scholarly journals Development and Performance Evaluation of Light Shelves Using Width-Adjustable Reflectors

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heangwoo Lee ◽  
Seonghyun Park ◽  
Janghoo Seo
Keyword(s):  
Performance Evaluation ◽  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Energy Reduction ◽  
Lighting Energy ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Right ◽  
Optimum Width

In recent years, there has been an increase in the consumption of energy for lighting purposes, which has led to an increase in the number of studies being conducted on this subject. Most studies have focused on light shelves, which are daylighting systems used for reducing the lighting energy required for the interiors of buildings. However, the existing light shelves cannot actively deal with external environmental factors, which often lead to an infringement of the right to light during the night when the performance of the light shelf deteriorates. Therefore, in this study, we propose a light shelf with a width-adjustable reflector and verify its validity using a testbed. The reflector of the proposed light shelf system is modularized so that the length can be adjusted in stages. The optimum width of the light shelf is calculated in terms of the energy reduction and uniformity ratio improvement, and the obtained optimum width is varied depending on the season. We find that the width-adjustable reflector can save 20% and 21.6% more lighting energy than light shelves with fixed reflector widths of 0.3 m and 0.6 m, respectively.

Optimization and Performance Evaluation of an Integrated Production-Distribution Plan in Supply Chains

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Behnam Fahimnia ◽  
Lee Luong ◽  
Romeo Marian
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Performance Evaluation ◽  
End Users ◽  
Mixed Integer ◽  
Multiple Time ◽  
Supply Network ◽  
Distribution Centers ◽  
Production Distribution ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Right

Supply Chain Management is the process of integrating and utilizing suppliers, manufacturers, distribution centers, and retailers; so that products are produced and delivered to the end-users at the right quantities and at the right time, while minimizing costs and satisfying customer requirements. From this definition, a supply chain includes three sub-systems: procurement, production, and distribution. The overall performance of a supply-chain is influenced significantly by the decisions taken in its production-distribution plan. A production-distribution plan excludes the procurement activities and integrates the decisions in production, transport and warehousing as well as inventory management. Hence, one key issue in the performance evaluation of a supply network is the modeling and optimization of production-distribution plan considering its actual complexity. This paper develops a mixed integer formulation for a two-echelon supply network that expands the previously reported production-distribution models through the integration of Aggregate Production Plan and Distribution Plan as well as considering the real-world variables and constraints. A Genetic Algorithm is designed for the optimization of the developed model. The methodology will be then implemented to solve a real-life problem incorporating multiple time periods, multiple products, multiple manufacturing plants, multiple warehouses and multiple end-users. To demonstrate the capability of the approach, the validation and performance evaluation of this model will be finally studied for the presented case study.

scholarly journals Design, Fabrication and Performance Evaluation of Chicken De-Feathering Machine

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 703-711
Author(s):  
Adefuye O.A ◽  
Adedeji K.A ◽  
Fadipe L.O
Keyword(s):  
Performance Evaluation ◽  
Electric Motor ◽  
Hot Water ◽  
Calorie Content ◽  
The World ◽  
Different Types ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Design Calculations ◽  
The Right ◽  
Rotating Plate

Due to its low fat and calorie content, chicken meat is popular among non-vegetarians all over the world. The design, fabrication, and performance evaluation of a chicken de-feathering machine using locally available materials are described in this paper. The design calculations were done correctly to guarantee the right shaft diameter, as this might impact the machine's efficiency. The machine uses rubber fingers to do the actual removal of the feathers. The rubber fingers are attached to a rotating plate against a stationary plucking basin carrying protruding rubber fingers. From the analysis, a 1.0 H.P electric motor is required to drive the machine and this was used to drive the machine. Following the design and fabrication of the machine, three different types of chickens were used to test its performance. The chickens were immersed in hot water between 60 and 90 degrees Celsius and held between the 40s and 60s. The machine removed feathers without any major damage to the chickens. At each trial, the efficiency was calculated. In conclusion, the machine performed efficiently and effectively, leaving behind products that are readily marketable. Keywords: [Chicken, De-feathering, Efficiency. Fingers, Scalding, Rubber.]

An integrated methodology for supporting the development and the performance evaluation of academic spin-offs

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-89
Author(s):  
Gianpaolo Iazzolino ◽  
Domenico Greco ◽  
Saverino Verteramo ◽  
Andrea Luca Attanasio ◽  
Gilda Carravetta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Performance Evaluation ◽  
Qualitative Assessment ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Integrated Methodology ◽  
Start Up ◽  
First Results ◽  
Risk Areas ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Right ◽  
The University

Purpose This paper aims to propose an integrated methodology for evaluating academic spin-offs (ASOs) for supporting both the development phase and performance evaluation. The ASOs have peculiar characteristics compared to other start-up companies and the debate on their evaluation is still open. Design/methodology/approach The proposed methodology, adopting a lean approach, faces the typical problems that characterize the growth of an ASO: the excessive attention to the technological aspects with respect to the commercial and managerial ones; and the need for evaluation systems that try to evaluate all risk areas and to highlight any misalignment. The methodology was built also starting from the results of an Erasmus + research project, co-funded by the European Commission, called spin-off lean acceleration. Findings The methodology proposes to monitor the main risk areas (market, technological, implementation, governance and financial). For each of these areas, at first, a framework and a checklist are proposed for supporting the qualitative assessment of the potential of each areas. In the second part, a set of metrics for monitoring the performances and to understand if the spinoff is developing in the right direction is proposed. Moreover, the methodology was applied to the spin-offs at the University of Calabria (Italy), and the paper reports the first results obtained. Originality/value A new canvas model (lean acceleration canvas), more specific and suited to the context of ASOs, was developed and tested. A lean approach has been adopted also for understanding the weakness of traditional methods. The proposed methodology could be used by the technology transfer offices in their institutional activity of supporting ASOs.

Manufacturing Technology Impact on Environmental Factors and Manufacturing Performance

2014 ◽  
Vol 541-542 ◽  
pp. 1532-1536
Author(s):  
Risyawati Mohd Ismail ◽  
Razli Che Razak ◽  
Halim Mad Lazim
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Lean Manufacturing ◽  
Manufacturing Technology ◽  
Maximum Output ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Manufacturing Performance ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Right ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

The purpose of this study is to study the impact of manufacturing technology in facilitating lean manufacturers in achieving superior manufacturing performance while operating with by various challenges from external environment. The paper is based on a survey research done on lean manufacturers in Malaysia and their adoption of manufacturing technology to couple the implemented lean system in mitigating challenges. The challenges faced by lean manufacturing firms in many developing countries includes adopting the right technology, using it efficiently and continuously reviewing production technology in order to gain maximum output. Model from this empirical study is expected to contribute towards the enhancement of theory on contingency and its effect on performance. At theoretical level, the study results showed that of manufacturing technology mediate the relationship between environmental factors and performance of lean manufacturers.

scholarly journals Effect of trust in leadership on team effectiveness and performance in Iranian Futsal Super League players

2020 ◽  
pp. 119-124
Author(s):  
Y. Najafzadeh ◽  
A. Zarei ◽  
S. Azadfada ◽  
AA. Doroudian
Keyword(s):  
Performance Evaluation ◽  
Team Performance ◽  
Team Effectiveness ◽  
Significant Positive Effect ◽  
Trust In Leadership ◽  
Subjective Performance Evaluation ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Right ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Super League

El objetivo del estudio fue examinar el efecto de la confianza en el liderazgo sobre la efectividad y el rendimiento del equipo en los jugadores de la Súper Liga de Fútbol Sala de Irán. La muestra estuvo compuesta por todos los jugadores masculinos de la Súper Liga de Fútbol Sala de Irán en 2017-2018 (n = 163). Los participantes completaron los siguientes cuestionarios: 1) Cuestionario de confianza de liderazgo. 2) Cuestionario de efectividad del equipo. 3) Evaluación subjetiva del rendimiento. Se utilizaron técnicas estadísticas descriptivas e inferenciales para analizar los datos. Los resultados indicaron que la confianza en el entrenador tuvo un efecto positivo significativo para los jugadores en la efectividad del equipo (sig = 0,001; t = 5,869) y en el rendimiento del equipo (sig = 0,001; t = 7,194). En conclusión, para ganarse la confianza del equipo, los entrenadores deben ser capaces de tomar las decisiones correctas en diferentes situaciones y tener las habilidades y cualidades necesarias (justicia, benevolencia, honestidad y habilidad), lo que a su vez resulta en mayor efectividad y rendimiento del equipo. The purpose of the study was to examine the effect of trust in leadership on team effectiveness and performance in Iranian Futsal Super League players. The sample consisted of all the male players of the Iranian Futsal Super League in 2017-2018 (n=163). The participants completed the following questionnaires: 1) Leadership Confidence Questionnaire. 2) Team Effectiveness Questionnaire. 3) Subjective performance evaluation. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. The results indicated that trust in the coach had a significant positive effect for the players on team effectiveness (sig = 0.001, t = 5.869) and on team performance (sig = 0.001, t = 7.194). In conclusion, in order to gain the trust of the team, the coaches should be able to make the right decisions in different situations and have the necessary skills and qualities (justice, benevolence, honesty, and ability), which in turn results in higher team effectiveness and team performance.

scholarly journals The effect of budgeting based on performance upon the accountability of authority administration of Bogor municipality performance period 2014-2017

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Agung Fajar Ilmiyono
Keyword(s):  
Performance Evaluation ◽  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Budget Planning ◽  
Performance Accountability ◽  
Sample Test ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Regional Work

Budgeting based on performance is a type of budget used in public sector activities. This type of budget is influenced by environmental factors that must be predicted to determine the level of uncertainty high or low, so that the objectives for implementing financial reporting performance accountability can be achieved. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of Budget Planning on Performance Accountability of Bogor municipality administration, to determine the effect of Budget Implementation on Performance Accountability of Bogor municipality administraion and to determine the effect of Performance Evaluation on Performance Accountability of Bogor municipality administration. This research was conducted at the scope of the Bogor municipality administration. This research was conducted at the scope of the Bogor municipality administration. The analytical method used is sample test t and multiple linear regression. the sample chosen using a random sampling method taken from 10 units of the Bogor City Regional Work Unit (SKPD) consisting of 50 respondents. The results of the study showed that Budget Planning and performance evaluation have a positive and significant effect on the Accountability of the Performance of Bogor municipality administration. While Budget Implementation does not affect the Accountability of Performance of Bogor municipality administration.. Keywords: Budget Planning, Budget Implementation, Performance Evaluation, and Performance Accountability

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