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Showing 1 to 20 of 130 for “"Integrated Design and Management Program."”.
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An Integrated Design and Management Program for Taiwan
… in product development are becoming more and more complex. The issues we face cannot be solved by technology or knowledge in one field. Due to the need for cross-domain problem-solver, many top universities in Europe and the United States have created a design, engineering, and business …
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Applying the engineering systems multiple-domain matrix framework to nanosatellite space systems
The nanosatellite industry is expanding rapidly, as academic and private institutions develop new technologies for experimentation on orbit. These "CubeSats" are resource constrained, complex socio-technical systems that have complicated interdependencies across multiple domains. To improve …
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Mapping emotional intelligence in product development teams
There is no doubt that performance and output of a product development teams can be attributed to creativity, knowledge and leadership. To increase the chances for a successful project outcome, open communications, trust, and judgment should be shared between PMs and their stakeholders (Skulmoski & …
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Designing user-centered IoT solutions for small-scale and mid-scale farmers
… that by the year 2030, the global water demand will outstrip supply by 40%. In face of the global water crisis, it is crucial to increase irrigation efficiency in agriculture, which currently consumes 70% of the global freshwater supply. Studies have shown that using precision agricultural …
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An abductive approach to Design Structure Matrix (DSM) partitioning using frequency domain scoring
… transform to a pixel representation of the DSM and examining the transform coefficients, we gain an understanding of what image patterns exist in the DSM. Rules pertaining to these coefficients could then be defined which would classify a DSM as well sorted (with the dependencies being grouped …
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Error propagation in concurrent product development
… varying levels of concurrency in a typical design-build-produce project introducing a new product. Faster product life-cycles and demanding schedules have introduced the importance of beginning downstream work (build/manufacturing) while upstream work (design) is incomplete. Conceivably, …
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Testing for systematic ESG fund construction and independence measures
… the investment case for Environmental, Social and Governance Funds (ESG), however research into how these funds are constructed has been less studied. The purpose of this study is not to investigate the risk return case for ESG funds. Instead, this study will focus on the uniqueness of …
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How and why robotics automate work : analyzing automation of tasks using machine learning suitability assessment metric
… Second Machine Age, where Al, Machine Learning, and Robotics technologies are increasingly influencing this revolution, we are experiencing significant automation changes in many industries such as warehousing and distribution centers. Many of the jobs in these industries aren't just being …
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Complexity and obfuscation in evolving platform pricing
Two-sided platforms include some of the largest and fastest-growing businesses of the past decade. They are composed of three parts: two distinct groups of end-users and a platform. Two-sided platforms face unique challenges such as design, pricing, governance rules etc. The pricing decision …
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The critical spirit in everyday object design : a study of Maywa Denki's creative method
… company. It is an art studio as well as a toy design company. Maywa Denki saw the value of the meaning expressed in art works, and managed to turn such expression into the attractiveness of products. The possible connection of art and product design is to provide meaning for the public with …
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Cyber security risk analysis framework : network traffic anomaly detection
… with direct commercial impact to organizations and companies in every industry. With all other technological advancements in the Internet of Things (IoT), mobile devices, cloud computing, 5G network, and artificial intelligence, the need for cybersecurity is more critical than ever before. These …
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Capturing and measuring the strategic value in corporate venture capital
… questions around the structures, objectives, and stability of this particular source of funding. After several decades of CVC history, nearly all CVCs have converged onto the dual objective of investing for both strategic and financial returns. It is the existential need to return strategic …
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The impact of self-serve applications on manufacturing performance
This thesis examines the use and impact of self-serve applications in manufacturing environments, while providing a historical review of manufacturing management systems. A survey of Tulip Interfaces, Inc. customers was performed. This survey focuses on manufacturing challenges, how customers …
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Artificial intelligence in venture capital industry : opportunities and risks
… intelligent - is a methodology to build, train, and run machines that are capable of making decisions on its own. Artificial intelligence technologies are gaining significant adoption across a wide range of activities in an organization across different industries. This is fueled by increasing …
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Managing portfolios of complex systems with the portfolio-level epoch-era analysis for affordability framework
… have become increasingly complex over time, and with that complexity has come substantial cost. The ability to afford those systems, many of whose burgeoning lifecycle costs have far exceeded initial estimates, has been strained. The Nunn-McCurdy Act is the means of notifying Congress of cost …
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Designing education for twice-exceptional learners
Gifted and talented students with coexisting learning disabilities, also known as twice-exceptional, are increasingly recognized in U.S. schools. This increasing awareness needs to be met with improved legal protection, better methods for identification and optimized teaching strategies for the …
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Analysis and design of systems utilizing blockchain technology to accelerate the humanitarian actions in the event of natural disasters
This paper focuses on designing novel ways to alleviate human and economic impacts caused by weather and climate disasters such as droughts and cyclones. Natural disasters are becoming apparent and continue to grow in number, intensity, and impact. Authorities, organizations and community groups …
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Impact of changing pricing strategy from perpetual to subscription licensing on an organization
… trend in SaaS businesses to offer products and services via subscription licensing. According to a Gartner Study', 80 percent of software vendors will change their business model from perpetual licensing to subscription pricing by 2020. This implies that existing software companies will need …
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Centralized execution, decentralized control : why we go slow in defense acquisition
… since World War 11. Despite hundreds of studies, and a near constant state of "acquisition reform", the problem continues. This research analyzed the defense acquisition process as a socio-technical system, focusing on the source selection process as subset of the Defense Acquisition System (DAS) …
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Privacy and security risks for national health records systems
… health records (NEHR) systems shows that privacy and security risks have a profound impact on the success of such projects. Countries have different approaches when dealing with privacy and security considerations. The aims of this study were to explore how governments can design secure national …
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