Hybrid clouds and mass customization strategy a mid market utilization

Worldwide globalization processes as well as rapid development of information and communication technologies (ICT) significantly determine modern business operations in each and every organization. The basic concept of mass customization as a new trend is to increase the variety of individually tailored products/services to meet customer needs without a large increase in production costs. It requires a highly flexible production technology though. Developing such technologies can be expensive and time-consuming. Clouds enable delivery of mass customized services/information in the “Data to Information to Knowledge“ chain. The aim of this paper is to introduce the way how the mid-market can utilize Public Cloud computing in conjunction with a secure Private Clouds and further more to propose a framework for mass customization and its collaboration in Cloud

Cloud computing as business perspectives for product lifecycle management systems

In a dynamic economic environment, the company’s survival may depend on the ability to focus on core business and quick adaptation. Yesterday’s profitable business model can’t be counted on to translate into future growth and profits. As the business adapts to changing government and industry regulations, evaluates new business partnerships and anticipates competitive threats, IT needs to help the business find new ways to respond of such of fastchanges. At the same time, plans for change must often be made in the context of limited resources for finances, people, technology, and power

The business perspective of cloud computing for small and medium enterprises

Cloud computing has been described as a technological change brought about by the convergence of a number of new and existing technologies. It enables all businesses to get the best of technology at extremely economical costs. Both perspectives of the Cloud are important to be reviewed, of the provider’s side as well as the consumers of the technology. While a lot of research is currently taking place in the technology itself, there is an equally urgent need for understanding the business-related issues surrounding cloud computing. In this paper, we identify the strengths and weaknesses for the Cloud computing. First of all, the Cloud computing has much to offer to the small and medium enterprises. It allows them to run applications that are traditionally too complex or expensive (either because of prohibitive licensing costs or impractical hardware requirements), to outsource the commodity aspects of providing IT services, thus reducing the need for them to maintain the overheads of a dedicated computing facility, such as: small to no capital required, smaller IT staff necessary, increased security and compliance certifications handled outside of the company, access to the right level of compute power (as fast as is needed, and only what is needed), etc. It reduces the need for long start-up times for implementing new services and capabilities as well as the ongoing need for operator training

Heteranthera reniformis Ruiz & Pavon new weed in rice field in the region of Kocani

This paper is about the species Heteranthera reniformis Ruiz & Pavon found in the rice fields in Kocani-Štip. It is a new adventive species for the flora in Republic of Macedonia. In the text the morphological description of the new weed from the family Pontederiaceae is given. This species Heteranthera reniformis Ruiz & Pavon for the first time is found in July 2004 around Kocani, but less spread in rice fields. In August 2005 this weed is found again in locality between village Cesinovo and village Spancevo left and right from the road. In the rice fields the weed is prevalent on surface about 600 ha and occupied 60-70% from the rice field

Preservation of local craft traditions at the international level and integrations into new tehnologies and process of recycling and apllications in modern and functional design

Research on tapestry embroidery and application of tapestries in contemporary textile, interior and architecture designs. The researched and found field materials - tapestries were applied to new models of fashion and other areas that were the subject of research. The old tapestry was also used on old wooden chairs as a cushion. The tapestries found application in architecture in conveying the image of the tapestries on the facade of a building

Heavy metals in sediments along the River Zletovska in Eastern Macedonia

Soils according to the chemical composition and physic-chemical processes occurring in them represent the most complex systems in heterogeneous lithosphere. Both, soils and along the river sediments are subject to different research objectives, which analysis can come to the important information about the pollution of waters and soils with heavy metals, and thereby identify the effects on human health. In this paper the results of pollution by heavy metals in the sediments from the river Zletovska and its surroundings are presented. An attempt to identify the actual condition in the test area is made and the presence of the heavy metals in the sediments of the mentioned river and its tributaries to be determined. Analysis of samples was conducted as part of a series of samples of the instrument Atomic Emission Spectroscopy with inductive coupled plasma (AES-ICP). Past experiences of contamination of areas such as the area of interest indicate that the next group of elements should be taken into consideration: Mn, Fe, Al, Pb, Zn, As, Cd, Cu, Ni, Co, Ag, Cr, Ti, as well as some elements that present higher concentrations of maximum permitted amounts. In our case, the great influence on the activities of the contamination have Zletovo mines antailing ponds, which are a by - product of several decades of activity of the eponymous mines

An aproach of systems analysis of CRM and improving customer satisfaction through the management of perception of waiting

Historically, customer - oriented companies which are interested in optaining high levels of customer's satisfaction have focused on using knowledgeable, pleasant servers to deliver high quality products and services to their target markets. In today's environment, this approach is insufficient. Changes in lifestyles on Macedonian citizens have profoundly altered consumer's values. Today's consumer not only demands quality, but also demands that products and services be delivered quickly. Companies must respod to these changes if they wish to remain competitive on the market. As customer experience a greater squeeze on their time, short waits seems longer than ever before. Is companies can improve customers will experience less frustration and may feel more satisfied with the service encounter. Key words: customer perceptions, customer satisfaction, CRM System

Innovative Employee Reward Methods Use and its Linkage with Employee Motivation and Performance

The presence of motivational methods and systems in companies defines its success. The perception of what motivates and should motivate employees towards achieving organizational and their own needs, has been changed over the years and the era of technological change, economic crisis and new achievements. Recognition of employee’s work and indentifying an innovative idea, followed by an innovative reward method can make a huge difference in the workspace and improve employee performance within the company. Does management encourage every single employee to contribute their ideas and implement the best ones? Many companies continue to offer employees the basic package that has been around for years like base salary, traditional benefits like health, welfare and retirement or maybe a profit-sharing plan. There are absolutely alternatives to consider. This is where manager’s creativity takes place. Many of the traditional reward methods are tied to performance, but employers should also consider non-performance based methods. Another category of ideas is to consider motivating employees and maximise performance through implementing relationship-building programs. The lack of existence of innovative employee reward methods is identified in our research, which took place in 39 Macedonian organizations (218 employees). During the research we identified very few reward methods and many of them tie directly to employee performance. Considering the lack of the existence of innovative reward methods in our companies the basic step every employer should concentrate on, should be defining the right factors of motivation that are connected with other indicators and not just performance, as well as making this factors a part of an innovative employee reward method that will be accepted by employees and supported by the top management of companies

Hybrid cloud computing challenges and mass customization

Mass customization is a new trend in business. Basic concept is to increase the variety of individually tailored products/services to meet customer needs without a large increase in production costs. It requires a highly flexible production technology though. Developing such technologies can be expensive and time-consuming. Cloud computing enables delivery of mass customized services/information in the “Data to Information to Knowledge“ chain. The proven success of cloud-based solutions, coupled with the promise of a less expensive and more responsive business solution infrastructure, is prompting many companies of all sizes, from micro, to the mid-market, to enterprises to give the cloud a closer look. The benefits such as including cost-effective, accelerated provisioning in protected environments can no longer be ignored.The aim of this paper is to introduce the way how the mid-market can utilize Public Cloud computing in conjunction with a secure Private Clouds and further more to propose a framework for mass customization and its collaboration in Clouds. Key Words: Hybrid Cloud Computing, Mass customization, mid market utilization, Collaboratio

Heavy metals in sediments along the river Zletovska in Eastern Macedonia

Soils according to the chemical composition and physic-chemical processes occurring in them represent the most complex systems in heterogeneous lithosphere. Both, soils and along the river sediments are subject to different research objectives, which analysis can come to the important information about the pollution of waters and soils with heavy metals, and thereby identify the effects on human health. In this paper the results of pollution by heavy metals in the sediments from the river Zletovska and its surroundings are presented. An attempt to identify the actual condition in the test area is made and the presence of the heavy metals in the sediments of the mentioned river and its tributaries to be determined. Analysis of samples was conducted as part of a series of samples of the instrument Atomic Emission Spectroscopy with inductive coupled plasma (AES-ICP). Past experiences of contamination of areas such as the area of interest indicate that the next group of elements should be taken into consideration: Mn, Fe, Al, Pb, Zn, As, Cd, Cu, Ni, Co, Ag, Cr, Ti, as well as some elements that present higher concentrations of maximum permitted amounts. In our case, the great influence on the activities of the contamination have Zletovo mines and some tailing ponds, which are a by - product of several decades of activity of the eponymous mines