Konzeption und Implementierung eines flexiblen Lagerdashboards für SAP EWM mit Microsoft Power BI

Kennzahlen nehmen heute in Unternehmen eine sehr große Rolle ein und dienen oft als Grundlage für Entscheidungen, sowohl strategisch, taktisch und operativ. Hierzu gehören auch die intralogistischen Abläufe, deren ständige Verbesserung zu signifikanten Wettbewerbsvorteilen führen kann. Durch die fortgeschrittene Digitalisierung ist die Erfassung der intralogistischen Prozesse mittlerweile auf einem sehr hohen Niveau. Ermöglicht wird das durch den Einsatz starker ERP-Systeme, wie z.B. SAP EWM. Diese nahezu  unerschöpfliche Datenverfügbarkeit bietet großes Potential zur Auswertung, Steuerung und Optimierung der intralogistischen Prozesse. Diese Arbeit hat zum Ziel, diese Datenverfügbarkeit und deren komplexe Interdependenzen mithilfe eines Lagerdashboards zu entzerren und derart zu visualisieren, dass daraus gewonne Erkenntnisse das Lagerwesen sinnvoll unterstützen. Kern der Aufgabe ist somit die Visualisierung relevanter Daten aus SAP EWM mit MS Power BI und deren Übergabe mittels OData zwischen den beiden Anwendungen.  Kennzahlen nehmen heute in Unternehmen eine sehr große Rolle ein und dienen oft als Grundlage für Entscheidungen, sowohl strategisch, taktisch und operativ. Hierzu gehören auch die intralogistischen Abläufe, deren ständige Verbesserung zu signifikanten Wettbewerbsvorteilen führen kann. Durch die fortgeschrittene Digitalisierung ist die Erfassung der intralogistischen Prozesse mittlerweile auf einem sehr hohen Niveau. Ermöglicht wird das durch den Einsatz starker ERP-Systeme, wie z.B. SAP EWM. Diese nahezu  unerschöpfliche Datenverfügbarkeit bietet großes Potential zur Auswertung, Steuerung und Optimierung der intralogistischen Prozesse. Diese Arbeit hat zum Ziel, diese Datenverfügbarkeit und deren komplexe Interdependenzen mithilfe eines Lagerdashboards zu entzerren und derart zu visualisieren, dass daraus gewonne Erkenntnisse das Lagerwesen sinnvoll unterstützen. Kern der Aufgabe ist somit die Visualisierung relevanter Daten aus SAP EWM mit MS Power BI und deren Übergabe mittels OData zwischen den beiden Anwendungen.

A patient survey of the impact of fibromyalgia and the journey to diagnosis

Abstract Background Fibromyalgia is a painful, debilitating illness with a prevalence of 0.5-5.0% that affects women more than men. It has been shown that the diagnosis of fibromyalgia is associated with improved patient satisfaction and reduced healthcare utilization. This survey examined the patient journey to having their condition diagnosed and studied the impact of the condition on their life. Methods A questionnaire survey of 800 patients with fibromyalgia and 1622 physicians in 6 European countries, Mexico and South Korea. Patients were recruited via their physician. Results Over half the patients (61%) were aged 36-59 years, 84% were women, and the mean time since experiencing fibromyalgia symptoms was 6.5 years. Patients had experienced multiple fibromyalgia symptoms (mean of 7.3 out of 14), with pain, fatigue, sleeping problems and concentration difficulties being the most commonly reported. Most patients rated their chronic widespread pain as moderate or severe and fibromyalgia symptoms were on average "fairly" to "very" disruptive, and had a "moderate" to "strong" impact on patients' lives. 22% were unable to work and 25% were not able to work all the time because of their fibromyalgia. Patients waited on average almost a year after experiencing symptoms before presenting to a physician, and it took an average of 2.3 years and presenting to 3.7 different physicians before receiving a diagnosis of fibromyalgia. Patients rated receiving a diagnosis as somewhat difficult on average and had difficulties communicating their symptoms to the physician. Over one third (35%) felt their chronic widespread pain was not well managed by their current treatment. Conclusions This survey provides further evidence that fibromyalgia is characterized by multiple symptoms and has a notable impact on quality of life and function. The diagnosis of fibromyalgia is delayed. Patients wait a significant period of time before presenting to a physician, adding to the prolonged time to diagnosis. Patients typically present with a multitude of symptoms, all resulting in a delay in diagnosis and eventual management. Helping clinicians to diagnose and manage patients with fibromyalgia should benefit both patients and funders of healthcare.</p

Survey of physician experiences and perceptions about the diagnosis and treatment of fibromyalgia

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Fibromyalgia (FM) is a condition characterized by widespread pain and is estimated to affect 0.5-5% of the general population. Historically, it has been classified as a rheumatologic disorder, but patients consult physicians from a variety of specialties in seeking diagnosis and ultimately treatment. Patients report considerable delay in receiving a diagnosis after initial presentation, suggesting diagnosis and management of FM might be a challenge to physicians.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>A questionnaire survey of 1622 physicians in six European countries, Mexico and South Korea was conducted. Specialties surveyed included primary care physicians (PCPs; n=809) and equal numbers of rheumatologists, neurologists, psychiatrists and pain specialists.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>The sample included experienced doctors, with an expected clinical caseload for their specialty. Most (>80%) had seen a patient with FM in the last 2 years. Overall, 53% of physicians reported difficulty with diagnosing FM, 54% reported their training in FM was inadequate, and 32% considered themselves not knowledgeable about FM. Awareness of American College of Rheumatology classification criteria ranged from 32% for psychiatrists to 83% for rheumatologists. Sixty-four percent agreed patients found it difficult to communicate FM symptoms, and 79% said they needed to spend more time to identify FM. Thirty-eight percent were not confident in recognizing the symptoms of FM, and 48% were not confident in differentiating FM from conditions with similar symptoms. Thirty-seven percent were not confident developing an FM treatment plan, and 37% were not confident managing FM patients long-term. In general, rheumatologists reported least difficulties/greatest confidence, and PCPs and psychiatrists reported greatest difficulties/least confidence.</p> <p>Conclusions</p> <p>Diagnosis and managing FM is challenging for physicians, especially PCPs and psychiatrists, but other specialties, including rheumatologists, also express difficulties. Improved training in FM and initiatives to improve patient-doctor communication are needed and may help the management of this condition.</p