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Showing 1 to 20 of 413 for “"Performance Indicators"”.
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Key performance indicators in humanitarian logistics
… have typically been unable to measure the performance of their supply chains due to an inability to centrally capture data from operations. With the recent development and implementation of information technology systems that can support the logistics function of these organizations, the …
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Environmental performance indicators in industrial management systems
Measuring the Environmental Performance of industry is an essential element in the movement to minimise the impact that industry has on the environment. There has been a significant increase in interest in this area over the last few years, however it is recognised that the available literature …
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Enabling process improvements through visual performance indicators
… evaluation of change efforts, all using visual performance indicators. Work for this thesis resulted in several interactive dashboards in the Microwave area that characterize the production process in terms of schedule, cost, and quality compliance, with additional tools to investigate …
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Key performance indicators modeling for optimized microgrid configuration
… cells, etc. In order to evaluate microgrids, key performance indicators (KPIs) need to be studied. These performance indicators are essential to evaluate and optimize the configuration of microgrids. These KPIs are reliability indicators, environmental indicators, economic indicators, and power …
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Identification of performance indicators for nuclear power plants
Performance indicators have been assuming an increasingly important role in the nuclear industry. An integrated methodology is proposed in this research for the identification and validation of performance indicators for assessing and predicting nuclear power plant overall performance (i.e., both …
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Key performance indicators and predictors in Varsity Cup rugby
… and their selection relating to the players’ performance, and (ii) to use performance indicators to correlate to team performance. The University of Cape Town Rugby Varsity Cup Team (First XV squad) were monitored from their pre-pre-season until the end of their competitive season. Players …
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Maintenance Policy Selection Using Fuzzy FMEA and Key Performance Indicators
… Maintenance Policy Selection where four Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) weighted by Fuzzy AHP are defined for equipment criticality assessment. Finally, a new fuzzy approach allocates the most appropriate maintenance strategy to each device based on their criticality and risk values in the …
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Comparative analysis of performance indicators at world auto assembly plants
Thesis (M.S.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Sloan School of Management, 1988.
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Profitability and Financial Performance Indicators in U.S. Airports - A Preliminary Investigation
<p>Airport profitability is fundamental for all airports around the world. To this effect, this study examines factors affecting airport profitability such as the number of passengers, the number of landings and take-offs, cargo (lbs), airport debt, the size of the airport, and the terminal …
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Development of integrated performance indicators and integrated energy systems for smart cities
… smart city concept composed of 8 domains and 32 indicators, which are computed to make the Smart City Index. On the other hand, it introduces four innovative and integrated net zero energy systems for smart city applications. While simple integration of information communication technology (ICT) …
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Development of standardised Key Performance Indicators within the dry bulk terminals industry
… to assist them to adopt and/or extend Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to improve their business performance. The project also explores the case for standardisation of KPIs within the wider Dry Bulk Terminals sector. The project aims to answer a number of business and academic research …
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The application of performance indicators to quality assessment and audit in higher education
… research to investigate whether the use of performance indicators could improve, enrich or enhance the process of academic quality review. It uses a new technique based on soft systems methodology and developed by researchers at London South Bank University. This technique, referred to as …
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Ethical Issues in Improving Access to Life-Saving Drugs through Health Performance Indicators
… from those that need it most. Health metrics are indicators employed to assess changes in population health. They can measure a wide variety of factors, from the burden of a specific disease or effectiveness of treatments, to identifying cultural, social or political (to name a few) factors …
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The first step in tech-prep program evaluation: the identification of program performance indicators
… This research sought to determine if program performance indicators exist that Tech-Prep directors/coordinators deem necessary to determine their programs' quality, effectiveness, and goal-attainment. If so, is there consensus of agreement among the directors/coordinators on which performance …
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Retention and Graduation Rates as Performance Indicators in 2-Year and 4-Year Postsecondary Institutions
The focus of this dissertation is on performance indicators – specifically, retention and graduation indicators - that impact allocation of the ever-dwindling public sources of money. Decreasing revenue trends make understanding the performance indicators that are often used to fund postsecondary …
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Relationships Between Key Performance Indicators Across Four Swimming Strokes and by Distances in Competitive Swimmers
Key performance indicators (KPIs) are skill-based metrics, used by coaches and athletes to adjust technique and develop race strategies. The purpose of the study was to investigate the effect of key performance indicators (KPIs), such as stroke rate (SR;#/s), stroke count (SC;#), stroke length …
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Performance indicators to evaluate the effectiveness of structural reform of the Chicago public transportation system
… systems and the need for clear goals and indicators relating to structural reform to provide real time course correction and periodic evaluation of goal achievement. The research is applied to the Chicago public transportation system because this system is currently experiencing problems …
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An approach to predict operational performance of airline schedules using aircraft assignment key performance indicators
… presents an approach for predicting operational performance of airlines on the basis of flight schedules and aircraft assignments. The methodology uses aggregate measures of properties of aircraft assignments, called Aircraft Assignment Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and aims to find …
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