Process improvement of Crane Compliance Using Agile Methodology

XYZ Corp has business operations spread all over world in Australia and North America. It owns nearly 20,500 cranes and the number been increasing daily resulting in difficulty in their maintenance and compliance check. This need to be handled and the process need to be automated for handling cranes compliance checks. Self-service should be enabled by implementing SSAS Tabular model

A human systems integration approach to energy efficiency in ground transportation

This effort establishes the feasibility of implementing telematics systems into theUnited States Marine Corps’ decision-making process in order to increase its operational reach and overall effectiveness. It is based around a qualitative case study evaluation of commercially implemented telematics. Telematics, as defined by Fleetmatics, is the integrated use of telecommunications combined with information and technology communication systems used to achieve improved operational capabilities while creating a more effective and efficient workforce. This research was done through numerous interviews with a variety of personnel who use telematics. The information is then partitioned and analyzed using a systems engineering framework utilizing a human systems integration methodology. This analysis acts as a framework to outline best practices in metering and monitoring. Once established, it is applied to the Marine Corps to determine a feasible way to implement similar technologies on its ground vehicles. This study prescribes policies for the successful use of telematics systems in the Marine Corps that will make it a more fuel-efficient fighting force. As a result, the Marine Corps extends its operational reach, improves its warfighting capability, and reduces the risk to the warfighter.http://archive.org/details/ahumsystemsinteg1094547855Outstanding ThesisLieutenant, United States NavyApproved for public release; distribution is unlimited

Networks for art work: an analysis of artistic creative engagements with new media standards

The principle objective of this study is to examine the culture of networks that are implicated in the production of culture, specifically as it pertains to artists' design and use of digitally networked information and communication technologies (ICTs) for the production of artworks. The analysis in this study seeks to reveal a better understanding of the working practices that underpin artists' creative engagements with new media while recognising the significance of discursive continuities that inform such engagements. Theoretically, a case is presented for combining several theoretical perspectives into a multilayered conceptual framework for examining the circulation of power as it relates both to artistic creativity and to technological innovation. The former is accomplished through a critical assessment of the production of culture theoretical tradition. In calling upon concepts of discursive conduct as a means of developing relations of power, the concept of maverickness is proposed to understand how certain artists do not necessarily bring about change in an art world but instead dedicate themselves to the production of artistic creativity through a contention among various conventions. The latter is problematised drawing upon theories of mediation to develop a model of the conversion and classification of new media standards into art world conventions. A novel methodological approach is developed based on the development of multiple biographical threads of an individual and of a technology within a single case study of an art world network. Empirically, the thesis contributes insights into the diverse end contingent collective work practices involved in the design and use of ICTs by artists for the production of artworks. The findings suggest that individual artists are able to develop designer roles consistent with their situated understandings of creative conduct for modifying aspects of the ICT infrastructure despite shifting technological and social new media standards. However, in order to coordinate such roles within wider collective social structures, artists also initiate forms of mediation, articulation, and classification work that extend beyond the production of artworks and into attempts at programming art world networks within which such artworks were produced and distributed

Semantische Segmentierung optischer Sensordaten für Anwendungen in der Binnenschifffahrt

Inland waterway transport (IWT) is an extremely important backbone for heavy good transportation with severe economical influence and the potential for the reduction oftraffic-related greenhouse gas emission. As IWT is expected to increase, updated chart data is required. Traditional survey methods are intense in cost and time. This work presents a processing scope for self-updating inland waterway charts. The required data can be gathered through optical sensors, that are fitted on IWT vessels. In semantic segmentation, every pixel in a RGB image is assigned to a defined class. This machine-learning problem is used to distinguish between various objects in a (IWT related) scene and thus to survey the infrastructure. For this task, the new BerlinIWT dataset is proposed. Existing datasets in this field may contain more examples, but do not provide an adequate number of classes. Training a neural network on the datasets MaSTr1325 and BerlinIWT leads to remarkable results. Spatial mapping information is completed with LiDAR (light detection and ranging) data. The acquired 3D point clouds provide precise distance information with a reasonable maximum range. The sensor compensates the flaws of (stereo) cameras, that are suitable for scene understanding, but inappropriate for distance measurements. The most suitable technique for the combination of LiDAR and camera data is discussed. For the ongoing scope towards simultaneous localisation and mapping (SLAM), two different methods for optical flow estimation are compared. Finally, further processing steps are pointed out and the application is discussed with respect to a traffic-telematics related use-case

Automated Guided Vehicles Navigating Problem In Container Terminal

The object of the paper is navigating of the automated guided vehicles (AGV) problems. The special authors attention were focused on the solutions dedicated for the container terminals. The paper is focused on the UGV (Unmanned Ground Vehicle) localization problem, trajectories planning, work space mapping and AGV control problem. Described methods and tools for control problems are connected with chosen artificial intelligence solutions dedicated for autonomous vehicles working in container terminal

How smart technologies can support sustainable business models: Insights from an air navigation service provider

Purpose: Although research on smart technologies explains their critical importance in sustainable business models (SBMs) (Mikalef et al., 2017), it remains unclear how organisations can embrace smart technologies to create and/or improve their sustainable business models. The purpose of this paper is to unravel and address the challenges of smart technologies to build and maintain a sustainable business model for organisations. Design/methodology/approach: The research develops an empirical analysis through a case study approach. We have investigated the case of ENAV – an Italian air navigation service provider – and how this firm uses smart technologies in the creation of its successful SBM. After constructing a basic theory, the authors moved to evidence collection. The data analysis has adopted a qualitative approach based on a thematic analysis of the transcripts and related documents. Findings: The findings from the case study support the idea that the business value and the strategic relevance of smart technologies still remain largely underestimated in SBM adoption (Mikalef et al., 2017). Case study findings suggest that until today smart technologies have played a minimal role in SBM adoption. However, the smart technologies show the potential to inform the SBM adoption process by contributing to corporate communication for external stakeholders and to the main dimensions of SBMs such as safety and security or the respect for social and environmental criteria in the supply chain. Practical implications: This study seeks to support organisations and their directors to build and improve sustainable business models through smart technologies to maintain their competitive advantages. Specifically, our findings suggest that smart technologies can help organisations bridge the design–implementation gap of sustainable business models. Originality/value: This research advances our understanding of the role of smart technologies by explaining how they can enhance sustainable business model adoption. Indeed, we offer a comprehensive view of the integration of insights from three different but related literature streams such as sustainability strategies, smart technologies and change management studies

ICWIM8 - 8th Conference on Weigh-in-Motion - Book of proceedings

ICWIM8, 8th International Conference on Weigh-in-Motion, PRAGUE, TCHÈQUE, RÉPUBLIQUE, 20-/05/2019 - 24/05/2019The conference addresses the broad range of topics related to on-road and in-vehicle WIM technology, its research, installation and operation and use of mass data across variable end-uses. Innovative technologies and experiences of WIM system implementation are presented. Application of WIM data to infrastructure, mainly bridges and pavements, is among the main topics. However, the most demanding application is now WIM for enforcement, and the greatest challenge is WIM for direct enforcement. Most of the countries and road authorities should ensure a full compliance of heavy vehicle weights and dimensions with the current regulations. Another challenging objective is to extend the lifetimes of existing road assets, despite of increasing heavy vehicle loads and flow, and without compromising with the structural safety. Fair competition and road charging also require accurately monitoring commercial vehicle weights by WIM. WIM contributes to a global ITS (Intelligent Transport System) providing useful data on heavy good vehicles to implement Performance Based Standards (PBS) and Intelligent Access Programme (IAP, Australia) or Smart Infrastructure Access Programme (SIAP). The conference reports the latest research and developments since the last conference in 2016, from all around the World. More than 150 delegates from 33 countries and all continents are attending ICWIM8, mixing academics, end users, decision makers and WIM vendors. An industrial exhibition is organized jointly with the conference