What’s All This Benchmark Stuff, Anyway?

by R. Krause ... Another attempt at meaningful benchmarks was FLOPS (FLoating-point OPerations per Second), which rated processor speed. Computer ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/HardwareOS/2001/02/research_notes/TU_HW_RAK_02_12_01_1.asp - 36k - 2001-02-12 Summary: Vendors love to quote benchmarks in their product literature, press releases, and any place they think someone will use the numbers to make a buying decision. But what do the benchmarks mean, and which ones really matter?

What s All This Benchmark Stuff, Anyway?

by R. Krause ... Another attempt at meaningful benchmarks was FLOPS (FLoating-point OPerations per Second), which rated processor speed. Computer ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/HardwareOS/2002/06/research_notes/TU_HW_RAK_06_10_02_1.asp - 36k - 2002-06-10 Summary: Vendors love to quote benchmarks in their product literature, press releases, and any place they think someone will use the numbers to make a buying decision. But what do the benchmarks mean, and which ones really matter?

Compaq Wins Supercomputer Contract, But Is It Enough?

by R. Krause ... Compaq AlphaServer systems with a total of 2,728 processors that will deliver peak computing power of greater than six trillion floating point operations per ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/HardwareOS/2000/08/news_analysis/NA_HW_RAK_08_25_00_1.asp - 8k - 2000-08-25 Summary: Compaq recently was awarded a contract for the world s largest supercomputer, which will use its Alpha processors. But what s happening with their standard high-end machines?

Warehouse Management Systems: Pie in the Sky or Floating Bakery? ...

by Rene Jones ... Warehouse Management Systems: Pie in the Sky or Floating Bakery? ... Because you never tracked the expenses of you old car, you don't have a point of comparison. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Scm/2004/09/research_notes/MI_SC_XRJ_09_30_04_1.asp - 20k - 2004-09-30 Summary: When searching for a warehouse management system (WMS), a number of myths surface. 'Huge staff reductions', 'quick and easy implementation', and 'fast and big' returns on investment are common promises. These combined with the enticing 'bells and whistles' of a system can ultimately turn an eager custome

SouthWare Excellence Series: Making Excellence Easier Part Four ...

by Charles Chewning Jr. ... This means that a program using floating point arithmetic can produce different answers on different systems. This concludes Part Four of a five-part note. ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/TechnologySelections/2005/01/research_notes/VN_TS_XCC_01_07_05_1.asp - 19k - 2005-01-07 Summary: This is a complete service management system that is comprised of four specific applications to help companies manage service contracts, track service histories and required preventive maintenance for each piece of equipment under service contract, daily planning and dispatch, and service invoicing.

Warehouse Management Systems: Pie in the Sky or Floating Bakery? ...

by Rene Jones ... Warehouse Management Systems: Pie in the Sky or Floating Bakery ... about to invest several thousands of dollars in a system, you have to know at which point it is ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Scm/2004/10/research_notes/MI_SC_XRJ_10_01_04_1.asp - 26k - 2004-10-01 Summary: To ensure your warehouse management system is implemented as painlessly as possible, you must assess your warehouse situation before you decide on a warehouse solution. Using the Pareto Principle, where a minority of inputs yields the majority results; examining your processes; evaluating your personnel

Productivity for Software Estimators

by Murali Chemuturi and Sarada Kaligotla ... point, but with a rider that the person-hours per function point could vary ... the productivity figure, which is an industry rule of thumb that is floating around ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SoftwareTestTools/2007/05/research_notes/TU_TT_XMC_05_30_07_1.asp - 19k - 2007-05-30 Summary: Presently, software estimation is considered to be an art rather than a science. At the heart of this perception is the lack of understanding of the concept of 'productivity.' This article attempts to provide insight into the concept of productivity.

ROI for RFID: A Case Study Part Two: Implementation and Results

by Joseph J. Strub ... At this point in the process, the pallets are considered to be in transit ... Because of the value of the floating stock, you would expect this application to third ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2004/06/research_notes/CS_ER_XJS_06_29_04_1.asp - 19k - 2004-06-29 Summary: If companies are to find value in radio frequency identification (RFID), they need to view this technology as more than eliminating the scanning gun from the barcode equation. Companies considering implementing RFID must think beyond the confines of the four walls of the plant and factory in order to tak

People Don't Leave Bad Organizations. People Leave Bad Managers!

by Ren ones ... 09/research_notes/MI_SC_XRJ_09_30_04_1.asp" target="_blank">Warehouse Management Systems: Pie in the Sky or Floating Bakery ... So this, perhaps, is a key point. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2006/04/research_notes/MI_SC_XRJ_04_28_06_1.asp - 18k - 2006-04-28 Summary: One of the most neglected areas of an enterprise is the warehouse. When errors occur here, the whole company is affected, so it is crucial that good managers nurture the skills of warehouse employees.

Implementing an Enterprise Content Management System What is in it ...

by Hans Mercx ... With all this content floating around, there should be a place to capture, store ... The equation gives a break even point on when to use a content management system ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ContentManagement/2005/04/research_notes/EN_CO_HM_04_25_05_1.asp - 19k - 2005-04-25 Summary: Employee efficiency can greatly increase if information, currently scattered throughout a company, is structured through an appropriate enterprise content management system. Understanding the types of documents you have is key to knowing what type of system to implement.