The approach assumes a basic knowledge of programming, equivalent to that presented in computer programming. This knowledge is needed to understand how sequences required for software are built and how the book incorporates them in subroutines to make larger routines and, finally, to make a complete system. The book provides basic information for a programmer entering the software field. It wil…
The former Senior Vice President of Apple Computer and close colleague of Steve Job's throught his tenure, Jay Elliot takes readers on a remarkable tour through Job's astonishing career. From the inception of game chaning products like the Apple II and the Macintosh, to his stunning fall from grace, adn on to his rebirth at the helm of Apple, his involvement with Pixar, and the development of t…
This paper presents an experiment that investigated the potential benefits of virtual reality (VR) environments in supporting assembly planning. In the experiment, fifteen subjects performed an assembly planning task in three different conditions: a traditional engineering environment (TE), a nonimmersive desktop VR (DVR) environment, and an immersive care automatic virtual environment (CAVE) V…
Further data are presented on the efficacy of our SAP process-oriented research methodology, which focuses on analyzing collaboration across multiple overlapping SAP solutions. Looks at three SAP projects currently being implemented in the US Navy. The projects focus on aviation weapon system program management, aviation supply and maintenance, and naval maritime maintenance. Collaboration was …
The main purposes of this paper are as follows. Exploring whether there is significant difference in the model of core competence between H-T firms and T-Ms in Taiwan. Investigating whether there is significant difference in the explanatory power of dimensions of core competence both for H-T firms and T-Ms in Taiwan.
Logistics managers are faced with greater customer volatility, higher customer service expectations and pressure to reduce costs. If these conflicting pressures are to be reconciled, increased supply chain flexibility is vital. Enhanced flexibility is achieved through two types of changes to the supply chain: structural changes, including processes, physical resources and linkages/relationships…
To determine the key reverse logistics variables, which the top management should focus so as to improve the productivity and performance of computer hardware supply chains.
Over the past 50 years computers and software have become indispensable parts of business, commerce, and government. Almost all major corporations now use computers and software as primary tools for accounting, finance, sales support, personnel records, and to a significant degree, manufacturing and distribution. Banks and service organizations use computers and software for virtually all finan…
To review the development of software applications and their functionalities/benefits in relation to supply chain management and present scenarios on future development.
The current study demonstrates the value of utilizing qualitative research methods to analyze logistics problems. Specifically, the study utilizes a qualitative methodology to examine the feasibility of designing a reverse logistics system to recycle and/or refurbish end‐of‐life computers that are deemed no longer useful by their owners. The qualitative methodology is a modified version of …
This article provides an overview of the practical application of modeling to the business logistics network design problem. Various location models are categorized and selected ones are illustrated that represent an example of the class and/or that have been used extensively in practice. Suggestions are made as to how data can be aggregated to facilitate the modeling process. Numerous examples…
Suggests that to embark upon a successful programme of globalization, an organization must combine two important business strategies: business flexibility and business standardization. Business flexibility provides business units or product managers in global companies the freedom to decide how to tailor their products and services as well as their demand/supply chain processes to the unique ne…
THis paper is mainly concerner with the digital manufacturing
Features of the maintenance problem are compared to those of the year 2000 (Y2K) problem. Similarities found suggest that lessons learnt from examining each problem can be applied to the other. Aspects of responsibility, communication, decision making and prioritisation are investigated. Asserts that further research would identify other useful lessons learned from other disciplines. Considers …
The purpose of this paper is to describe the development and teaching of graduate courses providing in-depth experiential learning employing commercial supply chain management software. The benefits of teaching such courses are described, the challenges in offering such courses are identified, and some solutions to overcome the challenges are offered
The purpose of this paper is to develop a method to select the best alternative in a multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) environment when the decision is taken by a group of members in an uncertain environment.
Examines some of the more important types of model used in analysing logistics problems. Discusses some of the developments in computers, computer networks and software which are making the systems approach more feasible and desirable.
Discusses the ways in which the express delivery industry has addressed the problems of data management through increasingly sophisticated automation. Describes the stages of computerization through which a company must go to achieve complete service and system integration. Proposes that without information technology express operators would not be able to give acceptable levels of service. F…
The purpose of this paper is to investigate the transferability of the open source principles of product development from the realm of software to the realm of physical products.
The purpose of this paper is to present a simulation-based evaluation method for the comparison of different organizational forms and software support levels in the field of supply chain management (SCM).
The design of manufacturing systems is a complex and expensive task for both SMEs and large organisations alike. Many problems relating to the design and operation of manufacturing systems are too complex to allow for mathematical treatment, and as a result there is increasing recognition of the applicability of simulation in the manufacturing environment. This has in turn resulted in a growt…
State‐of‐the‐art communications are fast becoming a necessity in today′s international freighting and transportation industries. Sophisticated logistics chains, offering a fast and flexible response to customer demands, require an accurate flow of information for tracking, planning and control. From the outset, many sectors of the shipping and containerization industries saw EDI as a …
Computer simulation is one of several technologies available to improve competitiveness, and simulation is thus often used as a design and/or decision tool in various industries including supply chain systems. The presumed difficult and time-consuming statistical analysis of simulation data is often avoided while doing simulation studies by supplying deterministic input data to simulation model…
The cost of supporting multi‐million‐pound military systems and equipment during the “in‐service” phase is now often well in excess of two‐thirds of the total cost of ownership. The management approach used to predict, budget, validate and control overall support costs is known as integrated logistic support (ILS). Explains the military approach to “designing for support”, how t…
Road transport information systems (RTIS) and their underlying digitized road networks, have recently undergone a major enhancement with the extension from national to international databases. Today operators can choose among a wide range of strategic, tactical and operational RTIS allowing for the effective planning of international distribution. Discusses some modelling considerations behin…
Discusses customer care as a vital ingredient of Pitney Bowes′ success – keeping the customer totally satisfied and the importance of staff training, especially for pre‐empting potential problems and handling the computer system. Sees the supply chain as a fundamental element of the customer satisfaction programme.
There is little empirical research that demonstrates a link between quality management practice and better project management performance. Some evidence to this effect is presented and analysed. Reviews two studies that examined the relationship between quality management practice and performance in two areas: manufacturing, and logistics. Next, data are analysed from a survey of project manage…
The importance and utilization of information systems in the achievement of integrated service response and supply chain logistics has been shown by several recent studies. Practitioners need to have an understanding of the existance and capability of commercially available software options for integrated logistics management. For educators it is imperative that knowledge about the functionin…
CALS is a strategy developed by government and industry over the past ten years to use information technology and international standards to enable improvements in business processes. The approach consists of a logical framework which has both a technical segment and a management segment. Additional components in the strategy include the development of models, defining visions, and capturing …
The logistics industry has had to respond quickly to help organizations survive the harsh business climate of the early 1990s. Demonstrates how this is being achieved by re‐engineering the flow of information around organizations to save money, speed production cycles, improve customer services and attain competitive advantage, with the result that logistics and supply chain systems are qui…
Production scheduling is being focused on increasingly as a critical company activity. Consequently, it is becoming commonplace to hear of finite capacity scheduling systems being linked to existing MRP‐type systems, to provide a more detailed and flexible scheduling mechanism. But how easy is it to accomplish? Focuses on a user′s (a well‐known pharmaceutical company) journey to such a …
The end of the millennium may hold significant difficulties for any system dependent on computer dates. Computers which misinterpret the year 2000 and other significant dates may require considerable repair. There have been many methodologies developed to assist companies with the process of Y2K repair. These methodologies and additional considerations for approaching Y2K solutions are presente…
Presents an in‐depth case study of the practical experience of applying interactive vehicle routeing and scheduling software at a major brewing company in the United Kingdom (UK). Illustrates the use of the software at all levels of transport planning and addresses strategic, tactical and operational issues; comprises a review of the software′s overall implementation and its consequences …
Over the past decade the development of computer technology and its application to modern‐day business problems has revolutionised the whole process of business control and managment decision‐making. After initially being introduced in the financial and accounting sectors, the use of computers has been expanded to the extent that their impact is felt in nearly every department of the modern…
Waste computer reverse logistics involves numerous complex factors and operating procedures that must be dealt with, and usually consumes considerable resources and time. Therefore, how to eff ectively deal with the growing number of discarded computers is a key concern that governments, businesses, and environmental organizations are eager to resolve. This study reviews the literature and cond…
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