Evaluation Scale of Clinicians’ Views and Expectations About Academics and Academic Productivity Process, Validity and Reliability Study

Basic medical education, clinical education and academician processes are closely related concepts. Long-term professional practice can disrupt the harmony between these dynamic processes. In this study, it was aimed to evaluate the answers given by clinicians who try to balance the triangle of basic and clinical medical education, patient relations and academic life to questions about their academic processes. The questionnaire, consisting of nineteen closed-ended questions, was answered by clinicians who are experts in their fields, academics and non-academicians, the data obtained were scaled, analyzed and evaluated, and the results were interpreted.

Productivity Analysis of Crude Palm Oil (CPO) in PT. Ramajaya Pramukti Using Value Stream Mapping Approach

This study aims to analyze the productivity of CPO processing using Value Stream Mapping (VSM) approach. A case study conducted in PT. Ramajaya Pramukti, Indonesia. The research method used the VSM and Process Activity Mapping (PAM) to determine wastes in the process flow of CPO production. The data was collected in 1 month. The preliminary result of CPO productivity process was average of 73.67%. Based the Future Value Stream Mapping (FVSM) the CPO processing time can be efficient from 1.981 seconds/kg to 1.963 seconds/kg. The productivity processing for value added 1.525 seconds/kg, which non value added of 0.012 and the non necessary value added of 0.383 seconds/kg. The quality of raw materials was the biggest waste contributor. It was caused a longer processing time due to poor quality of raw materials.

Determination of Performance Indicators for Warehouse Evaluation: A Case of Medium Sized Warehouses in Nakuru Town

Evaluation of warehouse processes is required for decision making purposes and the improvement of warehouse operations. To evaluate warehouse processes, it is essential to identify key indicators in the warehouse operations. This research was intended to identify the significant indicators of warehouse performance that would support management decision making on the improvement of warehouse operations. In this research 20 indicators were identified in four warehouse activities based on Frazelle model. The most important indicators in each warehouse were then determined. The study was conducted through a descriptive design using a survey of 3 medium warehouses in Nakuru. The study employed purposive sampling to select the sample and sample elements. The sample size of 10 warehouse management officers were used in the study. Structured questionnaire was adopted as data collection instrument. The research findings indicated that most important performance indicators for receiving is productivity, for storage is space utilization, for order picking is cycle time and for shipping is productivity. Process improvement steps were proposed based on benchmarking among warehouses handling similar goods. It was noted that different types of warehouses require different indicators. The study concluded that measurement of warehouse processes is important and enables operations improvements and cost reduction. Keywords: Warehouse procedures, warehouse performance, warehouse improvement, medium sized warehouses, Nakuru town, Kenya

Influence of High-Productivity Process Parameters on the Surface Quality and Residual Stress State of AISI 316L Components Produced by Directed Energy Deposition

The production of large components is one of the most powerful applications of laser powder-directed energy deposition (LP-DED) processes. High productivity could be achieved, when focusing on industrial applications, by selecting the proper process parameters. However, it is of crucial importance to understand the strategies that are necessary to increase productivity while maintaining the overall part quality and minimizing the need for post-processing. In this paper, an analysis of the dimensional deviations, surface roughness and subsurface residual stresses of samples produced by LP-DED is described as a function of the applied energy input. The aim of this work is to analyze the effects of high-productivity process parameters on the surface quality and the mechanical characteristics of the samples. The obtained results show that the analyzed process parameters affect the dimensional deviations and the residual stresses, but have a very little influence on surface roughness, which is instead dominated by the presence of unmelted particles.

Robots and Firms*†‡

We study the microeconomic implications of robot adoption using a rich panel data-set of Spanish manufacturing firms over a 27-year period (1990-2016). We provide causal evidence on two central questions: (1) Which firm characteristics prompt firms to adopt robots? (2) What is the impact of robots on adopting firms relative to non-adopting firms? To address these questions, we look at our data through the lens of recent attempts in the literature to formalize the implications of robot technology. As for the first question, we establish robust evidence for positive selection, i.e., ex-ante better performing firms (measured through output and labour productivity) are more likely to adopt robots. On the other hand, conditional on size, ex-ante more skill-intensive firms are less likely to do so. As for the second question, we find that robot adoption generates substantial output gains in the vicinity of 20-25% within four years, reduces the labour cost share by 5-7%-points, and leads to net job creation at a rate of 10%. These results are robust to controlling for non-random selection into robot adoption through a difference-in-differences approach combined with a propensity score reweighting estimator. To further validate these results, we also offer structural estimates of total factor productivity (TFP) where robot technology enters the (endogenous) productivity process of firms. The results demonstrate a positive causal effect of robots on productivity, as well as a complementarity between robots and exporting in boosting productivity.

Face rotary turning tools (FRTT) in high productivity process

The article presents an unconventional method of machining rolling surfaces. This method is called face rotary turning tools (FRTT) or spinning tools technology. Advantages and limitations of the method were discussed and its effectiveness in modern machining processes was shown, based on the proposed simple models.

Application of Additive Manufacturing for the Repair of Forging Dies

In this paper the investigated conditions and possibilities of repairing forging dies with high precision robotic MAG welding are presented. Different welding wire electrodes were examined and compared by their processability. Productivity, process stability, slag and fume formation were in the focus of investigation. Metallographic tests were carried out to validate the compliance of welded layers. Based on the performance of the wire electrodes, recommendations have been elaborated for the procedure specification and also for further investigation. Some robot cell layouts have been designed adapting to the special working environment and requirements of the welding procedure.

Milling Machine and Cleaning Egg Cleaning Reballs Automatically Completed With the Screw Conveyor System and Auto Washer

Milling Machine And Cleaning Egg Cleaning Reballs Automatically Completed With The Screw Conveyor System And Auto Washer is made with the aim of increasing productivity and the effectiveness of the production of SME quail egg satay in Surabaya. Egg peeler This semi automatic quail is designed as simply as possible to make it easier mass production and easy maintenance. This machine is added screw conveyor system which is covered with sponge and machine walls, there is a polisher made from stainless which serves as a boiled egg quail peeler. The addition of an auto water washer on this machine uses a hose connected with a water tap to be able to clean automatically when the engine have started working on peeling boiled eggs. Material in direct contact with eggs using stainless steel type 430 SS foodgrade with 3mm thick to maintain the level of hygiene of the production process. Then the system the drive on this machine uses a DC electric motor with a power of ½ PK which transmitted by pulleys and V-belts to reduce input power to more smooth round. Selection of the ½ PK motor is intended for rotation in this engine can be smoother and softer, not too fast so the egg doesn't break. Dimension machine made measuring 110 cm x 65 cm x 52 cm with stripping capacity 1200 quail eggs / hour. Features that have this machine can improve the productivity process of SME quail eggs is threefold, so that the problem of SMEs is quail egg satay for stripping and cleaning the eggs takes a long time to complete.