System Dynamics Model for the Improvement Planning of School Building Conditions

As the number of aged infrastructures increases every year, a systematic and effective asset management strategy is required. One of the most common analysis methods for preparing an asset management strategy is life cycle cost analysis (LCCA). Most LCCA-related studies have focused on traffic and energy; however, few studies have focused on school buildings. Therefore, an approach should be developed to increase the investment efficiency for the performance improvement of school buildings. Planning and securing budgets for the performance improvement of school building is a complex task that involves various factors, such as current conditions, deterioration behavior and maintenance effect. Therefore, this study proposes a system dynamics (SD) model for the performance improvement of school buildings by using the SD method. In this study, an SD model is used to support efficient decision-making through policy effect analysis, from a macro-perspective, for the performance improvement of school buildings.

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Engaging Stakeholders for Collaborative Decision Making in Humanitarian Logistics Using System Dynamics

Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management ◽

10.1515/jhsem-2018-0061 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 17 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Xuesong Guo ◽

Naim Kapucu

Keyword(s):

Decision Making ◽

System Dynamics ◽

Performance Improvement ◽

Humanitarian Logistics ◽

System Thinking ◽

System Dynamics Modeling ◽

Dynamics Modeling ◽

Collaborative Decision Making ◽

Collaborative Decision ◽

Sd Model

Abstract Participatory System Dynamics modeling is presented as a methodology to engage stakeholders in collaborative decision making in scenarios involving humanitarian logistics. Using the System Dynamics (SD) model, we simulated different scenarios, the results of which yielded factors that influence performance of humanitarian logistics. Once these were identified and discussed, different options on performance improvement were tested. This approach showed that the SD model can facilitate system thinking for stakeholders and form shared mental models critical to reaching consensus-based decisions in humanitarian logistics situations.

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Sustainability Assessment of Asset Management Decisions for Wastewater Infrastructure Systems—Implementation of a System Dynamics Model

Systems ◽

10.3390/systems7030034 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 7 (3) ◽

pp. 34 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Hamed Mohammadifardi ◽

Mark A. Knight ◽

Andre A. J. Unger

Keyword(s):

System Dynamics ◽

Asset Management ◽

Sustainability Assessment ◽

Ghg Emissions ◽

Medium Size ◽

Management Scenarios ◽

Infrastructure Systems ◽

Wastewater Infrastructure ◽

Sd Model ◽

Wastewater Collection

The goal of this case study is to demonstrate the application and utility of a developed System Dynamics (SD) model to assess the sustainability of strategic decisions for managing the wastewater collection (WWC) pipe network system for a medium-size municipality in Southern Ontario. Two asset management scenarios, suggested by the research-partnered municipality, are adapted based on the acceptable maximum fraction of pipes in the worst condition (ICG5) being equal to (1) 10% of the network-length/year, and (2) the initial 2.8% of network-length/year for the entire life cycle of the asset. The urban densification scenarios are restricted to a 50% urban densification rate. The least maximum rehabilitation rates of 1.41% and 1.85% of network length/year are found necessary to keep the ICG5 pipes fractions below the selected 10% and 2.8% thresholds, respectively. The maximum and minimum user fee-hike rates for WWC and wastewater treatment (WWT) services are adjusted to support the financial self-sustainability aspect. Results from the SD model, as presented over a 100 year simulation period, show that an accelerated rehabilitation strategy will have a lower financial cost with the lowest greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This study highlights the implications of integrating asset management of wastewater-collection and -treatment systems. Applying such an integrated SD model will help decision makers to forecast the future trends related to social, economic, and environmental performances of wastewater infrastructure systems, and evaluate the behavior of interrelated and complex WWC and WWT systems to find synergistic cost-saving opportunities while at the same time improve sustainability.

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Integration of Asset Management with Real Time Simulation to Improve Reliability, Preventive and Corrective Maintenance and Reduce Life Cycle Cost in Wastewater Treatment for Reuse

Proceedings of the Water Environment Federation ◽

10.2175/193864715819542214 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 2015 (10) ◽

pp. 5152-5178 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

D Sen ◽

A Lodhi ◽

M Brooks ◽

R Angelotti ◽

A Godrej

Keyword(s):

Wastewater Treatment ◽

Life Cycle ◽

Real Time ◽

Asset Management ◽

Life Cycle Cost ◽

Corrective Maintenance ◽

Real Time Simulation ◽

Time Simulation ◽

Improve Reliability

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Complex System Governance as a Framework for Asset Management

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13158502 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (15) ◽

pp. 8502

Author(s):

Polinpapilinho F. Katina ◽

James C. Pyne ◽

Charles B. Keating ◽

Dragan Komljenovic

Keyword(s):

Complex System ◽

Performance Improvement ◽

Asset Management ◽

System Performance ◽

Future Research ◽

Complex Organizations ◽

Potential Relationship ◽

Structured Approach

Complex system governance (CSG) is an emerging field encompassing a framework for system performance improvement through the purposeful design, execution, and evolution of essential metasystem functions. The goal of this study was to understand how the domain of asset management (AsM) can leverage the capabilities of CSG. AsM emerged from engineering as a structured approach to organizing complex organizations to realize the value of assets while balancing performance, risks, costs, and other opportunities. However, there remains a scarcity of literature discussing the potential relationship between AsM and CSG. To initiate the closure of this gap, this research reviews the basics of AsM and the methods associated with realizing the value of assets. Then, the basics of CSG are provided along with how CSG might be leveraged to support AsM. We conclude the research with the implications for AsM and suggested future research.

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The management strategy for government building disposal process in Jakarta

MATEC Web of Conferences ◽

10.1051/matecconf/201819506007 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 195 ◽

pp. 06007

Author(s):

Mulyadi ◽

Ayomi Rarasati

Keyword(s):

Public Service ◽

Asset Management ◽

Management Strategy ◽

Actual Process ◽

The Past ◽

The Government ◽

Building Demolition ◽

Management Cycle

The feasibility of government buildings, especially offices and schools as public service and social infrastructures, must be well maintained. When the building needs to be majorly rehabilitated, the government sometimes has to combine building demolition and deconstruction processes. In the government asset management cycle, the process starts with erasing the asset from the accountancy system, by selecting a building demolition contractor, then producing a new asset by selecting another builder contractor. In the past few years, the duration of this actual process acquired longer than the planned time. Therefore, this research aims to develop a management strategy in order to improve the government building disposal process. The process of the research started with obtaining the dominant factors that influence the demolition and deconstruction process, and then it is continued by developing the strategy.

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Implementing your BAM2 strategy: 11 steps to making your brand a more valuable business asset

Journal of Consumer Marketing ◽

10.1108/07363760210444878 ◽

2002 ◽

Vol 19 (6) ◽

pp. 503-513 ◽

Cited By ~ 17

Author(s):

Scott Davis

Keyword(s):

Asset Management ◽

Management Strategy ◽

Business Success ◽

Business Culture ◽

Previous Issue

Businesses are becoming more sophisticated about brand, its value and its role as a crucial driver of business success. But what do they need to put in place to realize the benefits of brand as an asset? In the previous issue, the author looked at the philosophy behind brand asset management. This article continues the discussion with an 11‐step approach to putting a brand asset management strategy in place, from developing a brand vision for the organization to the need to establish a brand‐based business culture.

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