Design and Simulation of Computer Business Model for Primary Processing of Hardwood Material

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sudheer K. Padma ◽  
Kenneth M. Ragsdell ◽  
Robert A. Sickler
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Business Model ◽  
Production Cost ◽  
Microsoft Excel ◽  
Flow Paths ◽  
Timber Products ◽  
Revenue Estimates ◽  
User Friendly ◽  
Alternative Activities ◽  
Decision Making Tool

Computer business model of hardwood production gives the user an opportunity to examine different ways and provide the capability of executing scenarios using alternative activities and process flow paths. This paper illustrates the design of business model based on which the simulation will be built. It will be able to simulate the effect of variables in each process and provide the output in terms of cost, quality and quantity of timber products produced at the end of primary hardwood processing. The simulation will act as a powerful decision making tool and be user friendly. It will be built with the combination of Visual Basic.NET and Microsoft Excel. It will provide cost and revenue estimates, identifies process issues and will have the capability to rapidly react to changing markets. The simulation will also be able to study the viability of capturing more product value and reducing production cost.

scholarly journals A critique and potency of socio-technical systems theory: a quest for broadband growth and penetration

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 7-19
Author(s):  
Karikoga Gorejena ◽  
Nehemiah Mavetera ◽  
Mthulisi Velempini
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Systems Theory ◽  
Business Model ◽  
Jel Classification ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Technical Systems ◽  
Technical Model ◽  
Decision Making Tool ◽  
Model Approach

The purpose of this paper is to appraise the conventional business model of broadband growth and penetration, underscore the shortcomings of such models to introduce a socio-technical based model as a more real and sustainable solution to low broadband uptake. Recent studies on both conventional business model and socio-technical model approach to broadband growth and penetration are reviewed. The socio-technical systems theory (STST) itself is critiqued, and postulates founded by first proponents are questioned for possible refinement. Finally, the potency of the STST approach to broadband is brought to light. The importance and complexities of broadband are discussed. The paper culminates in a proposed framework for broadband growth and penetration which can be used as a decision making tool by policy makers. This resulting proposed framework integrates the conventional business model and the socio-technical model, as well as the attributes and repercussions of a socio-technical environment. Keywords: socio-technical systems theory, broadband, conventional business model, sustainable, repercussions, attributes. JEL Classification: 033, 040

A software system for tobacco germplasm data

2008 ◽  
Vol 7 (02) ◽  
pp. 139-141 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Ravisankar ◽  
K. Sarala ◽  
V. Krishnamurthy ◽  
R.V.S. Rao
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Software System ◽  
Large Numbers ◽  
Different Types ◽  
User Friendly ◽  
Decision Making Tool

Tobacco germplasm are of different ‘types’, with large numbers of accessions in each type. In order to effectively manage this tobacco germplasm information, a user-friendly menu-driven software has been developed based on Visual C++ and MS-Access. The system allows the user to store, modify and update germplasm information as and when required, and represents a decision-making tool.

Decision aids for alternative techniques in urban storm management

1995 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. Azzout ◽  
S. Barraud ◽  
F. N. Cres ◽  
E. Alfakih
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Decision Aids ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Urban Stormwater ◽  
Elimination Phase ◽  
Poor Understanding ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
Alternative Techniques ◽  
Urban Storm ◽  
Decision Making Tool

The choice of alternative techniques in urban stormwater drainage (infiltration and detention systems), in the course of a project, is most often made with a poor understanding of site constraints, and the possibilities afforded by these techniques. This gives rise to extra costs and also subsequent malfunctioning. To arrive at feasible choices, we have formalised the decision-making process, taking account of the multiple criteria and the large number of partners involved. At present, we are developing a decision-making tool for alternative techniques in urban stormwater management at the preliminary study stage. The first phase makes it possible to eliminate solutions which are unworkable (elimination phase). It is aimed at the designer. Work on the next phase (the decision-making phase), which is more complex, is in progress. It will make it possible, in collaboration with all the partners involved, to choose a stormwater drainage strategy which will best suit the objectives and the wishes of the partners. It uses multi-criteria methods.

Development of a shared decision‐making tool in vitiligo: an international study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Shourick ◽  
M. Ahmed ◽  
J. Seneschal ◽  
T. Passeron ◽  
N. Andreux ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Shared Decision Making ◽  
International Study ◽  
Shared Decision ◽  
Decision Making Tool

A Decision-Making Framework for Inventory Positioning in an Omnichannel Business Environment

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-94 ◽  
Author(s):  
Albert Wee Kwan Tan ◽  
David Gligor
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Business Model ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Shopping Experience ◽  
Decision Making Framework ◽  
Customer Orders

Omnichannel is an evolving business model that has been gaining increased popularity among retailers. This business model allows firms to use a variety of channels to interact with their customers and fulfill their orders. Customers can order online and pick up later in the store, or they can choose to have the products delivered from a nearby store. Due to the complexity of fulfilling customer orders via omnichannel models, positioning inventory is a key challenge in supporting this type of business model. This article presents a framework for assisting companies in deciding under what condition to centralize or decentralize their inventory to fulfill customer orders without disrupting the shopping experience.

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