BNET Business Dictionary
Business Definition for: Systems Method
- a widely-used group of methodologies which explore the nature of complex business situations by mapping activities in a model. The systems method can be applied to systems that are either hard systems, where precise objectives are expressed in mathematical terms, or soft systems, where a human factor is involved and situations often do not involve such precise objectives. A variety of systems approaches are available including operational research, systems analysis, and systems dynamics.
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- Jerk-free acceleration for machine tools.(Siemens Linear Motor Systems' patented impulse decoupling method)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
- MUNICH, GERMANY--Engineers at Siemens Linear Motor Systems have developed an impulse decoupling method to reduce reaction forces on machine tools. The method, which is patent-registered, can be used with any linear motor drive. MUNICH, GERMANY--Engineers at Siemens Linear Motor Systems have developed...
- Research articles 2000-09-01
- DMR CONSULTING: Microcell chooses DMR Pr ProductivityCentre as systems delivery method.
- M2 PRESSWIRE-21 October 1999-DMR CONSULTING: Microcell chooses DMR ProductivityCentre as systems delivery method C1994-99 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:201099 Montreal, QC -- DMR Consulting Group Inc. DMR today announced the signature of a contract with Microcell Telecommunications for the provision of...
- Research articles 1999-10-21
- Indianapolis-based enterprise vendor Made2Manage Systems says its users have affordable protection and recovery capabilities via Marlborough, Mass.-based LiveVault's method for continuously backing up server data via an Internet connection to an off-site
- Indianapolis-based enterprise vendor Made2Manage Systems says its users have affordable protection and recovery capabilities via Marlborough, Mass.-based LiveVault's method for ... Indianapolis-based enterprise vendor Made2Manage Systems says its users have affordable protection and recovery capabilities via Marlborough, Mass.-based LiveVault's method for continuously ...
- Research articles 2003-04-01
- At ITC: more ASIC testers like JTAG. (Integrated Measurement Systems and Hilevel Technology to announce support for the Joint Test Action Group's boundary-scan test method at the International Test Conference)
- At ITC: More ASIC testers like JTAG WASHINGTON, DC--Seeking to capitalize on semiconductor makers' moves toward the Joint Test Action Group JTAG method, Integrated Measurement Systems of Beaverton, OR, and Hilevel Technology of Irvine, CA, will ann At ITC: More ASIC testers like JTAG WASHINGTON, DC--Seeking...
- Research articles 1989-08-24
- An Efficient Linear-Scaling Ewald Method for Long-Range Electrostatic Interactions in Combined QM/MM Calculations
- A method is presented for the efficient evaluation of long-range electrostatic forces in combined quantum mechanical and molecular mechanical (QM/MM) calculations of periodic systems. The QM/MM-Ewald method is a linear-scaling electrostatic method that utilizes the particle mesh Ewald algorithm for calculation of point charge interactions of molecular mechanical atoms and...
- White papers 2004-12-14
- Two phases to the moon.(computing)(two-phase systems)(services of researchers at Purdue University )
- IN A BID TO DESIGN MORE EFFICIENT heating and cooling systems in spacecraft bound for Mars or the moon, researchers at Purdue University have worked out a mathematical method to predict how those systems will behave in reduced gravity. IN A BID TO DESIGN...
- Research articles 2005-02-01
- SELaKT - Social Network Analysis as a Method for Expert Localisation and Sustainable Knowledge Transfer
- In many organisations, conservation of specialised expertise is picked out as a central theme only after experienced members have already left. The paper presents the SELaKT method, a method for Sustainable Expert Localisation and Knowledge Transfer based on Social Network Analysis SNA. It has been developed during a project co-operation...
- White papers 2004-06-30
- Application of the slow coherency decomposition method to the Yemeni network
- AbstractThis paper reviews the slow coherency method for decomposing multi-machine power systems into coherent areas. The slow coherency method identifies weakly coupled groups of generators with the slowest inter-area modes of oscillation. This decomposition method has a sound mathematical basis. A case study is described in which the decomposition technique...
- Research articles 2004-01-01
- Performance Evaluation Methods for Autonomous, Applications Orientated Wind Turbine Systems
- This paper describes the development of methods for the power performance evaluation of autonomous wind turbine systems designed for electricity production. Three system types have been investigated. The emphasis was on the evaluation of the effect of the electrical load on the power production of the turbine. Measurements and simulations...
- White papers 2001-09-26
- Optical Propagation Methodologies for Optical MEM Systems
- This white paper examines optical propagation techniques for modeling and simulating optical MEM systems. It determines an appropriate technique through studying two criteria: the requirements established by the physical properties of these systems and the goal of having an interactive CAD tool. After examining several classical methods, we conclude with...
- White papers 2000-01-21
- Cantaloupe Systems joins Siemens M2M One Program.(VENDING MARKET WATCH)
- Cantaloupe Systems has joined the Siemens M2M One team of solution providers. Siemens M2M One is an initiative offering business managers an efficient method of selecting suitable providers to build a complete machine-to-machine communications networ Cantaloupe Systems has joined the Siemens M2M One team of solution...
- Research articles 2006-01-01
- ASHRAE Offers New Efficiency Standard for HVAC Systems.(American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers)(Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning )(Brief Article)
- The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers ASHRAE recently announced the release of ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 152, "Method of Test for Determining the Design and Seasonal Efficiencies of Residential Thermal Distribution Systems," a new method designed to evaluate energy efficiencies, estimate energy savings...
- Research articles 2004-06-09
- The Finite Element Method and Thermal Desktop
- Despite recent advances in computer aided design based tools, spacecraft thermal analysis remains outside the realm of finite element method FEM based analysis. However, a failure on the part of existing FEM based codes does not invalidate the advantages of the Finite Element Method. Properly implemented, FEM based systems can...
- White papers 2002-05-16
- Method For User Oriented Modelling Of Data Warehouse Systems
- This paper describes a method for data warehouse development. One critical success factor of data warehouse development is determining information requirements. Hence, the method focuses on gathering of requirements and information needs of the users first. An extended data warehouse architecture and a technique for decomposition of the system serve...
- White papers 2006-04-04
- Method Emergence In Practice - Influences And Consequences
- This paper explores the relationship between what influences and shapes the unique and locally situated method-in-action and how it consequently emerges. Based on a synthesis of prominent Information Systems Development literature, an analytical framework is developed. The framework is organised into three perspectives: The structuralist; The individualist and the interactive...
- White papers 2005-04-27
- Evaluation of intrusion detection systems
- This paper presents a comprehensive method for evaluating intrusion detection systems IDSs. It integrates and extends ROC receiver operating characteristic and cost analysis methods to provide an expected cost metric. Results are given for determining the optimal operation of an IDS based on this expected cost metric. Results are given...
- Research articles 2003-11-01
- Field demonstration of visible opacity photographic systems.(TECHNICAL PAPER)(Digital Opacity Compliance System)(Report)
- ABSTRACT The Digital Opacity Compliance System DOCS is an innovative method that uses digital imaging technology to quantify visible opacity of stationary sources. DOCS, which has been demonstrated at pilot and full scale as a technically defensible and economically attractive alternative...
- Research articles 2007-01-01
- PA Consulting Group identifies a novel method of authenticating pharmaceutical products to avoid counterfeits and ensure patient safety; Paper at Combatting Pharmaceutical Fraud & Counterfeiting, 7 October, London.
- M2 PRESSWIRE-30 September 2003-PA CONSULTING GROUP: PA Consulting Group identifies a novel method of authenticating pharmaceutical products to avoid counterfeits and ensure patient safety; Paper at Combatting Pharmaceutical Fraud & Counterfeiting, 7 October, LondonC1994-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:09302003 Rob Whewell...
- Research articles 2003-09-30
- New method pinpoints sources of car design flaws
- Mechanical engineers at Purdue University have developed a new method to detect and correct design flaws in cars. Researchers at Purdue and a team of engineers at ArvinMeritor, a provider of integrated automotive systems, modules, and components based in Columbus, Indiana, have discovered a simple method that can, in...
- Research articles 2003-02-01
- Purdue Method Will Help Industry Design Parts-Search Systems.
- Byline: Purdue University WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., Sept. 26 AScribe Newswire -- Researchers at Purdue University who developed the first system capable of searching a company's catalog of three-dimensional parts created with computer-aided design software are now providing a method to evaluate how well...
- Research articles 2005-09-26
