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Manufacturing Execution System - MES

Textbook - Manufacturing Execution System - MES ISBN: 3642080642
Binding: Paperback
Edition: Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007
Author(s): N/A
Publisher: Springer
Number of Pages: 284

Decisive potential in business is a question of process capability rather than production capability Process capability in business requires real-time systems for optimization Business-IT needs to be developed from telecommunications and ERP to real-time services which are not offered by the prevailing ERP systems This book shows how modern information technology Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) becomes the prerequisite for process capability of the company on the basis of many practical examples It describes the requirements for optimized MES It gives an overview of the efficiency potentials and different applications of MES

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A to Z GIS: An Illustrated Dictionary of Geographic Information Systems

Textbook - A to Z GIS: An Illustrated Dictionary of Geographic Information Systems ISBN: 1589481402
Binding: Paperback
Edition: 2nd
Author(s): N/A
Publisher: Esri Press
Number of Pages: 288

An invaluable resource for anyone who uses or encounters GIS terminology in the classroom on the job or in the field this dictionary contains more than 1600 terms covering the entire lexicon of geographic information systems Terms have been selected from GIS operations such as analysis data management and geocomputation; from rapidly evolving uses of GIS for modeling GIScience and Web-based GIS; and the GIS foundation fields of cartography spatial statistics computer science surveying geodesy and remote sensing Hundreds of subject-matter experts and GIS educators have reviewed the definitions ensuring the authoritative coverage that is a necessity for managers programmers users and students discovering the interdisciplinary nature of GIS


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Fundamentals of Performance Evaluation of Computer and Telecommunications Systems

Textbook - Fundamentals of Performance Evaluation of Computer and Telecommunications Systems ISBN: 0471269832
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Author(s): Mohammed S. Obaidat, Noureddine A. Boudriga
Publisher: Wiley-Interscience
Number of Pages: 459

The only singular all-encompassing textbook on state-of-the-art technical performance evaluationFundamentals of Performance Evaluation of Computer and Telecommunication Systems uniquely presents all techniques of performance evaluation of computers systems communication networks and telecommunications in a balanced manner Written by the renowned Professor Mohammad S Obaidat and his coauthor Professor Noureddine Boudriga it is also the only resource to treat computer and telecommunication systems as inseparable issues The authors explain the basic concepts of performance evaluation applications performance evaluation metrics workload types benchmarking and characterization of workload This is followed by a review of the basics of probability theory and then the main techniques for performance evaluationnamely measurement simulation and analytic modelingwith case studies and examples
  • Contains the practical and applicable knowledge necessary for a successful performance evaluation in a balanced approach
  • Reviews measurement tools benchmark programs design of experiments traffic models basics of queueing theory and operational and mean value analysis
  • Covers the techniques for validation and verification of simulation as well as random number generation random variate generation and testing with examples
  • Features numerous examples and case studies as well as exercises and problems for use as homework or programming assignments
  • Fundamentals of Performance Evaluation of Computer and Telecommunication Systems is an ideal textbook for graduate students in computer science electrical engineering computer engineering and information sciences technology and systems It is also an excellent reference for practicing engineers and scientists

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  • Web and Wireless Geographical Information Systems: 11th International Symposium, W2GIS 2012, Naples, Italy, April 12-13, 2012, Proceedings (Lecture ... Applications, incl. Internet/Web, and HCI)

    Textbook - Web and Wireless Geographical Information Systems: 11th International Symposium, W2GIS 2012, Naples, Italy, April 12-13, 2012, Proceedings (Lecture ... Applications, incl. Internet/Web, and HCI) ISBN: 3642292461
    Binding: Paperback
    Edition: 2012
    Author(s): N/A
    Publisher: Springer
    Number of Pages: 267

    This book constitutes the proceedings of the 11th International Symposium on Web and Wireless Geographical Information Systems W2GIS 2012 held in Naples Italy in April 2012 The 13 full and 4 short papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 32 submissions The papers are organized in topical sections named: 3D and multimodal spatial interaction; positioning; spatial human-computer interaction; trajectory analysis; geo semantics; and sensor networks

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    Management Information Systems

    Textbook - Management Information Systems ISBN: 007293588X
    Binding: Hardcover
    Edition: 7
    Author(s): James A. O'Brien, George Marakas
    Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Irwin
    Number of Pages: 624

    This new Seventh Edition is designed for business students who are or who will soon become business professionals in the fast changing business world of today The goal of this text is to help business students learn how to use and manage information technologies to revitalize business processes improve business decision making and gain competitive advantage Thus it places a major emphasis on up-to-date coverage of the essential role of Internet technologies in providing a platform for business commerce and collaboration processes among all business stakeholders in todays networked enterprises and global markets The benchmark text for the syllabus organized by technology this text appraoches the material from a managerial perspective OBrien defines technology and then explains how companies use the technology to improve performance Real world cases finalize and enhance the explanation

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    Information Systems Auditing and Assurance

    Textbook - Information Systems Auditing and Assurance ISBN: 0324191995
    Binding: Paperback
    Edition: 2nd
    Author(s): James A. Hall, Tommie Singleton
    Publisher: South-Western College Pub
    Number of Pages: 592

    IT AUDITING is an innovative and cutting edge product which provides students an understanding of how to audit accounting information systems including such new and expanded coverage of enterprise systems fraud and fraud detection topics as continuous online auditing Its organization and its integration of ACL software within the package ensure a solid background in traditional auditing as well as in the auditing of accounting information systems The combination of text and software create a double learning environment in which students will gain a true understanding of how these audits take place in the real world

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    Project Management for Modern Information Systems: The Effects of the Internet And Erp on Accounting

    Textbook - Project Management for Modern Information Systems: The Effects of the Internet And Erp on Accounting ISBN: 1591406935
    Binding: Hardcover
    Edition:
    Author(s): Dan Brandon Ashutosh Deshmukh
    Publisher: IRM Press
    Number of Pages: 417

    In the past project success has been defined too narrowly as simply meeting time and cost constraints for a given scope of work However in order for an IT project to be completely successful that basic definition of success needs to be extended to include meeting return on investment expectations product quality stakeholder satisfaction security maintainability and adaptability Also the formal methods and tools of the project management discipline need to evolve to address the changes in modern software engineering and our high-tech global workplaces With this broader and more appropriate definition of success IT project management techniques and tools can be modernized extended and otherwise focused to be more effective Project Management for Modern Information Systems describes and illustrates practices procedures methods and tools for IT project management that address this extended definition of project success for modern times

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    Business Information Systems: Analysis, Design and Practice

    Textbook - Business Information Systems: Analysis, Design and Practice ISBN: 0273713825
    Binding: Paperback
    Edition: 6
    Author(s): Graham Curtis, David Cobham
    Publisher: Financial Times Management
    Number of Pages: 695

    This book aims to equip those in or entering business to assess the opportunities limitations and major issues surrounding modern business information systems and to appreciate the way that information systems can aid the realization of business objectives This book provides students with: good technical coverage accessible coverage for both business students and computing students interesting case studies including a running case throughout the systems development chapters showing real world application of ideas and technologies European context and examples PowerPoint slides and additional test questions for Lecturers online New to this edition Chapters 10-15 on Systems Development Analysis and Design have been replaced by new chapters taking an object oriented approach The structured approach is still summarised in chapter 16 and the content from the previous edition is included in full online in the Companion Website Case studies questions and activities have been updated throughout An introduction or increased focus on current topics such as globalisation agile methods E-Business security and trust off the shelf solutions CRM legacy systems integration business intelligence data warehousing and data mining

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    Management Information Systems, Moving Business Forward

    Textbook - Management Information Systems, Moving Business Forward ISBN: 0470889195
    Binding: Paperback
    Edition: 1
    Author(s): R. Kelly Rainer, Hugh J. Watson
    Publisher: Wiley
    Number of Pages: 647

    This new first edition from best-selling author Kelly Rainer and highly respected coauthor Hugh Watson supports your teaching goals by allowing for maximum flexibility of coverage and by engaging students with a tested pedagogical structure Utilizing flexible Learning Units comprised of tightly coupled concepts and Student Activities Rainer transports the student from passively learning about IS to doing IS in a realistic context Plug IT In learning extensions enable instructors to introduce material of interest at their discretion Plug IT In's cover such topics as project management business processes and information asset protection

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    Business Driven Information Systems

    Textbook - Business Driven Information Systems ISBN:
    Binding: Kindle Edition
    Edition: 3
    Author(s): Paige Baltzan
    Publisher: Business And Economics
    Number of Pages: 496

    OverviewBusiness Driven Information Systems story: Business Driven Information Systems discusses various business initiatives first and how technology supports those initiatives second The premise for this unique approach is that business initiatives should drive technology choices Every discussion first addresses the business needs and then addresses the technology that supports those needs This text provides the foundation that will enable students to achieve excellence in business whether they major in operations management manufacturing sales marketing finance human resources accounting or virtually any other business discipline Business Driven Information Systems is designed to give students the ability to understand how information technology can be a point of strength for an organization

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