...Human Resources Data Migration Project Implementation Plan Human Resources Data Migration Project Implementation Plan Project Group 1: Information Technology Group March 4, 2013 Project Group 1: Information Technology Group March 4, 2013 VERSION HISTORY Version # | ImplementedBy | RevisionDate | RequestedBy | ApprovedBy | Description of Change | 1.0 | student | 03-04-2013 | | | Preliminary draft | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Table of Contents 1.1 Purpose 4 1.2 System Overview 4 1.2.1 System Description 4 1.2.2 Assumptions and Constraints 4 1.2.3 System Organization 5 2 Management Overview 5 2.1 Problem Statement 5 2.2 Description of Implementation 6 2.3 Points-of-Contact 6 2.4 Major Tasks 7 2.4.1 Project Tasks 7 2.4.2 MS Access to Oracle Tasks 7 2.4.3 Oracle to Mongo Tasks 7 2.5 Implementation Schedule 8 2.6 Security and Privacy 8 2.6.1 System Security Features 8 2.6.2 Security Set Up During Implementation 8 3 Implementation Support 8 3.1 Hardware, Software, Facilities, and Materials 9 3.1.1 Hardware 9 3.1.2 Software 9 3.1.3 Facility 9 3.1.4 Materials 9 3.2 Documentation 9 3.3 Personnel 9 3.3.1 Staffing Requirements 9 3.3.2 Training of Implementation staff 9 3.4 Outstanding Issues 10 3.5 Implementation Impact 10 3.6 Communications Plan 10 3.7 Change Management 12 4 Implementation Risks and Contingencies 13 4.1 Technical Risks and Contingencies 13 5 Acceptance Criteria 14 ...
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... Works Cited 25 Appendix A – DDL Script 26 Appendix B – Sample Reporting 37 Executive Summary Illuminated Communications offers this solution to meet the growing demands of Flix2You. We understand the limitations of the existing database design and have proposed a new design that will provide Flix2You a more robust database environment intended to capture more customer data. This will address the primary concerns of Flix2You and allow for the understanding of its customer’s habits that it seeks to gain. Included in this document you will find our scope of work, as it has been determined based on the requirements that have been provided. With that we developed a project plan highlight the major milestones from project start to final sign off. Please note that Illuminated Communications will provide comprehensive testing, training, and support past go live to ensure our solution meet the demands of Flix2You. Understanding Flix2You users is important to our design process. We have included an in-depth user analysis to help us build our system to support the needs of all Flix2You user from upper management personnel to database administrators. Illuminated Communications has several modifications to the infrastructure of the existing systems so Flix2You will be able to meet their anticipated growth. We have attached a revised ER diagram in a normalized schema that includes new data points and relationships. You will be able to amass more data on your customers...
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...the service. Also they are not sure whether waiting for that much time , they will get their turn or not. If so they will get out with frustration .By considering all this issues associated with the manual process we have developed a web application for the telecom users , where in the user can apply for new connections online , can view the bill status online , can send the feedback and do complaints regarding the service provided by the telecom company. 1. PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT: We are going to build an automated system where user can online apply for phone connections and they can view their telephone bills and they can also post the complaints details. EXISTING SYSTEM AND PROPOSED SYSTEM 2. EXISTING SYSTEM AND PROPOSED SYSTEM 2.1 PROBLEMS EXISTING IN SYSTEM: In existing system user has no option of online. He has to go to telecom office to perform any actions. To apply for new connections or to launch any type of compliments, feedback, or in order to know any new plans user has to visit office or he need to call their customer supports for any further info on it. 2.2 PROPOSED SYSTEM: Our proposed project gives the complete info where user can directly apply the phone connections, he can launch compliments he can also...
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...communication systems within the organisation. Staff must possess good verbal and written skills in order to communicate and share information. Business information can be used to obtain competitive advantage and promote efficiency. Organisations generate information internally, recording details of products manufactured, purchased and sold, and their associated costs. Businesses use information to manage not only what is currently happening in the organisation but also to plan for the future and ensure their survival. Information is collected, stored, manipulated, analysed and reported to those who need to use it. People need to become skilled manipulators and users of information to ensure organisations become more efficient and succeed in achieving their stated purposes. Since the development of the personal computer and more recently the internet, communication methods have changed significantly. Gathering relevant information from a range of sources is a skill that needs to be developed using electronic and non-electronic sources. Learning outcomes On completion of this unit a learner should: 1 Understand different types of...
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...Developing A Business Plan Overview The importance of planning should never be overlooked. For a business to be successful and profitable, the owners and the managing directors must have a clear understanding of the firm's customers, strengths and competition. They must also have the foresight to plan for future expansion. Whether yours is a new business or an existing business in the process of expanding, money is often an issue. Taking time to create an extensive business plan provides you with insight into your business. This document can serve as a powerful financing proposal. This article will take you through the step-by-step process of developing a business plan. A business plan is very specific to each particular business. However, while each business needs a unique plan, the basic elements are the same in all business plans. To complete an effective business plan you must dedicate time to complete the plan. It requires you to be objective, critical and focused. The finished project is an operating tool to help manage your business and enable you to achieve greater success. The plan also serves as an effective communication tool for financing proposals. At the completion of this exercise, you should be able to: Describe the importance of a business plan Identify the elements of an effective business plan Write a business plan Outline: Why Write a Business Plan? Who Should Write the Business Plan? Business Plan Components Executive Summary The...
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...The company financial performance and recommendation for improvement Analysis The financial performance of the company over the last past year is presented in Exhibit 1. Over the five past five year, the average growth rate of the company was 11% whereas the industry growth rate where only 3%. The Gross profit margin is declining since 2008. Consolidated gross profit for fiscal 2010 was $2.28 billion, up $257.2 million, or 12.7%, over the prior year primarily due to the increase in sales volume. Gross profit margin of 11.9% declined 56 basis points over the prior year with all regions in each operating group experiencing declines in margins. SG&A expenses were 8.5% of sales and 71.0% of gross profit in fiscal 2010 as compared with 9.4% of sales and 75.7% of gross profit in fiscal 2009. Operating income for fiscal 2010 was $635.6 million, or 3.3% of consolidated sales, as compared with an operating loss of $1.02 billion for fiscal 2009. The performance of the company compared to the industry is presented below: Financial Stats | Competitors | AVNET | Revenue Growth | | | 3% | 11% | EBITDA Margin | | | 13% | 4% | EBIT Margin | | | 11% | 3% | Cash Flow Margin | | | 8% | 2% | Taxes | | | 31% | 23% | Debt / Equity | | | 14% | 18% | Return On Equity | | | 9% | 10% | Source http://www.wikiwealth.com/research:avt Recommendation We would recommend the company to remain competitive in its pricing of goods and services. The Company could...
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...with friends and acquaintances that he soon quit his job to start making the custom bags. The new company attracted devoted customers among young professionals both male and female—and fellow bike messengers—but within a few years it was nearly bankrupt. Backed by private investors and a venture capital firm, Mark Dwight bought Timbuk2 a few years ago and swiftly turned the company around. It now produces more than 30 different products, and its San Francisco factory turns out a bag every 15 minutes. Business has been so good that Timbuk2 recently distributed a total of $1 million in bonuses to its 40 non-management workers to celebrate a banner year with sales of more than $10 million. Production has doubled; more than 1000 specialty retailers in the outdoor, bicycle, and personal computer markets carry Timbuk2 bags nationwide. The company’s e-business arm has tripled in size. Most important, the firm now operates with a positive cash flow and is solidly profitable. When he bought the ailing form, Dwight knew he would have to bring in experienced managers and impose a carefully thought out vision for the future. He put together a team of industry veterans and with their help mapped out a detailed five-year plan that including hiring a financial controller and a product developer. The biggest challenge was to streamline production and revamp the company’s existing production methods. Instead of stockpiling inventory, the firm’s executives decided that Timbuk2 employees...
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...POC Planning Document POC GOALS: • To test the Maximo upgrade from the current version of Maximo 4.01 to version 6 ensuring full data integrity and accuracy. • The POC must ensure that the Maximo software is fully operational within the Illovo architecture and environment i.e. the POC must test co-existence with all other Illovo software products and hardware. • The POC must also ensure that all re-worked existing application interfaces are fully operational on the upgraded version. • The following new requirements must be met: - Provision of a scheduling tool and full integration with MS project - Fully operational new interfaces as defined in the Functional Specification • All existing application customisations must be re-applied and must be fully functional • Reports as defined in the functional specification must be fully functional • The POC must also result in a standard migration path being documented to ensure a smooth rollout and implementation process. • To select/Replace the thin client (NCD 200) with new models that meet business requirements (Group replacement) • To select and install hardware for the Maximo Application/Report server (Maximo & Kronos Sites only) • The architecture selected must cater for SA and African Maximo hardware requirements. APPLICATION POC OBJECTIVES • To migrate all current Maximo transactional data from version 4.01 to the new release version...
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...in the form of cash is the most liquid asset. Assets that generally can only be sold after a long exhaustive search for a buyer are known as illiquid. High liquidity means there is a lot of capital because interest rates are low, and so capital is easily available. Interest rates are very important in controlling liquidity. What Does Liquidity Crisis Mean? Liquidity crisis indicates a negative financial situation characterized by a lack of cash flow. For a single business, a liquidity crisis occurs when the otherwise solvent business does not have the liquid assets (i.e., cash) necessary to meet its short-term obligations, such as repaying its loans, paying its bills and paying its employees. If the liquidity crisis is not solved, the company must be declared as bankrupt. An insolvent business can also have a...
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...Question 1 : What is the difference between operations management and process management? Operation Management How the company manages its operation, shall be the key answer to it. In fact, Operation Management is one of the topmost important factor for a company’s success. Having said that, OM helps the organization to recognize “what are” the process, people, decisions, responsibilities and “how” the available resources can be utilized and maximized to deliver the goods or satisfactory services to the clients. Process Management A type of management that deals directly with the organization’s ways of aligning the series of activities involved in any of its operational process, with the aim to clearly define how the entire process is performing. One of the example of process management is “Business Process Management (BPM) . The main purpose of process management is to minimize errors due to human and reduces miscommunication and increase productivity. In your opinion why might it be necessary to have the two terms? Having this as a simple illustration, a client company (DEF) requires its supplier company (ABC) to send its ordered goods from KL to Penang in half a day time. As an Operation Manager of ABC company, Mr. Kuak plans what are needed for the delivery of the goods. He needs to get a driver in a pink of health and choose one of its best truck that’s capable to drive long distance. Where as, Mr. Lan the process manager, decides how the driving journey be conducted...
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...ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Environmental management system (EMS) refers to the management of an organization's environmental programs in a comprehensive, systematic, planned and documented manner. It includes the organizational structure, planning and resources for developing, implementing and maintaining policy for environmental protection. BASIC EMS An EMS helps an organization address its regulatory demands in a systematic and cost-effective manner. This proactive approach can help reduce the risk of non-compliance and improve health and safety practices for employees and the public. An EMS can also help address non-regulated issues, such as energy conservation, and can promote stronger operational control and employee stewardship. Basic Elements of an EMS include the following: * Reviewing the organization's environmental goals * Analyzing its environmental impacts and legal requirements * Setting environmental objectives and targets to reduce environmental impacts and comply with legal requirements * Establishing programs to meet these objectives and targets * Monitoring and measuring progress in achieving the objectives * Ensuring employees' environmental awareness and competence * Reviewing progress of the EMS and making improvement Therefore, the organization’s management framework should set out clear principles on how authority and accountability are delegated, including clear expectations on assessing risks, taking action to...
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...SECTION A (4X5) Ques. 1. Write Short Notes on a) Market Development MARKET DEVELOPMENT a process for developing sales - new business and new markets This process is effective for developing all types of business, and delivers business growth via: * new products or services to existing customers, * existing products or services to new customers, or * new products or services to new customers. Market development process: 1. Establish market development aims and targets. 2. Identify target market(s), sectors and niches. 3. Assess your existing sales organisation and develop it as necessary. 4. Source/utilise a suitable prospect database - ensure data is clean and up to date, and strategic decision-makers are identified. 5. Develop and agree your strategic proposition(s) - with reference to USP's, UPB's, competitors, positioning, product mix, margins, etc. 6. Design your communication(s) and method(s) to generate enquiries. 7. Design your response and sales processes and establish or provide required capabilities. 8. Design and provide your required monitoring, measurement and reporting systems. 9. Implement your sales development activity and reinforce it through coaching, training, meetings, executive endorsement, etc. 10. Follow-up the activity: coach as required, review, monitor, seek customer and prospect feedback (successful and unsuccessful) and report on performance. 11. Make...
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...Operations Management and Improvement For JCR Drillsol Private Limited JCR DRILLSOL Table of Contents 1. Introduction 1.1) Problem Specification and Hypothesis…………………… 3 2. Article Summary ………………………………………………….. 5 3. Problem Analysis………………………………………………… 13 4. Conclusion…………………………………………………………. 18 References……………………………………………………………… 18 Introduction JCR Drillsol PVT.LTD JCR is a large scale manufacturing company who’s objective is to provide unique and unprecedented solutions in every arena of the Drilling, Mining and Construction Industry. JCR’s variety of specialized RIGs finds its application in every possible arena of the drilling industry, making them one of the most competitive services in the business. JCR Drillsol, products include highly efficient and heavy-duty RIGs for a wide range of drilling applications ranging from RC, DTH, Tractor mounted and Wagon Drills, Pumping and Testing Units to Drag Bits, Mud Pumps and Mini Truck Mounted Drills. Our technology also designs other drilling solutions such as DTH Hammers, RC Hammers, RC Drill Rods, Tricone and O-Dex Bits. Problems faced in the industry Various problems faced by the industry are: * Material Wastage and Cost Factor A major problem faced by JCR Drillsol is the wastage of materials and cost factor. The Product output per unit input of raw materials...
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...corporate accountant, I felt more comfortable selecting the company I work for. I was actively involved in the preparation of the 10-k. I have selected for the case study the MNC Globalstar, Inc. a leading provider of Mobile Satellite Services. 1. Write a twelve to fifteen (12-15) page paper in which you create an executive summary of the company that discusses the company, industry, products and services, and competitive advantages in the marketplace. 2. Evaluate the financial condition of the company and its ability to achieve the strategic objectives as discussed in the annual report. 3. Analyze the company’s profitability trends and recommend strategies for management to improve or capitalize on these trends. 4. Evaluate the company’s cash position. Articulate its ability to invest in capital projects in future years. 5. Analyze the effectiveness of the company’s inventory or service costing methods. Make a recommendation for improvement in this area. 6. Evaluate the adequacy or risks of the internal control environment noted in the annual report by management, and internal and external auditors. 7. Assess the risk to the company related to foreign currency translations, foreign economic events, and international financial reporting standard requirements in order to summarize the risk tolerance level for the company. 8. From reading the annual report and reviewing the website, determine where the company appears vulnerable for displaying unethical behavior. 9. From...
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...Diploma (QCF) To be filled by the Student Name of the Student : ------------------------------------------------- Edexcel No : Registration No: Batch No: Unit Assessment Information Qualification : Higher National Diploma in Business Management Unit Code & Title : Unit 15 Managing Business Activities to Achieve Results Assessment Title & No’s : Managing Business Activities to Achieve Results (Assignment 1 of 1) Learning outcomes and grading opportunities: LO 01: Understand the importance of business processes in delivering outcomes based upon business goals and objectives | Learning Outcomes | LO1.1 | LO1.2 | LO1.3 | | | | | LO 02: Be able to develop plans for own area of responsibility to implement operational plans | Learning Outcomes | LO2.1 | LO2.2 | LO2.3 | LO2.4 | | | | LO 03: Be able to monitor appropriate systems to improve organisational performance | Learning Outcomes | LO3.1 | LO3.2 | LO3.3 | LO3.4 | | | | LO 04: Be able to manage health and safety in the workplace | Learning Outcomes | LO4.1 | LO4.2 | LO4.3 | LO4.4 | | | | Merit and Distinction Descriptor | M1.1 | M2.1 | M3.2 | D1.1 | D2.2 | D3.5 | | | | | Assessor : Date Assessed: Internal Verifier (IV): Date of IV: Date Issued : Date Due : Date of Submission: General Guidelines...
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