12 research outputs found
Human Factors and Ergonomic Design for Drivers, Children and Special Needs People
In this special edition, we have selected 15 papers from the 4th SEANES International Conference on Human Factors and Ergonomics in South-East Asia 2016, which discussed the application of human factors and ergonomics to current local and global needs
Enhancing the Quality of Products and Projects through Better Designs and Modeling
Product
quality improvement is one of the principal reasons to be more competitive in
the global market. The essential methods widely employed to enhance product
quality include discovering better designs and modelling. Moreover, creating
alternative designs and stimulating innovation can be seen as important steps
toward sustainable product and project development (Berawi, 2006; Berawi,
2015). To acquire better alternative designs, three basic common steps can be
considered. The first step is to identify the needs of the project/product,
particularly the functional requirements and design specifications. These
parameters are combined and amended to determine the added value of the end
results. The second step is to optimize the designs or project/product
performances to obtain efficiency, safety, and sustainability, which can be
done using simple- to advance-modelling and by simulating the design and
process parameters throughout several iterations. The last step is to determine
a rational method that should be well defined and formulated to improve the
process and end result.
The
selection of appropriate methods will lead to the accuracy of choosing optimum
design requirements, parameters, and measurement procedures. At the end result,
the use of better designs and modelling will significantly contribute to the
quality enhancement of designated products and projects. Furthermore,
technological developments may contribute to accelerating product manufacturing
in various fields of projects. To support this additional so-called catalyst,
technology development processes and improvements can be generated by
identifying key attributes, as well as by creating insightful and comprehensive
approaches. In addition, interventions in terms of added value in technology
development processes can play an important role in technology contributions
and outcome
Research in Thermofluid and Materials for Better Industrial Products
Interdisciplinary linkage in research is needed to develop better solutions that will meet the needs of industries for greater efficiency and environment-friendly standards. Research and innovation in the fields of thermofluid and materials science and engineering, as an interdisciplinary research field, need to be continuously encouraged so that the growing needs of industries, such as thermal storage, power generation, drag reduction, safety, manufacture, and industrial management, are met. More precise prediction methods and innovations in design and manufacturing processes continue to be undertaken by some researchers, as presented in this edition of the International Journal of Technology (IJTech). From these studies, we can see that the optimization of a product or system is determined by its mechanical parameters, material properties, and process management.
At the close of this year, we are very pleased to present a special edition of IJTech. This special edition is a series containing some of the best papers we selected from the 15th International Conference on Quality in Research (QiR) 2017, a two-year event organized by the Faculty of Engineering of Universitas Indonesia. We present 21 papers in the research areas of mechanical, material, and industrial engineering. This edition will cover studies in the fields of energy conversion and conservation, materials, and manufacture
Science, Technology and Innovation for Sustainable World
In recent decades, the effects of globalization have created an extremely competitive atmosphere in all aspects of society. However, this flourishing competition must consider the harmony and balance between human needs and the environment to create a sustainable future. In this context, science and technology play important roles in enhancing the quality of researches and projects. Furthermore, innovative research combined with science and ecofriendly technology is essential for achieving sustainable development. However, sustainability and project development can be achieved through creating alternative designs and stimulating innovation. Furthermore, innovation in terms of adding value to technology development processes can play a significant role in technological contributions and outcomes.At the close of this year, it is our utmost pleasure to welcome you to a special edition of the International Journal of Technology (IJTech) that presents the best papers from the 15th International Conference on Quality in Research (QiR) 2017, which was held in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia. The Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Indonesia organizes this biennial event, and this year it did so in collaboration with the Universitas Udayana and Politeknik Negeri Bali. QiR 2017 was held in conjunction with the International Conference on Saving Energy in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (ICSERA), the 6th International Conference on Advanced Logistics and Transport (ICALT), the 2nd International Symposium on Biomedical Engineering (ISBE), and the 3rd Biannual Meeting on Bioprocess Engineering. QiR 2017 received 977 submissions from 28 countries worldwide, and 600 participants from universities, research institutions, and industries attended the event. There were seven symposia in QiR 2017, and they included many research themes, such as current issues in engineering research based on lab works, architecture, community engagement, and industrial applications. From approximately 500 presented papers, 60 papers were selected and divided into the three books of this special edition.In this first book, we are pleased to present 21 papers dedicated to product/project design and technology development. The readers will find various discussions regarding designs and modeling being implemented to create more effective and improved technologies in various engineering contexts
Creating a Sustainable Future Through the Integration of Management, Design, and Technology
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the collection of
global sustainability goals set by the United Nations General Assembly and they
are widely drawn on and paid particular attention to by three main stakeholders (the triple helix): governments,
industries, and higher education institutions (HEIs). Governments play a key role in achieving development goals
and targets through, for instance, setting and implementing water quality policy
frameworks and standards, regulating the discharge of pollutants into the
environment, as well as managing wastewater, recycling, and reuse of water
(UNDESA, 2015). The ninth goal of the SDGs (or Goal 9) points out that
industry, as it develops, drives an increase of value addition and enhances the
application of science, technology, and innovation; consequently, industries
are challenged to invest in skills and education and thus to provide the
resources necessary to meet broader, inclusive, and sustainable development
objectives (UN, 2018). Many universities attempt to articulate the processes
relationships embedded in the educational model, leading to the alignment of
the HEI strategy with the SDGs (Fleac? et al., 2018). In summary, the main idea
of integrating the triple helix is to enhance the production of research at
universities that is based on
the most critical demands or market needs, accelerated and supported by
relevant industries, and ultimately implemented by governments as a favorable
policy.In order to achieve sustainable development (environmental, social, and economic equity), three basic
elements—management, design, and technology—are very important and play
significant roles. Environmentally sound design (i.e., green building for
sustainable building construction) is a must and is becoming a principle
criterion for new building construction projects. Innovative and higher-level
design is making critical improvements to components that are expected to
function properly in order to contribute to high performance products (Berawi,
2014). On the other hand, the quality of products as output of design is
increasingly dependent on highly innovative design and technology. Technology innovation
plays a critical role in expediting a transition to a sustainable mode of
development and it is becoming an important instrument used to increase the
flow of new ideas and next-generation products (Berawi, 2015). The very success
of the process of creating valuable products is greatly determined by how
seriously management is taken or implemented. For example, good construction
project performance can contribute to increasing the resource efficiency and
reducing the impact on the environment during the construction lifecycle
(Berawi et al., 2013).
In this special edition of
IJTech, we are pleased to present twenty selected papers from the fifth
International Conference on Soft Science 2018 (ISSC, 2018) that focus on areas
related to the field of “soft science” in management. The conference was
organized by the Research and Innovation Management Centre (RIMC) of the
Universiti Utara Malaysia and
created for students, researchers, and professionals, such as media, to discuss
and share research and ideas in order to strengthen field management in relation to “soft science”, thus
contributing to the creation of a sustainable future for the community
Tackling the COVID-19 Pandemic: Managing the Cause, Spread, and Impact
The outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19 is attacking societies in all regions. The speed
and scale of the outbreak have been accelerating
fatalities and causing social and economic disruption. We need coordinated
and comprehensive actions on the national and international level in creating a shared
responsibility and human solidarity
to suppress the
spread of the virus, empower resilience in society, and address the virus’ socio-economic
impact. Increasing the healthcare capacity for testing and
tracing, implementing quarantine and physical distancing measures, restricting
movement, and
prioritizing
the most vulnerable groups – the elderly and/or chronically sick patients – should
be treated as ways to minimize the spread and impact of the virus. Furthermore, the social and
economic dimensions of this crisis must be managed to enhance the resilience
of societies and countries. There have been catastrophic
losses due to this pandemic, leading to fatalities and bringing instability to many social and
economic urban
areas. The approaches to tackling this virus must be well-established. Making society safe in this
pandemic is everybody’s business.
Governments, the private sector, academics, and professionals, as well as every
citizen, need to be engaged and play their role in building a resilient society
in terms of health, economic, and social resilience. Citizen empowerment is
crucial in mitigating the impacts of the pandemic, including the ability to
adapt to shock, panic, and stress and to quickly respond to an unstable
environment
Accelerating Sustainable Energy Development through Industry 4.0 Technologies
Utilizing
Industry 4.0 technologies to create a sustainable energy industry enables a decentralized
energy system in which energy can be effectively produced, managed, and
controlled from local resources. Furthermore, the technologies also enable data
capture and analysis to improve energy performance. As digital energy is being
developed and increasingly decentralized, renewable energy is now a more attractive
option for creating sustainable development. The technologies are capable of
integrating different energy sources to respond to an increasingly demanding
and distributed market by providing sustainable and efficient resources.
The technologies
of the fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0) are already being used in
the energy sector to transform the business processes of the industry. Energy
management systems based on emerging technologies, including artificial
intelligence (AI), internet of things (IoT), big data, blockchain, and machine
learning (ML), have been used to support industry players in analyzing the
energy market, improving the supply–demand chain, real-time monitoring, and
generating more options for using alternative sources of energy, such as
storage devices, fuel cells, and intelligent energy performance.
The
optimization of the energy industry can be achieved through energy production
and distribution efficiency by the digitization of manufacturing processes and
service delivery. Optimized energy pricing and capital resources, predictive
operation and maintenance plans, efficiency of energy usage, and further
maximizing asset lifetime and usage are among the solutions produced from the technologies
of Industry 4.0.
These
technologies are set to transform the energy industry to being more
sustainable. This transformation has happened through the provision of
integrated information in both planning and operational processes. Industry 4.0
technologies contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of energy product
life-cycles and value chains, therefore impacting business strategies to
produce better energy management systems.
Smart
energy ecosystems that employ cyber-physical systems enhance all production and consumption energy chain processes. Smart applications in energy
production and usage consumption processes can be used efficiently in managing
and optimizing energy, such as by storing energy on demand or reducing
consumption. Utilizing
Industry 4.0 technologies to create a sustainable energy industry enables a decentralized
energy system in which energy can be effectively produced, managed, and
controlled from local resources. Furthermore, the technologies also enable data
capture and analysis to improve energy performance. As digital energy is being
developed and increasingly decentralized, renewable energy is now a more attractive
option for creating sustainable development. The technologies are capable of
integrating different energy sources to respond to an increasingly demanding
and distributed market by providing sustainable and efficient resources
Effect of strategic alliance based on port characteristic and integrated global supply chain for enhancing industrial port performance
This study investigates the effect of integrated global supply chains and port characteristics toward a strategic alliance, strategic Alliance on port strategies such as maritime accessibility, physical port infrastructure, integrated information technology system, and terminal handling charge, and port strategy on port performance. Data were collected through the online and direct survey from 210 respondents made up of practitioners and port experts in Indonesia. To test the model, structural equation modeling was applied by using Lisrel 8.8. The results show that integrated global supply chain and port characteristics have a positive impact on strategic alliances which, in turn, has a positive impact on the development of maritime accessibility, physical port infrastructure, integrated information technology system, and terminal handling charge. However, not all of these factors have a significant impact on: only maritime accessibility and physical port infrastructure have positive impacts while integrated information technology system and terminal handling charge have no significant impact on Port performance
Effect of concession model and deregulation logistics policy for increasing port customer satisfaction in Indonesia
This paper analyzes the effect of port concession and the deregulation of logistics policy implementation on port customer satisfaction. This research uses 5 latent variables and 18 manifest / indicator variables which are described in the form of Likert scale questionnaires distributed to Port Customers in Indonesia which are freight forwarder, import-export companies and port operators. From SEM structural equations and model measurement results, it can be concluded that the effect of concession and deregulation logistics policy on the overall customer satisfaction is acceptable and data support the model. Port concession variable has positive path coefficient of 0.88 and t statistic of 5.86 > 1.96. Infrastructure and Superstructure Variable has positive path coefficient of 0.61 and t statistic of 3.66 > 1.96 deregulation logistics policy Variable has positive path coefficient of 0.24 with t statistic of 2.04 > 1.96. Integration System Technology Variable has positive path coefficient of 0.21 with t statistic of 2.39 > 1.96 so it can be concluded that the overall hypothesis can be accepted and data supports the model
PERENCANAAN STRATEGI DALAM UPAYA MENYELARASKAN TUJUAN ORGANISASI DAN TUJUAN KARYAWAN DENGAN PENDEKATAN TOTAL PERFORMANCE SCORECARD (Studi Kasus Departemen Internal Audit Perusahaan Minyak dan Gas Bumi)
The competition in industry is getting harder, where companies face changes in their environment. So that organization must increase their performance and show their ability to win the competition. This tight competition makes organization has to own innovation where employees grow according to change. In the effort of improving organization performance, it must be an harmony between organization and individual objectives. This research in the oil company Indonesia aims to harmonize it based on Total Performance Scorecard (TPS). This harmonization is done through several phases with the results of a communication among organizational Balance scorecard, scorecard section and Individual Performance plan. These things become a integrated strategic planning of the company. This integrated plan means in the process of planning, it involves departments, sections, and all employees. The advantages are to make sure all employees understand the objective of their departments and their sections, whereas they involve in the process and the implementation of the strategy. Abstract in Bahasa Indonesia: Untuk menghadapi persaingan, umumnya kalangan industri terus berupaya untuk melakukan perbaikan dan peningkatan kinerja. Dalam upaya peningkatan kinerja organisasi, keselarasan antara tujuan organisasi dengan tujuan setiap individu yang ada dalam organisasi merupakan hal yang penting. Penelitian di sebuah perusahaan minyak dan gas bumi ini bertujuan untuk menyelaraskan tujuan organisasi dengan tujuan individu dengan menggunakan pendekatan Total Performance Scorecard. Pendekatan ini mempunyai kekhasan yaitu menyelaraskan tujuan organisasi dengan tujuan individu yang tergambar dalam hubungan antara Organizational Balanced Scorecard, Scorecard Section dan rencana kinerja individu. Hubungan tersebut dapat menjadi rancangan strategi yang terintegrasi bagi perusahaan, yang dalam perumusannya melibatkan pihak departemen, seksi, serta seluruh karyawan yang berada didalamnya. Hal ini dapat meningkatkan kepastian bahwa para karyawan mengerti dan mendukung tujuan dari departemen dan seksi tempatnya bekerja, dimana mereka ikut terlibat dalam proses pembuatan dan pelaksanaan strategi tersebut. Kata kunci: Total Performance Scorecard (TPS), Organizational Balanced Scorecard (OBSC), Personal Balanced Scorecard (PBSC)