...Case Study of “Does America really need manufacturing”. Sriharsha Vennelaganti-Fs0792 1. Summary: In the case study we can see that the authors talk about the importance of innovation when it comes to the long-term success of every product company. By reading the article one gets an understanding that the authors are asking executives of any product company should not view manufacturing as a cost center and by shifting their manufacturing units offshore they are hindering a company’s capacity to innovate. In the end the authors give us different methods that a company can use to better improve their product line without shifting their manufacturing bases offshore and a way the government can help by providing policy incentives for the companies so that they can open their manufacturing units in United States. 2. Key Points: When we read this case study the one major point it talks about is the importance of manufacturing for United States. The article talks about the importance of product and process innovation, the role R&D plays in manufacturing. In the case study we can see that the authors talk about modularity and the maturity of manufacturing process. Modularized products lead to flexibility when it comes to the needs of end users and marketing. When it comes to manufacturing process the article talks about manufacturing levers such as sourcing and process innovation. From reading the article we can see that the authors provide an inherent understanding of the relationship...
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...course for the first time the user name and password is the same for both: admin. User names and passwords are not case sensitive. It is a good idea to change the password to something that only you know. To amend the ‘admin’ user’s password: Ø Ø Ø Ø On the ‘Account management’ tab ensure that the username ‘admin’ is shown in the drop down box for ‘Login name’ Enter a new password in the ‘Password’ field Enter the new password again in the ‘Confirm password’ field Click the Password button Please make a note of this password as it may only be cleared by Fast React Systems Ltd or their appointed agents. Administrative functions: The administrative functions within this training course provide the ability to: Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Create and delete student logins Rename student login names View the final module databases View all students and their respective scores Change the working folder location Each of these areas is addressed below. Creating student logins The training database starts with no student accounts configured. To create new student accounts: Ø On the ‘Account management’ tab click on the Create new login button...
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...The Meaning of Your Results – RUL Validated Programmes Total Module Mark Classification 70%+ First Class 60-69% Upper Second Class 50-59% Lower Second Class 40-49% Third Class Explanation of Codes Component Mark Schemes – Undergraduate Grade | Mark | Note | P | 40 - 100 | Pass | F | 0 - 39 | Fail | I | 0 - 100 | Incomplete with Valid Extenuating Circumstances | FA | 0 | Academic Offence (may display mark but calculated as 0) | NS | 0 | Non Submission of Work/ Failed to Attend Exam | Component Mark Schemes – Postgraduate Grade | Mark | Note | P | 50 - 100 | Pass | F | 0 - 49 | Fail | I | 0 - 100 | Incomplete with Valid Extenuating Circumstances | FA | 0 | Academic Offence (may display mark but calculated as 0) | NS | 0 | Non Submission of Work/ Failed to Attend Exam | Module Mark Scheme Grade | Mark | | Note | P | 40 - 100 | Pass (Undergraduate) | All components have met 30% and the total module mark has reached the minimum threshold of 40% | | 50 - 100 | Pass (Postgraduate) | All components have met 40% and the total module mark has reached the minimum threshold of 50% | I | 0 – 100 | Incomplete with Valid Extenuating Circumstances | Extenuating Circumstances have been accepted and resit can be taken without being capped. | FU | 0 – 100 | Fail – Universal Right to Resit | Failed component(s) in the module and therefore, have the right to resit at the next available opportunity. Resits are capped at the...
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...Module Specifications 2014/15 Module Code: 14CSCI13H Title: Graduation Project Modular weight: 30 Examination weighting: 0 % Prerequisite modules: Any analysis, design and programming module Reassessment: No restrictions, Module Leader: ICS academic staff Semester taught: 1 and 2 Key words: Final year project, Conclusion project. Date of latest revision: May 2014 Aims The aim of this module is to allow students to develop and demonstrate their investigative and research skills and to demonstrate their analysis, design, planning, evaluation, and programming skills acquired in previous modules, by applying what they have learned to a substantial problem in Software Development. Intended Learning Outcomes On completion of this module students should be able to: Knowledge and understanding 1. Demonstrate a requisite understanding of the main body of knowledge for their programme track where applicable to the undertaken project;[3] 2. Understand any new knowledge acquired for the direct purpose of developing the undertaken project;[5] Subject-specific skills 3. Plan the development of, and progress towards, a solution to a problem, (this can include computer systems, information systems, software engineering, computer networks, embedded systems and distributed systems);[8] 4. Apply appropriate theory, practices and tools for the design, implementation and evaluation of the project showing judgement in the selection and application of tools and techniques; and to plan the testing...
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...Fitter Snacker Clients for the SAP University Alliance Prepared by: Bret J. Wagner, Ph.D. Director, Integrated Supply Management Program Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI 49008 Phone: 269 387-5222 Fax: 269 387-5710 Cell: 269 271-9903 e-mail: bret.wagner@wmich.edu 1. Fitter Snacker Clients There are four versions of the Fitter Snacker Database client available for Student Exercises. In this document, the term Fitter Snacker Client will be used for the completely configured Fitter Snacker company. In addition to the Fitter Snacker Client, there are three other clients that are partially configured versions Fitter Snacker Client that can be used to teach SAP configuration. These clients are copies of the Fitter Snacker Client that were made during the development of the Fitter Snacker Client. The Fitter Snacker Client was created using the Dolphin Group configuration training document as a template. While there are significant differences between the Dolphin Group (and BPI) configuration classes, these are primarily in terms of the business context, although changes were made to make sure that each company in the Fitter Snacker Client was as independent as possible. The Fitter Snacker Client represents the fictitious Fitter Snacker Company...
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...Part 1: Programming Solution Proposal Carl Same PRG/211 14 June 2014 Victer Echeverri Part 1: Programming Solution Proposal * Describe how you determined the problem that must be solved. The Tukwila Army recruiting center in Seattle, Washington process hundreds of applicants monthly to keep up with the demand for new recruits to the United States Army and the Army reserve. The demand for new recruits require a tremendous amount of management by the Army recruiters which is one of the reason of this proposal. This proposal will encompass all the needs of an Army recruiting center from tracking new applicants, manage prospect, and track future soldiers that are waiting to attend basic combat training. This program will also help higher echelon keep track of recruits by being able to see what each recruiter is doing in real time. The benefits of this program will increase efficiency and more reliable than using manual tracking method to keep up with future Soldiers. One great feature of this program will be sharing, it’s the concept where other recruiter will be able to see what other recruiters are working on and be able to pick up where other recruiter left off without the need of the authorization of the originator, and the originator will still receive credit for that recruit. * Describe the role of the personnel involved in the project. The complexity of this program require a group that is strong mentally, some people have a hard time working with others...
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...Modularity is based on a systems theory view of organizations and their processes. It seeks to investigate how a system’s components are ‘coupled’ together and how tight these bonds are. * Modularity is important today because of the increased complexity of modern technology. * The driving normative basis for the investigation is that increased modularity enables the parts of a system to be separated and combined with much greater flexibility, and that such flexibility is desirable. * What is new is the application of the idea of modularity not only to technological design but also to organizational design. * A complex modern society might be made more productive through a modular design of social and economic institutions. * In a world of change, modularity is generally worth the costs. The goal is to find the modularization that minimizes interdependencies and most cleanly decomposes the system. * Innovation that takes place through change in the modules we can call modular innovation. * Handling complex systems become easier if break them up into sub-systems. * Complex product or process composed of smaller sub-systems that can be designed independently and function together as a whole * Existing modularity in processes and products * Extension of modularity to cope with complexity or to manage costs * Modularity’s Technological dimension : design of technological object * Modularity’s Managerial dimension * Allows...
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...FACULTY OF MEDIA, INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE 511 Due Date: Chapters Covered: 6 MAY 2013 An overview of computers and programming Working with data, creating modules and designing High Quality programs Understanding Structure Modularization Making Decisions Designing & Writing a complete program Looping Arrays File Handling & Applications 100 DIP-DS 511 Maximum Marks: Unique Assignment Number: Background This assignment is based on the content to be covered in the first semester. Naturally all material provided or prescribed will be used. Purpose: The purpose of the assignment is to: a. Ensure that you come to thorough grip with content, in particular of the provided or prescribed material and b. Gain an in depth understanding of the core concepts and the significance of the theories discussed in the module. PC TRAINING & BUSINESS COLLEGE 1 HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING FACULTY OF MEDIA, INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ASSIGNMENT COVER SHEET: DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE 511 Name of Learner…………………………………………………….… Student No: ………………………….. Module…………………………………………………………………..…Date: …………………………………….. ICAS Number……………………………………………………………..Year: …………………………………….. ASSESSMENT CRITERIA Question Number 1 2 3 4 Total Examiner’s Comments Mark Allocation 30 40 20 10 100 Examiner’s Mark Moderator’s Marks Moderator’s Comments NB: All Assignments will be handled in as it forms part of continuous assessment...
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...ACT 388/688 MyITLab Important Information * Registration - Register at www.MyITLab.com with your access code either purchased with the textbook or online (at www.MyITLab.com). When registering for MyITLab choose MS Office 2013 and no e-text. Join our course using the course ID# provided in the syllabus. * Completing the Modules in MyITLab * Start by going under Course Materials after you enroll and log into our course. * Then to the folder Excel Modules 1 -10 and later Access Modules 11-14. * Under each module folder (#1-10 and #11-14) there are a number of links in each module. Each module provides a PowerPoint, online lecture, and e-text related to the material for that module under the folder labeled Module 1 Resources. It is RECOMMENDED that you view the PowerPoint lecture for each module and/or read the e-text. * When you are ready to begin the assessment/training for each module, just open the folder Excel Module 1: Introduction to Excel and then open the folder Module 1 Activities and then click on the assessment (e.g. "Excel Module1: Study Plan [Project-Based]: Pre-Test > Training > Post-Test"). * Each assessment has three parts: 1) Pre-test, 2) Training, and 3) Post-test. Your grade is based on your score for your HIGHEST attempt on the Post-test. * However, you have to get permission to take the post-test first. This can be done one of two ways: 1. Take the Pre-test and earn a minimum score of 70% which allows you...
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...4. Locate and procure a clean and clear area to process the work order. 5. Pull cover from system and clean the unit of dust and other materials with your kit. 6. Wash and dry hands thoroughly and put on company issued static shield bracelet. 7. Carefully pull each individual RAM stick from the motherboard and place the dated hardware in the shield sleeves from your kit. 8. Clear all connections or components that may obstruct your path to the motherboard. 9. If removal of any hardware is necessary, place each component into a protective shield sleeve from your kit. 10. Unpack all memory modules one at a time for installation. “Handle memory modules with care” and “don’t stack cards or modules because you can loosen a chip” (A+ Guide to Managing and Maintaining Your PC, Jean Andrews, Ch. 7, page 293) 11. Ensure the notches in the RAM module are a match...
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...stations around the world. Mxi claims that their software reduces repetitive tasks and time chasing missing or incomplete information by allowing maintenance, engineering, and finance divisions to easily share information. This assures the improvement of operational efficiency. • Maintenix can supply data to the company’s existing enterprise resource planning and financial software. • Wireless deployment also make Maintenix more effective, since aviation technicians, equipment, and parts are always on the move. • All of the information provided by Maintenix’s various modules is located in one place. This results in more rapid scheduling and avoids pitfalls of poorly organized information systems. 3) Give examples of three decisions supported by the Maintenix system. What information do the Maintenix modules provide to support each of these decisions? Maintenix software package consists of 6 different modules which are separate segments of the product and interconnect. • The Maintenix engineering...
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...Under Question 3 select “Not at this time” 7. Under Question 4 leave everything blank 8. Under Question 5 select “Not at this time” 9. Under Question 6 select “No” 10. Under Question 7 leave everything blank 11. Under Question 8 select “Not at this time” 12. Click Submit 13. Under “Oakland University Courses” you should now see “Student and Faculty Advisor Basic/Refresher”. Click on it. 14. Under “Student and Faculty Advisor Basic/Refresher-Basic Course click “Complete The Integrity Assurance Statement before beginning the course” 15. Agree to the Conditions of use 16. Under Required Modules, click the first available link. 17. Complete the module and take the quiz (if applicable) 18. Receive at least 85% on the required quiz 19. Click “Go to the next required module” 20. Repeat steps 17-19 until all modules are complete 21. Click “Main Menu” at the top of the screen, under the “CITI Program” logo. 22. Under “Status” the “Student and Faculty Advisor Basic/Refresher course should now be marked as “Passed” with the completion date next to it. 23. Click “Print Report” 24. Save the document as a PDF 25. Send the PDF to me in an email...
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...Unit 4 Labs Introduction to Programming Mr. Nguyen Lab 4.1 – Pseudocode and Modules Module main ( ) //Declare local variables 1. Declare String clientName 2. Declare Real feetUTP 3. Declare Real subtotal 4. Declare Real taxCost 5. Declare Real totalCost //Module calls 6. Module inputData ( ) 7. Module calcCosts ( ) 8. Module displayBill ( ) End Module //this module takes in the required user input There will //be a display and input for each variable Module inputData (Real Ref feetUTP, String Ref clientName) 9. Display “What is your name? “ 10. Input clientName 11. Display “How many feet of UTP do you need? “ 12. Input feetUTP End Module //this module calculates subTotal, taxCost, and totalCost //you also need feetUTP passed in to calculate subTotal Module calcCosts (13. subTotal, taxCost, and totalCost) 14. subTotal = feetUTP * 0.21 15. taxCost = 0.06 * subTotal 16. totalCost = taxCost + subTotal End Module //this module displays clientName and totalCost Module displayBill (17. clientName, and totalCost) ` 18. Display “clientName” 19. Display “totalCost” Lab 4.2 - Flowcharts and Modules Lab 4.3 – Visual Basic and Modules Module Module1 Sub Main() Dim clientName As String = "NO VALUE" Dim feetUTP As Double = 0 Dim subTotal As Double = 0 Dim taxCost As Double = 0 Dim totalCost As Double = 0 inputData(clientName...
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...Hi Students, Welcome to the Fall Semester! Here are your assignments for Week 1, beginning August 19. Read Chapter 1 in the Schermerhorn textbook. Listen to and study the PowerPoint slides for Module 1. These links are also in your BB menu under PowerPoint Modules. • Module 1 http://ucmconnect.ucmo.edu/p14239331/ Do the self-assessment, 21st Century Manager, for the Module. You will find them at the textbook web site at www.wiley.com/college/schermerhorn (click on your textbook, then click on “Visit companion sites,” next click on “Student companion site.” Remember to post your comments and reflection about the assessment either in an online journal or off line. You may use the information later in a memo. The case for Module 1 in the back of your textbook: Always do the first 3 discussion questions. Do not do Question 4. Page 416 Trader Joe’s Each member on your team should post/reply 6 times. Please complete your posts/replies by 11:30 p.m. on Thursday August 22. For instructions please refer to BB Assignments. Do the Web Quizzes for this chapter/module. Note: The first online test will be over Chapters 1, 2, 3, & 4 on Sept. 12 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Please check your schedule and adjust accordingly. The test will open in “Tests” in BB at 8:00 a.m. on Sept. 12 (not a minute before). Also, you should plan to meet in the scheduled classroom during your class time on Sept. 17 for an activity. Points will be assigned for the activity. ...
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...totalCost | Module Name | Module inputData () | Module calcCosts () | Module displayBill () | Module Main () //Declare local variables 1. Declare String clientName = No Value 2. Declare Real feetUTP = 0 3. Declare Real subTotal = 0 4. Declare Real taxCost = 0 5. Declare Real totalCost = 0 //Module calls 6. Call inputData (feetUTP, clientName) 7. Call calcCosts (feetUTP, subtotal, taxCost, totalCost) 8. Call displayBill (clientName, totalCost) End Module //this module takes in the required user input. There will be a display and input for each variable Module inputData (Real Ref feetUTP, String Ref clientName) 9. Display “Please enter client name:” 10. Input clientName 11. Display “Please enter the amount of UTP (in feet) needed:” 12. Input feetUTP End Module //this module calculates subTotal, taxCost, and totalCost //you also need feetUTP passed in to calculate subTotal Module calcCosts (13. Real feetUTP, Real Ref subTotal, Real Ref taxCost, Real Ref totalCost 14. Set subTotal = feetUTP * .21 15. Set taxCost = subtotal * 0.06 16. Set totalCost = subtotal + taxCost End Module //this module displays clientName and totalCost Module displayBill (17. String clientName, Real totalCost) 18. Display “The order for:”, clientName 19. Display “has a total cost of:”, totalCost End Module Unit 4 Modules Lab 4.2 Flowchart Unit 4 Modules Lab 4.3 – Visual Basic Module Module1 Sub...
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