Correlation of very low grade data to calibrate a thermal maturity model in a nappe tectonic setting, a case study from the Alps

Purpose The purpose of the study is to diagnose recurrent logistics problems in a public organization’s network of logistics entities, determining the maturity level of each supply chain (SC) function, and trying to link problems within the SC functions to the maturity level by using the case study method. Design/methodology/approach Extant research on supply chain management (SCM) maturity is combined with notions of SC flows and disciplines. The resulting SCM Disciplines Maturity model comprises multiple diagnostic steps. It is illustrated by means of a developmental case study at a large public organization facing recurrent logistics problems in routine processes. Findings The model is shown to be a useful instrument to obtain insight into linkages between recurrent logistics problems and the way an SCM organization harbors multiple SCM disciplines. Originality/value The paper examines recurrent logistics problems in relation to SCM maturity, a relatively unknown research subject. It shows how SCM maturity thinking can support the diagnosis of recurrent problems. In a rapidly changing world, it enables further research on diagnosis as a dynamic capability.

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Evaporite Palynology: a case study on the Permian (Lopgingian) Zechstein Sea

Journal of the Geological Society ◽

10.1144/jgs2020-174 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. jgs2020-174

Author(s):

Martha E. Gibson ◽

David J. Bodman

Keyword(s):

Thermal Conductivity ◽

Heat Flux ◽

Rapid Growth ◽

Western Europe ◽

Thermal Maturity ◽

Near Surface ◽

Wide Range ◽

Terrestrial Environments ◽

Insight Into

Evaporites characterize the Lopingian of Europe but present obstacles for biostratigraphic analysis. Here we present a case study for processing the Lopingian Zechstein Group evaporites of central-western Europe for the recovery of palynomorph assemblages. We demonstrate that full recovery is easily achieved with two main modes of palynomorph preservation observed; palynomorphs are either exceptionally well-preserved and orange-brown in colour, or poorly-preserved, brown-black, opaque and fragmented. The latter are reminiscent of palynomorphs of high thermal maturity. However, we propose that the intact nature of preservation is a result of the rapid growth of near-surface halite crystals, with their darkening a consequence of locally-enhanced heat flux due to the relatively high thermal conductivity of salt. This case study has enabled novel insight into an otherwise undescribed environment, and demonstrates the utility and possibility of extracting palynomorphs from a variety of rock salt types. This method should be applicable to a wide range of ancient evaporite and could also be applied to other Permian evaporite systems, which are used as analogues for extra-terrestrial environments.

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Framework for Developing an Information Technology Maturity Model for Smart City Services in Emerging Economies: (FSCE2)

Applied Sciences ◽

10.3390/app112210712 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (22) ◽

pp. 10712

Author(s):

Wilson Nieto Bernal ◽

Keryn Lorena García Espitaleta

Keyword(s):

Information Technology ◽

Emerging Economies ◽

Smart City ◽

Smart Cities ◽

Maturity Model ◽

It Services ◽

Implementation Model ◽

Proposed Model ◽

The City

The goal of this research is to design a framework to develop an information technology (IT) maturity model to guide the planning, design, and implementation of smart city services. The objectives of the proposed model are to define qualitatively and measure quantitatively the maturity levels for the IT dimensions used by smart cities (IT governance, IT services, data management and infrastructure), and to develop an implementation model that is practical and contextualized to the needs of any territory that wants to create or improve smart city services. The proposed framework consists of three components: a conceptual model of smart city services, IT dimensions and indicators, and IT maturity levels. The framework was validated by applying it to a case study for the evaluation of the IT maturity levels for the city of Cereté, Colombia.

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Enterprise Intelligent Procurement Management Model Exploration

10.20944/preprints202104.0756.v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Baixing Yang ◽

Sai Yang

Keyword(s):

Supply Chain ◽

Balanced Scorecard ◽

Maturity Model ◽

Procurement Management ◽

The Balanced Scorecard ◽

Supply Chain Efficiency ◽

Development Direction ◽

Procurement System ◽

Benchmarking System

With the development of big data analysis, blockchain and other technologies, the supply chain of enterprises is transforming to lean and intelligent. As an important link in the enterprise supply chain, the intelligent transformation of procurement plays an important role in the improvement of the supply chain efficiency, therefore, the construction of a common method supporting the intelligent upgrade of the enterprise procurement business has become a key concern for enterprise managers. Based on the balanced scorecard theory and the supply chain maturity model, this study combines the actual situation of procurement management in Chinese energy enterprises and constructs a procurement benchmarking system that balances the development direction of the industry and the actual needs of enterprises. Meanwhile, based on the grounded theory, three major themes of the intelligent procurement system (digital business module, procurement synergy mechanism and procurement ecosystem) are extracted to provide a methodological reference for the construction of intelligent procurement systems of energy enterprises. The study concludes with a case study of China National Energy Group Materials Company to demonstrate the application of the intelligent procurement system built in this paper, with a view to providing methodological reference for the intelligent procurement management in energy enterprises.

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