Unit Of Measure Conversion

Function Points: Are They Really the Right Unit of Measure for ...

by Murali Chemuturi ... computing (EUC) and graphical user interface (GUI) software came to be, FPs were the right unit of measure for sizing ... Conversion of Software Size to Effort. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ExecutiveView/2008/12/research_notes/TU_EV_XMC_12_15_08_1.asp - 16k - 2008-12-15 Summary: Function points (FPs) are the most popular unit of measure for measuring the size of software. But because FPs were developed in the 1970s, are they not now outdated for today’s event-oriented programming and multi-tiered software architectures?

Criteria for Selecting a Software Estimation Tool

by Murali Chemuturi ... the tool must enable conversion of multiple units of measure into one unit of measure for the software size to become a standard in the organization. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SoftwareTestTools/2007/04/research_notes/TU_TT_XMC_04_25_07_1.asp - 19k - 2007-04-25 Summary: A plethora of software estimation tools are available, each claimed to be better than the others, thereby confusing prospective buyers. An effective tool ought to provide for all four aspects of software estimation, namely, size, effort, cost, and schedule.

Process Manufacturing: Industry Specific Requirements Part Two ...

by Joseph J. Strub and Olin Thompson ... gases. From a formula and mixing perspective, this necessitates a very robust unit of measure (UOM) conversion engine. Whether the ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ExecutiveView/2004/05/research_notes/MI_EV_XJS_05_27_04_1.asp - 15k - 2004-05-27 Summary: As with any manufacturing operation, process manufacturing has special system requirements such as formulas, unit of measure conversions, and packaging recipes. However, within the realm of process manufacturing, specific industries have needs that are more critical than others. This article explores the

Process Manufacturing Software: A Primer

by Joseph J. Strub ... To be able to work with a formula, you need a flexible unit of measure (UOM) conversion engine running under the enterprise resource planning (ERP) software ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2005/09/research_notes/TU_ER_XJS_09_03_05_1.asp - 19k - 2005-09-03 Summary: This article defines process manufacturing; discusses its formulation, packaging, and pricing issues; talks about interfaces; and provides cautions and caveats.

Paradoxes of Software Estimation

by Murali Chemuturi ... it must be possible to use a conversion factor to convert one measurement into the other units of measure. ... defined as "X units of output per unit of time ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/TechnologySelections/2006/08/research_notes/MI_TS_XMC_08_18_06_1.asp - 25k - 2006-08-18 Summary: Software development has spawned an independent industry in its own right. But the processes of asking for service, offering service, and pricing are all somewhat haphazard. Perhaps it's time to focus efforts on resolving the key paradoxes of software estimation.

Overcoming Chemicals Industry Challenges through Optimization of ...

by Olin Thompson and PJ Jakovljevic ... gases. From a formula and mixing perspective, this necessitates an impeccable unit of measure (UOM) conversion engine. Whether the ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/05/research_notes/TU_ER_XOT_05_11_06_1.asp - 25k - 2006-05-11 Summary: For chemical companies, optimizing the distribution network and rationalizing inventories are the keys to an efficient supply chain and smoother operations. They must also resolve the challenges posed by environmental regulations and the need for seamless data integration.

A Focused Web-based Solution for Chemicals, Drugs, and Mill-based ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... partially defined product codes with unit of measure (UOM) conversion or secondary dimension controlled by the control reference; ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/07/research_notes/VN_ER_PJ_07_25_06_1.asp - 23k - 2006-07-25 Summary: SSI shows deep understanding of the requirements for chemical, drug, and mill-based industries. Consequently, it has developed such must-have capabilities as potency controls, container movements, top-down and bottom-up traceability, and controls for customs and excise, shelf life, and location validatio

PLM Applications/PLM Software Comparison

... Any unit of measure by BOM line Any unit of measure on production ... Audit trail of activities in workflow Automated currency conversion Automated notification ... http://plm.technologyevaluation.com/ - 50k - 2009-03-09

PLM Applications/PLM Software Comparison

... Any unit of measure on input / output Any unit of measure on production ... workflow Automated batch size scaling Automated currency conversion Automated mass ... http://plm.technologyevaluation.com/ - 54k - 2009-03-09

The Name and Ownership Change Roulette Wheel for Marcam Stops at ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Multiple unit-of-measure (UOM) quantities are available when potency or catch weight control is required for some industries, resulting in a UOM conversion by ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2004/10/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_10_18_04_1.asp - 23k - 2004-10-18 Summary: The acquired company, although constantly morphing from Marcam to IPS back to Marcam, has a good track record and a heritage of selling solutions to manage divisional or autonomous plant sites within selected process industries.