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Li, Rui. "Operation transformation based concurrency control in group editors." Texas A&M University, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/4151.
Full textBaykal, Mustafa. "NATO transformation : prospects and constraints on bridging the capability gap /." Thesis, Monterey, Calif. : Springfield, Va. : Naval Postgraduate School ; Available from National Technical Information Service, 2005. http://library.nps.navy.mil/uhtbin/hyperion/05Jun%5FBaykal.pdf.
Full textHowie, Charles Alexander. "Co-operation and contestation : farmer-state relations in agriculture transformation : An Giang Province, Vietnam." Thesis, Royal Holloway, University of London, 2011. https://repository.royalholloway.ac.uk/items/62b381ec-954a-ee6d-b79b-18713de6038c/1/.
Full textVacher, André. "Calcul cablé d'une transformée de Fourier à très grand nombre d'échantillons, éventuellement multidimensionnelle." Grenoble INPG, 1997. http://www.theses.fr/1997INPG0020.
Full textXia, Qian, and n/a. "Leveraging Single-User Applications for Multi-User Collaboration." Griffith University. School of Information and Communication Technology, 2006. http://www4.gu.edu.au:8080/adt-root/public/adt-QGU20070216.093300.
Full textXia, Qian. "Leveraging Single-User Applications for Multi-User Collaboration." Thesis, Griffith University, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10072/366194.
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Ville, d'Avray Marie-Amélie de. "Contribution à l'élaboration d'un outil de simulation de procédés de transformation physico-chimique de matières premières issues des agro ressources : application aux procédés de transformation de biopolymères par extrusion réactive." Thesis, Châtenay-Malabry, Ecole centrale de Paris, 2010. http://www.theses.fr/2010ECAP0020/document.
Full textThe development of biorefineries requires integrating and optimizing plants and handling a large number of material flows and unit operations. The development of a process simulator dedicated to this field would thus be of great interest. This is what we intended to initiate by relying on the example of the oxidation of biopolymers by reactive extrusion. Reactive extrusion is characterized by a strong coupling between flow, heat transfer and reaction kinetics. This coupling depends on the desired reactions. We here intended to elaborate aflexible model, being easily integrated into a static process simulator, and enabling to reach agood compromise between the predictive character of the model and the amount of experiments required to adjust model parameters. Therefore, we adopted a hybrid modelling approach combining a flow description based on ideal reactors and continuum mechanics laws. Flow is modeled as a cascade of continuous stirred tank reactors (CSTR) with possible backflow. Flow rates between CSTRs are calculated using physical laws taking into account the operating conditions and geometric parameters of the equipment. Each CSTR is characterized by a filling ratio, which depends on the operating conditions. The calculation of steady-state filling ratio, pressure and flow rates between the CSTRs is achieved by performing a material balance in each CSTR. Material temperature in each CSTR is calculated through a thermal balance. The chemical modification of the material is described using three reactions: the oxidative depolymerization, the formation of functional groups(carbonyl and carboxyl) and the thermomechanical degradation of the biopolymer induced by heating and shearing. The number-averaged and weight-averaged molecular weight of the biopolymer and the oxidant content in each CSTR are computed simultaneously by applying the moment operation to population balance equations. Viscosity is linked to the mean molecular weight. An iterative algorithm enables to couple material balance, thermal balance and reaction kinetics. The experimental data required for model validation were provided by the experimental platform developed at the CVG (Centre de Valorisation des Glucides,Amiens, France) in the frame of the Synthons program. A method was proposed in order to adjust model parameters with a minimal number of experimental data, enabling to assess the predictive character of the model. Once the parameters were adjusted, the reactive extrusion model enabled to reproduce the experimental results obtained with different raw materials,flow rates, screw rotation speeds, and using two extruders with different size and screw configuration. The integration of the reactive extrusion model into a process simulator - the USIM PAC software - enabled to simplify its implementation. This constitutes a promising step in a perspective of process optimization and scale-up, and enables to simulate a reactive extrusion operation within a global plant simulator
Jörgensen, Hans. "Continuity or not? : Family farming and agricultural transformation in 20th century Estonia." Doctoral thesis, Umeå universitet, Ekonomisk historia, 2004. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-382.
Full textChampagne-Racine, Jocelyne. "Vers une culture d'affaires coopérative : la transformation de la culture organisationnelle de la Caisse Desjardins de Granby -- Haute-Yamaska." Thèse, Université de Sherbrooke, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/11143/8733.
Full textAbstract : This thesis describes the implementation of corporate culture changes at a Desjardins credit union branch and analyses how the process was achieved while ensuring it was in line with co-operative values and principles in the current context. The research is based on a unique case study for which data was collected in real time over the course of three years of regular observation. The thesis is qualitative in nature and shows the importance of instilling a renewed sense of co-operation among managers and employees, using new metaphors to convey its full meaning. It also stresses the need to better understand the different stages for building a co-operative business culture and provides a three-phrase model for transforming corporate culture within a co-operative business, which adds to the body of work on the topic. Furthermore, the case study provides better information on the crucial role played by the leader and managers and on essential qualities for a successful transition to a co-operative business culture.
Jakola, F. (Fredriika). "Culture, institutions and power:institutionalisation of cross-border co-operation as a development strategy in Northern Finland." Doctoral thesis, University of Oulu, 2019. http://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi-fe2019102534802.
Full textOriginal papers The original publications are not included in the electronic version of the dissertation. Jakola, F. (2016). Borders, planning and policy transfer: historical transformation of development discourses in the Finnish Torne Valley. European Planning Studies, 24(10), 1806–1824. https://doi.org/10.1080/09654313.2016.1194808 http://jultika.oulu.fi/Record/nbnfi-fe2019102434646 Jakola, F. (2018). Local responses to state-led municipal reform in the Finnish-Swedish border region: conflicting development discourses, culture and institutions. Fennia - International Journal of Geography, 196(2), 137–153. https://doi.org/10.11143/fennia.69890 http://jultika.oulu.fi/Record/nbnfi-fe201903088103 Jakola, F., & Prokkola, E.-K. (2017). Trust Building or Vested Interest? Social Capital Processes of Cross-Border Co-Operation in the Border Towns of Tornio and Haparanda. Tijdschrift Voor Economische En Sociale Geografie, 109(2), 224–238. https://doi.org/10.1111/tesg.12279 http://jultika.oulu.fi/Record/nbnfi-fe2019102434644
Södergran, Lena. "Svensk invandrar- och integrationspolitik : en fråga om jämlikhet, demokrati och mänskliga rättigheter." Doctoral thesis, Umeå universitet, Sociologiska institutionen, 2000. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-60632.
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Frauenberger, Douglas H. "Lean transformation in aerospace assembly operations." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/39728.
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For the past two decades, virtually all manufacturing companies in the United States have adopted or are in the process of adopting lean manufacturing. Globalization has resulted in the increased availability of reliable, low cost sources putting greater pressures on traditional US manufacturing companies to reduce costs. The need to successfully transform to lean has only grown in importance in this new operating environment, resulting in renewed focus on such initiatives in the United States. This thesis discusses various approaches to lean manufacturing with reference to specific examples from both academia and industry. In particular, lean transformation efforts in Mitchell Engine Company's* Final Assembly Plant will be provided as a case study. Focus on the JP-3525 fan case assembly cell provides specific examples on how shop floor improvements, assembly cell redesign, and flow can improve process cycle time and decrease variability. The direct result of this work has been a 15% decrease in cycle time and a 100% decrease in variability in the JP-3525 fan case assembly cell. Finally, the role front-line supervisors play in change initiatives will be introduced, discussing the position from both management and labor perspectives. Based on past research, recommendations will be made on how to improve cell leader effectiveness, recognizing these changes require systemic change within the organization.
by Douglas H. Frauenberger.
M.B.A.
S.M.
Barroca, Bruno Fontes. "Analysable software language translations." Doctoral thesis, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10362/10423.
Full textThe most difficult tasks in the Software Language Engineering (SLE) process, are the design of the semantics of a Domain Specific Modeling Language (DSML), its implementation (typically in a form of a compiler), and also its verification and validation. On the one hand, the choice of the appropriate level of abstraction when designing a DSML’s semantics, affects directly its usability, and the potential for its analysis. On the other hand, in practice, not only the compiler’s implementation, but also its verification and validation are performed manually, while having as reference the DSML’s semantic models. The challenge of this research work is to apply a complete model driven software development approach in the tasks of designing a DSML’s semantics, implementing, verifying and validating DSMLs’ compilers. This involves the choice of the most appropriate abstraction levels, and the design and development of adequate tools to support SLE practitioners on these tasks. This thesis reports: i) the design and implementation of formal languages (and associated tools) to support the task of DSML’s semantics design (i.e., DSLTrans and SOS); ii) the automatic generation of DSMLs’ compilers based on translation specifications; and iii) automated validation of DSMLs’ semantic designs based on the analysis of translation specifications. Finally, the approach presented in this thesis is illustrated with the design and implementation of a real life DSML.
Ye, Jacqueline Ming-Shih. "Improving maintenance operation through transformational outsourcing." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/39682.
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Outsourcing maintenance to third-party contractors has become an increasingly popular option for manufacturers to achieve tactical and/or strategic objectives. Though simple in concept, maintenance outsourcing is difficult in execution, especially in a cost-sensitive environment. This project examines the Full Service business under ABB Ltd to understand the key factors that drive the success of an outsourced maintenance operation. We present a qualitative causal loop diagram developed based on the case study of Kinleith Pulp and Paper Mill in New Zealand. The diagram describes the interconnections among various technical, economic, relationship, and humanistic factors and shows how cost-cutting initiatives can frequently undermine labor relationship and tip the plant into the vicious cycle of reactive, expensive work practices. The model also explains how Kinleith achieved a remarkable turnaround under ABB, yielding high performance and significant improvements in labor relations. A case study of Tasman Pulp and Paper Mill provides a contrasting case where success has been more difficult. Results point to the importance of creating sufficient resources ("slack") to implement improvement activities and pace implementation based on pre-existing dynamics on site.
by Jacqueline Ming-Shih Ye.
S.M.
M.B.A.
Montanari, Davide. "Operational Transformation su documenti strutturati." Bachelor's thesis, Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna, 2017. http://amslaurea.unibo.it/14894/.
Full textFrench, Alan Paul. "Specification transformation techniques with applications to operations research." Thesis, University of East Anglia, 1991. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.293238.
Full textVilla, Adam Daniel. "Lean transformation methodology and implementation in biopharmaceutical operations." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/44322.
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Amgen's Operations division is responsible for the production, release and distribution of commercial and clinical products. Due to industry consolidation, impending competition and revenue impacts, Amgen is facing the need to rapidly improve the Operations division and align different manufacturing sites. In order to achieve these goals, the Operations Improvement group is leading an initiative to bring about a lean transformation of Amgen's operations.This thesis analyzes the initial operational excellence efforts underway within Amgen Operations. The analysis includes an overview of the process by which the continuous improvement methodology and strategy were constructed, the creation of a training curriculum and the initial implementation of the continuous improvement methodology at specific manufacturing sites. In addition, the thesis explores the environment in which this program operates and the cultural and business drivers that support and detract from the efforts.The following conclusions were developed as a result of the analysis of the lean transformation efforts at Amgen. First, company and industry specific nomenclature is essential to make lean principles contextually relevant for the biopharmaceutical industry. Additionally, relevant metrics are needed to facilitate multi-site alignment and drive the desired behavior. Finally, continuous improvement efforts can effectively leverage a science-based culture by applying it to a new business context.
by Adam Daniel Villa.
S.M.
M.B.A.
Hale, Stephen Andrew. "Lean transformation and relocation of jet engine assembly operations." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/66073.
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As part of continuing lean transformation efforts at Pratt & Whitney, the Middletown Engine Center has turned its focus on the GP7000 turbofan engine as a target for lean implementation. Projected increases in GP7000 production volume over the next few years, along with aggressive cost reduction targets, are driving the current push to optimize GP7000 assembly and test operations. The internship work described in this thesis was sponsored to achieve three primary objectives: (1) Identify and then implement opportunities to reduce waste and increase productivity for GP7000 assembly and test, (2) determine an optimal configuration for restructuring GP7000 assembly and test operations and create a business case demonstrating the value of the proposed configuration, and (3) organize an implementation team and begin execution of a GP7000 strategy. This thesis details an approach for lean transformation of assembly and test operations in an aerospace company. Additionally, the thesis provides a framework for making difficult relocation decisions and shows how lean transformation can be part of an assembly relocation strategy. As a direct result of this work a lean transformation and relocation strategy is in place for the GP7000 and the implementation of that strategy was underway at the conclusion of the internship. The thesis also describes a comprehensive risk management plan that employs the Operational Risk Management (ORM) process from the U.S. Air Force together with a phased implementation approach.
by Stephen Andrew Hale.
S.M.
M.B.A.
Liu, Xiaojun Zhang. "Transformations and stability of electrical machines in nearly ideal operation." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1988. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/14543.
Full textTaylor, Steven C. "The NATO Special Operations Forces Transformation Initiative opportunities and challenges." Thesis, Monterey, Calif. : Naval Postgraduate School, 2009. http://edocs.nps.edu/npspubs/scholarly/theses/2009/March/09Mar%5FTaylor_S.pdf.
Full textThesis Advisor(s): Yost, David S. ; Rothstein, Hy S. "March 2009." Description based on title screen as viewed on April 22, 2009. Author(s) subject terms: NATO, SOF, Special Operations, Asymmetric Threats, Unconventional Warfare, NSTI. Includes bibliographical references (p. 77-84). Also available in print.
Nyberg, Peter. "Evaluation, Transformation, and Extraction of Driving Cycles and Vehicle Operations." Licentiate thesis, Linköpings universitet, Fordonssystem, 2013. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-92180.
Full textLami, Pietro. "Verso la convergenza tra Operational Transformation e Change Tracking." Bachelor's thesis, Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna, 2018. http://amslaurea.unibo.it/16813/.
Full textWilson, W. James. "Moffitt Cancer Center: Leadership, Culture and Transformation." Scholar Commons, 2018. https://scholarcommons.usf.edu/etd/7594.
Full textMartín, Fernández Josep Antoni. "Medidas de diferencia y clasificación automática no paramétrica de datos composicionales." Doctoral thesis, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2001. http://hdl.handle.net/10803/6704.
Full textLa memoria de la tesis se inicia con un capítulo introductorio donde se presentan los elementos básicos de las técnicas de clasificación automática no paramétrica. Se pone especial énfasis en aquellos elementos susceptibles de ser adaptados para su aplicación en clasificaciones de datos composicionales. En el segundo capítulo se aborda el análisis de los conceptos más importantes en torno a los datos composicionales. En este capítulo, los esfuerzos se han concentrado principalmente en estudiar las medidas de diferencia entre datos composicionales junto con las medidas de tendencia central y de dispersión. Con ello se dispone de las herramientas necesarias para proceder al desarrollo de una metodología apropiada para la clasificación no paramétrica de datos composicionales, consistente en incorporar los elementos anteriores a las técnicas habituales y adaptarlas en la medida de lo necesario. El tercer capítulo se dedica exclusivamente a proponer nuevas medidas de diferencia entre datos composicionales basadas en las medidas de divergencia entre distribuciones de probabilidad. En el cuarto capítulo se incorporan las peculiaridades de los datos composicionales a las técnicas de clasificación y se exponen las pautas a seguir en el uso práctico de estas técnicas. El capítulo se completa con la aplicación de la metodología expuesta a un caso práctico. En el quinto capítulo de esta tesis se aborda el denominado problema de los ceros. Se analizan los inconvenientes de los métodos usuales de substitución y se propone una nueva fórmula de substitución de los ceros por redondeo. El capítulo finaliza con el estudio de un caso práctico. En el epílogo de esta memoria se presentan las conclusiones del trabajo de investigación y se indican la líneas futuras de trabajo. En los apéndices finales de esta memoria se recogen los conjuntos de datos utilizados en los casos prácticos que se han desarrollado en la presente tesis. Esta memoria se completa con la lista de las referencias bibliográficas más relevantes que se han consultado para llevar a cabo este trabajo de investigación.
On March 23, 2001 Josep Antoni Martín-Fernández from the Dept. of Computer Sciences and Applied Mathematics of the University of Girona (Catalonia-Spain), presented his PhD thesis, entitled "Measures of difference and non-parametric cluster analysis for compositional data" at the Technical University of Barcelona. A short resumee follows:
Compositional data are by definition proportions of some whole. Thus, their natural sample space is the open simplex and interest lies in the relative behaviour of the components. Basic operations defined on the simplex induce a vector space structure, which justifies the developement of its algebraic-geometric structure: scalar product, norm, and distance. At the same time, hierarchic methods of classification require to establish in advance some or all of the following measures: difference, central tendency and dispersion, in accordance with the nature of the data. J. A. Martín-Fernández studies the requirements for these measures when the data are compositional in type and presents specific measures to be used with the most usual non-parametric methods of cluster analysis. As a part of his thesis he also introduced the centering operation, which has been shown to be a powerful tool to visualize compositional data sets. Furthermore, he defines a new dissimilarity based on measures of divergence between multinomial probability distributions, which is compatible with the nature of compositional data. Finally, J. A. Martín-Fernández presents in his thesis a new method to attack the "Achilles heel" of any statistical analysis of compositional data: the presence of zero values, based on a multiplicative approach which respects the essential properties of this type of data.
Tajti, Norbert. "Enhancing Hungarian Special Forces through transformation--the shift to Special Operations Forces." Thesis, Monterey, California : Naval Postgraduate School, 2010. http://edocs.nps.edu/npspubs/scholarly/theses/2010/Jun/10Jun%5FTajti.pdf.
Full textThesis Advisor(s): Lee. Doowan ; Second Reader: Greenshields, Brian H. ; Third Reader: Porkolab, Imre. "June 2010." Description based on title screen as viewed on July 14, 2010. Author(s) subject terms: Special Forces, Special Operations Forces, Hungary, organizational design, special operations, NATO. Includes bibliographical references (p. 103-108). Also available in print.
Riga, Christopher N., and Philip L. Mahla. "An operational concept for the transformation of SOF into a fifth service." Thesis, Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/952.
Full textThis thesis defines the strategic utility of Special Operation Forces (SOF), identifies why SOF only provide limited strategic utility, and presents an operational concept for the reorganization, alignment, and employment of SOF to overcome these shortf alls. The thesis is presented in a deductive manner that argues that SOF were designed for strategic purposes, and leads the reader to conclude that reformation must occur for SOF to provide strategic utility and meet their intent. SOF would be in an optimal position to meet their organizational intent by becoming a fifth armed service within the Department of Defense (DoD). Through the creation of mission-based units and a holistic employment strategy, SOF would become a strategic instrument capability of assisting national decision -makers in blending the elements of national power. Finally, the thesis concludes with additional required areas for research to make this concept become a reality, but that are beyond the scope of this study.
Major, United States Army
Bjotveit, Sondre. "The success and failure of United Nations multifunctional peace operations : a comparative case study of conflict transformation in Mozambique and Rwanda." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/10094.
Full textThis study is about the ending of conflicts. It examines the United Nations (UN) capacities in Conflict Transformation activities through the deployment of multifunctional peace operations. It is a study of how the UN seeks to transform violent conflicts into the state of being non-violent conflicts. Thus, a study that examines the process of creating a self-sustaining peace (positive peace), and not only examining how to reduce the risk of resumption of violent conflict (negative peace). Herein, the study favours the concept Conflict Transformation as an extension of the term Conflict Resolution.
Meniconi, Fabrizio. "L'integrazione di un algoritmo di Operational Transformation in un editor strutturato." Bachelor's thesis, Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna, 2019. http://amslaurea.unibo.it/19633/.
Full textDunne, Jonathan P. "Transformation of Marine Corps artillery in support of the 2015 expeditionary force." Quantico, VA : Marine Corps Command and Staff College, 2008. http://handle.dtic.mil/100.2/ADA490934.
Full textPrice, John F. "Moral competence for the joint warfighter the missing element in defense transformation /." [Norfolk, VA] : Joint Forces Staff College, 2006. http://handle.dtic.mil/100.2/ADA480321.
Full textTitle from title page of PDF document (viewed on: Jul 15, 2008). "1 June 2006." Includes bibliographical references (p. 130-145).
Shah, Anuj P. "Analysis of transformations to socio-technical systems using agent based modeling and simulation." Diss., Atlanta, Ga. : Georgia Institute of Technology, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/29399.
Full textFord, Elizabeth C. "The development of co-operative ideology, from social transformation to organisational survival." Thesis, National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 2000. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk2/ftp03/MQ65486.pdf.
Full textZiemann, Paul. "An integrated operational semantics for a UML core based on graph transformation." Berlin Logos-Verl, 2005. http://deposit.ddb.de/cgi-bin/dokserv?id=2774091&prov=M&dok_var=1&dok_ext=htm.
Full textZiemann, Paul. "An integrated operational semantics for a UML core based on graph transformation /." Berlin : Logos-Verl, 2006. http://deposit.ddb.de/cgi-bin/dokserv?id=2774091&prov=M&dok_var=1&dok_ext=htm.
Full textDrayton, Sarah. "Neoplastic transformation of p16INK-deficient human fibroblasts by co-operating cellular oncogenes." Thesis, University College London (University of London), 2003. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.404410.
Full textMahla, Philip L. Riga Christopher N. "An operational concept for the transformation of SOF into a fifth service /." Monterey, Calif. : Springfield, Va. : Naval Postgraduate School ; Available from National Technical Information Service, 2003. http://library.nps.navy.mil/uhtbin/hyperion-image/03Jun%5FMahla.pdf.
Full textKatyal, Abhishek. "Enterprise transformation & lean implementation in a globally dispersed organization." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/59165.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 82-83).
In July 2007, the Supply Planning Organization (SPO) decided to begin its Lean journey. Through some analysis the decision was made to take a culture first approach and then follow with the use of Lean tools. The time had come to use Lean tools to help facilitate in the process of both driving business results and Lean culture acceptance. This thesis and research study set to prove the hypothesis that "Lean tools can be as effective in a non-traditional globally dispersed information environment as they are in the traditional plant floor environment". In addition, this research study set out to show that Lean training and implementation can be successfully completed virtually through simple tools such as a PowerPoint presentation, Microsoft Live Meeting, and a telephone. The research study also shows how two mutually exclusive enterprise tools, X-matrix analysis and Value Stream Mapping, point to the same conclusion around effectiveness of metrics within an organization. The core project within this research study is focused on designing the 2010 organizational improvement strategy and structure of Initech's supply planning division through rigorous analysis of existing configurations and opportunities for process improvement and waste elimination. Initech's Supply Planning division is an 800-person group that is globally dispersed across 23 sites. The supply planning organization is responsible for planning the quantity, timing, and location for product build. The current state analysis was completed through the use of direct observation, 1:1 interviews, and value stream mapping tools. This analysis is focused on identifying non-value added activity and identifying opportunities for improvement through simplified connections and streamlined processes. In addition, this process will also drive improvement and help eliminate the current silo's that exist within the divisions. The enterprise focus around process improvement, waste elimination, Lean cultural adoption, and metric effectiveness will help create a more robust and high performing organization.
by Abhishek Katyal.
S.M.
M.B.A.
Williams, Timothy M. Sr. "Transformational Leadership Influence on Rapid Organizational Change in Procter and Gamble Global Manufacturing Operation." Thesis, Walden University, 2014. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3624749.
Full textMost companies lack the ability to implement organizational change; over 70% of Organization Change Initiatives (OCIs) fail. This inability has negative economic and survival implications for companies. OCIs must be effective and rapid to match the high pace of change in the business environment. Transformational leadership (TL) has been linked to successful OCIs through its positive influence on employee commitment and reduced resistance to change, yet little research has been done to identify its association with OCI implementation speed. This study tested TL and change theory and their association with change implementation. It sought to determine if a relationship exists between TL behavior and OCI implementation time. Archival survey and change data from 98 domestic and international manufacturing plants were used to examine relationships between employees' perceptions of leadership communication and trustworthiness and the speed of change. Hierarchical linear regression was used to determine if these behaviors could predict the change speed of an OCI. The study confirmed the association between effective leadership communication and employee trust in leadership, but it found no significant relationship between TL behavior and the speed of change. This finding is inconsistent with the majority of TL literature; however, companies may still benefit from exploring the potential of the study's theoretical concepts to help them improve the speed of organizational change. The limitations of the study were also noted as a potential contributor to the lack of significant findings, and recommendations are offered to reduce validity risk for similar studies in the future.
Williams, Sr Timothy M. "Transformational Leadership Influence on Rapid Organizational Change in Procter and Gamble Global Manufacturing Operation." ScholarWorks, 2011. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/1138.
Full textВедміцький, Ю. Г., and І. О. Гненний. "Неруйнівний метод експериментального визначення координати короткого замикання в одновимірних системах електричних кіл з розподіленими параметрами." Thesis, ВНТУ, 2019. http://ir.lib.vntu.edu.ua//handle/123456789/24195.
Full textIn this paper, using the example of a long line, a method for determining the location of a short circuit in onedimensional systems of electrical circuits with defined parameters is proposed and analytically justified. The method is based on the linear transformation of the short circuit coordinates in the emergency system to its input resistance
Koucherik, Elena. "Transference and Szego's theorem for measure preserving transformations." Diss., Columbia, Mo. : University of Missouri-Columbia, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10355/6018.
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Flodmark, Erik, and Carl Sävendahl. "Managing a digital transformation : A case study of digitizing functional operations in a sociotechnical system." Thesis, KTH, Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM), 2021. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-300385.
Full textSverige har ett övergripande mål att vara det ledande landet när det gäller att dra nytta av digitaliseringens möjligheter inom sjukvården. Dessutom understryker Vetenskapsrådet att det är centralt för förbättrad sjukvård att öka antalet kliniska studier i landet. Följaktligen, med tanke på behovet av en ökad operativ effektivitet, identifierade författarna det av intresse att studera digitalisering av branschen. Studien tillämpar således ett kognitivt ramverk för arbetsanalys i syfte att undersöka de potentiella fördelarna eller riskerna med att digitalisera den funktionella verksamheten hos en kontrakthanteringsavdelning för kliniska studier vid ett stort svenskt universitetssjukhus. Målsättningen är därefter att ta fram lämpliga egenskaper som är nödvändiga att beakta vid hanteringen av den digitala transformationen. Kontrakthanteringsavdelningen fanns att inneha brister i sina arbetsprocesser gällande transparens, effektivitet och standardisering vilket hindrar målet avseende ökad klinisk aktivitet. Studien visade att en digital transformation skulle vara nödvändig för att motverka dessa brister, samt för att möjliggöra en uppskalning av organisationen. Ett annat specifikt förbättringsområde som skulle underlättas av en digital transformation visade sig vara förbättrad synkronisering mellan arbetsprocesser. Vidare fann studien att de mest kritiska egenskaperna nödvändiga att beakta, vid hantering av en digital transformation, skulle vara interoperabilitet, kvalitet, anpassningsförmåga och användbarhet. Dessutom är säkerhet en egenskap som visat sig vara kritisk att beakta vid digitalisering då kontrakthanteringsavdelningen lyder under stränga lagar och föreskrifter beträffande etik och patientsäkerhet. Resultaten bidrar till forskningsområdet cognitive systems engineering. Studien har dock vissa begränsningar gällande tillförlitlighet och generaliserbarhet. Resultaten är baserade på en enfallstudie, som eventuellt inte är representativ för branschen i allmänhet eller för universitetssjukhus i synnerhet. Dessutom, då ingen digitaliseringsinsats utfördes under studien är de viktiga egenskaperna att beakta i den digitala transformationen enbart spekulativa. Således är det i framtida forskning viktigt att studera en faktisk implementation och då studera om föreslagna beaktanden är tillräckliga för att utnyttja digitaliseringens möjligheter.
Saada, Hajer. "Exploiting Model Transformation Examples for Easy Model Transformation Handling (Learning and Recovery)." Thesis, Montpellier 2, 2013. http://www.theses.fr/2013MON20223/document.
Full textModel Driven Engineering (MDE) considers models as first class artifacts. Each model conforms to another model, called its metamodel which defines its abstract syntax and its semantics.Various kinds of models are handled successively in an MDE development cycle. They are manipulated using, among others, programs called model transformations. A transformation takes as input a model in a source language and produces a model in a target language. The developers of a transformation must have a strong knowledge about the source and target metamodels which are involved and about the model transformation language. This makes the writing of the model transformation difficult.In this thesis, we address the problem of assisting the writing of a model transformation and more generally of understanding how a transformation operates.We adhere to the Model Transformation By example (MTBE) approach, which proposes to create a model transformation using examples of transformation. MTBE allows us to use the concrete syntaxes defined for the metamodels. Hence, the developers do not need in-depth knowledge about the metamodels. In this context, our thesis proposes two contributions.As a first contribution, we define a method to generate operational transformation rules from transformation examples. We extend a previous approach which uses Relational Concept Analysis as a learning technique for obtaining transformation patterns from 1-1 mapping between models. We develop a technique for extracting relevant transformation rules from these transformation patterns and we use JESS language and engine to make the rules executable. We also study how we better learn transformation rules from examples, using transformation examples separately or by gathering all the examples.The second contribution consists in recovering transformation traces from transformation examples. This trace recovery is useful for several purposes as locating bugs during the execution of transformation programs, or checking the coverage of all input models by a transformation. In our context, we expect also that this trace will provide data for a future model transformation learning technique. We first address the trace recovery problem with examples coming from a transformation program. We propose an approach, based on a multi-objective meta-heuristic, to generate the textit{many-to-many} mapping between model constructs which correspond to a trace. The fitness functions rely on the lexical and structure similarity between the constructs. We also refine the approach to apply it to the more general problem of model matching
Pina, Patricia E. (Patricia Elena). "Cognitive and operational implications of non-homogeneous aircraft equipage for aviation system transformation." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/42198.
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The air traffic management system is currently experiencing a significant transformation to provide better quality service and to match the increasing air traffic demand. This transformation requires airlines to retrofit their fleet. However, airlines implement new operating capabilities at different rates resulting in long transition periods in which aircraft with different equipage levels coexist in the same airspace. Mixed equipage environments can increase controller workload and task complexity, limit the operational benefits of new operating capabilities, and deteriorate the overall system performance. This study proposes a three dimensional approach to explore mixed equipage effects: (1) understand cognitive implications for controllers, (2) understand operational implications for users, and (3) understand system level implications. To further investigate mixed equipage effects and to illustrate the proposed approach, this study analyzed the implementation of reduced separation standards in the North Atlantic. An experimental analysis was conducted to study the integration of mixed separation standards. Results show significant human factor concerns. Controllers had higher error rates at very low mixed equipage levels. Results also suggest that a contributing causal factor may have been that participants employed inadequate system abstractions based on their current mental models. Airspace segregation based on equipage levels is recommended in the North Atlantic to alleviate controller cognitive limitations and ensure incentives for equipped aircraft. Segregation can facilitate the transition to reduced separation standards.
(cont.) A preliminary estimation of the operational benefits that segregation could offer to equipped aircraft in the North Atlantic was performed. We developed a simplified model of the jet stream and its operational cost impact and contrasted the results with a statistical analysis of actual North Atlantic flight times. It was found that the model made optimistic predictions of flight time reduction. Based on the statistical analysis, the incentive for equipped aircraft in a segregated environment in the North Atlantic was estimated by a gain of 4 minutes. This figure is a preliminary estimation and further analysis with larger data samples is required to validate it.
by Patricia E. Pina.
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Pampel, Heinz. "Strategische und operative Handlungsoptionen für wissenschaftliche Einrichtungen zur Gestaltung der Open-Access-Transformation." Doctoral thesis, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, 2021. http://edoc.hu-berlin.de/18452/23636.
Full textThis thesis investigates the role of research institutions in Germany in transforming scholarly publishing from subscription to Open Access in the field of scientific journals. Open Access transformation aims to overcome the traditional subscription model to further innovative methods of digital scholarly communication. The study examines the options open to higher education institutions and research performing organizations for shaping the Open Access transformation. The thesis presents a description of these options in the areas of strategy and communication, services and infrastructures, business relations with publishers and cooperation. Then, the implementation of these options in practice was analyzed. For this purpose, a survey was conducted among 701 academic institutions in Germany. The response rate of 403 responding institutions (57.49%) can be considered very positive. This survey, which is probably the most comprehensive on the subject to date, shows that higher education institutions and research performing organizations in Germany have so far implement-ed only a few options for promoting Open Access. While the distribution of Open Access repositories is positive, the handling of Open Access publication charges and the associated monitoring of publication costs are still at the beginning. The results of the survey indicate a high need for action. The presented quantitative survey closes the gap of missing data on Open Access in Germany. Based on this new dataset, the study formulates recommendations for further engagement with the Open Access transformation at research institutions in Germany. One focus is on activities that arise in the area of academic libraries.
Alexander, Paul. "A study of e-fulfilment in the logistics industry : a model of supply chain transformation." Thesis, Edith Cowan University, Research Online, Perth, Western Australia, 2009. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses/160.
Full textMarshall, David A. "LEAN TRANSFORMATION: OVERCOMING THE CHALLENGES, MANAGING PERFORMANCE, AND SUSTAINING SUCCESS." UKnowledge, 2014. http://uknowledge.uky.edu/marketing_etds/4.
Full textHasegawa, Yuka. "United Nations peace operations, human security and conflict transformation : the case of the mission in Afghanistan." Thesis, University of Bradford, 2005. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.574428.
Full textMcKinnon-Russell, Tiffany Suzanne. "Transformational Leadership Principles within Small Businesses." ScholarWorks, 2015. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/891.
Full textPampel, Heinz [Verfasser]. "Strategische und operative Handlungsoptionen für wissenschaftliche Einrichtungen zur Gestaltung der Open-Access-Transformation / Heinz Pampel." Berlin : Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, 2021. http://d-nb.info/1235399265/34.
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