Successful Implementation Of System Research Articles

Modelling and analysis of enablers for successful implementation of cellular manufacturing system

Modelling and analysis of enablers for successful implementation of cellular manufacturing system

Enablers and barriers to the successful implementation of project control systems in the petroleum and chemical industry

Project budget and schedule overruns are becoming critical challenges within the petroleum and chemical industry due to a sharp decline in the oil prices and the subsequent impact this has had on t...

Reinforcement learning for adaptive order dispatching in the semiconductor industry

The digitalization of production systems tends to provide a huge amount of data from heterogeneous sources. This is particularly true for the semiconductor industry wherein real time process monitoring is inherently required to achieve a high yield of good parts. An application of data-driven algorithms in production planning to enhance operational excellence for complex semiconductor production systems is currently missing. This paper shows the successful implementation of a reinforcement learning-based adaptive control system for order dispatching in the semiconductor industry. Furthermore, a performance comparison of the learning-based control system with the traditionally used rule-based system shows remarkable results. Since a strict rulebook does not bind the learning-based control system, a flexible adaption to changes in the environment can be achieved through a combination of online and offline learning.

Evaluation of Benefits and Barriers of Electronic Health Records [EHR] with Their Solutions: a Study in Multispeciality Hospitals

Background: In India, patients visit a number of hospitals generating a lot of paper-based records, which are gradually lost with time. Because of this loss of health records, proper monitoring of health care in India is almost unendurable. Proper monitoring of ADR and prevention of antibiotic resistance cannot be efficiently fulfilled. So, in order to fulfil the health needs of Indian citizens, an integrated health care system like EHR is necessary. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire study on barriers and benefits of EHR with their solutions was performed in five multispeciality hospitals in Rajamahendravaram city of Andhra Pradesh. A total of 102 individuals were involved in study. Results: Benefits of EHR were evaluated, in which individuals felt it beneficial for effective treatment during emergency conditions. Rating of EHR-related barriers showed individual barrier and financial barrier as major barriers in implementing EHR. The individual barrier, which consists of lack of belief in EHR, was the main barrier faced; rating the solutions for individual barriers and implementing a backup plan in the system will be helpful to regain lost data. Discussion: Based on participants’ perspective, it was considered that the lack of knowledge and experience with using computers was the main barrier of all. This could mean that hospitals have low knowledge of using EHR systems. Conclusion: We should be aware that successful EHR system implementation consists of more than just implementing a single system. Overcoming current and potential difficulties to these implementations, which are significant factors, is needed for implementation to succeed.

The Role of the Dashboard in Improving Marketing Decisions in the Algerian Economic Firm

The main aim of this study is to highlight the role of the dashboard in the company’s management through its characteristics, such as status, content, presentation, periodicity, consistency, and quality of the dashboard. These characteristics play a great role in the improvement of decision-making in marketing mix. This later cannot be done only by following the decision-making steps and considering the dashboard as an effective and essential tool in directing, controlling, and recovering the orientation for a perfect performance. According to a practical study on 103 economic companies in Algeria, the work concludes that there is a great influence of the characteristics of marketing dashboard in explaining the effectiveness of decision-making on the level of primary changes of marketing in these companies. Among the most important results is that Successful implementation of the marketing dashboard system depends on the effectiveness of the marketing information system in providing information in a timely and continuous manner that ensures updating the marketing indicators with new data and regularly monitoring the evolution of competitive environment variables. Thus, there is an integrative relationship between the marketing information system and marketing dashboard, and it ensures the interaction of its users with the reality of the situation and the ability to quickly understand what is going on. It is composed of a set of indicators, which measure quantitative objectives through financial and non-financial indicators and qualitative and even external data in line with the needs of officials in order to predict and adapt to future changes.

Напрямки оптимізації природокористування в інвайронментальному менеджменті те-риторій локального рівня організації довкілля

Landscape planning (LP) theory is widely used in many countries. However, there are various problems, associated with its application in Ukraine. Based on analysis of such problems, the model for landscape-environmental planning (LEP) was proposed as an alternative option to LP. The aim is to develop cartographical model on optimization of natural resource use on local areas (LA) for successful implementation of environmental management system. Methods: researches were carried out in LA with application of LEP, for evaluation of spatial distribution for various LA within a pilot site we used methodology for patchiness calculation, digital cartographic model was developed by using GIS-tools. Results: LEP is considered as a set of measures directed at sustainable nature management within LA. As LA we can consider urban landscapes, agro-landscapes, forests and water bodies, protected areas, etc. Based on approbation of author’s LEP methodology on a pilot site (area of forest-steppe zone within Kharkiv Oblast) and data collected on previous stage, now we have enough information and tools for the final LEP stage – development of ways and actions for nature management optimization. For spatial visualization of research results, cartographical model for pilot site was developed. It includes categories of LA with a list of directions/actions for further environmental management. Taking into account that various LEP users and initiators can have various (in some cases, even antipodal) aims and concepts, for each separate case the model shows, a list of appropriate directions and actions for environmental management according to the organizational profile. Recommendations, given in the article, were based on the following target concepts of LA:- nature protected landscapes – to conserve, develop and improve landscape;- forest landscapes – to support environmental balance in forest ecosystem for provision of their sustainability and to meet forest management needs of users;- forest sites within protected landscapes – to protect and conserve forest landscapes characteristic for various regions;- water management landscapes – either to meet needs of users in case of sustainable use of water body (for water bodies with hydrotechnical facilities) or to support environmental balance in water ecosystem for meeting norms for catching of bio-resources (for water bodies used for fishery).In environmental management for urban landscapes, we have developed actions for optimization of industrial, water management, road, protected-recreational and residential types of urban landscapes. Conclusions. Developed cartographical model for LA within pilot site give us a possibility to select most promising directions/actions for nature resource use based on LEP for environmental management on specific territory.

Factors influencing public officials' responses to requests for information disclosure

This study sought to define factors that influence bureaucrats' decisions on whether to grant information disclosure requests. Whereas previous studies of this issue focused mainly on factors related to the work of a specific government agency, this study expanded that focus to include information-related and environmental factors, drawing on blame avoidance motivation theory, street-level bureaucracy theory, and principal–agent theory. Decision-tree analysis revealed that, while various factors influenced public officials' disclosure decisions, Information-related factors were the most influential, and blame avoidance was a stronger motivator than realizing public interests. Therefore, a crucial point for successful implementation of an information disclosure system is to prevent in advance the interference of blame avoidance motivation in the release of information.

Productivity assessment of timber harvesting techniques for supporting sustainable forest management of secondary Atlantic Forests in southern Brazil

The Atlantic Forest in southern Brazil has been subject to overexploitation in the past prompting the formulation of a rigorous conservation orientated policy by the government including a strict ban of timber harvesting. In the region, the forestland is owned by farmers. The economic value of the forest is rather limited for those farmers, because of the prohibition of commercial timber harvesting as a source of income. Sustainable forest management systems can offer great potential as new income opportunities for land holders, and further actively support the process of ecosystem rehabilitation and protection for these ecosystems. Yet, successful implementation of such sustainable management systems requires feasible and adapted timber harvesting systems. In order to develop such harvesting systems, a regional comparative case study was conducted at a typical smallholder forestry venture with the objective to analyze and evaluate harvesting methods supporting sustainable management of the Atlantic Forest. This study assessed production rates and associated costs of a common conventional timber harvesting method (CM) and a proposed alternative method (AM). CM was performed by a selected, typical forest landowner who had only basic training in chainsaw operations, but 20 years of experience at the wood yard of his small sawmill. In contrast, the AM employed a professional chainsaw operator from the Amazon forest, trained and experienced in reduced impact logging techniques using state of the art equipment, supplemented by a snatch block and a skidding cone for improved extraction. Time study based models identified tree volume, winching distance and skidding distance to the landing as the most significant independent variables affecting productivity. Total net productivity ranged from 4.9 m³ PMH0-1 for CM to 3.1 m³ PMH0-1 for AM. Corresponding gross-productivity ranged from 3.0 m³ SMH-1 to 1.9 m³ SMH-1 with an overall mean utilization rate of 60.8 % and 60.9 %, respectively for CM and AM. Associated harvesting costs ranged from 12.05 € m-3 to 20.94 € m-3 with an estimated annual production of 4000 m³ and 2700 m³, respectively. Although AM showed overall lower productivity and higher costs, it represented an important improvement in terms of occupational health and safety. In conclusion, a suitable harvesting system should integrate local experiences of CM and proposed technical improvements of AM.

An Empirical Investigation of the Accounting Information System Quality

The organization relies heavily on information system in order always be competitive. Accounting information system implementation success would encourage generates of quality accounting information. Personality characteristic is a concept that is identified as a factor driving the successful implementation of accounting information system. This research aims to examine and analyze the influence of personality characteristics on the quality of accounting information system and the implication on quality of accounting information by disseminating questionnaire on 67 banking organization in Indonesia and 254 people respondents participate in filling the questionnaire. The result showed that the accounting information system has not qualified because the organization has not been fullest regard for characteristics of the personality of the user system to conform with the objectives of the company in anticipation of a complex situation. Causes of accounting information are not yet qualified because of the application of accounting information system is not yet fully accessible whenever and wherever in order to match the needs of banking organizations.

Groundwater use and efficiency in small- and medium-sized aquaculture farms in Ararat Valley, Armenia

Due to high quality, pure potable artesian groundwater is the main source of water supply for the fisheries in Ararat Valley, Armenia. As a result of increased groundwater abstraction for fish farming, the long-term viability of groundwater aquifers as well as groundwater use by other sectors in the Ararat Valley is challenged. In a response to observed deterioration of water availability in Ararat Valley, starting in 2013, new policies and relatively strict regulations on water use were put in place and intensive fish production systems are being promoted.The current study aims to analyse the water footprint of small and medium scale groundwater based aquaculture farms, the largest and most sensitive to changes proportion of farming operations, in Ararat Valley and to determine their role in groundwater sustainability in the region.Our results demonstrate that the promotion and successful implementation of more intensive low cost fish farming systems can address the gross underutilization of valuable groundwater resources and lead to a significant improvement of water resource efficiency in Ararat Valley fisheries. An additional benefit will be a decrease in environmental degradation due to the management of nutrient rich aquaculture discharges into receiving water bodies, and soil waterlogging in the area.

Early warning systems and rapid response to the deteriorating patient in hospital: A systematic realist review.

To determine the Rapid Response System programme theory and investigate how the mechanisms of implementation and the characteristics of context combine to enable or constrain the implementation of Rapid Response Systems and the achievement of desired outcomes. Rapid Response Systems have been implemented internationally to improve the recognition and management of patient deterioration, reduce the need for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and improve patient outcomes. Realist review. We searched DARE, CENTRAL, NHSEED, MEDLINE, Medline In Process, EMBASE, CINAHL, PubMed, Scopus, The Web of Science and PychInfo databases from 1997 - 2017 in addition to purposively searching the grey literature looking for articles supporting, refuting or explaining Rapid Response System programme theories. Included studies were critically appraised and graded using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme tool. Data extraction and synthesis investigated the Rapid Response System theoretical propositions against the empirical evidence to refine Rapid Response System programme theories. The review found that the Rapid Response System programme theory achieved desired outcomes when there were sufficient skills mix of experienced staff, EWS protocols were used flexibly alongside clinical judgement and staff had access to ongoing, multiprofessional, competency-based education. However, ward cultures, hierarchical referral systems, workload and staffing resources had a negative impact on the implementation of the Rapid Response System. To improve the recognition and management of patient deterioration, policymakers need to address those cultural, educational and organizational factors that have an impact on the successful implementation of Rapid Response Systems in practice.

Aqueous Droplets Used as Enzymatic Microreactors and Their Electromagnetic Actuation.

For the successful implementation of microfluidic reaction systems, such as PCR and electrophoresis, the movement of small liquid volumes is essential. In conventional lab-on-a-chip-platforms, solvents and samples are passed through defined microfluidic channels with complex flow control installations. The droplet actuation platform presented here is a promising alternative. With it, it is possible to move a liquid drop (microreactor) on a planar surface of a reaction platform (lab-in-a-drop). The actuation of microreactors on the hydrophobic surface of the platform is based on the use of magnetic forces acting on the outer shell of the liquid drops which is made of a thin layer of superhydrophobic magnetite particles. The hydrophobic surface of the platform is needed to avoid any contact between the liquid core and the surface to allow a smooth movement of the microreactor. On the platform, one or more microreactors with volumes of 10 µL can be positioned and moved simultaneously. The platform itself consists of a 3 x 3 matrix of electrical double coils which accommodate either neodymium or iron cores. The magnetic field gradients are automatically controlled. By variation of the magnetic field gradients, the microreactors' magnetic hydrophobic shell can be manipulated automatically to move the microreactor or open the shell reversibly. Reactions of substrates and corresponding enzymes can be initiated by merging the microreactors or bringing them into contact with surface immobilized catalysts.

The Role of Knowledge Management Processes in ERP Implementation Success

Due to response to the business goals, organizations need to implement enterprise resource planning systems. But the risk of failure in the implementation project of these systems is so high, therefore paying close attention to the effective factors of implementation is very necessary. One of the effective factors is knowledge management (KM). In this study, the role of Knowledge management processes in implementation of enterprise resource planning systems is studied and the existence of knowledge management as a required factor will be emphasized. Research data, in the questionnaire format have been gathered from experts in the field of enterprise resource planning system in Iranian companies. Some of the studied organizations have implemented this system and others were in the implementing phase. Data analysis with structural equation modeling (SEM) methodology by Lisrel software shows positive relation between knowledge management processes and Success of enterprise resource planning system implementation.

Barriers Effecting Successful Implementation of E-Learning in Saudi Arabian Universities

Advancement of digital technology is influencing the leaping development of various activities in our daily life. E-Learning system has also gained a competitive edge over the prevailing traditional methodology. The prevailing pedagogy is being replaced by the E-Learning teaching system. E-Learning teaching-learning methodology provides more flexibility and allows freedom from time, place, physical presence, hectic, and stressful teaching-learning etc., thus plays a vital role in education system. However, there are many barriers in E-Learning methodology for successful teaching-learning. Study on such barriers will help to overcome the difficulties to the success of E-Learning. Present research paper attempts to study the various barriers that are affecting the successful implementation of E-Learning in Saudi Arabian Universities. This study reviews various barriers from literatures and identified most important E-Learning barriers which are described and grouped in four dimensions such as Student, Instructor, Infrastructure and Technology, and Institutional Management. Sixteen barriers falling under these relevant dimensions were validated their importance quantitatively through university Students, Instructors, and E-Learning staffs of some well know universities in Saudi Arabia. A survey instrument was developed and tested on a sample of 257 respondents of Saudi Arabian Universities. It was found that Infrastructure and Technology Dimension is the most significant as perceived by respondents. Results of the study also reveal that, all barrier factors are highly reliable, therefore should be taken care for successful implementation of E-Learning systems.

The informatics capability maturity of integrated primary care centres in Australia

ContextIntegrated primary care requires systems and service integration along with financial incentives to promote downward substitution to a single entry point to care. Integrated Primary Care Centres (IPCCs) aim to improve integration by co-location of health services. The Informatics Capability Maturity (ICM) describes how well health organisations collect, manage and share information; manage eHealth technology, implementation, change, data quality and governance; and use “intelligence” to improve care. AimDescribe associations of ICM with systems and service integration in IPCCs. MethodsMixed methods evaluation of IPCCs in metropolitan and rural Australia: an enhanced general practice, four GP Super Clinics, a “HealthOne” (private-public partnership) and a Community Health Centre. Data collection methods included self-assessed ICM, document review, interviews, observations in practice and assessment of electronic health record data. Data was analysed and compared across IPCCs. FindingsThe IPCCs demonstrated a range of funding models, ownership, leadership, organisation and ICM. Digital tools were used with varying effectiveness to collect, use and share data. Connectivity was problematic, requiring “work-arounds” to communicate and share information. The lack of technical, data and software interoperability standards, clinical coding and secure messaging were barriers to data collection, integration and sharing. Strong leadership and governance was important for successful implementation of robust and secure eHealth systems. Patient engagement with eHealth tools was suboptimal. ConclusionsICM is positively associated with integration of data, systems and care. Improved ICM requires a health workforce with eHealth competencies; technical, semantic and software standards; adequate privacy and security; and good governance and leadership.

A framework for the successful implementation of food traceability systems in China

ABSTRACTImplementation of food traceability systems in China faces many challenges due to the scale, diversity, and complexity of China's food supply chains. This study aims to identify critical success factors specific to the implementation of traceability systems in China. Twenty-seven critical success factors were identified in the literature. Interviews with managers at four food enterprises in a prestudy helped identify success criteria and five additional critical success factors. These critical success factors were tested through a survey of managers in 83 food companies. This study identifies six dimensions for critical success factors: laws, regulations, and standards; government support; consumer knowledge and support; effective management and communication; top management, company wide, and vendor support; and information and system quality.

CRITICAL FACTORS OF ERP SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION � QUANTITATIVE EMPIRICAL RESULTS FROM AUSTRIA

ABSTRACT This paper examines the impact of critical factors on the successful implementation of an enterprise resource planning system (ERPS). Following a resourced-based view (RBV), we argue that intangible resources (e.g. top management support, clear communication in ERPS implementation, having a management accountant in the project team) influence the success of ERPS implementation. Based on a survey of 296 large- and medium-sized Austrian companies, a one-sided Fisher exact test and a binary logistic regression analysis were used to test the derived hypothesis. We found that companies that planned their ERPS implementation, had top management support, and maintained clear communication during implementation were significantly more successful at implementing ERPS than companies without these intangible resources. Surprisingly, our quantitative empirical results indicate that the participation of a chief information officer (CIO) during the implementation process has no significant influence on its success. Keywords Austria, Critical Factors, Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERPS), Successful Implementation, Management Accounting, Resource-Based View (RBV)

Promoting the continuing usage of strategic information systems: The role of supervisory leadership in the successful implementation of enterprise systems

Organizations face significant challenges in capturing value from their investments in strategic information systems such as enterprise systems (ES). Managers are a powerful source of influence shaping the post-adoption attitudes and behaviors of users and the success of ES. However, the extant IS literature has focused primarily on the role of top management and theoretical explanations of the role of supervisors in fostering continuing usage of ES are lacking. Drawing on transformational leadership theory and the IS continuance (ISC) model, this paper conceptualizes a theoretical model differentiating the influence mechanisms through which different types of leadership behaviors influence the success of ES. Data collected from 192 users of ES confirms our theorization. We find that transformational leadership behaviors of supervisors influence users’ evaluations of satisfaction and perceived usefulness, while their transactional leadership behaviors influence users’ ES continuance intention by moderating the effects of user satisfaction and perceived usefulness on ES continuance intention. This study advances research on the role of leadership behaviors of supervisors in capturing value from enterprise systems. The research also contributes to practice by suggesting effective strategies for promoting continued usage of mission critical systems such as enterprise systems and delivering value from firms’ IT investments.

The impact of tier 1 reading instruction on reading outcomes for students in Grades 4–12: A meta-analysis

Understanding the efficacy of evidence-based reading practices delivered in the Tier 1 (i.e. general classroom) setting is critical to successful implementation of multi-tiered systems, meeting a diverse range of student learning needs, and providing high quality reading instruction across content areas. This meta-analysis presents evidence on the effects of Tier 1 reading instruction on the reading outcomes of students in Grades 4–12, and a synthesis of effects for students identified as struggling readers. Results from this meta-analysis of 37 publications conducted between 2000 and 2015 reveal significant, positive effects for Tier 1 reading instruction on comprehension and vocabulary outcomes. A synthesis of the results for struggling readers indicates that they maintained or improved reading comprehension over struggling readers receiving typical instruction.

A Software Defined Radio based UHF Digital Ground Receiver System for Flying Object using LabVIEW

This study demonstrates the design and implementation of a software defined radio based digital ground receiver system using LabVIEW. In flight testing centre, command transmission system is used to transmit specific commands to execute some operation inside the flight vehicle. One ground receiver system is needed to monitor the transmitted command and monitor the presence of the command in air. The newly implemented ground receiver system consists of FPGA, RTOS and general processing unit. The analog to digital conversion and RF down conversions are carried out in high speed PCI extension for instrumentation express cards. The communication algorithms, digital down conversion are implemented in FPGAs. The communication system uses digital demodulation and decoding scheme and realised by NI PXI-7966R with Xilinx Virtex 5, SXT, FPGA. The performance of the receiver system has been analysed by linearity measurement of pre-amplifier Gain, Noise figure, frequency, power and also measurement of sensitivity. The results show successful implementation of the ground receiver system.