Integrated information model for managing the product introduction process

The thesis proposes an integrated product introduction (PI) information model for managing the product introduction process in an efficient manner. Through the process of product introduction, ideas and needs are converted to the information from which technical systems and products can be made and sold. Two critical factors for its success are the management of the product introduction activities, and the quality and functionality of its output (i.e. the product) which itself depends on the quality of the PI process. The process is as effective as the decisions made within it, and as efficient as the speed with which the information required for each decision is made available. In order to improve the efficiency of the management of the project in meeting its diverse targets (project time, project cost, product cost and uparrow product functionality), a model that integrates the targets would be essential in relating the activities of the project to their outcomes. Existing information models in related areas such as design, product development, project management, computer aided design and manufacturing consider some of these targets, but not all of them simultaneously. Especially product functionality is not considered along with the other targets of the PI project. The project introduction information includes managerial and technical information and complex associations among these two categories. Its representation places a challenging and novel set of demands on database technology as it is evolving, distributed and heterogeneous. Existing information models do not address the link between the managerial and technical information, and their continual evolution. Based on a detailed analysis of its nature and content, the thesis presents a three dimensional model of the product introduction information from three related but different viewpoints:- (1) entity-relationship or objects, (2) intra-layer integration and (3) evolution, each capturing important aspects of the PI information, but all required for a complete description. The overall three dimensional information model includes the following layers:- from view 1 - product functionality, process or project, product introduction resources, product and information map; from view 2 - node, relationship, and organisation; from view 3 - meta-model, data model, and data. Each model describes one aspect of the product introduction information but contains references to the others. The building blocks of the information model are described using schema definitions

The effectiveness of the quality function deployment in managing manufacturing and transactional processes

3The goal of Quality Engineering is to design quality into every product, service and manufacturing process. In particular a methodology is claimed to be very important for Quality design and management: Quality Function Deployment (QFD). QFD is a structured methodology and mathematical tool used to identify and quantify customer requirements and translate them into key critical parameters of systems and processes. The aim of the paper is to show how a quality management approach can support the increase of the process capability in a global vision of every business. QFD represents one of the most successful tools used in industrial management. By using actual and real cases, the paper shows the effectiveness of the QFD in improving both the management of a process and its capability. Four examples are presented. They take into account different environments: pharmaceutical, mechanical, healthcare and transportation markets. The first case study is deployed in a pharmaceutical company to satisfy the new customer requirements for the introduction of a nasal spray product on the Japanese market. The second example is applied to the automotive market for the production of air-cooling devices for deluxe vehicles. Finally, the other two cases show the implementation of the QFD tool in transactional processes, such as Cargo Center activities and healthcare services.openopenGentili E.; Aggogeri F.; Mazzola M.Gentili, Enzo; Aggogeri, Francesco; Mazzola, Marc

Desain Model Prakarya dan Kewirausahaan Berbasis Ekonomi Kreatif Berdimensi Industri Keunggulan Lokal

: This study aims to produce education model of prakarya and entrepreneurship with creative economy based and local quality of industry dimension to the graduated students of Senior High School who have entrepreneur passion. This study used research and development procedure with constructivism design which included the introduction study, initial product development, and initial product test through expert and practitioner validity; limited test in cycle, final product test through quasi experiment, dissemination, and implementation. The first result of the study is as follow. Local handicraft industry and its marketing became the substantial priority of prakarya and entrepreneurship by using social constructivism learning. The model design consists of three components, such as objective (learning objective, basic competency, and indicator), learning procedure (material organization, material delivery and learning management), and evaluation. Model design produce a product which include basic competency formula, syllabus, handout, learning guide, media, lesson plan, and evaluation. The result of the initial product showed that all of produced model plan and product is categorized into good

Using Project Management Techniques to Design a PMP Mathematics Study App for the Windows Universal Platform

Background As a late comer to the smartphone market, Microsoft has fallen behind the Apple and Google app ecosystems in the quantity and quality of apps offered. To attract developer talent, Microsoft released the Universal Windows Platform which enables apps to run across Windows devices with few additional modifications. Although the Windows app ecosystem has realized an increased number of available apps, few apps related to project management are currently available. About the project This project will design a PMP Certification Mathematics Study App for the Universal Windows Platform which will serve as a reference and study aid for the PMP certification exam. The app will be available to mobile and PC users who are utilizing the Microsoft Windows 10 and Windows 8 operating systems. Features of the app will include project management formula lookup, formula flashcards, and practice problems. At the completion of the project, the app will be submitted to the Windows Store for review and publishing to the Windows 10 application ecosystem. Approach The project scope will include the design of the app from requirements gathering to completion. Project deliverables will be aligned with Windows store applications evaluation criteria for responsiveness, reliability, and style. This project will conclude with submission of a completed application design to the project sponsor.Title Page / Table of Contents / List of Exhibits / Abstract / Background / About the project / Approach / Keywords / Introduction / Project Purpose / Project Approach / Research and Analysis / Research Approach / Research Analysis / Application Design Rating Verification / Research Objective 1: Investigate the preferred learning style of potential users / Research Objective 1: Design Conclusions and Implications / Flashcards Module / Formula Builder Module / Formula Reference Module / Research Objective 2: Investigate the most important aspect of user satisfaction / Research Objective 2: Design Conclusions and Implications / Research Conclusions / Requirements Gathering / User Interface Design / Project Deliverable Design / ViTech CORE / Input Application Requirements / Identify Application Components / Identify Component Functions / Identify Use Cases and Test Activities / Project Deliverables / Application Design Documents / Application Hierarchy / Conclusions and Recommendations / ViTech CORE Software Con/ lusions / Graphing Capabilities / Diagnostics Capabilities / Requirements Mapping and Verification / Final Project Deliverables / Recommendations for Further Research and Development / Application Publishing / Further Development and Product Updates / User Feedback Collection / Application Update Opportunities / Application Expansion Opportunitie

Teaching Enterprise Resource Planning (Workshop)

The introduction of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) into the curriculum at Business and IS Faculties and Schools is for many universities currently a major challenge. However, this problem is in various aspects of special nature: the students\u27 demand is enormous and in many cases product-focused, ERP systems are typically very comprehensive and complex, knowledge about ERP is often missing, textbooks of satisfying quality are not available yet, and the frequency of systems\u27 upgrades and the innovation cycles are impressive. This workshop provides lecturers new in this area with practical guidelines for the design and the continuous management of an ERP-related curriculum. Experienced academics will get an overview about the worldwide activities and recommendations for further extensions of their activities in form of international collaborative projects and the use of Application Hosting Centers

PEMBERDAYAAN KELOMPOK PKK DESA PULUTAN WETAN KECAMATAN WURYANTORO KABUPATEN WONOGIRI MELALUI INTRODUKSI TEKNOLOGI PENGOLAHAN KLOBOT JAGUNG

Activity in this program are to disseminate the use of cornhusk, to train suvenir creation of cornhusk, to develop entrepreneurial motivation (Business Motivation Training), and to accompany in marketing and pioneered the establishment of a new business group. This event was attended by 30 participants PKK members Pulutan Wetan Village. The skill set include: preparation techniques cornhusk ingredients, how to cultivate cornhusk become flowers for the table, flowers to decorate the tissue, making brooches and ornaments for the hairpin. In the process of mentoring has formed two new business groups namely "Mawar" and "Melati". To the accompaniment of marketing, has established partnerships with local saler flowers in Solo. The results indicate that the evaluation of the activities of the quality of the products and their design is still lacking. Besides business groups that have been formed yet powerful and yet function optimally by members. For it is expected there will be ongoing activities aimed at improving product design, finishing techniques, marketing management and institutional strengthening of the business group has been formed. Keywords: introduction technology, cornhus

Starter Cultures for Sparkling Wine

The sparkling wine market has expanded in recent years, boosted by the increasing demand of the global market. As for other fermented beverages, technological yeasts and bacteria selected to design commercial starter cultures represent key levers to maximize product quality and safety. The increasing economic interest in the sector of sparkling wine has also implied a renewed interest in microbial resource management. In this review, after a brief introduction, we report an overview of the main characterization criteria in order to select Saccharomyces cerevisiae strains suitable for use as starter cultures for the production of base wines and to drive re-fermentation of base wines to obtain sparkling wines. Particular attention has been reserved to the technological characterization aspects of re-fermenting phenotypes. We also analysed the possible uses of selected non-Saccharomyces and malolactic strains in order to differentiate specific productions. Finally, we highlighted the main safety aspects related to microbes of enological interest and underlined some microbial-based biotechnological applications helpful to pursue product and process innovations. Overall, the sparkling wine industry may find a relevant benefit from the exploitation of the wide resources associated with vineyard/wine microbial diversity

INTEGRATED NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT IN POTATO WITH COMPOST MADE THROUGH DIFFERENT BIO-DEGRADATION PROCESSES

To achieve the goal of safe and sustainable food, the only realistic option now-a-days lies with the introduction of a low input farming system concept i.e. organic and integrated agriculture. Keeping in view the present scenario, a study was undertaken in Satyapole village, Haringhata block of Nadia district, West Bengal on integrated nutrient management in potatoes during rabi 2018 and 2019. The efficacy of different composts, in terms of their quality, easiness of preparation along with yield and economic attributes were accessed for the high nutrient loving crop, potato. The experiment was planned out in randomized block design (RBD) with 5 treatments and 4 replications. High yield with a marginal difference was found among all the treatments with integrated management. But, the treatment with 50% of recommended inorganic fertilizer dose (recommended dose N:P: K @ 200:150:150 kg/ha, 1/3 N, full P and 1/3 K as basal; 1st and 2nd top dressing with 1/3 N and 1/3 K) and vermicompost @ 5 ton/ha showed the best result. According to the B: C ratio composting with NOVCOM showed the best result whereas, in terms of the bio-degradation process with respect to its end-product quality, easiness of procedure, and cost, compost made through waste decomposer and NOVCOM has better results in comparison with vermicompost

Quality management systems in the production of drugs and medical devices

Kvalita výrobků či služeb je v posledních letech velmi diskutovaným tématem. Práce popisuje přehled současného stavu problematiky řízení kvality při výrobě léčivých přípravků a zdravotnických prostředků v České republice i ve světě, a to především z pohledu legislativního. Dále je věnována metodě Quality by Design, která se zabývá definováním kvality výrobků již v počátcích vývoje daného produktu, a která byla vybrána jako metoda zlepšující systém řízení kvality pro konkrétní farmaceutickou firmu. Poslední částí práce je návrh postupu implementace Quality by Design pro enterosolventní tabletu a antikoagulační roztok. Tato práce předkládá dané farmaceutické firmě návod postupu zavedení metody do praxe.Quality of products and services has been a considerable subject in recent years. The thesis describes the overview of the current state of the matters of quality management in the production of pharmaceuticals and medical devices in the Czech Republic and abroad, especially from legislative point of view. It is also dedicated to the Quality by Design which deals with the definition of quality products early in the development of the product. It was also chosen as a method which improves the quality management system for the specific pharmaceutical company. The last part is a proposal for the implementation of Quality by Design for enteric-coated tablet and anticoagulant solution. This thesis submits a procedure of introduction of the method into practice in the pharmaceutical company

Standards in sustainable engineering and design

This thesis was submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy and awarded by Brunel University.The financial and environmental costs associated with the manufacture and consumption of products may be reduced through design for efficient production, service life extension and post-consumer value recovery. In response to today’s need to design with consideration for the whole product life cycle, British Standards Institution (BSI) published BS 8887-1 (2006) Design for Manufacture, Assembly, Disassembly and End-of-life processing (MADE). Original research into the distribution and use of this first part of the MADE series is reported in this thesis. The organizations that accessed BS 8887-1 were categorised using their Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code. The results are presented graphically in multilevel charts using the hierarchical structure of the SIC system. The study found that the majority of standards users that purchased or downloaded BS 8887-1 were companies in the manufacturing sector and particularly electronics producers. Educational institutions also showed high levels of interest in the standard. For the first time, the use of BS 8887-1 in practice has been investigated. The purpose was to discover if, why and how it is being used and to identify examples of its application in design practice. This was accomplished through semi-structured interviews with design practitioners from both industry and academia, thus helping to explain the results of the earlier SIC study. The information gathered through the interviews shows how BS 8887-1 has informed the design process and how it has been used in combination with various design and management techniques e.g. Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP). These studies suggest that demand for the standard has been stimulated by the introduction of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation, especially the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive. Importantly, the use of BS 8887-1 has been found to be helpful in winning new business and reducing the costs associated with manufacture, product maintenance and waste management. Based on the result of the qualitative research, a new model of the use of standards in the New Product Development (NPD) process is presented. The research was proposed by the Chairman of the BSI technical committee responsible for the BS 8887 series. The beneficiaries are BSI, industry and academia, since the investigation has shown BS 8887-1 to be of value, and has informed the continuing development of this series of standards. The thesis concludes by arguing for BS 8887 to become the basis of an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard in order to reach a wider audience. It also identifies a need for the standard’s design requirements to be supported with additional supplementary interpretation expanding on, and adding detail to, the information in the standard itself. Influenced by this research, at the time of writing a new BSI working group was being formed to consider developing BS 8887 as an ISO standard. BSI had also begun the process of commissioning a handbook to assist designers in the practical application of BS 8887 in industrial design