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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in the 1970s, are they not now outdated for today’s event-oriented programming and multi-tiered software architectures? (...)
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unit of measure:
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 th...
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2008-12-15
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Abstract:
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in the 1970s, are they not now outdated for today’s event-oriented programming and multi-tiered software architectures? (...)
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unit of measure:
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 th...
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2008-12-15
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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. (...)
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... As a result, there is no agreement among information technology (IT) professionals on what the best unit
of measure for software size is. ...
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2007-04-25
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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. (...)
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Software development has spawned an independent industry in its own right. But the processes of asking for service, offering
service, and pricing ...
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2006-08-18
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A common need of plastics producers is real-time shop floor production monitoring. This serves many purposes, including tracking
cycles on tools or machines, data collection, precision measurement, analysis and reporting, gage management, and material
usage and labor tracking. (...)
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unit of measure:
A common need of plastics producers is real-time shop floor production monitoring. This serves many purposes, including tracking
cycles on tools o...
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2006-09-07
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Presently, software estimation is considered to be an art rather than a science. At the heart of this perception is the lack
of understanding of the concept of "productivity." This article attempts to provide insight into the concept of productivity. (...)
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unit of measure:
... analysis (FPA), lines of code (LOC), etc. There is no accepted way of converting software size from one
unit of measure into another. ...
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2007-05-30
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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 (...)
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As with any manufacturing operation, process manufacturing has special system requirements such as formulas, unit
of measure conversions, and pack... ...
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2004-05-28
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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 th (...)
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unit of measure:
As with any manufacturing operation, process manufacturing has special system requirements such as formulas, unit
of measure conversions, and pack...
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2004-05-26
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Software vendors strive to be leaders in their areas of expertise and Retalix seems to be no exception. But how do we recognize
a segment pack leader and what are the key elements that characterize a supply chain pack leader? (...)
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Software vendors strive to be leaders in their areas of expertise and Retalix seems to be no exception. But how do we recognize
a segment pack lea...
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2005-10-18
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Through its recently formed Strategic Solutions team, SSA Global might be showing that it is not just an ERP collector that
is living off milking its install base, but rather an extended enterprise applications provider that can appeal to both its
current and new users. (...)
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Through its recently formed Strategic Solutions team, SSA Global might be showing that it is not just an ERP collector that
is living off milking ...
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2004-09-16
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French integrator Cap Gemini has announced that it may buy the business consulting division of Big 5 firm, Ernst & Young.
The deal would create an $8.5 billion global consulting giant. (...)
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French integrator Cap Gemini has announced that it may buy the business consulting division of Big 5 firm, Ernst & Young.
The deal would create an...
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1999-12-08
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Organizations often rely on surveys and questionnaires to determine customer satisfaction ratings, but such methods merely
offer a perceived customer rating. Obtaining a realistic measure of customer satisfaction involves computing a metric based
on a composite customer satisfaction rating system. (...)
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unit of measure:
Organizations often rely on surveys and questionnaires to determine customer satisfaction ratings, but such methods merely
offer a perceived custo...
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2009-04-13
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Process manufacturers have had difficulty in selecting ERP and SCM products which meet their needs. This management note
places these unmet needs in the context of the business characteristics which serve as their root causes. (...)
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Process manufacturers have had difficulty in selecting ERP and SCM products which meet their needs. This management note places
these unmet needs ...
Published:
2008-03-21
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If you are implementing or considering Microsoft Axapta as your ERP system, or providing Axapta-related services, this note
provides an overall understanding of how the system fits together to run a business. This section reviews the major design
factors affecting system usage in a distribution environme (...)
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If you are implementing or considering Microsoft Axapta as your ERP system, or providing Axapta-related services, this note
provides an overall un...
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2005-02-11
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This is a reprint of the summary chapter from the book Managing Your Supply Chain Using Microsoft Dynamics AX by Dr. Scott
Hamilton. In this first part, design factors related to system usage in distribution enterprises are covered. (...)
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unit of measure:
This is a reprint of the summary chapter from the book Managing Your Supply Chain Using Microsoft Dynamics AX by Dr. Scott
Hamilton. In this first...
Published:
2007-04-16
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unit of measure:
... In discrete manufacturing, a multi-level BOM is used to produce a finished good, indicating the base
unit of measure with all the lower level assemblies and ...
Published:
2008-03-14
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If you're in the supply chain business, right up there with Newton's law of gravity stands Murphy's other law stipulating
that demand and supply, if left to their own tendencies, will always tend to diverge and get you in trouble. Welcome to
the world of predictive demand and supply planning whose miss (...)
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If you're in the supply chain business, right up there with Newton's law of gravity stands Murphy's other law
stipulating that demand and supply, ...
Published:
2004-12-23
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This complete rating detail report covers the vendor or provider's responses to TEC's comprehensive research model. The report
answers your concerns about how your chosen vendors will support your requirements. (...)
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... Any unit of measure on input/output; Different units of measure
on inputs/outputs; ... Ingredient quantities in any unit of measure; Automated
batch size scaling. ...
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This article defines process manufacturing; discusses its formulation, packaging, and pricing issues; talks about interfaces;
and provides cautions and caveats. (...)
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This article defines process manufacturing; discusses its formulation, packaging, and pricing issues; talks about interfaces;
and provides caution...
Published:
2005-09-03
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The Core PLM RFP Template for Product Data and Recipe Management (Process Manufacturing) covers industry-standard functional
criteria of Core PLM Product Data and Recipe Management--Process that can help you easily gather and prioritize your business
needs in a simple and categorized excel document. More (...)
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unit of measure:
... Any unit of measure on input/output; Different units of measure
on inputs/outputs; ... Ingredient quantities in any unit of measure; Automated
batch size scaling. ...
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