Graduation Project: Usable and Adaptable Business SoftwareLeon van der Ree
Companies are unable to find software that really support their activities. Instead they use standard applications that are not designed for their specific company, nor capable of adapt to changes within the company.
During my Thesis project I tried to find a way to simplify the development process, to be able to develop usable and adaptable business software.
The company TE Johnston was used as a use-case to test if a solution could be developed to fit their specific company.
Everest Group Performance | Experience | Ability | Knowledge (PEAK) Matrix™ provides an objective, data-driven comparative assessment of third-party outsourcing service providers specific to a market segment (function, process, industry vertical).
Graduation Project: Usable and Adaptable Business SoftwareLeon van der Ree
Companies are unable to find software that really support their activities. Instead they use standard applications that are not designed for their specific company, nor capable of adapt to changes within the company.
During my Thesis project I tried to find a way to simplify the development process, to be able to develop usable and adaptable business software.
The company TE Johnston was used as a use-case to test if a solution could be developed to fit their specific company.
Everest Group Performance | Experience | Ability | Knowledge (PEAK) Matrix™ provides an objective, data-driven comparative assessment of third-party outsourcing service providers specific to a market segment (function, process, industry vertical).
Best Regards,
Bill Stankiewicz
Vice President and General Manager
Shippers Warehouse of Georgia
Office: 678-364-3475
Williams@shipperswarehouse.com
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“Change doesn\'t start on the surface. It\'s generated from consciousness.”
Deepak Chopra
http://bill-stankiewicz.blogspot.com/2009/07/shippers-warehouse-in-top-70-food.html
http://ask.depaul.edu/Students/MentoringandAdvice/ASK_Away_Archive.asp
Diagrams I built from 1982 that illustrate the concept I was applying for enterprise management. They now correspond to both a methodology and ontology for implementing an enterprise management system, consisting of an operations lifecycle integrated with an enterprise architecture as a knowledge-base or knowledge-organization system. Predecessor to Zachman Architecture Framework of 1984 and 1987.
This is a draft for my upcoming talk at GOTO11 - http://gotocon.com/cph-2011/presentations/show_presentation.jsp?oid=2888
Kanban is a powerful and flexible system. One of the popular emerging ways of using it, is to create and manage product development flow. Whether for a single project, a program, or a portfolio, we will explore the need for product development flow, see how kanban fulfills this need in a couple of examples from real clients, and discuss the next frontiers for program management flow.
One of the key topics will be the balance between flow and commitment. We will explore how a kanban system can satisfy the need for making and meeting commitments at various levels, exploiting emerging valuable opportunities AND enjoying the benefits of flow/pull.
Larmer Brown Introduction to UPK and UPK Professional Larmer Brown
An introduction to Oracle's User Productivity Kit Professional (UPK). A content development tool for capturing system processes in any IT application. Larmer Brown has been working with UPK since 1998 helping organisations realise the desired business benefit from their investment. Our UPK services are modular and customisable, designed to provide you with support exactly where and when you need it.
Best Regards,
Bill Stankiewicz
Vice President and General Manager
Shippers Warehouse of Georgia
Office: 678-364-3475
Williams@shipperswarehouse.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/billstankiewicz2006
http://www.slideshare.net/BillStankiewicz.
http://www.twitter.com/BillStankiewicz
Sustainable Consumer Packaged Goods member
CPG Branding and Forum Member
Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail
“Change doesn\'t start on the surface. It\'s generated from consciousness.”
Deepak Chopra
http://bill-stankiewicz.blogspot.com/2009/07/shippers-warehouse-in-top-70-food.html
http://ask.depaul.edu/Students/MentoringandAdvice/ASK_Away_Archive.asp
Diagrams I built from 1982 that illustrate the concept I was applying for enterprise management. They now correspond to both a methodology and ontology for implementing an enterprise management system, consisting of an operations lifecycle integrated with an enterprise architecture as a knowledge-base or knowledge-organization system. Predecessor to Zachman Architecture Framework of 1984 and 1987.
This is a draft for my upcoming talk at GOTO11 - http://gotocon.com/cph-2011/presentations/show_presentation.jsp?oid=2888
Kanban is a powerful and flexible system. One of the popular emerging ways of using it, is to create and manage product development flow. Whether for a single project, a program, or a portfolio, we will explore the need for product development flow, see how kanban fulfills this need in a couple of examples from real clients, and discuss the next frontiers for program management flow.
One of the key topics will be the balance between flow and commitment. We will explore how a kanban system can satisfy the need for making and meeting commitments at various levels, exploiting emerging valuable opportunities AND enjoying the benefits of flow/pull.
Larmer Brown Introduction to UPK and UPK Professional Larmer Brown
An introduction to Oracle's User Productivity Kit Professional (UPK). A content development tool for capturing system processes in any IT application. Larmer Brown has been working with UPK since 1998 helping organisations realise the desired business benefit from their investment. Our UPK services are modular and customisable, designed to provide you with support exactly where and when you need it.
Dalam rangka meningkatkan ketahanan pangan keluarga, upaya yang dilakukan antara lain melalui penguatan cadangan pangan masyarakat dalam bentuk Program Lumbung Desa. Program Lumbung Desa adalah salah satu kelembagaan yang ada di masyarakat yang telah lama berperan dalam pengadaan pangan terutama dalam musim paceklik. Peranan Program Lumbung Desa di masa lalu lebih bersifat sosial dan sebagai tempat untuk menyimpan hasil panen yang dapat dimanfaatkan oleh masyarakat di musim paceklik. Peranan Program Lumbung Desa ini pernah diupayakan untuk digantikan oleh kelembagaan alternative dengan mengintegrasikan seluruh lembaga sosial pedesaan dalam suatu organisasi modern. Namun kelembagaan alternative tersebut ternyata mengalami kegagalan dan menyebabkan petani selalu berada dalam posisi lemah. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian PSP-LP IPB tahun 2001, menunjukkan bahwa Program Lumbung Desa pedesaan di beberapa daerah terbukti memiliki daya adaptasi yang lebih tinggi dari jenis-jenis lembaga alternatif yang diintervensi dari luar. Program Lumbung Desa tersebut tidak hanya efektif dalam melayani kebutuhan pangan anggotanya pada saat krisis tetapi juga melayani kebutuhan finansial anggotanya dari hasil pengelolaan lumbung.
Lumbung Desa Sinergi Foundation, Mencapai Desa Berdaulat Pangan, Mengembalika...Lumbung Desa
Lumbung desa merupakan program ketahanan pangan dalam bentuk gerakan pembentukan usaha produktif yang berbasis kepada potensi lokal pedesaan, seperti: sawah, kebun, ternak maupun home industry. Upaya ini diwujudkan melalui proses peningkatan produksi. Inti Lumbung Desa adalah mengembalikan desa kepada khitahnya: Desa sebagai sumber pangan Indonesia.Mengangkat harkat dan martabat desa, khususnya para petani. Dampak luasnya, menciptakan kedaulatan pangan di negeri tercinta.
Donasi Untuk Desa, Kembalikan Fungsi Desa, Wakaf Selamatkan Sawah Produktif, Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Desa, Pemberdayaan Komunitas, Tingkatkan Komoditas Pertanian, Ketahanan Pangan, Kedaulatan Pangan, Lumbung Desa, Sinergi Fundation, Irfan Mustofa, Irfan Muse, Kesejahteraan Petani, Pembangunan Desa, Membangun
Ekonomi Desa, Desa Produktif, Kesejahteraan Masyarakat Desa, Usaha Desa, Gairah Pertanian Meningkat, Donasi Pengembangan Desa, Hidupkan Ekonomi Desa
On the data interoperability issues in SCOR-based supply chainsMilan Zdravković
Zdravkovic M, Trajanovic, M., 2012, On the data interoperability issues in SCOR-based supply chains. 7th International Workshop on Enterprise Integration, Interoperability and Networking (EI2N'2012), September 12-13, 2012, Rome, Italy
Using the CMMI-SVC to Transform an Organization into a High-Functioning, Cust...Henry Schneider
As a company grows and matures from a startup entrepreneurial venture to a sustainable corporation, the departments and company services that begin as good ideas expand and evolve to support the company’s growing business. Many times these services simply develop without any strategic vision resulting in institutionalized behaviors that are incompatible with the company’s business goals and objectives. Consequently, the transition to a larger corporation becomes a challenge. A notable example is a company’s Engineering Services Department.
When people think of Engineering Services, the Customer Support or Help Desk team is what first comes to mind. However, other services such as Product Training, Field Services (product installation and troubleshooting), and Engineering Sales Support may be provided as well.
As a product development company begins selling product, the Customer Support function becomes one of its first service offerings whether or not it recognizes it as such. In addition, it is natural for the focus of the Customer Support function to be on pleasing their customer base, as many sales are contingent upon repeat business and word of mouth until the company and its product line become established in the marketplace. Nevertheless, without a clear idea of its charter and strategic direction to support business growth and identify new markets and service offerings, the Customer Support Specialists focus instead on supporting their customer base on non-company and non-product issues and questions that consume internal resources without any tangible benefit to the company. Once a company starts banging its head on the “glass ceiling” as it attempts to grow, the leadership may recognize that its current Engineering Services approach does not support its strategic business goals and objectives.
In these circumstances, the company is not necessarily interested in implementing the CMMI for Services (CMMI-SVC) and becoming appraised to either Maturity Level 2 or Maturity Level 3. However, by using the Continuous Representation, the CMMI-SVC can provide the needed guidance to help a company restructure and reorganize its Engineering Services approach in order to become a profit center or revenue generating function.
In this presentation, we will present a case study for OMNI Flow Computers, Inc., a company that specializes in the design, development, and manufacture of panel-mount multi-run, multi-tasking liquid and gas flow computers, and field-mount, hazardous area controllers/RTUs for liquid and gas custody transfer metering systems. The challenge facing OMNI was to develop its Engineering Services Department into a high-functioning, customer-driven profit center. OMNI’s Engineering Services Department consists of three groups: Customer Support, Training, and Engineering Field Services. Customer Support handles customer questions, concerns, and issues. The Training group provides training on the OMNI product line to its customers and users. Engineering Field Services provides on-site troubleshooting services on an as-needed basis.
As the Training and Engineering Field Services groups were recent additional capabilities, Customer Support presented the biggest obstacle to overcome. Noted management consultant Peter Drucker declared several years ago that Quality in a service or product is not what you put into it. It is what the client or customer gets out of it. Moreover, an obstacle to achieving this objective was one of the core challenges faced by the department: developing an appropriate customer focus and developing new service offerings. A major reason for these challenges is the nature of OMNI products. OMNI's customers integrate their products into custody transfer systems that involve a wide variety of large-scale hardware and electronic equipment from other manufacturers. OMNI’s customers usually develop and commission these systems for their clients and end users. Therefore,
In this presentation from IVT's Qualifying and Validating Cloud and Virtualized IT Infrastructures, Chris Wubbolt and John Patterson focus on current trends in cloud computing environments, including aspects of cloud computing and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) providers that may be of interest to US Food and Drug Administration investigators during an FDA inspection. Important compliance related points to consider for software vendors as they shift to becoming SaaS providers are discussed. The presentation also reviews the pros and cons of cloud computing from a business and compliance perspective, including differences between traditional computing environments and private/public clouds. Examples of issues to consider when using cloud computing environments and SaaS providers are also discussed.
Frank munz oracle fusion middleware and aws cloud services in sync11InSync Conference
Insync2011 presentation by Dr. Frank Munz. A technical review of Oracle's Cloud computing perspective (Oracle provided AMIs, Oracle VM templates) and Amazon Cloud Services such as SNS/SQS, Elastic Load Balancing, Autoscaling.
The Indian economy is classified into different sectors to simplify the analysis and understanding of economic activities. For Class 10, it's essential to grasp the sectors of the Indian economy, understand their characteristics, and recognize their importance. This guide will provide detailed notes on the Sectors of the Indian Economy Class 10, using specific long-tail keywords to enhance comprehension.
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Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxPavel ( NSTU)
Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
Students, digital devices and success - Andreas Schleicher - 27 May 2024..pptxEduSkills OECD
Andreas Schleicher presents at the OECD webinar ‘Digital devices in schools: detrimental distraction or secret to success?’ on 27 May 2024. The presentation was based on findings from PISA 2022 results and the webinar helped launch the PISA in Focus ‘Managing screen time: How to protect and equip students against distraction’ https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/education/managing-screen-time_7c225af4-en and the OECD Education Policy Perspective ‘Students, digital devices and success’ can be found here - https://oe.cd/il/5yV
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
This is a presentation by Dada Robert in a Your Skill Boost masterclass organised by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan (EFSS) on Saturday, the 25th and Sunday, the 26th of May 2024.
He discussed the concept of quality improvement, emphasizing its applicability to various aspects of life, including personal, project, and program improvements. He defined quality as doing the right thing at the right time in the right way to achieve the best possible results and discussed the concept of the "gap" between what we know and what we do, and how this gap represents the areas we need to improve. He explained the scientific approach to quality improvement, which involves systematic performance analysis, testing and learning, and implementing change ideas. He also highlighted the importance of client focus and a team approach to quality improvement.
How to Split Bills in the Odoo 17 POS ModuleCeline George
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Instructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptxJheel Barad
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Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdfThiyagu K
This slides describes the basic concepts of ICT, basics of Email, Emerging Technology and Digital Initiatives in Education. This presentations aligns with the UGC Paper I syllabus.
2. Oracle‟s
User Productivity Kit
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Solving End User
Adoption Challenges
Beth Renstrom
Global Product Manager, UPK
Oracle Development
3. Insync10 – Additional Sessions
Monday
• 2:30 pm
UPK: Creating Value throughout the Product Lifecycle
• 3:30 pm
Centralize Project Team Assets AND Deploy Fully
Measurable Training with UPK Professional
Tuesday
• 9:00 am
UPK Strategy and Roadmap – Key to User Adoption
4. Agenda
• Impact of End User Adoption on Productivity
• Business Challenges Impeding End User Adoption
• What is User Productivity Kit (UPK)?
• The Value of UPK for Every Organization
7. Oracle User Productivity Kit
• Single source content development
• Create and deploy multiple assets through
a single authoring session
• Interactive web-based simulations
• User acceptance test scripts
• Training materials – classroom and
online
• Standardized document output
• Easy to use and deploy
• Supports geographically dispersed
organizations
• Applies across Oracle and non-Oracle
applications
9. What is Oracle User Productivity Kit (UPK)?
Single recording produces multiple outputs for use throughout the
entire project lifecycle
10. Language Capabilites The UPK
Developer can
export custom
text to an .xliff
English* Italian or .doc format
French* Portuguese
Localized
German* Danish screens are
Spanish * Mexican Spanish captured with
„re-record‟
Japanese* Chinese (Simplified & Traditional) mode
Swedish Norwegian
Canadian French
Finnish Russian
Turkish Hungarian
Polish Korean
*UPK Developer Languages
12. Building UPK Content vs. Using Pre-built Content
Using in-house or Using UPK Developer Starting with UPK
traditional tools to create Tool and creating Content and using UPK
system process content from scratch tool to customize
documentation & training
materials
Number of procedures and steps 100 Procedures 100 Procedures 100 Procedures
within the procedures (assumes
average complexity)
Number of steps to complete 22 Steps 22 Steps 22 Steps
procedure (assumes avg
complexity)
Number of days to create 2.5 days per .89 days per .25-.50 days per
procedures with 1 full-time
employee (includes sitting with
Procedure = Procedure = procedure
subject matter expert, 250 FTE-days 89 FTE-days 25 – 50 FTE days
development, QA and editing)
Total Cost to create assuming 1 65% Savings 80-86% savings vs.
full-time employee at $1,000 per traditional
day (Assumes blended rate of 44%-61% savings vs.
$125 per hour based on equal
Consultant Staffing)
tool alone
13. Reduce Content Development Time & Cost
Reduce Documentation Content Development
Time by 75%
• 2 to 3 days – Average time to create one transaction
• 4 to 6 hours – Average time with Oracle UPK
Reduce Classroom Content Development
• 34:1 – Average classroom material creation time*
• 8:1 – Average time with Oracle UPK
Reduce Online Content Development
• 220:1 – Average online training material creation time**
• 8:1 – Average time with Oracle UPK
*Chapman, B/Brandon Hall – LCMS Knowledgebase 2006: A Comparison of 30+ Enterprise Learning Content Management Systems
**Chapman, B/Brandon Hall – PowerPoint to E-Learning Development Tools: Comparative Analysis of 20 Leading Systems
14. The Value of “Just In Time” Support (EPSS)
What is EPSS?
Electronic Performance Support System
is support integrated into the Help System
of an application (In-Application Support)
What is the Value of EPSS?
• Provides online "just in time" in application support
• Performance scores for groups that received performance
support were significantly higher than scores for the group
that received only training prior to completing the task
scenario, resulting in 11% less errors.
• Reduces overall time or speed to task by 65%*
Source: Performance Improvement Quarterly, Volume 21, Issue 1 (2008) (p 95-114) Frank Nguyen
and James D. Klein
15. Oracle UPK Delivers Results
220:1 (220 creation hours for 1 hour of material) – Average time for online training material creation Chapman, B/Brandon Hall –
PowerPoint to E-Learning Development Tools: Comparative Analysis of 20 Leading Systems.
16. Resources
• UPK ANZ Special Interest Group – Insync 2010
• Tuesday, 8:00 am
• Room 107
• UPK OAUG User Group – Oracle OpenWorld 2010
• Sunday, 2:00pm
• UPK LinkedIn Community (Global)
• UPK Blog: http://blogs.oracle.com/upk/