The Dynamic System Economic Simulation Model To Forecast The Inventory Of Laminate Wood Industry Materials: A Case Study At Pt. Cahaya Samtraco Utama

Currently, the wood industry in Indonesia is facing a lot of problems. The most annoying problem which has to be solved immediately is the decreasing quantity of wood resources as well as the imbalance between the demand and supply of forest wood products as a result of the unsynchronized policy of forest management and wood industry development in the past. PT. Cahaya Samtraco Utama is the only laminate wood industry in East Kalimantan Province, Indonesia. The forecasting analysis result for wood industry materials at PT. Cahaya Samtraco Utama seems to continuously decrease. Therefore, to anticipate such a situation, the industry should manage the inventory of materials. Keywords : Dynamic System, Economic, Inventory, Laminating Wood Industry

Revisiting the IT Productivity Paradox: A Technology Life Cycle Perspective

In this paper, we revisit the “IT Productivity Paradox,” which refers to the inconclusive relationship between IT investment and performance improvement found in empirical studies. We argue that the cause of the “IT Productivity Paradox” is more than empirical measurement difficulties. Based on a rather comprehensive review of the literature, we identified and contrasted three underlying theoretical perspectives of the empirical studies. We then propose a new theoretical framework toward an in-depth theoretical understanding of the paradox. Developed upon the contingency approach, the proposed framework considers the stages of technology life cycle. The framework not only can provide useful guidance for practicing managers but also potentially can resolve the “IT Productivity Paradox,” hence making a significant contribution to the literature

SKU classification: A literature review and conceptual framework

Purpose - Stock keeping unit (SKU) classifications are widely used in the field of production and operations management. Although many theoretical and practical examples of classifications exist, there are no overviews of the current literature, and general guidelines are lacking with respect to method selection for classifying SKUs. The purpose of this paper is to systematically synthesise the earlier work in this area, and to conceptualise and discuss the factors that influence the choice of a specific SKU classification. Design/methodology/approach - The paper structurally reviews existing contributions and synthesises these into a conceptual framework for SKU classification. Findings - How SKUs are classified depends on the classification aim, the context and the method that is chosen. In total, three main production and operations management aims were found: inventory management, forecasting and production strategy. Within the method three decisions are identified to come to a classification: the characteristics, the classification technique and the operationalisation of the classes. Research limitations/implications - Drawing on the literature survey, the authors conclude with a conceptual framework describing the factors that influence SKU classification. Further research could use this framework to develop guidelines for real-life applications. Practical implications Examples from a variety of industries and general directions are provided which managers could use to develop their own SKU classification. Originality/value - The paper aims to advance the literature on SKU classification from the level of individual examples to a conceptual level and provides directions on how to develop a SKU classification

Alliance dynamics in response to declining environmental munificence: The case of Bluetooth

Research into strategic alliances has traditionally focused on motivation and performance. More recently, network dynamics and alliances as complex and evolving arrangements are themes that are emerging as key areas for investigation. Thus far, little research has been undertaken that integrates these emerging themes in the context of the impact of deteriorating exogenous environments on network alliances.The ICT industry provides such a context, with the rapid deterioration of fortunes in the industry as a result of equity market moves since early 2000. This research looks at the Bluetooth consortium, a loosely framed network of firms involved in the development and commercialisation of wireless technical applications for information technology based products. It finds that matters related to intellectual property ownership and inter-firm coordination in complex product development have been problematic, with the deterioration of environmental munificence driving a slowing of network investment and product development success

Leveraging the fully integrated supply chain

Thesis (M. Eng. in Logistics)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Engineering Systems Division, 2004."June 2004."Includes bibliographical references (leaves 65-69).(cont.) in the success of Lucent's turnaround and, from the patterns that emerge, a basis for a new holistic framework for designing and leveraging an integrated supply chain is offered. This framework suggests that attaining competitive advantage from supply chain capabilities lies in a firm's ability to incorporate corporate culture, leadership style, organization structure and both inter and intra tier governance methods into it's supply chain design in order to enable an integrated and extended organization where the channel expert can be identified and engaged in decision making in a natural, real-time and organic process.Over the past three years, in response to dramatic changes in the telecommunications industry, Lucent Technologies has realigned its corporate strategy from being a provider of manufacturing excellence to one of supply chain excellence. Supported by this realignment, Lucent has recently returned to profitability after eleven consecutive losing quarters, and has posted dramatic improvements in financial, operational and customer satisfaction metrics. Lucent's new strategy is focused on leveraging its supply chain capabilities to create a new extended enterprise that is both customer and supplier intimate, and operates as a broad reaching cross-functional Supply Chain Networks (SCN) organization. Pivotal to the success of this realignment was extending the scope of Lucent's supply chain activities, both internally and externally to the company. Internally, Lucent integrated such non-traditional SCM activities as sales, product design, and margin management into its newly created SCN organization. Externally, by outsourcing virtually all of its manufacturing, and much of the associated supplier management, to Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) partners, Lucent became responsible for the orchestration of an extended multi-tier supply chain that integrated abilities and expertise of functional teams within Lucent and within its EMS partners, raw component suppliers and customers. In this thesis, the Supply Chain Networks transformation at Lucent is examined in the broader context of the changes that took place in Lucent's: organizational model; leadership team; corporate culture; customer and supplier relationships; operations; and market space. The change that was effected in each of these areas is reviewed for its roleby Duncan M.L. Scholtz.M.Eng.in Logistic

Application of ARMA information governance maturity model for assessment of records management programme at Chancellor College, University of Malawi

Institutions, whether public or private, create records in the course of conducting their business. Records constitute a vital resource for any organisation, including universities. They are important as they provide the information needed by decision-makers and promote accountability. This study assessed the records management programme at Chancellor College, Malawi, using the ARMA Information Governance Maturity Model. Data for the study were collected through face-to-face interviews with purposively selected participants, an examination of document analysis and non-participant observation. The findings of the study revealed that there is accountability in the records management programme although the responsibility for the records management function is delegated to individuals who do not necessarily have relevant qualifications in the area of records management. The findings also revealed that there is partial compliance with the existing legal and regulatory frameworks in the country. In addition, the findings indicated that retrieval of records, especially semi-current records, is problematic due to insufficient storage space and inadequate storage equipment. Based on the findings, the study concluded that using ARMA Information Governance Maturity Model, the level of maturity of the records management programme at Chancellor College is in the developmental stage. The study recommended that Chancellor College should develop and implement a records management policy and records retention and disposition schedule, train existing staff and provide resources and equipment for managing records so that records in these systems remain authentic and reliable. The study also recommends the development of a national policy on managing university records by the National Archives and Records Services in Malawi as a whole

Foreign R&D Centres in India: An Analysis of their Size, Structure and Implications

The study measures the contribution of MNCs to the generation of innovations from India. The focus is on innovations that are carried out in foreign R&D Centres. After having mapped out the size of this sector, the study develops a way of classifying them into two categories on the basis of their actual record with respect to performance of innovations. Further we survey the policies that are available in India to promote FDI in R&D services. The study also identify the characteristics of these foreign R&D centres in terms of a number of indicators like their, size, domain expertise, physical location and then it distils out the interaction of these centres with India’s National System of Innovation. The latter is carried out through a primary survey. The contribution of this study is an identification of the size of foreign R&D Centres in India from official sources of data and its actual working. The study has thus a number of pointers for public policy for promoting this activity so that it is beneficial to the host economy of India.

The highest and best use assessment of an adaptive reuse development : a former Agere Systems campus redevelopment plan

Thesis (S.M. in Real Estate Development)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Architecture, 2007.This electronic version was submitted by the student author. The certified thesis is available in the Institute Archives and Special Collections.Includes bibliographical references (p. 84-85).Fix it up or give it up and start over? This interviews and case studies based research was conducted to determine important factors in a successful adaptive reuse development and applied them to a sizable and well maintained former electronic manufacturing campus in Orlando, Florida. Furthermore, wholesale mart was introduced and studied as the theme of new mixed-use project. The process of identifying viable alternative uses for the property advances in two stages: (1) characterizing existing buildings and site, in regards to its size, physical features, location and market; (2) comparing demand characteristics of alternative uses and through elimination process arriving at single or mixed-use best use for the property. The proposed new use of wholesale mart and accompanying trade shows may not be conventional real estate development and falls in the category of regional malls and hospitality amenities, where property management actively engaged in creating synergy and business opportunity for its tenants and customers.by Jin-Hsiao Hsu.S.M.in Real Estate Developmen