An Approach for Identifying Gaps and Overlaps in Standards to Determine Product Applicability

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Witherell ◽  
Prabir Sarkar ◽  
Anantha Narayanan ◽  
Jae Hyun Lee ◽  
Sudarsan Rachuri
Keyword(s):  
Business Processes ◽  
Hazardous Substances ◽  
Analysis Approach ◽  
Single Product ◽  
Product Domain ◽  
Standards And Regulations ◽  
Domain Models ◽  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
Zachman Framework ◽  
Sustainability Standards

Standards and regulations have become an important part of today’s society. Organizational and geographical dispersions often create situations where manufacturers are forced to meet various standards for a product to reach expanded markets or improve branding. In this paper we propose an approach that provides stakeholders with the means to harmonize a set of standards by identifying similarities and differences between their coverage. Using an analysis approach based on the Zachman framework, we are able to identify both overlaps and gaps that may transpire when analyzing multiple standards associated with a single product domain. To demonstrate our approach, we apply it to a subset of electronics-related sustainability standards. The results are sets of terms that can be used to define the gaps and overlaps between three standards: RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive), WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronics Equipment Directive), and IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) P1680. We then discuss some of the challenges encountered when analyzing these standards. Finally, we briefly discuss the potential for an expanded approach that could assist in the development of domain models and ultimately help identify necessary actions in business processes that will lead to additional standard compliance.

An Information Modeling Methodology for Sustainability Standards

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anantha Narayanan ◽  
Jae Hyun Lee ◽  
Paul Witherell ◽  
Prabir Sarkar ◽  
Sudarsan Rachuri
Keyword(s):  
Enterprise Architecture ◽  
Electronic Equipment ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Hazardous Substances ◽  
Clear Understanding ◽  
Modeling Methodology ◽  
Information Models ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
Standards And Regulations ◽  
Sustainability Standards

Standards and regulations are developed and introduced in the market to meet the needs of specific domains. As standards are usually developed by experts within a particular domain, the modeling requirements necessary to represent the information associated with these standards are often not well understood. The lack of clear understanding of information requirements creates an environment where information models can become difficult to produce from standards, and the criteria for complying with these standards may be obscure. The variety of challenges encountered in codifying standards using information models necessitates a carefully devised methodology that takes all areas of the whole enterprise into consideration. This paper presents a methodology for the development of information models to complement and support standards based on the Zachman framework for enterprise architecture. In this paper, we will discuss some of the challenges encountered in modeling information for standards and regulations related to sustainability, and subsequently describe how our approach can be used to address these challenges. We will illustrate our approach by developing an example information model to support RoHS (Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment). This work could lead to the development of software tools and environments for computer aided standards development. Finally, we discuss the advantages and drawbacks of our methodology.

CoBIs

2011 ◽  
pp. 551-558
Author(s):  
Patrik Spieß ◽  
Jens Müller
Keyword(s):  
Ubiquitous Computing ◽  
Real World ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Use Cases ◽  
Hazardous Substances ◽  
Shop Floor ◽  
Computing Technology ◽  
Corporate Environment ◽  
Retail Environment

This chapter describes example use cases for ubiquitous computing technology in a corporate environment that have been evaluated as prototypes under realistic conditions. The main example reduces risk in the handling of hazardous substances by detecting potentially dangerous storage situations and raising alarms if certain rules are violated. We specify the requirements, implementation decisions, and lessons learned from evaluation. It is shown that ubiquitous computing in a shop floor, warehouse, or retail environment can drastically improve real-world business processes, making them safer and more efficient.

Towards a Methodology for Analyzing Sustainability Standards using the Zachman Framework

2011 ◽  
pp. 543-548 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sudarsan Rachuri ◽  
Prabir Sarkar ◽  
Anantha Narayanan ◽  
Jae Hyun Lee ◽  
Paul Witherell
Keyword(s):  
Zachman Framework ◽  
Sustainability Standards

scholarly journals Perencanaan Arsitektur Perusahaan untuk Pengelolaan Aset di PT. Musdalifah Group menggunakan Kerangka Kerja Zachman

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Indah Safarina ◽  
Indra Kharisma Raharjana ◽  
Endah Purwanti
Keyword(s):  
Asset Management ◽  
Enterprise Architecture ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Management Process ◽  
Architecture Evaluation ◽  
Zachman Framework ◽  
The Impact

Abstrak— Aset adalah hal penting yang dimiliki oleh setiap perusahaan atau organisasi. Proses manajemen aset yang dilakukan dengan tepat akan membuat aset yang dimiliki oleh perusahaan atau organisasi lebih optimal. Karena proses manajemen aset belum terlaksana dengan maksimal, maka pada penelitian ini direncanakan sebuah arsitektur enterprise untuk proses manajemen aset untuk kelompok perusahaan PT. Musdalifah Group dengan kerangka kerja Zachman melalui tujuh tahap. Tahap pertama adalah pengumpulan data terkait manajemen aset perusahaan yang digunakan sebagai acuan perencanaan. Tahap kedua adalah inisialisasi perencanaan yang menghasilkan rencana kerja arsitektur perusahaan sesuai ruang lingkup dan kondisi perusahaan. Tahap ketiga, meninjau kondisi enterprise saat ini perusahaan, dengan hasil tinjauan model proses bisnis dan katalog sumber daya perusahaan terkait manajemen aset. Tahap keempat adalah analisis hasil tinjauan enterprise dengan analisis SWOT, sehingga dapat dihasilkan 5 rencana proses bisnis serta usulan sistem dan teknologi terintegrasi. Tahap kelima melakukan perencanaan arsitektur enterprise yaitu arsitektur data dengan hasil 34 kandidat entitas data, arsitektur aplikasi yang menghasilkan 9 kandidat aplikasi, dan arsitektur teknologi dengan hasil 3 kandidat perangkat keras dan platform aplikasi yang terintegrasi. Sedangkan tahap terakhir, perencanaan implementasi hasil penelitian yaitu, rencana pemenuhan komponen, rencana migrasi, dan evaluasi dampak arsitektur. Evaluasi dari hasil penelitian menyatakan bahwa cetak biru arsitektur dapat diterima oleh perusahaan dan dipertimbangkan untuk diimplementasikan beberapa tahun kedepan.Kata Kunci—Perencanaan Arsitektur Perusahaan, Kerangka Kerja Zachman, Manajemen Aset.Abstract— Asset is an important thing that owned by any company or organization. Asset management process aims to manage an organization’s assets optimally. Because of the asset management process has not been implemented maximally, so in this study planned an enterprise architecture for the process of asset management for the group of companies PT. Musdalifah Group using Zachman framework through seven phases. The first phase, data collection, and the results is relevant information of company’s asset management as a design reference. The second phase, planning initialization, generates enterprise architecture work plan according to the scope and conditions of the company. The third phase, reviewing the company's current enterprise conditions, the results of the review are models of business processes and enterprise resource catalog of related asset management. The fourth phase, results review analysis of enterprise with SWOT analysis, so it can produce 5 plan and proposed business processes and technology systems terintegrasi. The fifth phase, enterprise architecture planning of data architecture with the results are 37 data entities candidates, application architecture which produces 9 applications candidate, and technology architecture with the results are 3 hardware and application platform candidates. The last phase, planning the implementation of the research’s result, plan fulfillment component, the migration plan, and evaluating the impact of architecture. Evaluation of the result of research is describing that the architectural blueprints can be received by the company and considered to be implemented next few years.Keywords— Enterprise Architecture Planning, Zachman Framework, Asset Management.

scholarly journals LTL on Finite and Process Traces: Complexity Results and a Practical Reasoner

2018 ◽  
Vol 63 ◽  
pp. 557-623 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valeria Fionda ◽  
Gianluigi Greco
Keyword(s):  
Modal Logic ◽  
Temporal Logic ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Complexity Analysis ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Linear Temporal Logic ◽  
Time Instant ◽  
Sat Solvers ◽  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
Practical Reasoner

Linear temporal logic (LTL) is a modal logic where formulas are built over temporal operators relating events happening in different time instants. According to the standard semantics, LTL formulas are interpreted on traces spanning over an infinite timeline. However, applications related to the specification and verification of business processes have recently pointed out the need for defining and reasoning about a variant of LTL, which we name LTLp, whose semantics is defined over process traces, that is, over finite traces such that, at each time instant, precisely one propositional variable (standing for the execution of some given activity) evaluates true. The paper investigates the theoretical underpinnings of LTLp and of a related logic formalism, named LTLf, which had already attracted attention in the literature and where formulas have the same syntax as in LTLp and are evaluated over finite traces, but without any constraint on the number of variables simultaneously evaluating true. The two formalisms are comparatively analyzed, by pointing out similarities and differences. In addition, a thorough complexity analysis has been conducted for reasoning problems about LTLp and LTLf, by considering arbitrary formulas as well as classes of formulas defined in terms of restrictions on the temporal operators that are allowed. Finally, based on the theoretical findings of the paper, a practical reasoner specifically tailored for LTLp and LTLf has been developed by leveraging state-of-the-art SAT solvers. The behavior of the reasoner has been experimentally compared with other systems available in the literature.

scholarly journals Integrated sustainability management for organizations

Kybernetes ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 44 (6/7) ◽  
pp. 984-1004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Panagiotis Panagiotakopoulos ◽  
Angela Espinosa ◽  
Jon Walker
Keyword(s):  
Business Processes ◽  
Performance Indicator ◽  
Iso 14001 ◽  
Organizational Sustainability ◽  
Sustainability Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Iso 26000 ◽  
Iso 14044 ◽  
Viable System ◽  
Sustainability Standards

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to propose the Viable System Model (VSM) as an effective model to base the analysis of organizational sustainability (long-term viability). It is specifically proposed as a model to integrate the various sustainability tools, and as the basis for designing a unified Sustainability Management System. Design/methodology/approach – The VSM is used as an organizational model to examine three prominent sustainability standards: ISO 26000, ISO 14001 and ISO 14044. A generic manufacturing company is used as a template; and its typical business processes are related to each of the VSM’s components. Each clause of the three sustainability standards is then mapped on to the VSM model. These three models are integrated into one, by analysing the differences, similarities and complementarities in the context of each VSM component, and by identifying common invariant functions. Findings – In all, 12 generic sustainability functions are identified. ISO 26000 has the widest scope; ISO 14001 is focused primarily on internal measurement and control (System 3), while ISO 14044 is a complex performance indicator at the System 3 level. There is a general absence of System 2. Each standard can be regarded as a distinct management layer, which needs to be integrated with the Business Management layer. Research limitations/implications – Further research is needed to explore the specifics of integration. Practical implications – This integration should not be based on creating distinct roles for each management layer. Originality/value – The paper uses the insights of organizational cybernetics to examine prominent sustainability standards and advance sustainability management at the business level.

scholarly journals PERANCANGAN ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE PLANNING DENGAN ZACHMAN FRAMEWORK (STUDI KASUS : CV.RIA KENCANA UNGU)

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 59-68
Author(s):  
Deby Tri Sundari ◽  
Novri Hadinata
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Enterprise Architecture ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Process Data ◽  
Data Services ◽  
Technology Investment ◽  
Transaction Process ◽  
Data Source ◽  
Zachman Framework

well- organized data in one managed data source is the goal of company development to make this happen, strategy and planning are needed. It is known  that  Cv. Ria Kencana Ungu requires  management in the development  of information technology. One problem faced by RKU Computer is the application of business process design, most of which have not used the system and are still manually recording to copy transaction process data as well as reporting  data  services  so  that  the  data  processing  is  not  yet  used.  effective  and  not  sustainable.  The implementation of enterprise architecture planning with the zachman framework results achieved in the implementation of enterprise architecture planning to produce a blueprint that can serve as a guideline that can illustrate designing architecture in Cv. Ria Kencana Ungu is proven to be very important for an enterprise. With the proposed application candidates can improve information systems based on current business processes so that the need for information technology that supports business needs can be a reference in long-term technology investment in Cv. Ria Kencana Ungu. Pentingnya sebuah data yang terintegrasi didalam perusahaan disebut enterprise adanya data yang tesusun baik dalam satu sumber data yang dikelola merupakan tujuan pengembangan perusahaan untuk mewujudkan hal tersebut diperlukan strategi dan perencanaan. Diketahui bahwa Cv. Ria Kencana Ungu memerlukan pengelolaan dalam pengembangan teknologi informasi satu masalah  yang dihadapi pada RKU Computer yaitu penerapan perancangan proses bisnis sebagian besar di setiap bagian belum menggunakan sistem dan masih melakukan pencatatan secara manual untuk menyalin data proses transaksi juga pelaporan data service sehingga menjadikan proses pengolahan data belum efektif dan tidak berkesinambungan. Penerapan rancangan enterprise architecture planning dengan  zachman framework hasil yang dicapai dalam pelaksanaan  enterprise architecture planning menghasilkan  sebuah  cetak biru yang dapat dijadikan  sebagai pedoman  yang dapat menggambarkan  dengan merancang architecture di Cv.Ria Kencana Ungu terbukti menjadi hal yang sangat penting bagi sebuah enterprise. Dengan kandidat aplikasi yang di usulkan dapat memperbaiki sistem informasi berdasarkan proses bisnis yang sedang berjalan saat ini sehingga kebutuhan teknologi informasi yang mendukung kebutuhan bisnis yang bisa menjadi acuan dalam investasi teknologi jangka panjang di Cv. Ria Kencana Ungu

Metodologi Pengajaran Qira'at Sab‘ah Studi Observasi di Pondok Pesantren Yanbu‘ul Qur'an dan Dar Al-Qur'an

SUHUF ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 154-168
Author(s):  
Urwah Urwah
Keyword(s):  
Historical Analysis ◽  
Boarding School ◽  
Boarding Schools ◽  
Analysis Approach ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
The Way

Islamic Boarding School (pesantren) Yanbu'ul Qur'an and the Dar Al-Qur'an of Cirebon are two boarding schools that are still continuing to teach the seven ways of reciting the Holy Qur’an (al-Qirā’āt as-Sab'). Both have similarities and differences in teaching that method. This research will explain the method and systematic teaching of the seven ways of reciting the Holy Qur’an using socio-historical analysis approach. At the Islamic boarding school of Yanbu'ul Qur'an, tahfizul Qur'an (learning the Qur’an by heart) is one of the requirements that the students of the Qira’at must have, because the  talaqqi  (the process of learning the Qur’an by heart by meeting face to face with the supervisor) is conducted by the way of the unseen (bil-gaib) and face to face. While at the Islamic boarding school of Dar Al-Qur'an of Cirebon, tahfizul Qur’an is not required because the process is conducted through the way called  talaqqi bin-na§ar  (seeing the Qur'an), and is conducted in groups.

Flash point vs. explosiveness points: a study in the similarity of chosen parameters of hazardous substances’ explosiveness

2019 ◽  
Vol 570 (3) ◽  
pp. 15-19
Author(s):  
Michał Grabarczyk ◽  
Katarzyna Bogdan
Keyword(s):  
Flash Point ◽  
Hazardous Substances ◽  
Estimation Methods ◽  
Computational Studies ◽  
Flammability Limits ◽  
Literature Overview ◽  
Flammable Liquids ◽  
Explosion Protection ◽  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
Point Parameter

The article discusses the similarities and differences between two explosiveness parameters, i.e. flash point and explosion point. Literature overview, experimental measurements and computational studies were performed on the explosion point parameter, which is also called temperature flammability limits. Research was conducted in accordance with the PN-EN 15794 standard, which specifically refers to determining the explosion point parameter of flammable liquids. The article also contains the authors’ insight on the measurements methodology, as well as accuracy validation of various estimation methods. The obtained results can be used for explosion protection of technological processes which involve flammable liquids.

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