Unit Of Measure

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

by Murali Chemuturi ... Function Points: Are They Really the Right Unit of Measure for Software Sizing? Murali Chemuturi - December 15, 2008. Software estimation ... 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 But because FPs were developed in the 1970s, are they not now outdated for today’s event-oriented programming and multi-tiered software architectures?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 ... As a result, there is no agreement among information technology (IT) professionals on what the best unit of measure for software size is. ... 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.

Paradoxes of Software Estimation

by Murali Chemuturi ... Attempts have been made to measure software the way distance or weight is measured, or to find a unit of measure that is acceptable to all. ... 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.

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

Microsoft Axapta: Design Factors Shape System Usage Part Two ...

by Dr. Scott Hamilton ... a sales price trade agreement, for example, an item's sales price can reflect different factors such as customer type, unit of measure, quantity breakpoints ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2005/02/research_notes/MI_ER_XSH_02_11_05_1.asp - 23k - 2005-02-11 Summary: 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

Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 for Distribution Environments

by Dr. Scott Hamilton ... a sales price trade agreement, for example, an item's sales price can reflect different factors such as customer type, unit of measure, quantity breakpoints ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2007/04/research_notes/MI_ER_XSH_04_16_07_1.asp - 20k - 2007-04-16 Summary: 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.

ERP Case Study: Software Selection & Implementation

by White Paper Spotlight ... a sales price trade agreement, for example, an item's sales price can reflect different factors such as customer type, unit of measure, quantity breakpoints ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2007/04/research_notes/LG_ER_TEC_04_14_07_1.asp - 22k - 2007-04-13 Summary: Midsize automotive specialty pipe manufacturer Poppe & Potthoff knew it needed to modernize its heterogeneous, legacy business software environment across product ranges, locations, and business units, and streamline and automate its processes. When the search began for an appropriate ERP solution, integ

Productivity for Software Estimators

by Murali Chemuturi and Sarada Kaligotla ... analysis (FPA), lines of code (LOC), etc. There is no accepted way of converting software size from one unit of measure into another. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SoftwareTestTools/2007/05/research_notes/TU_TT_XMC_05_30_07_1.asp - 19k - 2007-05-30 Summary: 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.

Case Study: Manufacturing ERP Evaluation & Implementation

by Case Study Spotlight ... analysis (FPA), lines of code (LOC), etc. There is no accepted way of converting software size from one unit of measure into another. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2007/05/research_notes/LG_ER_TEC_05_29_07_1.asp - 21k - 2007-05-29 Summary: A leading South Korean auto parts manufacturer turns to new ERP system to reduce costs, create an integrated system featuring standard processes and links to automobile manufacturers, and institute profitability checks on each product via profit analysis. The company had been considering adopting a new E

Process Manufacturing: Industry Specific Requirements Part Three ...

by Joseph J. Strub and Olin Thompson ... Technically, denier is the weight-per-length measure of any linear material. Officially, it is the number of unit weights of 0.05 grams per 450-meter length. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ExecutiveView/2004/05/research_notes/MI_EV_XJS_05_28_04_1.asp - 20k - 2004-05-28 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