WBS), a calendar is a posting of a venture's developments, exercises, and deliverable, generally with proposed begin and completion dates. Those things are frequently assessed regarding asset portion, plan and term, connected by conditions and planned...
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...ERP Implementation Life Cycle An ERP implementation life cycle refers to the distinct stages in which an organization carries out an ERP implementation. Typically, we advise mid-market manufactures to move through the following seven stages: * Pre-Implementation * Project Planning * Product Education * Design Configuration * Development and Test * Go-Live * Post-Implementation The concept of an ERP implementation life cycle is on the minds of many mid-market manufacturers as this calendar year comes to an end. Many process and discrete manufacturers are heading into active ERP projects in the New Year, and considering what it means to enter into the various phases of an ERP implementation. The Start of the ERP Implementation Life Cycle is Pre-Implementation While it’s tempting to gloss over the preparatory activities that should take place in the “pre-implementation” phase, our team advises manufacturers to take special care in this first phase of ERP implementation life cycle. Tasks that are part of pre-implementation form a solid foundation for the ERP project. We advise that manufacturing companies carefully manage this phase, because success at this early stage increases the likelihood of success at “go-live.” Typical best practices take place in the following areas: * Vendor Due Diligence - These are tasks found at the end of the technology evaluation cycle, involving vendor due diligence, site visits, ERP vendor customer references...
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...Introduction In the expansion of Acme Home Improvements to Mexico City, an information system management plan needs to be established in order to oversee employment and management, as well as meet the needs of Acme’s stakeholders including employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders and investors. The plan has a goal of improving aspects such as sales and marketing, budgeting, planning, hiring and training all while using technology to assist in the assignment of roles, and to discover correlations between profits, performance, and competitors. System Objectives & Information Requirements of Stakeholders The goals and scope of the Information Systems plan is to identify how the plan will help each stakeholder group obtain the necessary information, data, and equipment required in order to complete the tasks associated with each group. A stakeholder is someone that has put a level of trust and interest into a business, project, or idea. Regarding the Acme Mexico City project (AMC), the stakeholders consist of those employed by AMC, buyers of the product, suppliers, and their shareholders and investors. All of the needs of the stakeholders will be met by the AMC information system, which will help to organize departments such as human resources, marketing, operations management and sales. Human Resources is defined as a department which “maintains policies, plans and procedures for the effective management of employees” (Baltzan, 2011). This includes the hiring and...
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...Assessment Task Number 1 BSBHRM405A Support the recruitment, selection and induction of staff Assessment task 1 Shift Supervisor for Star Industries – Interview Portfolio RECRUITMENT AUTHORISATION REQUEST Recruiting will not commence until this form is completed and approved with a Position Description Attached. Date: 09/02/2014 Business Unit: Star Industries Department: Manufacturing Job Title: Shift Supervisor Oracle Cost Code: N/A √ Tick If New Position Replacing Existing Staff Member Name of Present Incumbent: (the person holding the position leaving) Mr Bob Brown__________________________________________________________ Position Reports to: Plant Manager NSW – Gary Denver Proposed Salary: $48,000 - $52,000 Existing Staff Salary: $50,944.40 Target Starting Date: 09/04/2014 Length of Probationary Period: 3 Months Recommended By: Gary Denver Date: 09/02/2014 Department Head: Jim Saunders Date: 09/02/2014 HUMAN RESOURCES Human Resources Advisor: Date: 09/02/2014 AUTHORISATIONAuthorised :Jim Saunders Date: 09/02/2014 (Managing Director of Business Unit): Al Perez Position Description POSITION TITLE:Shift Supervisor DIVISION:Production DEPARTMENT:Manufacturing RESPONSIBLE TO:Plant Manager Production of awnings. Ensuring stock control and stacking and re-stacking of product in warehouse. Maintenance of all plant and machinery. Liaise with suppliers and...
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...Risk Management Plan For Smartphone | | | 2/24/2013 | | * Table of Contents 1 Introduction 4 1.1 Purpose 5 1.2 Objectives 5 1.3 Risk Management Scope 5 1.4 Background 5 1.5 Supporting Products 6 1.6 Referenced Products 6 2 Roles and Responsibilities 6 2.1 Roles and Responsibilities 6 2.2 Support Infrastructure Tools 8 2.3 Training 8 3 Risk Management Process 9 3.1 Identity 9 3.2 Analyze 10 3.2.1 Probability of Occurrence 10 3.2.2 Probability of Impact 10 3.2.3 Risk Factor 11 3.3 Plan Response 12 3.4 Monitor/Control 13 3.4.1 Communication 14 3.4.2 Reporting 15 3.4.3 Performance Measurement 16 3.4.4 Continual Process Improvement 16 3.4.5 Audit 16 Document Revision History | Date | Version | Updates Provided By: | Summary of Updates | 02/03/2013 | 1.0 | Komal Shah | New document | | | | | | | | | | | | | Product/Project Manager’s Signature Your signature indicates that risk management plan has been plan has been prepared with input from content experts and is in compliance with applicable project standards Written By: Dept. #: Date: Komal Shah – Project Manager Reviewer’s Signature Your signature indicates that as content expert, you have reviewed this document and it accurately and completely reflects the requirements necessary to implement...
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...an information technology consulting team working for Riordan Manufacturing, Team C will review, assess and make recommendations for improvements to the company’s business infrastructure. These recommendations will include software in the following business areas: human resources, operations, and logistics, legal, and finally, sales, and Marketing. Riordan Manufacturing Inc. like most companies can benefit from process improvements and the implementation of software solutions to improve its human resources, operations and logistics, and legal processes. Human Resources Focus According to Nickels, McHugh, and McHugh (2010), attracting and keeping the best employees is one of the fundamental goals of human resources management. People are the most valuable resource in any organization because their knowledge and creativity translate to products and services that business models depend on. Riordan Manufacturing Inc. faces some challenges with human resources management and is in need of some solutions. Existing Human Resource Management Systems (HRMS) in Riordan manufacturing Inc. * Employee Database * Payroll System * Training and Development System * Recruitment and Selection system * Hiring System * Compensation System * Compliance System * Performance management system Recommended Human Resources Management Systems (HRMS) Oracle HRMS Oracle HRMS is part of Oracle’s E-business suite with several sub-modules that Riordan can benefit from...
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...ITIL ® V3 Processes IT Service Management Training, Courseware, Consultancy www.mountainview-itsm.com Goals, Activities, Inputs, Outputs and Roles To collect, analyze, process relevant metrics from a process in order to determine its weakness and establish an action plan to improve the process. Activities 1 Define what you should measure 2 Define what you can measure 3 Gathering the data 4 Processing the data 5 Analyzing the data 6 Presenting and using the information 7 Implementing corrective action Repeat the Process Inputs Each activity has inputs Outputs Each activity has outputs Roles Process Owner, Service Manager, CSI Manager, Service Owner Knowledge Management Process Owner Reporting Analyst Service Measurement and Reporting Goal To monitor services and report on improvement opportunities Activities Service Measurement •Objective (Availability, Reliability, Performance of the Service) •Developing a Service Measurement Framework •Different levels of measurement and reporting •Defining what to measure •Setting targets •Service management process measurement •Creating a measurement framework grid •Interpreting and using metrics •Interpreting metrics •Using measurement and metrics •Creating scorecards and reports •CSI policies Service Reporting •Reporting policy and rules Inputs SLA Targets, SLRs, OLAs, Contracts Outputs Service Improvement Program, SLAM Reports Roles Process Owner...
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