scholarly journals Business Integration as a Service

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victor Chang ◽  
Robert John Walters ◽  
Gary Wills
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Risk Analysis ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Cost Reduction ◽  
Return On Investment ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
Important Data ◽  
The Cost ◽  
The University

This paper presents Business Integration as a Service (BIaS) which enables connections between services operating in the Cloud. BIaS integrates different services and business activities to achieve a streamline process. The authors illustrate this integration using two services; Return on Investment (ROI) Measurement as a Service (RMaaS) and Risk Analysis as a Service (RAaaS) in two case studies at the University of Southampton and Vodafone/Apple. The University of Southampton case study demonstrates the cost-savings and the risk analysis achieved, so two services can work as a single service. The Vodafone/Apple case study illustrates statistical analysis and 3D Visualisation of expected revenue and associated risk. These two cases confirm the benefits of BIaS adoption, including cost reduction and improvements in efficiency and risk analysis. Implementation of BIaS in other organisations is also discussed. Important data arising from the integration of RMaaS and RAaaS are useful for management of University of Southampton and potential and current investors for Vodafone/Apple.

scholarly journals A Case Study for Business Integration as a Service

2014 ◽  
pp. 229-254 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victor Chang
Keyword(s):  
Monte Carlo Simulation ◽  
Monte Carlo ◽  
Risk Analysis ◽  
Return On Investment ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
Computational Results ◽  
Cloud Adoption ◽  
The Cost ◽  
The University

This chapter presents Business Integration as a Service (BIaaS) to allow two services to work together in the Cloud to achieve a streamline process. The authors illustrate this integration using two services, Return on Investment (ROI) Measurement as a Service (RMaaS) and Risk Analysis as a Service (RAaaS), in the case study at the University of Southampton. The case study demonstrates the cost-savings and the risk analysis achieved, so two services can work as a single service. Advanced techniques are used to demonstrate statistical services and 3D Visualisation services under the remit of RMaaS and Monte Carlo Simulation as a Service behind the design of RAaaS. Computational results are presented with their implications discussed. Different types of risks associated with Cloud adoption can be calculated easily, rapidly, and accurately with the use of BIaaS. This case study confirms the benefits of BIaaS adoption, including cost reduction and improvements in efficiency and risk analysis. Implementation of BIaaS in other organisations is also discussed. Important data arising from the integration of RMaaS and RAaaS are useful for management and stakeholders of University of Southampton.

scholarly journals A Case Study for Business Integration as a Service

2015 ◽  
pp. 964-989
Author(s):  
Victor Chang
Keyword(s):  
Monte Carlo Simulation ◽  
Monte Carlo ◽  
Risk Analysis ◽  
Return On Investment ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
Computational Results ◽  
Cloud Adoption ◽  
The Cost ◽  
The University

This chapter presents Business Integration as a Service (BIaaS) to allow two services to work together in the Cloud to achieve a streamline process. The authors illustrate this integration using two services, Return on Investment (ROI) Measurement as a Service (RMaaS) and Risk Analysis as a Service (RAaaS), in the case study at the University of Southampton. The case study demonstrates the cost-savings and the risk analysis achieved, so two services can work as a single service. Advanced techniques are used to demonstrate statistical services and 3D Visualisation services under the remit of RMaaS and Monte Carlo Simulation as a Service behind the design of RAaaS. Computational results are presented with their implications discussed. Different types of risks associated with Cloud adoption can be calculated easily, rapidly, and accurately with the use of BIaaS. This case study confirms the benefits of BIaaS adoption, including cost reduction and improvements in efficiency and risk analysis. Implementation of BIaaS in other organisations is also discussed. Important data arising from the integration of RMaaS and RAaaS are useful for management and stakeholders of University of Southampton.

scholarly journals Communicating the Value of Ergonomics to Management – Part 2: Ergonomics ROI Case Study Applications

2017 ◽  
Vol 61 (1) ◽  
pp. 973-975 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher R. Reid ◽  
Peter W. Johnson ◽  
Richard W. Marklin ◽  
Patricia Seeley ◽  
Peregrin Spielholz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Return On Investment ◽  
Panel Discussion ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
Business Value ◽  
First Time

More than ever, human factors engineers and ergonomists need to justify our practice’s value to management. How can we effectively communicate with management? How should we present a Return on Investment (ROI) that leadership will find useful that addresses company profits, cost savings, productivity, first time quality, and turnover? What else does management care about other than ROI? This second panel in a two panel series will specifically highlight case studies in which presenters give examples of situations in which ROI for ergonomics was investigated from a business value. The session will start with four case study lectures followed by a panel discussion led by the moderators. The audience will be encouraged to participate with their own questions and comments.

Are Apprenticeships Still Relevant in the 21st Century? A Case Study of Changing Youth Training Arrangements in German Banks

ILR Review ◽  
2002 ◽  
Vol 55 (4) ◽  
pp. 667-685 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Finegold ◽  
Karin Wagner
Keyword(s):  
21St Century ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
New Firms ◽  
Workplace Flexibility ◽  
Transferable Skills ◽  
The Past ◽  
Detailed Case ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Youth Training

The authors present a detailed case study of the evolution of apprenticeships in German banking over the past two decades to analyze why employers continue to be willing to invest in these programs that provide workers with transferable skills. They explain employers' motivation in terms of two “logics.” Some considerations stemming from the logic of consequences, such as recruitment cost savings and enhanced workplace flexibility, encourage retention of the apprenticeship system. On balance, however, the cost calculus that is at the heart of the logic of consequences would, if unopposed, encourage head-hunting for apprentices trained by other firms, eventually undermining the system. The countervailing logic of appropriateness, however, discourages defections from the system by fostering trust among employers, encouraging new firms to participate in the system, supporting the strong reputational effect associated with training, and creating mechanisms with which banks can have a hand in keeping the system efficient.

Applications of an Interactive Balancing Procedure for Gas Turbines and Other Turbomachinery

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy C. Allison ◽  
Harold R. Simmons
Keyword(s):  
Cost Function ◽  
Least Squares ◽  
Gas Turbine ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Gas Turbines ◽  
Interactive Approach ◽  
Interactive Method ◽  
Balance Weight ◽  
The Cost

Least squares balancing methods have been applied for many years to reduce vibration levels of turbomachinery. This approach yields an optimal configuration of balancing weights to reduce a given cost function. However, in many situations, the cost function is not well-defined by the problem, and a more interactive method of determining the effects of balance weight placement is desirable. An interactive balancing procedure is outlined and implemented in an Excel spreadsheet. The usefulness of this interactive approach is highlighted in balancing case studies of a GE LM5000 gas turbine and an industrial fan. In each case study, attention is given to practical aspects of balancing such as sensor placement and balancing limitations.

scholarly journals 992. Rethinking the 28-day HIV nPEP Dispensing Practice: A Pediatric ID Clinic Analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S524-S525
Author(s):  
David Zhang ◽  
Julia Rosebush ◽  
Palak Bhagat ◽  
Allison Nelson ◽  
Veena Ramaiah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cost Effectiveness ◽  
Wholesale Price ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
Patient Characteristics ◽  
Post Exposure Prophylaxis ◽  
Exposure Prophylaxis ◽  
The Cost ◽  
The University ◽  
Lost To Follow Up

Abstract Background In July 2017, The University of Chicago Comer Children’s Hospital Emergency Department (ED) transitioned from a 5-day to a 28-day HIV nPEP (non-occupational post-exposure prophylaxis) dispensation model in an effort to increase adherence. Anecdotal reports of patients lost to follow-up after ED discharge called into question the utility and cost-effectiveness of this practice. We analyzed HIV nPEP follow-up rates in our clinic, explored reasons for nonadherence, and performed basic cost-savings analyses to inform potential changes to our dispensation model. Methods A retrospective review of both electronic health and pharmacy records was conducted for patients prescribed 28-days of HIV nPEP in the ED and scheduled for outpatient follow-up in Pediatric ID clinic from July 2017-June 2019. Clinic provider documentation of nPEP adherence and reasons for nonadherence were examined. Patients were given an initial dose of nPEP regimen in the ED and provided all subsequent doses to complete at home. Using average wholesale price (AWP), we calculated the total cost of each regimen and potential savings if a shorter duration of HIV nPEP supply was dispensed. Results 50 patients received a 28-day supply of HIV nPEP. Please refer to Table 1 regarding baseline patient characteristics. Of these, only 19 (38%) patients had documented outpatient follow-up after nPEP initiation. Median time to follow-up was 6 days (IQR: 3.0-9.0 days). Of the 19 patients with follow-up, 3 admitted to medication non-adherence. Although side effects were elicited in a total of 9 patients (18%), only 1 cited medication intolerance as the reason for discontinuing their nPEP. Given the relatively short time to follow-up, a potential savings of $1720-2211/patient could be achieved if a 10-14 day supply was dispensed. Conclusion Outpatient follow-up after 28-day HIV nPEP dispensation in our ED was < 40%, calling into question the cost-effectiveness of this dispensation model. While our current practice alleviates nPEP interruption due to potential insurance issues and pick-up delays, follow-up and adherence are not assured. The significant cost-savings with a shorter supply at the outset may encourage more robust follow-up and adherence. Disclosures All Authors: No reported disclosures

Case Studies Using Program Evaluation to Drive Evidence-Based Practices

2018 ◽  
pp. 109-131
Author(s):  
Julie Q. Morrison ◽  
Anna L. Harms
Keyword(s):  
Early Literacy ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Behavioral Interventions ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Pilot Project ◽  
Evidence Based Practices ◽  
First Case ◽  
Single Case Designs ◽  
The Cost

This chapter consists of three case studies that illustrate how the evaluation approaches, methods, techniques, and tools presented in Chapters 1 to 5 can be translated into practice. The first case study describes an evaluation of the Dyslexia Pilot Project, a statewide multi-tier system of supports (MTSS) initiative targeting early literacy. In this evaluation, special attention was paid to the evaluating the cost-effectiveness of serving students in kindergarten to grade 2 proactively. The second case study features the use of single-case designs and corresponding summary statistics to evaluate the collective impact of more than 500 academic and behavioral interventions provided within an MTSS framework as part of the annual statewide evaluation of the Ohio Internship Program in School Psychology. The third case study focuses on efforts to evaluate the fidelity of implementation for teacher teams’ use of a five-step process for data-based decision making and instructional planning.

Strategic Cost Management in the Supply Chain

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa M. Ellram ◽  
Wendy L. Tate
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Cost Reduction ◽  
Return On Investment ◽  
Cost Management ◽  
Strategic Cost Management ◽  
Supply Chain Finance ◽  
Supply Chain Costs ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Cost

Companies increasingly face challenging economic times, where it is not uncommon to see revenues decline or remain stagnant. This can strain business viability and reduce the return on investment for shareholders. To increase the return on investment and favorably impact profitability, organizations focus on cost reduction efforts. Cost management should be both holistic and purposeful, while taking a supply chain perspective. This is often not the case because the cost reduction efforts tend to be internal and short-term focused and do not consider the supply chain implications of decisions. Strategic cost management takes a supply chain perspective and includes several tools that can help facilitate cost management. This chapter provides a definition of strategic cost management with supporting examples. It also discusses some tools, including total cost of ownership, target costing, and supply chain finance, that can be used to holistically and strategically manage supply chain costs. The chapter closes with a discussion around the growing role of supply chain finance in cost management.

scholarly journals Electrical power supply consumption in education sector and energy audit: Case study of University of Jos

2021 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 321-328
Author(s):  
B.I. Gwaivangmin
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Power ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Electricity Supply ◽  
Energy Audit ◽  
Demand Forecast ◽  
Generating Sets ◽  
Load Demand ◽  
The Cost ◽  
The University

Electricity supply has been identified as the key constraint to industrialization and economic development in Nigeria. The unbundling of the power sector was aimed at boosting electricity supply, this effort has yielded some appreciable results, but not very significant. As a result of the low power generation and distribution, Nigeria’s federal government is working towards solving the prevailing problems of inadequate power in some key sectors by building power generating plants in some of the institutions of learning in the country. This paper looks at the determinants of electrical energy consumption and electrical energy audit, a case study of the University of Jos. The load profiles demand survey, load demand forecast and other important factors were investigated. The result revealed that there is available power of 22–23 hours from the national grid and the balance 1–2 hours of power is supplied by the generating sets, good savings in the cost of diesel and maintenance. An annual excess of 2,199,900 kWH is enjoyed by the university over the national per capita power consumption.

scholarly journals La importancia del buen uso y cuidado de la voz del docente universitario

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 30-40
Author(s):  
Mariana del Rocío Corona Delgado ◽  
Rogelio Álvarez Menese
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Important Data ◽  
Main Work ◽  
Analysis Of Results ◽  
Two Phases ◽  
The University ◽  
The Voice

La investigación se realizó siguiendo un enfoque cuantitativo-cualitativo, teniendo como objetivo, la valoración de las características y hábitos vocales en profesores de la Universidad de Colima, determinar el interés por aprender más acerca del uso y cuidado de la herramienta vocal y mejorar las habilidades vocales de los docentes, con el fin de colaborar en la toma de conciencia en cuanto a la importancia de la buena utilización de la voz en el aula. La metodología incluye dos fases; en la primera se realizó una encuesta de valoración y un análisis estadístico de resultados, en la segunda, se implementó un taller vocal en respuesta a los resultados del análisis, dicho taller arrojó datos importantes acerca de la necesidad de ampliar el tema del buen uso y cuidado de la principal herramienta de trabajo del docente. Abstract The research was carried out following a quantitative-qualitative approach, aiming at the evaluation of the characteristics and vocal habits in professors of the University of Colima, to determine the interest to learn more about the use and care of the Vocal tool and improve the vocal skills of teachers, in order to collaborate in the awareness of the importance of the good use of the voice in the classroom. The methodology includes two phases; In the first one, a survey of valuation and a statistical analysis of results was carried out, in the second, a vocal workshop was implemented in response to the results of the analysis, this workshop threw important data about the need to broaden the topic of the good use and Care of the teacher's main work tool.

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