scholarly journals Value-added strategies and forward integration in the Swedish sawmill industry: positioning and profitability in the high-volume segment

2010 ◽  
Vol 25 (5) ◽  
pp. 482-493 ◽  
Author(s):  
Staffan Brege ◽  
Tomas Nord ◽  
Roland Sjöström ◽  
Lars Stehn
Keyword(s):  
Value Added ◽  
High Volume ◽  
Volume Segment ◽  
Sawmill Industry ◽  
Forward Integration

scholarly journals The laparoscopic approach to distal pancreatectomy is a value-added proposition for patients undergoing care in moderate-volume and high-volume centers

Surgery ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 166 (2) ◽  
pp. 166-171
Author(s):  
Emanuel Eguia ◽  
Paul C. Kuo ◽  
Patrick Sweigert ◽  
Marc Nelson ◽  
Gerard V. Aranha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Distal Pancreatectomy ◽  
Laparoscopic Approach ◽  
Value Added ◽  
High Volume ◽  
A Value ◽  
Moderate Volume

Improving Healthcare with Data-Driven Track-and-Trace Systems

2015 ◽  
pp. 65-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eldar Sultanow ◽  
Alina M. Chircu
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Big Data ◽  
Value Added ◽  
High Volume ◽  
Data Capture ◽  
Data Driven ◽  
Healthcare Organizations ◽  
Efficient Management ◽  
Internal Operations ◽  
Pharmaceutical Supply Chains

This chapter illustrates the potential of data-driven track-and-trace technology for improving healthcare through efficient management of internal operations and better delivery of services to patients. Track-and-trace can help healthcare organizations meet government regulations, reduce cost, provide value-added services, and monitor and protect patients, equipment, and materials. Two real-world examples of commercially available track-and-trace systems based on RFID and sensors are discussed: a system for counterfeiting prevention and quality assurance in pharmaceutical supply chains and a monitoring system. The system-generated data (such as location, temperature, movement, etc.) about tracked entities (such as medication, patients, or staff) is “big data” (i.e. data with high volume, variety, velocity, and veracity). The chapter discusses the challenges related to data capture, storage, retrieval, and ultimately analysis in support of organizational objectives (such as lowering costs, increasing security, improving patient outcomes, etc.).

Increased High-Temperature Reliability and Package Hardening of Commercial Integrated Circuits (Through Die Extraction, Electroless Nickel/Gold Pad Reconditioning, and Ceramic Re-Assembly)

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 (HiTEN) ◽  
pp. 000123-000128
Author(s):  
Erick M. Spory
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Integrated Circuits ◽  
Integrated Circuit ◽  
Semiconductor Industry ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Electroless Nickel ◽  
High Volume ◽  
Gold Plating ◽  
Global Circuit ◽  
Temperature Applications

There is an ever-increasing demand for electronics in higher temperature applications, both in variety and volume. In many cases, the actual integrated circuit within the plastic packaging can support operation at higher temperatures, although the packaging and connectivity is unable to do so. Ultimately, there still remains a significant gap in the volume demand required for high temperature integrated circuit lines to justify support of more expensive ceramic solutions by the original component manufacturer vs. the cheaper, high-volume PEM flows. Global Circuit Innovations, Inc. has developed a manufacturable, cost-effective solution to extract the integrated circuit from any plastic encapsulated device and subsequently re-package that device into an identical ceramic footprint, with the ability to maintain high-integrity connectivity to the device and enabling functionality for 1000's of hours at temperatures at 250C and beyond. This process represents a high-value added solution to provide high-temperature integrated circuits for a large spectrum of requirements: low-volume, quick-turn evaluation of integrated circuit prototyping, as well as medium to high-volume production needs for ongoing production needs. Although both die extraction and integrated circuit pad electroless nickel/gold plating have both been performed successfully for many years in the semiconductor industry, Global Circuit Innovations, Inc. has been able to combine the two in a reliable, volume manufacturing flow to satisfy many of the stringent requirements for high-temperature applications.

Improving Healthcare with Data-Driven Track-and-Trace Systems

Big Data ◽  
2016 ◽  
pp. 1229-1246
Author(s):  
Eldar Sultanow ◽  
Alina M. Chircu
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Big Data ◽  
Value Added ◽  
High Volume ◽  
Data Capture ◽  
Data Driven ◽  
Healthcare Organizations ◽  
Efficient Management ◽  
Internal Operations ◽  
Pharmaceutical Supply Chains

This chapter illustrates the potential of data-driven track-and-trace technology for improving healthcare through efficient management of internal operations and better delivery of services to patients. Track-and-trace can help healthcare organizations meet government regulations, reduce cost, provide value-added services, and monitor and protect patients, equipment, and materials. Two real-world examples of commercially available track-and-trace systems based on RFID and sensors are discussed: a system for counterfeiting prevention and quality assurance in pharmaceutical supply chains and a monitoring system. The system-generated data (such as location, temperature, movement, etc.) about tracked entities (such as medication, patients, or staff) is “big data” (i.e. data with high volume, variety, velocity, and veracity). The chapter discusses the challenges related to data capture, storage, retrieval, and ultimately analysis in support of organizational objectives (such as lowering costs, increasing security, improving patient outcomes, etc.).

scholarly journals Biomass waste utilisation in low-carbon products: harnessing a major potential resource

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nimisha Tripathi ◽  
Colin D. Hills ◽  
Raj S. Singh ◽  
Christopher J. Atkinson
Keyword(s):  
Management Practices ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Value Added ◽  
High Volume ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Biomass Waste ◽  
Biomass Residues ◽  
Construction Products ◽  
Sustainable Value

Abstract The increasing demand for food and other basic resources from a growing population has resulted in the intensification of agricultural and industrial activities. The wastes generated from agriculture are a burgeoning problem, as their disposal, utilisation and management practices are not efficient or universally applied. Particularly in developing countries, most biomass residues are left in the field to decompose or are burned in the open, resulting in significant environmental impacts. Similarly, with rapid global urbanisation and the rising demand for construction products, alternative sustainable energy sources and raw material supplies are required. Biomass wastes are an under-utilised source of material (for both energy and material generation), and to date, there has been little activity focussing on a ‘low-carbon’ route for their valorisation. Thus, the present paper attempts to address this by reviewing the global availability of biomass wastes and their potential for use as a feedstock for the manufacture of high-volume construction materials. Although targeted at practitioners in the field of sustainable biomass waste management, this work may also be of interest to those active in the field of carbon emission reductions. We summarise the potential of mitigating CO2 in a mineralisation step involving biomass residues, and the implications for CO2 capture and utilisation (CCU) to produce construction products from both solid and gaseous wastes. This work contributes to the development of sustainable value-added lower embodied carbon products from solid waste. The approach will offer reduced carbon emissions and lower pressure on natural resources (virgin stone, soil etc.).

HRM and Contemporary Manufacturing

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rick Delbridge
Keyword(s):  
Lean Manufacturing ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Value Added ◽  
High Volume ◽  
Manufacturing Sectors ◽  
High Volume Production ◽  
Volume Production ◽  
Incremental Improvement ◽  
High Performance Work System

This article outlines the key elements of organization and HRM associated with contemporary high-volume production, in particular the key arguments and characteristics of lean manufacturing. Lean manufacturing and the associated high-performance work system model has been influential in the development of management practices throughout manufacturing sectors and beyond. However, they are primarily premised on labor efficiencies and incremental improvement. The article reviews the evidence on the implementation and outcomes of lean adoption. The second main section reviews alternatives to ‘lean’. The requirement for innovation and higher value added noted above has meant that a greater emphasis on creating and managing knowledge than that associated with lean manufacturing has become central. One insightful, and increasingly influential, way of conceiving of this challenge has been developed from the concept of ‘communities of practice’, i.e. groups of largely autonomous and self-organizing experts.

The application of Lean Six Sigma to the configuration control in Intel’s manufacturing R&D environment

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 444-459 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rahul Panat* ◽  
Valentina Dimitrova ◽  
Tamil Selvy Selvamuniandy ◽  
Kazuhiko Ishiko ◽  
Dennis Sun
Keyword(s):  
Six Sigma ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Value Added ◽  
High Volume ◽  
Lean Six Sigma ◽  
Statistical Process ◽  
Control Plan ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Stakeholder Satisfaction ◽  
Configuration Control

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide an example of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) application in research and development (R&D) organizations to eliminate waste and improve systems based on available data that in turn improves the innovative environment. Manufacturing R&D involves designing and testing innovative concepts and taking them into high-volume manufacturing. The infrastructure associated with such organizations involves experimental manufacturing lines with the ability to evaluate the result under statistical process control and configuration control. The integration of LSS process improvement methodology into the R&D organization infrastructure and operations can have a dramatic effect on reducing cost and time related to the development and delivery of new technologies and products. Design/methodology/approach – The LSS methodology was systematically implemented to eliminate waste and improve the existing process of Intel’s configuration control during the development and ramp phases. The steps included an assessment of the current state through walking the process and collecting baseline data, preparing the process map to quantify waste and inefficiencies, defining the ideal state along with a realistic target, selecting and implementing the improvement actions together with realizing and documenting the improvements and finally developing and putting into place a control plan to ensure the new process is sustained. The LSS approach resulted in an efficiency improvement exceeding the target, i.e. 60 per cent reduction in idle time and waste (non-value-added activities) versus a target of 40 per cent reduction. The results also showed an increase in the stakeholder satisfaction without compromising the technical rigor of the manufacturing configuration control. Findings – The LSS case study presented in this paper provides experiences to LSS practitioners in manufacturing R&D environment where the operational excellence is to be sought in new technology and product development. Originality/value – Project leaders can use the study to help formulate strategies to cater to customer/stakeholder satisfaction and eliminate waste while maintaining the technical rigor of the R&D environment.

Mechanical Properties and Thermal Resistance of High Volume Fly Ash Concrete for Energy Efficiency in Building Construction

2016 ◽  
Vol 678 ◽  
pp. 99-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Balakrishnan ◽  
A.S.M. Abdul Awal
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Value Added ◽  
High Volume ◽  
Building Construction ◽  
Strength Development ◽  
Fly Ash Concrete ◽  
High Volume Fly Ash

The utilization of waste materials in concrete is one of the best value added solutions to the construction industry. With the aim of sustability development, high volume fly ash (HVFA) were tested in concrete by substituting 40, 50 and 60% of OPC with fly ash. Properties studied in this research includes fresh concrete properties, mechanical properties and the resistance of concrete exposed to high temperature. The test result indicates that HVFA concrete positively influenced the workability; however, the setting times of the concrete were longer. It has been found that the development of strength of high volume fly ash concrete was relatively slower, but ahigher strength development at later ages was observed in concrete containing HVFA. The performance of concrete at elevated temperatures reveals that concrete without any fly ash has better resistance than HVFA concrete at high temperature. The use of high volume fly ash results in an acceptable concrete performance, which grants high potential for energy saving in the building construction.

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