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It further provides information regarding the application and knowledge such as; strategic arguments, options appraisal, benefits and dis-benefits, commercial aspects, risk, time scales and whole-life costs.
Those who work in the public sector will be familiar with the HM Treasury Green Book: appraisal and evaluation in central government and the Five Case model.
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-To develop a business case practitioner ‘body of knowledge’
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The APM Competence Framework describes the Business Case competence as “The ability to prepare, gain approval of, refine and update business cases that justify the initiation and/or continuation of change initiatives in terms of benefits, costs and risks.”
It further provides information regarding the application and knowledge such as; strategic arguments, options appraisal, benefits and dis-benefits, commercial aspects, risk, time scales and whole-life costs.
Those who work in the public sector will be familiar with the HM Treasury Green Book: appraisal and evaluation in central government and the Five Case model.
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The inaugural Business Case Practitioners Forum (BCPF) brought together practitioners
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-To support members to improve standards and consistency business cases
-To create a supportive and professional network of business case practitioners
-To develop a business case practitioner ‘body of knowledge’
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Business Case Pratictioners Forum: Business case - an overview, Stefan Sanchez, 22 April 2016
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The APM Competence Framework describes the Business Case competence as “The ability to prepare, gain approval of, refine and update business cases that justify the initiation and/or continuation of change initiatives in terms of benefits, costs and risks.”
It further provides information regarding the application and knowledge such as; strategic arguments, options appraisal, benefits and dis-benefits, commercial aspects, risk, time scales and whole-life costs.
Those who work in the public sector will be familiar with the HM Treasury Green Book: appraisal and evaluation in central government and the Five Case model.
Business cases should be understood as both as a product and a process, with involvement from the right stakeholders in order to achieve the spending objectives and deliver benefits.
The inaugural Business Case Practitioners Forum (BCPF) brought together practitioners
-To share business-case related knowledge, experience and good practice drawn from the public, private and third sectors
-To support members to improve standards and consistency business cases
-To create a supportive and professional network of business case practitioners
-To develop a business case practitioner ‘body of knowledge’
This document discusses PRIX, a machine learning platform that helps companies optimize pricing in real-time. It summarizes that PRIX uses algorithms to analyze customer willingness to pay and control price levels, limits, and timing to maximize revenue. A case study showed PRIX improved revenues by 10% while lowering average prices by 1% compared to fixed or tit-for-tat pricing strategies.
Business Case Pratictioners Forum: I mark the homewor, Kevin Briggs, 22 April 2016
APM Benefits Management SIG
The APM Competence Framework describes the Business Case competence as “The ability to prepare, gain approval of, refine and update business cases that justify the initiation and/or continuation of change initiatives in terms of benefits, costs and risks.”
It further provides information regarding the application and knowledge such as; strategic arguments, options appraisal, benefits and dis-benefits, commercial aspects, risk, time scales and whole-life costs.
Those who work in the public sector will be familiar with the HM Treasury Green Book: appraisal and evaluation in central government and the Five Case model.
Business cases should be understood as both as a product and a process, with involvement from the right stakeholders in order to achieve the spending objectives and deliver benefits.
The inaugural Business Case Practitioners Forum (BCPF) brought together practitioners
-To share business-case related knowledge, experience and good practice drawn from the public, private and third sectors
-To support members to improve standards and consistency business cases
-To create a supportive and professional network of business case practitioners
-To develop a business case practitioner ‘body of knowledge’
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The United States is currently looking at integrated reporting framework through a discussion paper by FASB. There are many many United States companies that have embraced integrated reporting framework.
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This presentation looks at new revenue recognition standard including the impact to business.
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Summary:
Homebuilders are walking a fine line when it comes to new projects as high mortgage rates curb demand.
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Blog – What is next for the Mining Sector – September 2023
The mining sector provides critical material that support solar, wind, and lithium-ion batteries as part of the green transition. https://www.iea.org/news/critical-minerals-market-sees-unprecedented-growth-as-clean-energy-demand-drives-strong-increase-in-investment
The mining sector products play a key role with the global GDP - https://www.yicaiglobal.com/news/global-mining-industry-value-was-69-of-world-gdp-last-year-china-says
Mining practices need to be sustainable including following all ESG policies - https://www.linkedin.com/advice/1/how-can-you-monitor-sustainable-mining-practices
Other links and sources –
Lithium Supply and Price - https://zbr.com.mx/en/sin-categoria-es/lithium-prices-fall-44-in-china-due-to-lack-of-demand/138168/
Cobalt - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mahmut-karada%C5%9F-a2b7a5151_china-exportrestrictions-gallium-activity-7082603182589157376-Zrty/?trk=public_profile_like_view
Nickel https://www.eureporter.co/business/2023/09/15/stanislav-kondrashov-from-telf-ag-nickel-prices-outlook-remains-positive/
Iron-ore - https://www.brecorder.com/news/40263584/sgx-iron-ore-set-for-best-week-in-3-months
TD Bank / Metals - https://www.tdsecurities.com/ca/en/setting-the-stage-for-gold-outlook
Biodiversity / Mining - https://worldcrunch.com/green/lithium-green-energy-argentina-indigenous
ESG - https://iriscarbon.com/the-added-value-of-integrated-esg-reporting-a-threefold-framework/
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Summary:
Stocks fell Friday as investors wrap up a volatile week ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy meeting.
The Dow Jones Industrials tumbled 288.87 points to close out Friday and the week at 34,618.24. At its lows, it completely wiped out Thursday's 332-point rally.
The S&P 500 index sank 54.78 points, or 1.2%, to 4,450.32.
The NASDAQ index plunged 217.72 points, or 1.6%, to 13,708.33.
The Dow held onto a winning week. The S&P 500 and NASDAQ both closed out the week with losses.
Information technology was the worst-performing sector in the S&P 500, down nearly 2%. Adobe shares fell more than 4% even after the software firm posted better-than-expected quarterly results. Shares of Arm Holdings were lower one day after its successful public debut.
Auto stocks General Motors and Stellantis N.V. were higher Friday, while Ford Motor was about flat. Thousands of members of the United Auto Workers went on strike after failing to reach a deal with the automakers Thursday night.
Elsewhere, Lennar shares slid 3%. The home construction firm posted third-quarter results that beat on the top and bottom lines.
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- The manufacturing sector in Canada will continue to face challenges such as global economic uncertainty, rising costs, supply chain issues, climate change risks, and skills shortages.
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Summary:
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The authors of the Statistical Review do not include hydroelectric in their renewable calculations, even though many others, including the International Energy Agency, consider it a “well-established renewable power technology.”
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What did the markets tell us this week?
1. Housing supply and costs continue to plague countries around the world.
2. Gasoline prices are on the rise that puts pressure on central banks ability to hit their core inflation targets.
3. ESG adoption by both the private and public sector is leading to both funding concerns and the overall cost of implementing ESG policies.
4. Adopting technology as part of increasing food production is facing both capital and operational funding concerns.
5. Strike at LNG facility in Australia is leading to concerns around a supply chain disruption of natural gas for EMEA and Asia.
6. The threat of China dumping batteries into markets - https://www.ft.com/content/b6038e51-7b5b-4f97-a5da-9202e71562fc
7. Adoption of generative AI has been facing many challenges related to security, privacy, and ethical issues.
8. Lack of biodiversity planning as part of the overall climate mitigation including sustainable mining, forestry, oil, gas, agriculture, and housing
9. Geopolitical issues continue to impact supply chain.
10. The concerns of recession continue to plague both the private and public sector.
11. Productivity issues continue to plague governments around the world.
Workforce Planning and Employment Analysis - August 2023.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
The document discusses workforce planning and employment analysis. It provides an overview of employment statistics in the United States, Canada, and Australia. It then discusses Sysco's workforce planning model and the role of the CFO in workforce planning. Finally, it defines autonomous finance as the automation of financial operations through software and algorithms, and provides some key statistics on its adoption.
Global Automotive - Analysis and Commentary - August 2023.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
This presentation provides an overview of key trends in the global automotive sector in August 2023. It discusses 1) sales trends in Canada, the US and globally, 2) the growth of electric vehicles and focus on reducing emissions, and 3) ongoing transformation in the industry through automation, connectivity and new technologies. Sources included discuss topics like electric vehicle production and adoption, public safety issues regarding EV fires, gasoline and car prices, supply chain challenges, and green transitions in transportation.
Global (Mining Oil and Gas Forestry and Agriculture) Analysis and Commentary ...paul young cpa, cga
The mining, oil, gas, agriculture, forestry, and mining continue to face environmental, social, and governance policy review including reporting of key metrics as part of ESG reporting cycle.
There is more focus on profitability and investment returns as part of the integrated planning and reporting cycle.
Summary:
The global economy faces what at least one forecaster is calling a mild trade recession as shipments from China slump and German factories downshift.
China’s export declines extended into August, though there were signs that the worst of a world trade slowdown may be over for the leading exporter.
Overseas shipments from China fell 8.8% in dollar terms from a year earlier while imports contracted 7.3%, both better than economists’ estimates and significantly less severe than July’s downturn.
Other data have suggested trade may be stabilizing after weakening for most of this year. Exports from South Korea also declined at a more moderate pace in August than the previous month.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2023-09-07/supply-chain-latest-world-trade-faces-a-shallow-recession?srnd=economics-v2
Additional sources and links:
Lithium - https://source.benchmarkminerals.com/article/falling-lithium-prices-challenge-potential-cost-advantages-of-sodium-batteries
Oil Production - https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/06/business/oil-price-goldman-sachs/index.html
Natural gas - https://www.fxstreet.com/news/natural-gas-holds-up-as-markets-in-limbo-over-strikes-202309070956
Lumber - https://www.fastmarkets.com/insights/sawmill-capacity-closures-reshape-us-lumber-supply
Critical metals - https://www.wasterecyclingmag.ca/feature/how-recycling-could-solve-the-shortage-of-minerals-essential-to-clean-energy/
Agriculture - https://www.morningagclips.com/economists-forecast-positive-end-of-year-crop-outlook-despite-warmer-midwestern-climate/
ESG - https://www.skadden.com/insights/publications/2023/09/the-informed-board/the-eus-new-esg-disclosure-rules
Ports - https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/HAPAG-LLOYD-AG-24857717/news/Hapag-Lloyd-chief-warns-of-rougher-seas-ahead-for-container-shipping-44789017/
Top destination for reshoring - https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2023/08/29/uae-in-top-10-most-powerful-passports-for-investment-opportunity/
Global Trade - https://phys.org/news/2023-09-opinion-broke-global-climate-finish.html
What is next for the Forestry Sector and Lumber Production - September 2023.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
Lumber production in Canada continues to face many hurdles
Canada forest management practices are some of the bests in the world
Canada planted over 440M in seedlings back in 2018. It is now 2022 which means close 2M seedlings have been planted.
All levels need to put more focus on urban and rural planning solutions
More work including spending on wildfire and forest fire mitigation
Canada and USA need to find a path forward to resolve the softwood lumber dispute
There needs to a better balanced between climate change policies and growing the economy in a sustainable way
3D printing for housing needs to become mainstream
More protection needs to happen with key ecosystems like wetlands, forest, and peatlands.
There is a risk of debt default if interest rates are hike over the next few months
06-20-2024-AI Camp Meetup-Unstructured Data and Vector DatabasesTimothy Spann
Tech Talk: Unstructured Data and Vector Databases
Speaker: Tim Spann (Zilliz)
Abstract: In this session, I will discuss the unstructured data and the world of vector databases, we will see how they different from traditional databases. In which cases you need one and in which you probably don’t. I will also go over Similarity Search, where do you get vectors from and an example of a Vector Database Architecture. Wrapping up with an overview of Milvus.
Introduction
Unstructured data, vector databases, traditional databases, similarity search
Vectors
Where, What, How, Why Vectors? We’ll cover a Vector Database Architecture
Introducing Milvus
What drives Milvus' Emergence as the most widely adopted vector database
Hi Unstructured Data Friends!
I hope this video had all the unstructured data processing, AI and Vector Database demo you needed for now. If not, there’s a ton more linked below.
My source code is available here
https://github.com/tspannhw/
Let me know in the comments if you liked what you saw, how I can improve and what should I show next? Thanks, hope to see you soon at a Meetup in Princeton, Philadelphia, New York City or here in the Youtube Matrix.
Get Milvused!
https://milvus.io/
Read my Newsletter every week!
https://github.com/tspannhw/FLiPStackWeekly/blob/main/141-10June2024.md
For more cool Unstructured Data, AI and Vector Database videos check out the Milvus vector database videos here
https://www.youtube.com/@MilvusVectorDatabase/videos
Unstructured Data Meetups -
https://www.meetup.com/unstructured-data-meetup-new-york/
https://lu.ma/calendar/manage/cal-VNT79trvj0jS8S7
https://www.meetup.com/pro/unstructureddata/
https://zilliz.com/community/unstructured-data-meetup
https://zilliz.com/event
Twitter/X: https://x.com/milvusio https://x.com/paasdev
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zilliz/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothyspann/
GitHub: https://github.com/milvus-io/milvus https://github.com/tspannhw
Invitation to join Discord: https://discord.com/invite/FjCMmaJng6
Blogs: https://milvusio.medium.com/ https://www.opensourcevectordb.cloud/ https://medium.com/@tspann
https://www.meetup.com/unstructured-data-meetup-new-york/events/301383476/?slug=unstructured-data-meetup-new-york&eventId=301383476
https://www.aicamp.ai/event/eventdetails/W2024062014
Build applications with generative AI on Google CloudMárton Kodok
We will explore Vertex AI - Model Garden powered experiences, we are going to learn more about the integration of these generative AI APIs. We are going to see in action what the Gemini family of generative models are for developers to build and deploy AI-driven applications. Vertex AI includes a suite of foundation models, these are referred to as the PaLM and Gemini family of generative ai models, and they come in different versions. We are going to cover how to use via API to: - execute prompts in text and chat - cover multimodal use cases with image prompts. - finetune and distill to improve knowledge domains - run function calls with foundation models to optimize them for specific tasks. At the end of the session, developers will understand how to innovate with generative AI and develop apps using the generative ai industry trends.
Generative Classifiers: Classifying with Bayesian decision theory, Bayes’ rule, Naïve Bayes classifier.
Discriminative Classifiers: Logistic Regression, Decision Trees: Training and Visualizing a Decision Tree, Making Predictions, Estimating Class Probabilities, The CART Training Algorithm, Attribute selection measures- Gini impurity; Entropy, Regularization Hyperparameters, Regression Trees, Linear Support vector machines.
06-18-2024-Princeton Meetup-Introduction to MilvusTimothy Spann
06-18-2024-Princeton Meetup-Introduction to Milvus
tim.spann@zilliz.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothyspann/
https://x.com/paasdev
https://github.com/tspannhw
https://github.com/milvus-io/milvus
Get Milvused!
https://milvus.io/
Read my Newsletter every week!
https://github.com/tspannhw/FLiPStackWeekly/blob/main/142-17June2024.md
For more cool Unstructured Data, AI and Vector Database videos check out the Milvus vector database videos here
https://www.youtube.com/@MilvusVectorDatabase/videos
Unstructured Data Meetups -
https://www.meetup.com/unstructured-data-meetup-new-york/
https://lu.ma/calendar/manage/cal-VNT79trvj0jS8S7
https://www.meetup.com/pro/unstructureddata/
https://zilliz.com/community/unstructured-data-meetup
https://zilliz.com/event
Twitter/X: https://x.com/milvusio https://x.com/paasdev
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zilliz/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothyspann/
GitHub: https://github.com/milvus-io/milvus https://github.com/tspannhw
Invitation to join Discord: https://discord.com/invite/FjCMmaJng6
Blogs: https://milvusio.medium.com/ https://www.opensourcevectordb.cloud/ https://medium.com/@tspann
Expand LLMs' knowledge by incorporating external data sources into LLMs and your AI applications.
Open Source Contributions to Postgres: The Basics POSETTE 2024ElizabethGarrettChri
Postgres is the most advanced open-source database in the world and it's supported by a community, not a single company. So how does this work? How does code actually get into Postgres? I recently had a patch submitted and committed and I want to share what I learned in that process. I’ll give you an overview of Postgres versions and how the underlying project codebase functions. I’ll also show you the process for submitting a patch and getting that tested and committed.
Discovering Digital Process Twins for What-if Analysis: a Process Mining Appr...Marlon Dumas
This webinar discusses the limitations of traditional approaches for business process simulation based on had-crafted model with restrictive assumptions. It shows how process mining techniques can be assembled together to discover high-fidelity digital twins of end-to-end processes from event data.