Measurements

Technology Enablers for the Lean Supply Chain

by Michael Bittner ... Measurements, metrics, and key performance indicators (KPI) are tools and concepts that are often associated with lean, but are seldom used correctly. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2005/09/research_notes/RN_SC_XMB_09_14_05_1.asp - 18k - 2005-09-14 Summary: Transforming an enterprise to a lean supply chain requires both enabling technology and discipline. By following some specific guidelines to extend lean methodology, you can proceed through your supply chain transformation to become effectively lean.

The Importance of Plant-level Systems

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Visibility into operational measurements also provides the foundation for ongoing process improvement and can be an important enabler for Six Sigma, a set of ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2005/11/research_notes/TU_ER_PJ_11_21_05_1.asp - 14k - 2005-11-21 Summary: The information technology (IT) environment in manufacturing is facing a dramatic change. Traditional systems must evolve to support near real time, collaborative business models. This is especially prudent at the plant-level.

Contemporary Business Intelligence Tools

by Olin Thompson & P.J. Jakovljevic ... They are synonyms to measurements. ... Scorecards are lists of financial and operational measurements used to evaluate organizational or supply chain performance. ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/BusinessIntelligence/2005/06/research_notes/TU_BI_XOT_06_28_05_1.asp - 22k - 2005-06-28 Summary: Tools under the business intelligence (BI) umbrella combine to convert data into information, and information into decisions for action. Dashboards and scorecards are two such tools. Though often confused, they have functional difference, especially in modern BI suites.

Paradoxes of Software Estimation

by Murali Chemuturi ... Productivity measurements of inspection activities and functional testing are measured only in mass or batch production industries, but are not attempted in ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/TechnologySelections/2006/08/research_notes/MI_TS_XMC_08_18_06_1.asp - 25k - 2006-08-18 Summary: Software development has spawned an independent industry in its own right. But the processes of asking for service, offering service, and pricing are all somewhat haphazard. Perhaps it's time to focus efforts on resolving the key paradoxes of software estimation.

CRM Testing Throughout Implementation

by James Lyndsay ... their resolution. However, there are always some risks—and some measurements—that can't be assessed by your supplier. It is ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SoftwareTestTools/2004/10/research_notes/MI_TT_XJL_10_13_04_1.asp - 26k - 2004-10-13 Summary: In terms of strategic partnerships, the acquirer is responsible for judging how well customer relationship management (CRM) software will function on the equipment and at the site, and with staff, customers, and third-party applications. Acceptance testing involves three basic flavors: user acceptance, o

Contemporary Business Intelligence and Its Main Components

by TEC Analysts ... integrate information from multiple business areas. They are synonymous with measurements. The centerpiece of any dashboard design ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/BusinessIntelligence/2007/11/research_notes/TU_BI_TA_11_19_07_1.asp - 22k - 2007-11-19 Summary: Business intelligence (BI) represents the tools and systems that play a key role in the strategic planning process by allowing a company to manipulate corporate data for decision-making. But what exactly are the primary components of BI?

Contemporary Business Intelligence and Its Main Components

by TEC Analysts ... integrate information from multiple business areas. They are synonymous with measurements. The centerpiece of any dashboard design ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/BusinessIntelligence/2009/03/research_notes/TU_BI_TA_03_23_09_1.asp - 21k - 2009-03-23 Summary: Business intelligence (BI) represents the tools and systems that play a key role in the strategic planning process by allowing a company to manipulate corporate data for decision-making. But what exactly are the primary components of BI?

Contemporary Business Intelligence and Its Main Components

by TEC Analysts ... integrate information from multiple business areas. They are synonymous with measurements. The centerpiece of any dashboard design ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/BusinessIntelligence/2008/12/research_notes/TU_BI_TA_12_26_08_1.asp - 21k - 2008-12-26 Summary: Business intelligence (BI) represents the tools and systems that play a key role in the strategic planning process by allowing a company to manipulate corporate data for decision-making. But what exactly are the primary components of BI?

Contemporary Business Intelligence and Its Main Components

by TEC Analysts ... integrate information from multiple business areas. They are synonymous with measurements. The centerpiece of any dashboard design ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/BusinessIntelligence/2008/09/research_notes/TU_BI_TA_09_22_08_1.asp - 21k - 2008-09-22 Summary: Business intelligence (BI) represents the tools and systems that play a key role in the strategic planning process by allowing a company to manipulate corporate data for decision-making. But what exactly are the primary components of BI?

It’s All About User Experience But, How Can We Measure User ...

by D. Geller ... The model is based on usability tests with live surfers, where measurements were made of how different web page features such as load time, number of links ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/eCommerce/2000/08/news_analysis/NA_EC_DPG_08_14_00_1.asp - 10k - 2000-08-14 Summary: Now that everyone understands the importance of tuning websites to maximize the user experience, the industry is scrambling to figure out how to measure it. WebCriteria has ridden into town with its latest silver bullet.