...ScienceByKiprotich Emmanuel LangatC026-1127/2011PROJECT TITLEStadium Management System Submitted in partial fulfillment of the degree in BSC in Computer Science.DeclarationI declare that the ideas described herein are my original work and have not been submitted to any Institution for an award of degree or diploma:Students ConfirmationName: Kiprotich Emmanuel Langat Date: Signature………………………..……… …………………………………………….Supervisor ConfirmationName: Mr. Gabriel Kamau Date: Signature………………………………….. ……………….……………………………. | Abstract Although many stadium management systems have been developed today, major issues which could make these stadium management systems interactive towards the public/stadium users and be able to play a leading role in ensuring that a well secure stadium is realized have not been implemented. Ensuring that there is a better and efficient means by which the stadium can be able to communicate to its users today informing them of the activities which do take place in the stadium such as the day of football matches has been a pretty challenge to most stadium managers. Yet communication among relevant parties is recognized as the only means by which absolute trust and effective service delivery can be achieved. Ways of handling insecurity in the stadiums appears also to be a major challenge globally especially when we consider the issue of global terrorism which...
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...2010 Case study for ERP Implementation For a leading manufacturing company Embee Software Pvt. Ltd 2010 SNAPSHOT Industry Manufacturing industry Business Challenges Business processes were not streamlined Availability of unreliable data Poor security Lack of inventory management Company overview: Our client belongs to the manufacturing industry standing as one of the fastest growing organizations in the Kolhapur region. There major Products are Manufacturing Graded Cast Iron and S.G. Iron Automotive Components, Casting, pattern Design, Engineering and Manufacture. With the strength of over a 100 in their workforce, our customer required software to integrate its business activities and gain efficiency internally. Business challenges: Streamline business processes and adopt best practices. Better quality reporting to enable intelligent business decisions. Improve information sharing within and outside the company leading to ambiguous data Unreliability of data due to manual processing Need more security with more control points Compiling and analyzing profitability of each order. Finance and HR operations were not integrated Embee Solution ERP Implementation Business Benefits Process integration Smooth access to data across the organization Reduction in production costs Enhanced efficiency Technology Challenges Inventory Management and control over stock movement Vendor performance management Production planning...
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...“INFORMATION” very well in its IT systems and obtained a competitive advantage. 2. Operational Systems and Analytical systems Factor Operational Systems Analytical Systems Usage Definitely need to be used. Carry ‘bread and butter’ operations of the company Not mandatory to be used. Enable employees to do the job better Cost Fixed cost. Cost is justifiable. No ROI The ROI is zero if system is not used Requirements Requirements are well defined Very fuzzy requirements Importance Efficiency is the top most (measurable) Effectiveness is the top most (not measurable) Data type Internal, hard data(historical) External, soft data(future) Data quality Complete. Timely. 100% accurate For what decisions, the data is going to be used? Balance quality of data with cost. Satisficing data is enough. Design process Waterfall Spiral Implementation Full scale at first go-live Evolves due to changes in environment. Implementation will not be completed. User responsibility End users of an agreed system Analytical systems are owned and driven by users. Example Credit card Transaction processing system Succession Planning system 3. Why Analytical systems are a different breed 1. Analytical systems need not be mandatorily used. 2. They help the employees to do their job better. 3. The users should recognize that business cannot function as usual and they should have the desire and ability to change how they do their jobs. The usage of analytical systems depends on this. 4....
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...Global ERP Implementation 1.Business Context/Key Business Drivers * Tektronix manufactured a broad range of electronic test and measurement equipments, color printers and video and networking products. * In 1993, it was a $1.3 billion manufacturer and a worldwide leader in oscilloscopes with a more than twice the market share of its largest competitor. * It was the number one manufacturer of televisions, measuring and monitoring equipment and color printers. * multiplicity of application systems and no uniformity in technologies in its offices around the world. The Inefficient shipping schedule was inefficient because of problems with inventory. * Errors in order management. * NOo system to measure performance metrics and obtain customer information. * The technologies used were old and redundant technologies. * Inefficient financial administration, operations and profitability analysis was inefficient. 2. The Key Business Objectives: * Replace the legacy systems, do away with the need of manual coordination, * Implement improved information technology for fast and error free customer and organizational information, * Achieve integration in functioning across divisions and countries by creating a common template for various services, * Standardize processes, streamline their financial system, and create a functional order management system 3. Challenges and Solutions during Implementation ...
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...Information Systems Abstract Over the past several years and maybe even decades, human resource managers have realized the need to upgrade their information systems. As they make the conversion to Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), the mangers encounter the challenges that others before them have seen. Although there are many resources of knowledge, tools and options, the managers face a long conversion process. Even with the tools at hand, the conversion process may fail. Working with the public sector, this paper will show how issues can be avoided and the conversion can be successful. Human Resource Managers of the public sector have the most to gain from closely examining outcomes of past projects since research suggests that only 18 percent of information systems projects ended successfully (when compared to private sector segments retail: 59%, financial: 32%, and manufacturing: 27%) (Goldfinch, 2007). Summary As the workplace becomes more technologically advanced, all departments must keep up with technology. Technology can increase the efficiency of a company. Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) has kept up with technology to improve the effectiveness of the human resources department and its systems, programs, policies, procedures, activities, and legal statistical documentation in its functions. This project will provide insight into the formation of the HRIS in the public sector and other organizations and how it can be a challenge as well...
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...mergers, and product or service innovation while at the same time reducing costs. In other words, CIOs are being asked to do more for the business with fewer resources. Every year, the same cycle repeats: reduce total cost, move the cost structure from fixed to variable cost, and free up resources for innovation by reducing operating expenditures. Initially, companies adopted outsourcing and Cloud solutions primarily to reduce costs and preserve resources for strategic initiatives. More recently, however, Cloud applications have been used to support the strategic agility today’s businesses need. In addition, having one single code-base across all their customers allows modern Cloud application vendors to very quickly leverage innovations and distribute product improvements across their entire customer base. This whitepaper discusses the main reasons companies choose to adopt Cloud solutions, and also guides companies in evaluating Cloud-based business application investments. It summarizes our research on the economics of Cloud vs. on-premise solutions, and highlights the main differences in drivers of cost and benefits. To illustrate our points, we...
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...Issue: In terms of sales, 2014 saw fluctuating fortunes for the industry with stretches of decline followed by consecutive rise before falling in October again Besides sales decline, the industry also faced a number of challenges in the form of abundant vehicle recalls, and censure for safety issues. Solution: FMEA, Root cause analysis, Quality checks and Improvement processes, World-class technology (like in Germany and Japan), setting up targets/benchmarking with those competitors can be in place Demand Mgmt: The challenge here is that the period is fairly long (typically one month) relative to how fast market conditions (e.g., gas prices, the stock market) can change. Solution: Four major elements of demand: – prediction – communication – influence – prioritization and allocation * checking inventories twice a month. * prioritize orders for cars that are already sold to customers over cars that will just sit on a dealer’s lot * a highly structured operations planning system (with advanced planning and scheduling and ERP) that is more akin to a push approach Product Development: Vehicle development is expensive, time-consuming, and risky. Costs to design, engineer, and tool a major new model can reach into the billions of dollars Solution: looking for ways to reduce development time and cost to improve profitability and to better react to market changes,Performance measures and efficiency analysis for product variety Risk management in automotive supply...
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...(36) Amol Singh (57) Rohit Patil (60) INTRODUCTION ERP systems have traditionally been used by capital-intensive industries such as manufacturing, Services etc. Manufacturing firms are facing new challenges and in order to stay competitive many manufacturing operations require to be regularly updated with the Information Technology solutions. The manufacturing sector is one of the main economic activities in most of the nations. The most important aspect to characterize IT adoption is the industry and its specific characteristics rather than the country the firms belong to. Different industries have different operating characteristics and environments, and the factors related to ERP use may differ accordingly. Given the complexity of manufacturing firms, we then decide which aspects of a firm influence the use of technological innovations. Most of the manufacturing companies rely on ERP software to manage the entire range of business activities from CRM, manufacturing inventory and processes, accounting software, manufacturing planning, purchasing, quality, and more. For implementing ERP in any manufacturing industry the research objectives revolve around the following parameters(Mainly cost and quality measurement) * To identify whether there is significant difference in performance measures like cost and quality in industries with well defined IT system and industries with not such well defined IT systems with respect to the manufacturing sector. * To identify...
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...Analyzing SAP ERP's success in TISCO The critical success factors of ERP systems mainly include proper implementation and usage. Beside this there are several other factors that decide the regular functioning of ERP in organizations. While many organizations have not incurred the necessary benefit in terms of money and other measures there are lots who have witnessed multiple profits. Studying them will help in understanding the critical success factors for ERP implementation. They will help in deciding ERP success. TISCO PROFILE This company founded and established in the year 1907 is known to be one of the leading steel giants in the country offering multiple products and successfully running many subsidiary corporations. Being a large entity does not stop things from being subject to scrutiny and internal audit. They are regularly implemented with the help of committees who report to the selected members from the senior management. The company is dedicated to providing laudable services to the stakeholders improve on the quality and as thrive for innovations and improvements constantly. BACKGROUND TATA steel is India’s largest integrated private sector steel company that started its corporate journey in the year 1907. Backed by captive iron ore and coalmines, Tata Steel runs state-of-the-art Cold Rolling Mill complex at Jamshedpur, Eastern India. The enterprise has undergone a modernization programme costing $2.3 billion, resulting in production of steel at...
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...Jonathan P Craig Student#CR6203687 MGT220-1 Information Technology Term Paper 22 October 2014 IT Manager and E-Business Challenges Each of the management and leadership positions in the company is supposed to be in charge of supporting the business strategy, objectives and mission of Magnum Enterprises. I am responsible for integrating the latest compute technologies into the company’s business operations and minimizing the negative consequences of the challenges that our department faces in implementing new approaches. I exert every possible effort to ensure that my leadership qualities, my devotion and support of the mission of Magnum Enterprises as well as the attitude of all the personnel were used for the benefit of the company. The functioning of the IT department will imply being a centerpiece of every hardware and software solution all over the enterprise to satisfy all the IT needs of the company. The mentioned approach is supposed to encourage and facilitate efficient integration of the management capabilities and business objectives. Every company defines the responsibilities and functions of the IT managers differently. They are generally involved in various fields in the framework of the company, in particular logistics, manufacturing, finance, general operating and other areas. According to the conventional point of view, the mere responsibility of the IT manager, who performs the role of a technical leader, is to ensure the incorporation of the IT needs...
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...Automotive OEM Developing cars faster and selling them for less Product lifecycle management solutions speed vehicle design and enable lower prices M A R U T I U DYO G LT D. www.ugs.com Business challenges Ensure customer delight Increase shareholder value Reduce development time and offer cars at lower prices Working with pride in India Maruti Udyog Ltd., a subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation of Japan, has been the leading Indian passenger car maker for about two decades. The company has a diverse portfolio that includes: the Maruti 800; the Omni; a premium small car, Zen; the international brands, Alto and WagonR; an off-roader, Gypsy; the mid-size Esteem; a luxury car, Baleno; an MPV, Versa; a premium subcompact car, Swift; and a luxury SUV, Grand Vitara XL7. The company’s 11 base platforms encompass 300 variants for 100 export destinations. According to Maruti’s vision statement, its goals include maintaining leadership in the Indian automobile industry, creating customer delight, increasing shareholder wealth and being “a pride of India.” Customers have shown their approval, ranking Maruti high in customer satisfaction for six years in a row according to the J.D. Power Asia Pacific 2005 India Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Study. The company has also ranked highest in the India Sales Satisfaction Study. Keys to success Information management, process management and global collaboration supported by Teamcenter® software More efficient and innovative...
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...a desired goal and analyse the GAP between the current and desired position. * To find the Root Cause of the Gap thus, providing solutions to eliminate/solve the problem and reach the desired goal. | Explain the purposes/uses of the Systems model (3 points) * Understands the parts of the system and how they are connected related to each other. * Identifies the problems occurring in the systems , their causes and provides for a solution for them * Then, identifies what to measure (feedback & monitoring) to determine whether the problem has been solved or measure the current performance in regards to the desired performance. | Check (✓ ) the performance improvement approach you are using: ✓ Discrepancy-Based Model ☐ Systems Model Company Project Paper: Discrepancy-Based Model Note: the points are based on correctly identifying the steps and providing explanation for each of those steps. Fill in any missing information. Points | Identification | Explanations | 2 | Appropriate sequence | Discussion of reason(s) for this sequence. Why these steps in this order? As the Problem Solving Process involves: * Understanding the current situation to analyze the problem or scope of improvement * Then, to define the problem due to which there is a GAP between the current & desired goal –challenges faced to overcome it, its impact on the business. * Determining the underlying CAUSE/CAUSES of the problem and making a list to determine...
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...m-Governance and implementation of online applications for service delivery and get feedback about the same One of the most important challenge before the government is proper implementation of policies announced from time to time for improving the living standard of targeted persons and addressing the need of society. Another important aspect of the public policy is the feedback about the achievements of the objectives set out at the time of framing policies and corresponding fine tuning of policies. These challenges increase in the county like India due to large population with wide spectrum of requirements and remote areas due to large territory. The interlinking of the public policies is also important so that the maximum benefits with limited available resources can be extended to the maximum public. The synergies of various policies can be combined to have the maximization effect. The penetration of the mobile phones is highest amongst the available IT tools in India. Accordingly, this can be the tool for increasing the reach of online applications. * Key dimensions and implementable solutions: For addressing above mentioned challenges, we need to have the online interactive applications/ systems. For the success of these online applications/ systems, it is necessary that, the common man is able to use them. Some of the key issues and solutions for implementation of the online applications/ systems and connecting the common man with these applications/ systems are as below: ...
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...off-the-shelf solution". Explain why the case writers assert that the "areas of relative strength" of this option rank as "High", "High", and "Low". The 3rd-party modified off the shelf solution was considered for Power IT’s acquisition strategy because although they had an internal IT department, the staff were not used to developing large scale software. They had local company knowledge but not the required application domain knowledge to allow them to develop such a system within the timescale required. Power IT’s CEO and Finance Director decided to purchase an enterprise resource planning solution from a third-party vendor and have it modified to fit their needs as long as they were able to fit this within the available budget. With the 3rd party modified off-the-shelf solution they were able to depend on their software development expertise and did not need to invest in ‘reinventing the wheel’. The vendor also had adequate application domain expertise. What they lacked was the local company knowledge. This is where the Business Development manager was hired to work with the vendor on educating them about Power IT’s requirements and help ease the transition. 2. What were the major problems encountered during the selection and implementation phases of the project? One of the main downfalls that occurred during the selection of this project was deciding to go with an ERP system just because competitors were perceived to be adapting ERP systems. The CEO and...
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