scholarly journals Developing Efficient Workflows for Contemporary Design Processes and Robotics

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Cameron Smith
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Process Management ◽  
Parametric Design ◽  
Workflow Management ◽  
Digital Fabrication ◽  
Limiting Factor ◽  
Work Study ◽  
Systems Research ◽  
And Robotics

<p>This Master’s thesis forms a section of a team based research project with the aim to understand how contemporary tools can inform a contemporary design workflow. This workflow is primarily focused on utilizing a robotic arm to incrementally form sheet aluminium into architectural components. Specifically, my role within this team is from the Project Management point of view trying to understand how Project Management can improve team focused contemporary design. The goal of the thesis is to establish a workflow outlining an efficient process for designing and fabricating prototype architectural systems.  Research Questions:  Team: How can contemporary tools inform a contemporary digital workflow?  Individual: How can Project Management improve the performance and efficiency of team focused contemporary design workflows?  The aims of the research are to first establish an understanding of the digital fabrication workflow and establish what management tools best fit within the workflow. This aligns with the team goal to create and establish how digital fabrication and robotics could be applied to New Zealand construction practice. The goal is not to suggest a replacement for current methods, but to understand and integrate a methodology using a parametric design process and, to aid the introduction of complexity in design not currently available through traditional construction and joinery methods. Understanding the function Project Management has for workflow management and development is a primary research goal which can be broken down into parts.  - How can activities be efficiently designed? - What procedures need to be implemented?  - What are the best process management techniques?  The knowledge gained through an iterative work study shows that project managers have a unique perspective within the development of digital fabrication workflows. A project manager integrated into this process is able to influence and define the key performance indicators of projects undertaken within this contemporary environment. The method used to establish and develop a workflow for digital fabrication processes, is a work study. This involves developing a workflow based on similar cases and then redevelop it based on performance indicators from literature. Identifying key areas of failure is a part of this process and is a common method within industry for improving organisation efficiency and productivity. A limiting factor of this research is the fact the team was learning the process overtime. Therefore, people are subject to unequal levels of understanding of what needs to be considered as part of workflow development gaining new perspective with hindsight. This is not, and cannot be accounted for, however is noted as part of lessons learnt during the reflection process of the work-study.</p>

scholarly journals Developing Efficient Workflows for Contemporary Design Processes and Robotics

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Cameron Smith
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Process Management ◽  
Parametric Design ◽  
Workflow Management ◽  
Digital Fabrication ◽  
Limiting Factor ◽  
Work Study ◽  
Systems Research ◽  
And Robotics

<p>This Master’s thesis forms a section of a team based research project with the aim to understand how contemporary tools can inform a contemporary design workflow. This workflow is primarily focused on utilizing a robotic arm to incrementally form sheet aluminium into architectural components. Specifically, my role within this team is from the Project Management point of view trying to understand how Project Management can improve team focused contemporary design. The goal of the thesis is to establish a workflow outlining an efficient process for designing and fabricating prototype architectural systems.  Research Questions:  Team: How can contemporary tools inform a contemporary digital workflow?  Individual: How can Project Management improve the performance and efficiency of team focused contemporary design workflows?  The aims of the research are to first establish an understanding of the digital fabrication workflow and establish what management tools best fit within the workflow. This aligns with the team goal to create and establish how digital fabrication and robotics could be applied to New Zealand construction practice. The goal is not to suggest a replacement for current methods, but to understand and integrate a methodology using a parametric design process and, to aid the introduction of complexity in design not currently available through traditional construction and joinery methods. Understanding the function Project Management has for workflow management and development is a primary research goal which can be broken down into parts.  - How can activities be efficiently designed? - What procedures need to be implemented?  - What are the best process management techniques?  The knowledge gained through an iterative work study shows that project managers have a unique perspective within the development of digital fabrication workflows. A project manager integrated into this process is able to influence and define the key performance indicators of projects undertaken within this contemporary environment. The method used to establish and develop a workflow for digital fabrication processes, is a work study. This involves developing a workflow based on similar cases and then redevelop it based on performance indicators from literature. Identifying key areas of failure is a part of this process and is a common method within industry for improving organisation efficiency and productivity. A limiting factor of this research is the fact the team was learning the process overtime. Therefore, people are subject to unequal levels of understanding of what needs to be considered as part of workflow development gaining new perspective with hindsight. This is not, and cannot be accounted for, however is noted as part of lessons learnt during the reflection process of the work-study.</p>

Achieving Agile Enterprise Through Integrated Process Management

2008 ◽  
pp. 208-221
Author(s):  
Ali Bahrami
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Process Management ◽  
Workflow Management ◽  
Integrated Process ◽  
Process Definition ◽  
Work Processes ◽  
Management Tools ◽  
Workflow Execution ◽  
Resource Leveling ◽  
Scheduling Tool

Project management tools are used to manage projects from time as well as from resource leveling perspectives. Workflow management systems guide users through processes by driving the processes based on formal process definitions also called workflow types. This paper describes integrated process management system that will integrate project management, business process modeling, simulation and workflow technologies in order to support scheduled workflow execution. The target will be achieved by utilizing a tool for modeling work processes which can semi automatically generate workflow processes based on scheduling tool and then exported it to workflow engine via web services using XML process definition language (XPDL). Addition of simulation capability allows testing workflows before deployment.

Achieving Agile Enterprise Through Integrated Process Management

2010 ◽  
pp. 743-755
Author(s):  
Ali Bahrami
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Process Management ◽  
Workflow Management ◽  
Integrated Process ◽  
Process Definition ◽  
Work Processes ◽  
Management Tools ◽  
Workflow Execution ◽  
Resource Leveling ◽  
Scheduling Tool

Project management tools are used to manage projects from time as well as from resource leveling perspectives. Workflow management systems guide users through processes by driving the processes based on formal process definitions also called workflow types. This paper describes integrated process management system that will integrate project management, business process modeling, simulation and workflow technologies in order to support scheduled workflow execution. The target will be achieved by utilizing a tool for modeling work processes which can semi automatically generate workflow processes based on scheduling tool and then exported it to workflow engine via web services using XML process definition language (XPDL). Addition of simulation capability allows testing workflows before deployment.

scholarly journals The Papris Methodology Verification Using The Implementation Of Specific Information System For Public Administration

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 26-35
Author(s):  
Vladimír Krajčík ◽  
Pavel Vlček
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Project Management ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Public Administration ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Process Management ◽  
Global Perspective ◽  
Communication Process ◽  
Productive Process ◽  
Directional Operator

Abstract The article focuses on process management in public administration using the specific case study of the statutory city of Ostrava. Based on the selected part of the PAPRIS methodology, the process management is verified, and conclusions from the application of information system e-SMO ("Electronic Statutory City of Ostrava") are generalized. Ostrava is third the biggest city in Czech Republic with approximately 320 thousand citizen. Article describes experiences with SW implements, which are used for model of process in public administration. Particulary at local authority of Ostrava town. Model of process is a basis for reengineering of process in state administration and preparation for implementation of big information systems. Mapping of process is providing implement and confirmation methodology to identify existing processes. Problem with its using consist in that, senior manager don’t informs, what organization is determination by processes. If are not described in given to organization current processes, or how would have had look new optimum processes, will not endeavour about reengineering successful. Procedural analysis namely offer tool and check methodology to identification current suit („ at") and it is possible him use either as instruction („ how so about to be") for reengineering function handling administrative and self-rule activities. Purpose of the article: The PAPRIS methodology was used when defining the objectives for implementation of the information system for public administration (PAPRIS - Process Approach - Public and Regional Information System). This methodology has been elaborated by one of the authors and published in a very general scheme when solving many case studies (Krajčík, 2006), (Krajčík, 2007), (Krajčík, 2013) (Krajčík, 2014). We assume that the PAPRIS is primarily a methodology with incorporated elements of procedural approach for project management in public administration information systems (PAIS). The specific supporting process of communication between the client and the e-SMO ("Electronic Statutory City of Ostrava") system has been chosen for verification. The model of supporting communication process, created by ARIS tools, is crucial, and the structure of scripts (ICM and IVR) is subsequently made. The aim of this article is to verify that the methodology is sufficient and appropriate to manage such a large project such, undoubtedly, is the e-SMO (Vlček, 2009). Methodology/methods: Defined productive and non-productive processes with their defined process cuts represent a crucial category for the process structure of IS projects. This is fully accepted by the PAPRIS methodology. Process cuts are understood, in the logic modelling according to the PAPRIS methodology, as clearly defined logic directional cuts in three-dimensional space of all project processes. The process set is systemically categorized, in a given logic directional cut, into mutually disjoint process subsets, which are characterized by this particular directional operator. The directional operator always has a clear logical allocation that is based on the construction of a process view. Theoretically, an infinite number of process views can be used. One of the important issues in a methodology for the case studies includes the size of the research sample. It is usually assumed that there is no ideal number of cases and that the number between four and ten usually provides good results. Other authors defining against any quantitative standards for any determination of the sample size of the case studies, since such an approach denies the internal logic of this methodology and the richness of the information obtained from participants in the research. Research which is carried out using case studies does not aspire on compliance with the requirement the representativeness of the sample. (Štrach, 2007). Methodology of case studies is among the established guidelines of qualitative research (Štrach, 2007). Research on using case studies in the last 30 years has seen an extraordinary increase in social-scientific research, including research on business and management (Dul, Hak, 2008). Scientific aim: The essential aim of this study is to describe the way the process cut defines a productive process and non-productive process, in accordance with the PAPRIS methodology using the specific example. While the triggering mechanism of the project production process is an event causing its own production - i.e. the specific output with added value for the customer, the project of non-productive process is caused by the project management event. Therefore, it is caused by the need to control, monitor, track, inspect, evaluate outputs, decide and regulate the project implementation. Findings: Within the support of the communication process, two examples were used to verify the methodology. The global perspective on the process was created in ARIS tools and the communication between the call centre and the client was made in Visio tools. The PAPRIS methodology is based on the concept of process variability, which has been clearly formulated. The fundamental direction of the process development, anticipated changes and the opportunity to react to them in accordance with defined objectives of the PAIS project are guaranteed.

scholarly journals Impact of the Lean Start up Method on Project Performance Indicators

2020 ◽  
pp. 80-82
Author(s):  
Ekaterina Pavlovna Burmistrova
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Project Performance ◽  
Start Up ◽  
Lean Startup

The article considers the Lean Startup method, highlights and reveals its features. Also, its provides a comparative analysis of this method with other approaches to project management. Special attention is paid to revealing the influence of the Lean Startup method on project performance indicators.

scholarly journals CURRENT ISSUES OF INVESTMENT PROJECT EVALUATION

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (6) ◽  
pp. 792-798
Author(s):  
O.D. Golovina ◽  
O.A. Vorobyova
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Selection Criteria ◽  
Investment Project ◽  
Project Performance ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Project Development ◽  
Strategic Development ◽  
Entire Complex

Evaluation of investment project performance indicators is one of the most important components of project management in any organization. It is carried out at every stage of project development and implementation, up to its completion. Due to the insufficient resources of companies to implement a set of projects, it is almost always necessary to select one or several projects from the entire complex. At the same time, one of the main selection criteria is the maximum compliance of the project with the company's strategic development vector. When calculating quantitative values that serve as a measure of evaluation for project selection, various kinds of inconsistencies and discrepancies between indicators often occur, which requires special attention from investors, project managers and other categories of decision-makers. The article discusses the main, fairly typical situations associated with the evaluation of real projects that arise in the practice of investment activities of companies.

Optioneering of long viaducts via parametric design

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul M. Sobota
Keyword(s):  
Design Process ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Parametric Design ◽  
Design Stage ◽  
Parametric Modelling ◽  
Parametric Approach ◽  
Early Design Stage ◽  
Main Challenge ◽  
Suitable Approximation

<p><br clear="none"/></p><p>During the optioneering phase, engineers face the challenge of choosing between myriads of possible designs, while, simultaneously, several sorts of constraints have to be considered. We show in a case study of a 380 m long viaduct how parametric modelling can facilitate the design process. The main challenge was to satisfy the constraints imposed by several different stakeholders. In order to identify sustainable, aesthetic, economic as well as structurally efficient options, we assessed several key performance indicators in real time. By automatically estimating steel and concrete volumes, a simple, yet suitable approximation of the embodied carbon (considering 85-95%) can be obtained at a very early design stage. In summary, our parametric approach allowed us to consider a wider range of parameters and to react more flexibly to changing conditions during the project.</p><p><br clear="none"/></p>

What is Needed to Advance Transformational E-Government and Why

2015 ◽  
pp. 1302-1322
Author(s):  
Shauneen Furlong
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Operations Management ◽  
Process Management ◽  
Management Science ◽  
Design And Implementation ◽  
Management Processes ◽  
External Driver ◽  
Operational Activities ◽  
Tools And Techniques ◽  
The Impact

Throughout the millennia, project management methodologies were developed, and as projects were completed, both theoreticians and practitioners contributed to the development of project management science and codification. Throughout this time, project management science grappled with the problem of delineating project activities from on-going operational activities. Projects require project management while operations require business process management or operations management (PMI, 2008). In the project methodology world, a project is defined as unique, temporary, a definite start and finish (PMI, 2008). Without this definition, the science of project management cannot be applied. It is this definition that provides the credence for the creation and application of project management processes, tools, and techniques. However, the science of project management exists irrespective of a project. In fact, it is the application of project management to any endeavor that creates a project. Effective project management that will drive the design and implementation of transformational e-Government must be enhanced. This chapter proposes project management enhancements to the design, direction, management, and implementation of e-Government projects that focus on project problems rather than methodological processes. The enhanced project management solution provides the tools and educates the user to take into account the impact of the holistic, synergistic challenges and barriers that surround and influence e-Government projects – heretofore, in an unmanageable way that has inhibited change instead of promoting it. The enhanced project management solution is “exogenous” of the e-Government solution; it is its external driver.

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