...Supply Chain Design OPS/571 December 2, 2013 Select a business forecasting technique (qualitative or quantitative) for the electric fans and describe the forecasting process to be used at Riordan. Create a sales forecast for electric fans using selected techniques. Lean Production A business’s operation is only as fast as its slowest process. In order for Riordan Manufacturing to be successful, it needs to seek out and remove bottlenecks. By Riordan identifying these bottlenecks in the operation, they can improve the output of the entire process, which would make it definitely worth the effort. Lean production aims to combine the flexibility and quality of craftsmanship with the low costs of mass production (Economist, 2009). In a lean production setting Riordan will organize its workers into cross functional teams that are expected o accomplish a variety of tasks. This differs from mass-production assembly lines where worker repeat monotonous tasks. Product components are delivered to the various teams just-in-time, and each worker is expected to stop production if an error is discovered. Mass production lines rarely shut down to correct errors. It is expected that an established lean-production line is more efficient than a conventional mass-production assembly line because problems are confronted and solutions are implemented in order to avoid repeating mistakes. Communication is open and transparent in a lean production environment. It is common...
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...Implementation and Integration of Real Time Location Systems at County Memorial Hospital sylvrfaeree Managerial Applications of Information Systems—MIS535 DeVry University 2015 Table of Contents Abstract 3 Company Background 3 Business Problems 3 High Level Solution 4 Benefits 4 Approach 5 Overview of Real Time Location Services 5 Technology to Augment the Solution 6 Versus Advantages 6 Cisco IoE Location Aware Solutions for Healthcare 7 Hill-Rom Clinical Workflow Solutions 7 Centrak Clinical Grade Visibility Solutions 7 High Level Implementation 7 Hardware and Software 7 Personnel Training and Understanding 8 Overall Recommendations 8 Conclusion and Summary of Project 10 References 11 Implementation and Integration of Real Time Location Systems at County Memorial Hospital Abstract The issue to be addressed is the lack of tracking processes for staff movement, patient flow through the facility, and the resulting inefficiency and lower quality of patient care. Company Background Rural County Memorial Hospital was founded in central Rural County in 1951. Since its founding RCMH has grown into an award winning acute care facility dedicated to quality patient care. The facility’s...
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...In addition, I have been asked to use the appropriate decision analysis tool that best fits the current issue for the workflow problem. As the operations consultant I will also be analyzing the initial and ongoing costs needed for a new sandal line being introduced. “The Maui Sandal Project” will also need to be analyzed using the most appropriate decision analysis tool for best results possible. I will also be recommending a new staffing plan for the machine operators on the manufacturing shift at the Shuzworld Shanghai plant that will increase cost effectiveness. In addition, I will attempt to explain the most appropriate decision analysis tool for the task. There will also be two short-term scheduling techniques used that will achieve efficient movements of units through the Shuzworld’s production...
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...Running Head: Process Design for Riordan Manufacturing Process Design for Riordan Manufacturing: Inception to Production Planning Writer’s Name Course Name, Semester No, Class Level Supervisor Name September 23, 2009 Introduction The present paper discusses the proposal package for Riordan which handles each step of electric fans from inception to production. It includes the material requirement planning phase of fans being manufactured at the China Plant. There is further analysis of existing process for the production of the Riordan electric fans. It provides the basic outline for designing the new process to remove the bottleneck in the process to optimize it for meeting the demands of customer by supply-chain concepts. Production forecast for the Riordan electric fans is discussed along with implementation plan of Lean Production using Gantt Charts. Finally, cover letter describes the coordination of aggregate operations planning and suggested TQM process to define the strategic objective of the company. The MRP for the Manufacturing of the Riordan Electric Fans The China plant of Riordan Manufacturing is the production unit which applies material requirement planning to meet the time-phased requirement of material for assembled units or fan production operations. Raw materials are collected at receiving departments. These are processed to make it suitable for molding departments. The molded unit acts as input for trimming department...
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...Bhattacharya, Gyusub Chung Part One - Mahou 1.1. What is typical flow at this facility? 1.2. What is the capacity at the various processes? Process Maceration Filtration Boiling Fermentation Maturation Bottling Capacity (L / hour) 150,000 75,000 150,000 335,714 167,857 212,300 -1- Operational Management – Asaf Bargill, Abhishek Bhattacharya, Gyusub Chung 1.3. Is there a throughput time here? Process Capacity (L / hour) Cycle Time (hours) Maceration Filtration Boiling Fermentation Maturation Bottling 150,000 75,000 150,000 335,714 167,857 212,300 TOTAL 1 2 1 168 336 2.45 1 * 4 batches = 4 2 * 4 batches = 8 1 * 4 batches = 4 168 hours 336 hours 520,000 / 212,300 = 2.45 526.45 (21.93 days) Effective Time (hours) Note: 4 batches of Maceration, filtration and boiling are used to fill up the tank before the next step (fermentation) can start. So the time taken for 1 batch has been multiplied by 4 for 4 batches. Also, we note there is some time taken to fill up the tanks. We know that each fermentation tank takes up 16 hours to fill up but we don’t have similar data about the pre filling tanks so we have ignored this from our calculation. Our calculations can be further optimized if we receive the tank fill up duration for all the processes. 1.4. What are the inventories held in this facility? The raw materials used in the process – Water, Hops, Malt, Yeast are inventory. WIP is also considered inventory which is when the beer is held in the pre filling tanks. When manufacturing...
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...netw471 full course latest 2016 april [ all discuussion course project [ but no week 2 ] and per review Devry NETW471 Week 1 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2 Latest 2016 March DQ 1 Click Link Below To Buy: http://hwcampus.com/shop/netw471-full-course-latest-2016-april-discuussion-course-project-no-week-2-peer-review/ Emerging Hardware Technologies (graded) Research new and emerging hardware technologies that can enhance or benefit an organization or industry. What are the risks of implementing these technologies? Do the benefits outweigh the risks? DQ 2 Emerging Software or Service Technologies (graded) Research new and emerging software technologies or services that can enhance or benefit an organization or industry. What are the risks of implementing these technologies? Do the benefits outweigh the risks? Devry NETW471 Week 2 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2 Latest 2016 March DQ 1 Virtualization in the Enterprise (graded) The practice of virtualization allows us to use our network resources more efficiently, spend less time managing devices, reduce IT staff, recover faster and more easily from network failures, and lower overall IT cost. Explain how virtualization makes all of these things possible. DQ 2 Virtualization in the Cloud (graded) Virtualization is the foundation for cloud computing. How are the two related? Provide and discuss at least one specific example. Devry NETW471 Week 3 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2 Latest 2016 March DQ 1 Big Data (graded) ...
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...Operations Management-II Case Analysis- Esterline Technologies: Lean Manufacturing Q.1 What evidence does the case offer regarding Esterline's success? What factors appear to have contributed to Esterline's performance? Ans: - For the situation, there are several evidences of Esterline achievement. In 2005, Esterline had utilized more than 7,500 individuals in the generation, creating and designing offices in Washington, Illinois, Arkansas, North Carolina, Virginia, New York, Massachusetts, Michigan, Idaho and California. In these 11 States in the United States, Esterline had 34 units. The income of the organization gathered by 2005 had come to $835 million and salary from proceeding with operations was $51 million. The projections showed that Esterline would win over $1 billion in incomes. Additionally, Esterline had expanded abroad to United Kingdom, China, Mexico and Germany henceforth augmenting its system. Another achievement pointer for Esterline was the point at which it accomplished the Tier-1 supplier Status with Boeing and Airbus in 2005. The organization was contracted to create 787 overhead board control cockpit framework for Boeing and sensor suite for the TP 400M turboprop for Airbus. Cremin summed up the accomplishment as having executed effectively the inner new item advancement taking into account focused on acquisitions. The capacity to change from Jumble streams to families is a solid sign of Esterline achievement since it empowered Lean System...
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...netw471 full course latest 2016 april [ all discuussion course project [ but no week 2 ] and per review Devry NETW471 Week 1 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2 Latest 2016 March DQ 1 Click Link Below To Buy: http://hwcampus.com/shop/netw471-full-course-latest-2016-april-discuussion-course-project-no-week-2-peer-review/ Emerging Hardware Technologies (graded) Research new and emerging hardware technologies that can enhance or benefit an organization or industry. What are the risks of implementing these technologies? Do the benefits outweigh the risks? DQ 2 Emerging Software or Service Technologies (graded) Research new and emerging software technologies or services that can enhance or benefit an organization or industry. What are the risks of implementing these technologies? Do the benefits outweigh the risks? Devry NETW471 Week 2 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2 Latest 2016 March DQ 1 Virtualization in the Enterprise (graded) The practice of virtualization allows us to use our network resources more efficiently, spend less time managing devices, reduce IT staff, recover faster and more easily from network failures, and lower overall IT cost. Explain how virtualization makes all of these things possible. DQ 2 Virtualization in the Cloud (graded) Virtualization is the foundation for cloud computing. How are the two related? Provide and discuss at least one specific example. Devry NETW471 Week 3 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2 Latest 2016 March DQ 1 Big Data (graded) ...
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...Business Information System A management information system (MIS) provides information that organizations require to manage themselves efficiently and effectively.[1] Management information systems are typically computer systems used for managing. Management information systems are distinct from other information systems in that they are used to analyze and facilitate strategic and operational activities.[2] Academically, the term is commonly used to refer to the study of how individuals, groups, and organizations evaluate, design, implement, manage, and utilize systems to generate information to improve efficiency and effectiveness of decision making, including systems termed decision support systems, expert systems, and executive information systems.ref name=obrien/> Many business schools (or colleges of business administration within universities) have an MIS department, alongside departments of accounting, finance, management, marketing, and may award degrees (at undergrad, masters, and PhD levels) in MIS. Kenneth and Jane Laudon identify five eras of Management Information System evolution corresponding to the five phases in the development of computing technology: 1) mainframe and minicomputer computing, 2) personal computers, 3) client/server networks, 4) enterprise computing, and 5) cloud computing.[3] The first era (mainframe and minicomputer) was ruled by IBM and their mainframe computers; these computers would often take up whole rooms and require teams...
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...INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT (IPAM) UNIVERSITY OF SIERRA LEONE RESEARCH PROPOSAL PROPOSED MASTERS-MPA PROPOSED TOPIC THE IMPACT OF STRATEGIC INFORMATION SYSTEM PLANNING AND IT’S ALIGNMENT WITH THE STRATEGIC PLAN OF THE ORGANIZATION A CASE STUDY: PARLIAMENT OF SIERRA LEONE (STRATEGIC PLAN 2009-2013) SUBMITTED TO: THE DEAN OF POSTGRADUATES STUDIES SUBMITTED BY: JOSEPH CONTEH INTRODUCTION Strategic information system planning (SISP) is consistently identified as the most critical issue facing the Organization. Leaderer and Sethi define strategic information systems planning as the process of identifying a portfolio of computer-based applications to assist an organization in executing its business plans and realizing its business goals. Strategic information systems planning also include the search for applications with a high impact and the ability to create- an advantage over competitors. The use of Information Technology associated with proper planning would increase business success within the organization. SISP is considered to be the best mechanism that would support the organization to assure that IT activities are attuned with those of the rest of the organizational needs. The paper will focus on such factors that will assist the organizations to success in the strategic information systems planning. Background Information to the Research area Over the years, some organizations have made technology decisions and acquisitions...
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...Supply Chain Management Establish a governing supply chain council. A governing council's purpose is to give direction and help align supply chain strategy with the company's overall strategy. The council's membership should include the leader of the supply chain organization as well as corporate executives, business unit managers, and other influential company leaders. Ideally the council should hold regularly scheduled meetings. But even if it doesn't, its mere existence will indicate that supply chain management has the endorsement and commitment of senior leadership. We often see supply chain organizations struggling for recognition because their objectives and strategies differ from their companies' stated objectives and strategies. A governing council can prevent that from happening by providing constant, consistent validation that the supply chain strategy directly correlates with the corporate strategy. The council can also help to remove barriers to success that exist within the organization. Every company has such barriers—usually individuals or organizations that don't see or accept the value that a well-managed supply chain provides. By addressing these barriers, members of the council help to ensure that the supply chain organization is given the opportunity to perform up to its potential. When it is clear that the executive leadership is fully embracing the supply chain organization, it is likely that key business-unit stakeholders will be more willing to work...
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...Knowledge Management using Enterprise Content Management System Knowledge Management is increasingly becoming an important area for every enterprise. Today the knowledge is in the form of content generated and used within an organization. Organizations face challenges in collating, tagging, identifying, storing, retrieval, reuse, archival and disposal of this content. Enterprise Content Management (ECM) aims at managing all of the unstructured information or content in an enterprise. ECM manages content or information that exist in an enterprise in different digital formats viz., text documents, spreadsheets, still images, audio and video files, and many other file types and formats. About the Author Anand Rao Anand is the Global KM Practice Head in TCS. He has worked in IT industry for last 25+ years on various technologies and has 18+ years of experience in ECM technologies. Enterprise Content Management System 1 TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Enterprise Content Management Components 3. Document Management Systems 4. Workflow 5. Forms Management 6. Web Content Management 7. Digital Asset Management 8. Enterprise Reports Management 9. Records Management 10. Collaboration 11. Search 12. Knowledge Maturity-5ikm3 13. Need For A Maturity Model 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 6 7 7 7 8 8 Enterprise Content Management System 2 TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES Introduction Enterprises generate content as part of their day-to-day operations. This content is about their...
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...Software Documentation Process Improvement ISMG 6040 Spring 2011 Dr. Judy Scott Margaret Irene Wallace May 5, 2011 Contents 1. Executive Summary 3 2. Organizational Overview 3 3. Competitive Environment & Strategy 3 4. Oracle’s Fusion Middleware Department 4 5. Business Process Problem Discussion 5 5.1 Project Roadmap 6 6. Results & Findings 8 6.1 Understanding the Current Process 9 6.2 Redesign – Requirements and Design 12 6.3 Oracle 11g – BPM Criteria and ROI & Success Criteria 15 6.4 Develop, Test, Implement, Train 18 6.5 Coping with Cultural Resistance 19 Appendix A: Modeling Experience 20 Appendix B: Process Description 23 Appendix C: Inputs and Outputs 24 Appendix D: Governing Rules for Process Steps 25 References 26 1. Executive Summary The process for creating and publishing software documentation at Oracle is lengthy and involves several roles and departments. The software documentation departments and the number of products they are responsible for have grown tremendously over the years due to acquisitions. However, the documentation process and its tools have not scaled well. There is no overall set of tools for the entire process. Email is the primary communication method, and is the basis for routing work from one step and role to the next. These steps are not automated, and the steps which are automated use out of date, non-integrated tools. The process is overdue for a comprehensive analysis and redesign...
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...Compliments of on IBM Limited Editi ose, Consolidate Cl & Report Learn to: • Distinguish between the closing, consolidating, and financial reporting processes • Use integration and automation to ensure data integrity and streamline CCR activities • Identify the right CCR solution for your organization Maire Loughran These materials are the copyright of Wiley Publishing, Inc. and any dissemination, distribution, or unauthorized use is strictly prohibited. Close, Consolidate & Report FOR DUMmIES by Maire Loughran ‰ IBM LIMITED EDITION These materials are the copyright of Wiley Publishing, Inc. and any dissemination, distribution, or unauthorized use is strictly prohibited. Close, Consolidate & Report For Dummies® IBM Limited Edition , Published by Wiley Publishing, Inc. 111 River Street Hoboken, NJ 07030-5774 www.wiley.com Copyright © 2011 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana Published by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, scanning or otherwise, except as permitted under Sections 107 or 108 of the 1976 United States Copyright Act, without the prior written permission of the Publisher. Requests to the Publisher for permission should be addressed to the Permissions Department, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030, (201) 748-6011, fax (201) 748-6008, or online...
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...IKEA: Ecommerce Expansion/ IT Capacity Management Information System Initiative LASA 1 Organizational Structure IKEA currently holds the position as the world’s largest furniture retail chain, with 332 locations, in 32 countries worldwide. IKEA is operated and owned by an array of no-for-profit corporations. The Organizational Structure is divided into two main entities: Franchising and operations. Many of IKEA’s operations, including the manufacturing and design of products, the managerial operations, and the supply-chain processes, are overseen by INGHKA Holding, which is private, for-profit Dutch Corporation. INGHKA Holding currently runs 235 of the IKEA stores, the remaining are operated and ran by franchises that are outside of INGHKA Holding. IKEA has differentiate themselves from their competitors, by satisfying the needs and wants of their consumers, with upholding a value proposition that is center on providing, high-quality products (furniture), at affordable prices. IKEA’s value proposition differentiated them from their competitors, secured competitive advantage and positioned themselves as the leader in furniture retailer, on a global level, by their value-based services, and marketing mix that emphasizes on areas such as: Location, Merchandise, Store Format, Market Communications, and Service and Selling Environment, which produced a remarkable “brand image”; “The essential role of brands is to differentiate a product or service from others in satisfying a...
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