...U5014042 ENGN2226 Portfolio Analysis of the Impact of Replacing Out-dated GPS Devices in a Taxi Fleet Name: Samuel Stefopoulos Student ID: u5014042 Course name: Engineering Systems Analysis Course code: ENGN2226 Lecturer: Chris Browne Assessment piece: Individual Portfolio Date submitted: 25th October 2013 U5014042 ENGN2226 Portfolio Summary GPS devices have become increasingly common due to the advancements of electronics. They can now be hand-held and are highly prominent on roads. This is particularly noticeable in taxis, as most cabs are now fitted with some form of GPS device and many fleets have enforced mandatory GPS policies. This document analyses the impact and worth of refitting a fleet of taxis the size of Canberra Cabs with new portable GPS devices. A series of systems analysis techniques were applied in the analysis of the devices in order to reduce the complexity of the components. A major period of device improvement was identified as the time between 2007 and 2009 based on a diffusion of innovations analysis. The analysis of two particular devices, the TomTom XL 310 (2007) and the Garmin Nuvi 1350 (2009), were used as a comparative measure of the improvements made in the time period. The devices chosen for analysis were ergonomically assessed in terms of their user interface. The major factors improved were found to be the prediction of text and consistency with other devices users may be familiar with. An experiment was then designed and performed to...
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...Assignment Title: Plan and Co-ordinate Vehicle Maintenance Unit Number: 5 Date: 01-05-2015 Hand in Date: 27-02-2015 Course Title Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Automotive Diagnostics and Management Principles (QCF) Student Name: Joshua Belk Student Number: 08007062 Index LO1 1.1 Page 3 LO1 1.2 Page 4 LO1 1.3 Page 5 LO2 2.1 Page 5 - 6 LO2 2.2 Page 6 LO3 3.1 Page 7 LO3 3.2 Page 8 LO4 4.1,4.2&4.3 Page 9 - 10 Appendix Page 11 – 12 Bibliography Page 13 I have been offered the chance to start up my own lease company, this company will be leasing vehicles to both large and small businesses....
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...Strategy and positioning paper Dan Goodman, Joel Queenan, Dean Sitzler MKT/421 December 22, 2015 Mr. Peter Francis Strategy and positioning paper For any firm to be successful in the business world it needs to have a plan and it needs to appropriately position itself within the market in which it operates. These plans are part of the strategic planning process that occur within an organization and invariably incorporate the skill sets of an effective marketing team. “Marketing is the activity for creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings that benefit its customers, the organization, its stakeholders, and society at large.” (Kerin, Hartley, & Rudelius, 2015, p. 6). By creating an effective marketing strategy the firm can ensure that it is creating value for both the firm and the customer which fosters longevity and sustainability. Furthermore, by establishing a solid positioning strategy as well the firm can be focused and resolute in the market where it does business through effective representation and presentation of its product and or service. In this paper we will examine a fictitious company called Hydro-Cell and the different elements of its marketing strategy and positioning plan. Company overview Hydro-Cell is a brand new company founded in December of 2015 by Team Balleristic. The team has and has extensive knowledge of the automotive technologies and chemical expertise. Hydro-Cell products demonstrate the team’s passion for the automotive...
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...Tracking report documentation ( Trip, Rout ,Over speed, Distance, ETC) 4. Detect over speeding by sending alert message 5. Security controls as engine can be switched of remotely 6. Improved drivers performance means more efficient driving, reduced ideal time. 7. Reducing unauthorized vehicle use or side trips 8. Reduce fuel cost , Driver overtime and vehicle maintenance When it comes to take care of your CAR, Just having an alarm isn’t enough. With one of these systems in place, you will be assured that your vehicle can be easily located, no matter where a THIEF takes it. In Fact, with a GPS vehicle tracking system, you can locate your vehicle within minutes of it being stolen, cut off engine and immediately notify the Police. 1/3 Benefits Of vehicle tracking System Written by Administrator Saturday, 25 June 2011 18:54 - GPS vehicle tracking systems are rapidly becoming a vital tool for many business owners. In fact, nearly all businesses who have a large vehicle fleet are considering tracking systems as a way to improve their efficiency and in effect, increase profitability. Who uses these vehicle tracking systems though? What type of company can benefit from the implementation of this GPS technology? Companies that have large numbers of contractors out on the road, such as electrical and plumbing businesses are rapidly implementing tracking solutions. It is not just contractors however, limousine and taxi companies...
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...party schedule. Some members were rather vocal in favor of changing our traditional party schedule, while others were equally vocal in continuing the weekly parties. The Executive Committee worked to identify and address root causes for interest in changing the schedule, and also to determine whether the vocal members--for both perspectives--represented the majority of fleet members. • A survey was sent to the entire fleet with the goal of obtaining feedback from all members who had concerns about the party schedule. There were a total of 13 responses received from the entire fleet. 9 responses were in favor of keeping the weekly dinner party schedule, while 4 responses favored decreasing the number of parties and/or changing the party format. Based on the survey results, the Executive Committee decided to maintain the schedule of 9 weekly dinner parties hosted by fleet members in 2012. Plus, a final Labor Day weekend cocktail and awards party hosted by the Executive Committee. • With the goal of making the hosting of parties easier for everyone, Janie, Jeff, and Audrey are donating to the fleet...
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...Proposed Purpose for the Database Huffman trucking utilizes this database to maintain and access important data about Huffman Trucking’s fleet vehicles such as vehicle and tire maintenance services, work orders, and unique vehicle identification information. Additional information that can be found in the database is vendor contact, parts inventory, and purchasing history. This database provides an efficient way to track and schedule routine maintenance, track parts inventory which helps prevent slowdowns in production. Parts Inventory Purchases Transaction ID Auto Number Primary Key Purchase Date Date/Time Purchase Price Currency Quantity Numeric Value Rationale of primary key – The Transaction ID should be a unique number which can be tracked back to the parts inventory purchase table and will make a perfect Primary Key. Rationale for foreign key 1 – There will be no foreign keys in this table as no other table for the Fleet Truck Maintenance will be using one of the values as a Primary Key. Rationale for foreign key 2 – There will be no foreign keys in this table as no other table for the Fleet Truck Maintenance will be using one of the values as a Primary Key Parts Inventory Issues Transaction ID Auto Number Foreign Key 1 Issue Date Date/Time Purchase Price Currency Quantity Numeric Value Parts Inventory ID Auto Number Primary Key Rationale of primary key – The parts inventory ID will be used as the primary key for the Parts inventory...
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...is a small miracle in and of itself. If even one of the trucks in their fleet has so much as even a minor breakdown, it can be a big problem with unpleasant consequences. This can result in driver downtime, late packages and angry customers. The data analytics solution used was that of predictive analytics. United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) is the world's largest package delivery company and a provider of supply chain management solutions. It is a global logistics company headquartered in Sandy Springs, Georgia, which is part of the Greater Atlanta metropolitan area. UPS delivers more than 15 million packages a day to more than 6.1 million customers in more than 220 countries and territories around the world (UPS, 2015). The challenges associated with this problem and the information that required analysis concerned maintenance of its fleet. In the past UPS used to replace important parts every few years. This was the solution they used to ensure that its vehicles stayed on the road and in good working order. The new approach however, is to collect data from hundreds of sensors in each vehicle. They then use various algorithms to analyze that data from thousands of trucks to predict when a part is likely to break down. This allows UPS to save millions in maintenance costs and prolong the life of their vehicles (Forbes, 2015). Predictive analytics was used as part of the problem solving strategy. Fleet GPS tracking and telematics is used in over 11,000 delivery vehicles to...
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...services for a small few in addition to mowing lawns. For differentiation of location, I think he should pass out flyers and in these flyers say how far he will go to do lawn work. He should also say that anyone’s house in his neighborhood is fair game, no matter how big it is, for getting their lawns mowed. The last, differentiation by quality, he needs to say how he will also take care of the lawn, not just mow it. Maybe he will fertilize the lawn after it’s freshly cut. People would pay more knowing that their lawn is getting all the care is needs. 2. a. If the EU has one fleet, the US will have a profit of $12,000 instead of $10,00. If they both send two fleets, they still make more if each was to send out one. The US will have higher profits even if the EU sends one or two. However, they both are equal if they send out one or two fleets earning $10,000 and $7,500 respectively. The two fleets is a better idea because they get $15,000 total if they really had just sent one for $10,000. b. If they go by the “tit-for-tat” strategy they will just start out by sending one. They will then wait to see who does what. So they will each just send out one a week and both will have a $10,00 profit. 3. a. HHI= 21.82 + 15.22+132+10.12+9.32+7.42+3.32+2.42+2.42+1.52= =475.24+231.04+169+102.01+86.49+54.76+10.89+5.76+2.25=1,137.44. The US Dept of Justice would be somewhat suspect that the airline industry is an oligopoly because...
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...Rushabh Vedia Application of Analytics in the Transportation Industry’s Fleet Management Abstract The reference article, ‘Leveraging Analytics in Transportation to Create Business Value’, discusses problems concerning some disciplines in the transportation industry and showcases how analytics could be used to create business value by citing real life examples. The article focuses on how analytics derive business value concerning the transportation industry by studying cases pertaining to rail, trucking and airline. This paper is aimed to discuss an industry’s problem and how application of analytics provides a feasible solution to the problem. The Industry & Analytics Relevance The transportation Industry, with the ever changing technology, has to build systems and networks that eases current as well as nearby future commutes. This Industry has to pay a huge price for exploiting the current obsolete technology to avoid huge capital expenditures for better equipment. However, with the help of business analytical tools, this industry could progress without having much to worry about huge costs. Factors such as deriving customer value, optimizing resources, minimizing operating costs and maximizing profits are also discussed in the article in order to explain how analytics create business value. The Problem The article states the challenges faced by the industry and in acquiring accurate data. The industry is growing rapidly and will nearly double by 2035. The pressure of having...
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...on our team ever feels lost of like they don’t have anyone fighting for them, and she has shown many times how much she truly values the people that work for her as individuals and as a team. Individuals with business acumen are characterized by several key traits. These includes having “an acute perception of the dimension of business issues, making sense out of complexity and an uncertain future, being mindful of all choices and implications and their effects on all parties, and being decisive (Reilly).” These are all traits that I have witnessed Cindy having and knowing the power of. In the Support Equipment branch of the Navy (where Cindy and I work) it is common practice to have interactions with soldiers and other members of the fleet who are using the equipment that we make and support. It is necessary to have the ability to understand that no matter what the part/product is, it has to work and be efficient because at the end of the day, it aids in protection of the United States. It is also necessary to be able to make quick, effective decisions regarding the welfare of the product and its users while still taking into account the importance of your decision and its effect on users and other employees. Cindy has been able to successfully do all of...
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...Market Growth SWOT Analysis Strengths: * Mobility – Ease of mobility allows users to carry work with them with effortlessness. * Patents – Worldwide patents pending will ensure that technological advances will remain with only our company for the foreseeable future. Weaknesses: * New Company – A new entrant to the automotive market with years of technology experience. Opportunities: * Mainstream – Allow Penske to be a technological pioneer in the United States and in the European markets. * Ground Floor Entry – Permits Penske the assurance that they will be the only company to carry this technology, worldwide. Threats: * G.P.S. – Better technology than GPS because it allows for 24/7 access to fleet and facilities without the added cost of having management supervising after hour operations. * Language Barriers – Fully customizable to accept diverse languages. Competition Why choose the Fractal over G.P.S.? G.P.S. was considered to be cutting edge technology when it began but now companies are looking for a smarter and more economical way to do business. The...
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...Andrenekia Milhouse September 10, 2015 System Analysis and Design The town of Eden Bay owns and maintains a fleet of vehicles. You are a systems analyst reporting to Dawn, the town’s IT manager. Background Eden Bay is a medium-sized municipality. The town has grown rapidly, and so has the demand for town services. Eden Bay currently owns 90 vehicles, which the town’s equipment department maintains. The fleet includes police cars, sanitation trucks, fire trucks, and other vehicles assigned to town employees. The maintenance budget has risen sharply in recent years, and people are asking whether the town should continue to perform its own maintenance or outsource it to private firms. This morning, Dawn called you into her office to discuss the situation. A summary of her comments follows: Dawn (IT manager): When I came here two years ago, I was told that Eden Bay had a computerized information system for vehicle maintenance. What I found was a spreadsheet designed by a part-time employee as a quick answer to a complex problem. It’s probably better than no system at all, but what we really need is a new information system to meet our current and future needs. I want to develop a proposal for a new system. For now, let’s call it RAVE, which stands for Repair Analysis for Vehicular Equipment. I met with the town manager, the equipment department, and several maintenance employees to understand their needs and concerns. I want you to start by reading the interview summaries...
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...In the year 1912, the magnificent ship called the Titanic, sank slowly to the ocean floor. This is something that shocked everyone as the ship was labeled “unsinkable”. Friends, cousins, brothers, sisters, and parents were all on this ship. Making the journey to the United States on this glorious ship seemed like a great idea. But sadly, this didn’t end up how anyone thought it would. This disaster was portrayed through one of the only media sources at the time; newspapers. International newspapers like The London Daily Mail, The London Times described this. But also National papers in the United States did the same exact thing. Comparing the national news and international news, I have come to conclusion that the national papers spent more time on detail of this catastrophe than the international papers did. (Daily Mail, London, England, April 16, 1912) The London Times does not go into much detail about the sinking of the Titanic. They gave the coordinates of the disaster but not really how the disaster happened. The only detail they really give about the actual sinking was that the Carpathia reached the Titanic and saved the children and women that were in the safety boats. The London Daily Mail finally goes into a little more detail than the other article. But this was not about the disaster. This was almost a slap to the face of the vice-president of “International Mecantile Marine”, which controls the company of the Titanic; “White Star Line”. The information given was...
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...Introduction The Lotus Rental Car’s Chief Financial Officer is making an assessment on the feasibility of adding alternative fuel vehicles to the fleet. This analysis will cover the Energy Act of 1992 concerning the alternative fuel sources, explain the pros and cons of using alternative fuel technology such as Hybrids, Battery power, Diesel, Biodiesel, and Natural Gas, and also the factors that will impact the American people having to find resources easily, which can be difficult. Energy Act of 2005 As early as 2005 the United States knew that we could not rely on fossil fuels indefinitely and did not want to rely on foreign oil. The Energy Act of 2005 sec 301 defined what the Alternative Fuels are: Ethanol, Biodiesel, Propane, Natural Gas, Hydrogen, and Electricity are all naturally produced domestically in the US. Currently the US has learned that burning gasoline is bad for the environment, and when you burn gas you create bi products such as Carbon Dioxide, Nitrous Oxide. According to an EPA study the Green House gasses that affect out atmosphere are made up of 82% Carbon Dioxide, 3% Fluorinated Gas, 6% Nitrous Oxide, and 9% Methane.(Refer to graph 1). Overview of Green House Gases EPA.gov As you can see the bulk of the emissions are carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. The global goal is to reduce the amount of carbon emissions in the world, not just in the US. The goal is to create a smaller carbon footprint...
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...Edward Braddock was born in 1695 and came of age during QUEEN Ann’s War hearing the glories of the English arms. Though common by birth Braddock acquired a position in the Coldstream Guards as an ensign. Quick tempered and peevish Braddock developed a mild reputation as an immoral officer, due to his addiction to snuff and his partaking of prostitution in the Covent Garden. As Braddock progressed through the ranks, he developed a reputation as a noted administrator, effective disciplinarian, and honest and creative dedicated soldier. Braddock’s forty-four year career was both unremarkable and unblemished, in 1754 he earned the chance for military distinction. Major General Braddock arrived in Virginia in February of 1755 to command all British forces against the French. Braddock, though seasoned, was considered overconfident and stubborn, had no experience in the American wilderness nor did his men. Braddock, commanded by the Duke of Cumberland, William Augustus, to take Fort Duquesne from the French in the Ohio Valley. Braddock spent the next few months preparing for war by gathering supplies and recruiting colonial troops, including George Washington. Due to Braddock’s lack of imagination and refusal to stray from his orders, what should have taken weeks took months. Braddock’s attitude towards potential Native American allies, colonial volunteers, and colonial governors also hindered his preparations. It was Braddock’s ignorance of the American wilderness and his contempt...
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