Gamma Splines and Wavelets

In this work we introduce a new family of splines termed as gamma splines for continuous signal approximation and multiresolution analysis. The gamma splines are born by -times convolution of the exponential by itself. We study the properties of the discrete gamma splines in signal interpolation and approximation. We prove that the gamma splines obey the two-scale equation based on the polyphase decomposition. to introduce the shift invariant gamma spline wavelet transform for tree structured subscale analysis of asymmetric signal waveforms and for systems with asymmetric impulse response. Especially we consider the applications in biomedical signal analysis (EEG, ECG, and EMG). Finally, we discuss the suitability of the gamma spline signal processing in embedded VLSI environment

CRM system implementation and firm performance : the role of consultant facilitation and user involvement

Purpose The current research aims to answer the following question: To what extent and under what conditions does hiring consultants to implement a customer relationship management (CRM) system produce performance gains for companies? To answer this question, this research delves into the critical interdependent roles of CRM consultant resources (CR) and user involvement (UI) in overcoming CRM’s technological and organizational implementation challenges. Design/methodology/approach A quantitative field study methodology was used to empirically test the research hypotheses. Cross-sectional data (N = 126) were collected from large client companies using CRM technology. Partial least squares-structural equation modeling was used to estimate the significance levels of the structural model. Findings The findings indicate that the extent to which CRM consultants improve CRM system quality (SQ) and, ultimately, firm performance, largely depends on UI, which acts as the key facilitating mechanism to cope with application complexity (APP) and requirements uncertainty (REQ). Originality/value This research probes into the largely unexplored interactions between CRM CR, UI, APP and REQ. Using these parameters, this model successfully predicts CRM SQ and firm performance.© Samppa Suoniemi, Alex Zablah, Harri Terho, Rami Olkkonen, Detmar Straub and Hannu Makkonen. Published by Emerald Publishing Limited. This article is published under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) licence. Anyone may reproduce, distribute, translate and create derivative works of this article (for both commercial and non-commercial purposes), subject to full attribution to the original publication and authors. The full terms of this licence maybe seen at http://creativecommons.org/licences/by/4.0/legalcodefi=vertaisarvioitu|en=peerReviewed

Electromechanical film sensor device for dynamic force recordings from canine limbs

An equipment based on the electromechanical film (EMF) sensors was designed for the measurementof forces acting upon canine limbs. EMF forms an elastic electret, which generates on its surface an electric charge proportional to the the force applied on it. The EMF sensors were calibrated using a conventional material testing device with cyclic loads. The beagles were trained on a treadmill working at horizontal position or with either 15° uphill or downhill inclination. The treadmill belt speed varied from 2.5 km/h to 7.5 km/h. The force under the canine paws varied depending on the inclination of the treadmill. When the dogs ran uphill, weight-bearing on hind1imbs increased 11% but the weight-bearing 0n forelimbs did not change. Downhill running increased weight-bearing on forelimbs by 8% and decreased weight-bcaring of the hindlimbs by 5%. Immobilization of the right hind] imb increased weightbearing on both forelimbs by 7-25% and on the left hindlimb by 56%. One month after a 30° valgus osteotomy operation at the right tibia, the dynamic force recorded From the operated hindlimb was 69% of the control value. Three months after osteotomy, the weight-bearing of the operated limb approachednormal situation. Our results suggest that the EMF sensor is a reliable method for the measurement of dynamic forces acting on the weight-bearing limbs of the dogs

CRM system implementation and firm performance: the role of consultant facilitation and user involvement

PurposeThe current research aims to answer the following question: To what extent and under what conditions does hiring consultants to implement a customer relationship management (CRM) system produce performance gains for companies? To answer this question, this research delves into the critical interdependent roles of CRM consultant resources (CR) and user involvement (UI) in overcoming CRM’s technological and organizational implementation challenges.Design/methodology/approachA quantitative field study methodology was used to empirically test the research hypotheses. Cross-sectional data (N = 126) were collected from large client companies using CRM technology. Partial least squares-structural equation modeling was used to estimate the significance levels of the structural model.FindingsThe findings indicate that the extent to which CRM consultants improve CRM system quality (SQ) and, ultimately, firm performance, largely depends on UI, which acts as the key facilitating mechanism to cope with application complexity (APP) and requirements uncertainty (REQ).Originality/valueThis research probes into the largely unexplored interactions between CRM CR, UI, APP and REQ. Using these parameters, this model successfully predicts CRM SQ and firm performance.</p

Kauppakassipalvelu : case: Yritys X

Opinnäytetyön tavoitteena oli kehittää ja pilotoida lahtelaiselle Yritys X:lle kauppakassipalvelu yhdessä K-supermarket Orimattilan sekä Ainon Siivouspalvelu Ky:n kanssa. Työn teoriaosuudessa käsiteltiin tuotteistamista ja kauppakassipalveluprosessiin liittyviä käsitteitä, kuten verkostoituminen, kuljetussuunnittelu, tilaus-toimitusprosessi sekä asiakasrekisteri. Työn teoriaosuudessa pohjustettiin empiriaosuuden sisältöä. Opinnäytetyössä käytettiin kvalitatiivista tutkimusmenetelmää, johon kuuluivat teemahaastattelut, havainnointi ja omat kokemukset. Tutkimuksen aineisto on kerätty haastattelemalla kauppakassipalveluun osallistuneita toimijoita sekä tutkijan omana osallistuvana havainnointina. Työn empiriaosiossa selvitettiin kauppakassipalvelun prosesseja ja kehitystä, joihin lukeutuivat muun muassa tilaaminen, päivittäistavaroiden keräily ja kuljetus. Toiminnan kannattavuutta arviointiin yhdessä muiden toimijoiden kanssa ja tehtiin kehitysehdotuksia kauppakassipalvelun toiminnan kehittämiseksi. Palvelua ei kuitenkaan nähty kannattavaksi liiketoiminnaksi ja sen kehittämiseen olisi vaatinut suurempaa budjettia, joten kauppakassipalvelu päätettiin lopettaa yhteispäätöksellä vuoden 2015 alkupuolella.The purpose of this thesis was to develop and pilot a home delivery concept for groceries for a home care provider Company X, located in Lahti, in association with K-supermarket Orimattila and Ainon Siivouspalvelu Ky. The theoretical part deals with productizing and the concepts behind a grocery delivery service, such as networking, delivery planning, supply chain process and customer registry. The theoretical background supports the empirical part of the thesis. Qualitative research methods were used for this thesis, including theme interviews, observation and personal experiences. The data for the thesis was collected by interviewing the people involved in the grocery delivery service pilot and by observations of the author. The empirical part of the study examined the processes and development of the grocery delivery service, such as product ordering, grocery picking and delivery. The profitability of the operations was evaluated together with the other partners involved and development ideas were introduced for improving the concept of grocery delivery service. However, the service did not turn out to be a profitable business opportunity and its development would have required a notably bigger budget. This led to a mutual decision to end the grocery delivery service early in 201

Kauppakassipalvelu

Opinnäytetyön tavoitteena oli kehittää ja pilotoida lahtelaiselle Yritys X:lle kauppakassipalvelu yhdessä K-supermarket Orimattilan sekä Ainon Siivouspalvelu Ky:n kanssa. Työn teoriaosuudessa käsiteltiin tuotteistamista ja kauppakassipalveluprosessiin liittyviä käsitteitä, kuten verkostoituminen, kuljetussuunnittelu, tilaus-toimitusprosessi sekä asiakasrekisteri. Työn teoriaosuudella pohjustettiin empiriaosuuden sisältöä. Opinnäytetyössä käytettiin kvalitatiivista tutkimusmenetelmää, johon kuuluivat teemahaastattelut, havainnointi ja omat kokemukset. Tutkimuksen aineisto on kerätty haastattelemalla kauppakassipalveluun osallistuneita toimijoita sekä tutkijan omana osallistuvana havainnointina. Työn empiriaosiossa selvitettiin kauppakassipalvelun prosesseja ja kehitystä, joihin lukeutuivat muun muassa tilaaminen, päivittäistavaroiden keräily ja kuljetus. Toiminnan kannattavuutta arviointiin yhdessä muiden toimijoiden kanssa ja tehtiin kehitysehdotuksia kauppakassipalvelun toiminnan kehittämiselle. Palvelua ei kuitenkaan nähty kannattavaksi liiketoiminnaksi ja sen kehittämiseen olisi vaatinut suurempaa budjettia, joten kauppakassipalvelu päätettiin lopettaa yhteispäätöksellä vuoden 2015 alkupuolella.The purpose of this thesis was to develop and pilot a home delivery concept for grocer-ies for a home care provider Company X, located in Lahti, in association with K-super-market Orimattila and Ainon Siivouspalvelu Ky. The theoretical part discusses productizing and the concepts behind a grocery delivery service, such as networking, delivery planning, supply chain process and customer reg-istry. The theoretical background supports the empirical part of the thesis. Qualitative research methods were used for this thesis, including theme interviews, ob-servation and personal experiences. The data for the thesis was collected by interview-ing the people involved in the grocery delivery service pilot and by observations of the author. The empirical part of the study examined the processes and development of the grocery delivery service, such as product ordering, grocery picking and delivery. The profitability of the operations was evaluated together with the other partners in-volved and development ideas were introduced for improving the concept of grocery delivery service. However, the service did not turn out to be a profitable business op-portunity and its development would have required a notably bigger budget. This led to a mutual decision to end the grocery delivery service early in 2015