Value of Innovation

Value of Innovation

Author: Irina Farquhar

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing

Published: 2007-11-01

Total Pages: 448

ISBN-13: 0762313463

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Investigates the impact of information technology, biogenetic, and pharmacological innovation on individuals quality of life, safety, individual and system health care utilization, occupational and environmental health and formulary decision making, and costs.


Gao-05-858 Dod Business Systems Modernization

Gao-05-858 Dod Business Systems Modernization

Author: United States Government Accountability Office

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2018-01-30

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13: 9781984377593

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GAO-05-858 DOD Business Systems Modernization: Navy ERP Adherence to Best Business Practices Critical to Avoid Past Failures


Root Cause Analyses of Nunn-McCurdy Breaches, Volume 1

Root Cause Analyses of Nunn-McCurdy Breaches, Volume 1

Author: Irv Blickstein

Publisher: RAND Corporation

Published: 2011-10-27

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 9780833059277

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Congressional concern with cost overruns, or breaches, in several major defense acquisition programs led the authors, in a partnership with the Performance Assessments and Root Cause Analysis Office in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, to investigate root causes by examining program reviews, analyzing data, participating in contractor briefings, and holding meetings with diverse stakeholders.


DoD Business Systems Modernization

DoD Business Systems Modernization

Author: Randolph C. Hite

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2009-02

Total Pages: 65

ISBN-13: 1437909213

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For decades, the DoD has been challenged in modernizing its thousands of business systems. Since 1995, this effort has been designated as high risk. One key to effectively modernizing DoD¿s systems environment and satisfying relevant legislative requirements is ensuring that business system investments comply with an enterprisewide strategic blueprint, commonly called an enterprise architecture. For DoD¿s business systems modernization, it is developing and using a federated Business Enterprise Architecture (BEA), which is a coherent family of parent and subsidiary architectures. This report determines whether key Dept. of the Navy business systems modernization programs comply with DoD¿s federated BEA. Charts and tables.


Maintenance Engineering Handbook

Maintenance Engineering Handbook

Author: Keith Mobley

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2008-04-20

Total Pages: 1250

ISBN-13: 0071641017

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Stay Up to Date on the Latest Issues in Maintenance Engineering The most comprehensive resource of its kind, Maintenance Engineering Handbook has long been a staple for engineers, managers, and technicians seeking current advice on everything from tools and techniques to planning and scheduling. This brand-new edition brings you up to date on the most pertinent aspects of identifying and repairing faulty equipment; such dated subjects as sanitation and housekeeping have been removed. Maintenance Engineering Handbook has been advising plant and facility professionals for more than 50 years. Whether you're new to the profession or a practiced veteran, this updated edition is an absolute necessity. New and updated sections include: Belt Drives, provided by the Gates Corporation Repair and Maintenance Cost Estimation Ventilation Fans and Exhaust Systems 10 New Chapters on Maintenance of Mechanical Equipment Inside: • Organization and Management of the Maintenance Function • Maintenance Practices • Engineering and Analysis Tools • Maintenance of Facilities and Equipment • Maintenance of Mechanical Equipment • Maintenance of Electrical Equipment • Instrumentation and Reliability Tools • Lubrication • Maintenance Welding • Chemical Corrosion Control and Cleaning


Learning from Science and Technology Policy Evaluation

Learning from Science and Technology Policy Evaluation

Author: Philip Shapira

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2003-01-01

Total Pages: 428

ISBN-13: 9781781957059

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The contributors analyse and contrast the need and demand for RIT performance measurement and evaluation within the US and European innovation and policy making systems. They assess current US and European RIT evaluation practices and methods in key areas, discuss applications of new evaluative approaches and consider strategies that could lead to improvements in RIT evaluation design and policies.