Pub Date : 2014-12-01DOI: 10.1109/IEEM.2014.7058700
Y. Ayele, A. Barabadi, J. Barabady
The technological advances, new concepts and the ranges of possible waste management solutions in the Arctic drilling pose their own peculiar demands and affects the waste management decision making process. Thus, it is become imperative to evaluate the assessment methods for their effectiveness, to support strategic decision. The aim of this paper is to propose steps for evaluating the available assessment method for their effectiveness. The proposed steps can help to assess the assurance of the stringent drilling waste-discharge requirements in the region (such as zero hazardous discharge to the sea). By employing the proposed steps the suitable drilling waste management decision-support tool can be recommended.
{"title":"Effectiveness assessment for waste management decision-support in the Arctic drilling","authors":"Y. Ayele, A. Barabadi, J. Barabady","doi":"10.1109/IEEM.2014.7058700","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IEEM.2014.7058700","url":null,"abstract":"The technological advances, new concepts and the ranges of possible waste management solutions in the Arctic drilling pose their own peculiar demands and affects the waste management decision making process. Thus, it is become imperative to evaluate the assessment methods for their effectiveness, to support strategic decision. The aim of this paper is to propose steps for evaluating the available assessment method for their effectiveness. The proposed steps can help to assess the assurance of the stringent drilling waste-discharge requirements in the region (such as zero hazardous discharge to the sea). By employing the proposed steps the suitable drilling waste management decision-support tool can be recommended.","PeriodicalId":318405,"journal":{"name":"2014 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management","volume":"10 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128052660","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2014-12-01DOI: 10.1109/IEEM.2014.7058807
V. Stulova, M. Rungi
Absorptive capacity of an organization, or its ability to use externally generated knowledge for own benefit, is an important determinant of organizational success. At the same time, environmental turbulence is constantly reshaping business terrain, affecting organizations, resources at their possession and their capabilities. This paper investigates the impact of environmental turbulence on absorptive capacity, aiming to understand how much does the environment define the ability of organizations to learn from information generated externally. The results demonstrate that technological turbulence exercises the most influence on all facets of absorptive capacity of organizations, followed by the evolvement of new opportunities to apply their know-how. The speed of environmental change enhances continuing development and bottom-up subsets of absorptive capacity; exercising mostly negative influence on deferred knowledge use and trust-based internal cooperation.
{"title":"Fasten your seatbelts, turbulence ahead: Environmental turbulence as a determinant of absorptive capacity","authors":"V. Stulova, M. Rungi","doi":"10.1109/IEEM.2014.7058807","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IEEM.2014.7058807","url":null,"abstract":"Absorptive capacity of an organization, or its ability to use externally generated knowledge for own benefit, is an important determinant of organizational success. At the same time, environmental turbulence is constantly reshaping business terrain, affecting organizations, resources at their possession and their capabilities. This paper investigates the impact of environmental turbulence on absorptive capacity, aiming to understand how much does the environment define the ability of organizations to learn from information generated externally. The results demonstrate that technological turbulence exercises the most influence on all facets of absorptive capacity of organizations, followed by the evolvement of new opportunities to apply their know-how. The speed of environmental change enhances continuing development and bottom-up subsets of absorptive capacity; exercising mostly negative influence on deferred knowledge use and trust-based internal cooperation.","PeriodicalId":318405,"journal":{"name":"2014 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management","volume":"15 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125081084","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2014-12-01DOI: 10.1109/IEEM.2014.7058712
Riccardo Cognini, F. Corradini, A. Polzonetti, B. Re
Evidence of the competitive value of business intelligence (BI) and analytics solutions is growing. Fact-based decision making is spreading throughout commercial, nonprofit, and public sector organizations. The economic downturn is spurring organizations to examine ways of retaining customers, spending capital and operating budgets, and complying with regulations. However, over the long term, BI solutions will continue to be applied to optimize a wide array of processes in an effort to improve performance management and organizational competitiveness. An increasing number of organizations are making BI and analytics functionality more broadly available to all decision makers inside and outside the organization. Internally, more pervasively available BI solutions lead to greater accountability by all employees and greater consistency in performance management. Externally, relationships with supplier and partners can be strengthened through effective sharing of key performance indicators (KPIs). However, having pervasive BI means more than having the appropriate BI tools distributed to all stakeholders. In pursuit of pervasive BI, organizations should focus on the five key factors that can be directly influenced to increase diffusion of BI. These factors have to do as much with BI and analytics technology as they do with the related professional services for BI strategy and solution development, deployment, and maintenance.
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Pub Date : 2014-12-01DOI: 10.1109/IEEM.2014.7058651
M. Tajaldini, M. Jafri
The study of multimode interference (MMI) couplers in silicon waveguides is limited by the high index contrast, especially when operated in nonlinear regime. In low index contrast, the common method is beam propagation method (BPM) that is based on several algorithms which propose a simple numerical method, but, in nonlinear high index contrast, the modal propagation analysis based on finite difference method (FDM) is a rigorous method, and high index contrast is a super benefit to confine the wave in waveguide in the maximum rate to appearance the self-focusing in highly ultra-compact size. In this paper, we investigate the nonlinear effect in high index contrast structure of silicon on insulator (SIO) 3×3 multimode coupler. Moreover, by simulation of the wave propagation while the input intensities are increasing simultaneously, the appearance of self-focusing are demonstrated. The results show capability of nonlinear modal propagation by FDM numerical solution. Wave propagation in multimode region accomplished with the output electric field indicate the good efficiency for the considered purposes.
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Pub Date : 2014-12-01DOI: 10.1109/IEEM.2014.7058798
Ching Kiu, Chien-Sing Lee
The emergence of Web 2.0 technologies have changed the way how e-commerce can be sustained and improved, i.e., by enhancing competitive advantage. Integrating Web 2.0 technologies into e-commerce Websites not only helps to improve customer shopping experience but also helps to enhance customer engagement. This paper will discuss the role and impact of Web 2.0 technologies in terms of how they can be used to improve and enhance e-commerce's competitive advantage. A case study on Web 2.0 technologies' usage on top 10 e-commerce websites in Malaysia has proven that social media such as Facebook plays a significant role in improving competitive advantage. Findings indicate that most of the e-commerce websites have substantially integrated Web 2.0 technologies in order to gain and improve their competitive advantage and that social media improves customer shopping experience and customer engagement at online retail stores.
Web 2.0技术的出现改变了电子商务维持和改进的方式，即通过增强竞争优势。将Web 2.0技术集成到电子商务网站中不仅有助于改善客户购物体验，还有助于提高客户参与度。本文将讨论Web 2.0技术的作用和影响，即如何使用它们来改进和增强电子商务的竞争优势。一项关于马来西亚十大电子商务网站使用Web 2.0技术的案例研究证明，Facebook等社交媒体在提高竞争优势方面发挥了重要作用。研究结果表明，大多数电子商务网站已经大量集成了Web 2.0技术，以获得和提高其竞争优势，社交媒体改善了在线零售商店的客户购物体验和客户参与度。
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Pub Date : 2014-12-01DOI: 10.1109/IEEM.2014.7058641
T. Schaeffler, Rudolf Kodes, M. Gepp, Nadja Hoßbach, A. Lüder
Many multi-national technology corporations face the challenge to bring their business closer to their international customers. This paper describes a framework how regionalization of engineering, i.e. the transfer of recurring technical activities, can be effectively instituted. The framework comprises a process model comprising 7 process phases and 20 phase-spanning focal topics which have to be addressed during a regionalization initiative. The process model has been developed based on real regionalization scenarios of a technology corporation. The assessment of these scenarios was based on a morphological analysis and showed that there are four underlying basic cooperation models for regionalization of engineering. They are named "Engineering Supplier, "Engineering Center", "Engineering Hub" and "Multiple Engineering Hubs". Regionalization scenarios differ in terms of application rationales and characteristics. The main findings of the assessment of the regionalization scenarios are explained and illustrated in this paper.
{"title":"Regionalization of engineering — Framework and scenarios","authors":"T. Schaeffler, Rudolf Kodes, M. Gepp, Nadja Hoßbach, A. Lüder","doi":"10.1109/IEEM.2014.7058641","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IEEM.2014.7058641","url":null,"abstract":"Many multi-national technology corporations face the challenge to bring their business closer to their international customers. This paper describes a framework how regionalization of engineering, i.e. the transfer of recurring technical activities, can be effectively instituted. The framework comprises a process model comprising 7 process phases and 20 phase-spanning focal topics which have to be addressed during a regionalization initiative. The process model has been developed based on real regionalization scenarios of a technology corporation. The assessment of these scenarios was based on a morphological analysis and showed that there are four underlying basic cooperation models for regionalization of engineering. They are named \"Engineering Supplier, \"Engineering Center\", \"Engineering Hub\" and \"Multiple Engineering Hubs\". Regionalization scenarios differ in terms of application rationales and characteristics. The main findings of the assessment of the regionalization scenarios are explained and illustrated in this paper.","PeriodicalId":318405,"journal":{"name":"2014 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management","volume":"18 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124053659","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2014-12-01DOI: 10.1109/IEEM.2014.7058851
Jaehong Lee, Byungki Jin, Soo-chan Jee, Jiyoon Han, M. Yun
The aim of this study is to examine the types of commands are appropriate to gesticulate when controlling a smart TV. The experiment was conducted to see the relationship between `gesture-appropriate score' and `function variables'. For the experiment, eighty-seven commands of smart TV were extracted and three function variables (`frequency', `depth', `type') were selected. Also, the levels of each function variable were classified. Gesture-appropriate scores were significantly different between the levels of each function variable. The optimal levels of each function variable were suggested by conducting conjoint analysis. From the results, we found that high frequency level, low depth level, navigation/move type functions were preferred as a gesture interface. With the results of this research, the gesture interface designers are able to consider the priority of function variables for designing gesture interface.
{"title":"Gesture interface appropriateness analysis on smart TV functions","authors":"Jaehong Lee, Byungki Jin, Soo-chan Jee, Jiyoon Han, M. Yun","doi":"10.1109/IEEM.2014.7058851","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IEEM.2014.7058851","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of this study is to examine the types of commands are appropriate to gesticulate when controlling a smart TV. The experiment was conducted to see the relationship between `gesture-appropriate score' and `function variables'. For the experiment, eighty-seven commands of smart TV were extracted and three function variables (`frequency', `depth', `type') were selected. Also, the levels of each function variable were classified. Gesture-appropriate scores were significantly different between the levels of each function variable. The optimal levels of each function variable were suggested by conducting conjoint analysis. From the results, we found that high frequency level, low depth level, navigation/move type functions were preferred as a gesture interface. With the results of this research, the gesture interface designers are able to consider the priority of function variables for designing gesture interface.","PeriodicalId":318405,"journal":{"name":"2014 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management","volume":"13 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126871163","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2014-12-01DOI: 10.1109/IEEM.2014.7058753
M. N. Malik, S. Yusof
In this paper, we present the conceptual framework of human values identification and assessment for total quality management (TQM) implementation. Human values are the guiding force and critical to explore for TQM implementation and their importance have long intrigued researchers. However, literature lacks any direction for required human values identification and assessment for TQM implementation resulting in challenges for quality and HR managers to implement TQM effectively. A conceptual framework of an automated tool, its applicability and automation potential for human values identification and assessment is proposed here. Future research will utilize the outcome of this study towards development of an automated software tool.
{"title":"Human values for implementation of total quality management: Proposed conceptual framework of an automated tool","authors":"M. N. Malik, S. Yusof","doi":"10.1109/IEEM.2014.7058753","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IEEM.2014.7058753","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, we present the conceptual framework of human values identification and assessment for total quality management (TQM) implementation. Human values are the guiding force and critical to explore for TQM implementation and their importance have long intrigued researchers. However, literature lacks any direction for required human values identification and assessment for TQM implementation resulting in challenges for quality and HR managers to implement TQM effectively. A conceptual framework of an automated tool, its applicability and automation potential for human values identification and assessment is proposed here. Future research will utilize the outcome of this study towards development of an automated software tool.","PeriodicalId":318405,"journal":{"name":"2014 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management","volume":"23 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126482272","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2014-12-01DOI: 10.1109/IEEM.2014.7058661
D. L. Cheong
Most often, novices do not recognize that they are also responsible for managing their organization's decisions. There are significant gaps in the novices' understanding of how people decide naturally. Novices have limited awareness of useful decision principles. They may not been adequately trained to work in the complex and ambiguous system where conflict arises from cultural differences as well as divergent goals. This study explored how novices structure a decision-problem based on the Management Information System domain. It enabled the modeling to be based on a simple descriptive behavior in problem structuring. The subsequent mathematical model can be nuanced for wider application and appreciation as an aid in problem structuring for collective intelligence. Collective intelligence is primarily seen as a willingness to share and develop potentially useful input from the group.
{"title":"Modeling novices in decision-problem structuring for collective intelligence","authors":"D. L. Cheong","doi":"10.1109/IEEM.2014.7058661","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IEEM.2014.7058661","url":null,"abstract":"Most often, novices do not recognize that they are also responsible for managing their organization's decisions. There are significant gaps in the novices' understanding of how people decide naturally. Novices have limited awareness of useful decision principles. They may not been adequately trained to work in the complex and ambiguous system where conflict arises from cultural differences as well as divergent goals. This study explored how novices structure a decision-problem based on the Management Information System domain. It enabled the modeling to be based on a simple descriptive behavior in problem structuring. The subsequent mathematical model can be nuanced for wider application and appreciation as an aid in problem structuring for collective intelligence. Collective intelligence is primarily seen as a willingness to share and develop potentially useful input from the group.","PeriodicalId":318405,"journal":{"name":"2014 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management","volume":"13 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126513125","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2014-12-01DOI: 10.1109/IEEM.2014.7058792
M. J. Mabiza, C. Mbohwa, M. Mutingi
Platinum group metals (PGM) are suitable for variety of specialty uses. A growing demand of PGM is expected to address environmental challenges; meanwhile, the extraction and recovery of PGM are among the most polluting activities to the environment. Sustainability reporting issued by mining companies annually provides figures covering economic, social as well as environmental performances; all together reflect on sustainability performance. In most reports, environmental aspect focuses on the progress made in improving the system performance in terms of satisfying compliance of emission reductions required by the regulations, and are not looked at stream value assigned to PGM currently. This study examines the growing concern of environmental emissions of PGM mining and ore concentration activities in South Africa; a case study of Anglo American Platinum.
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