Download or read book The Impact of Collaborative and Three Dimensional Imaging Technology on SHIPMAIN Cost Estimates written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 17 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The U.S. Navy owns 277 ships, 57 submarines and more than 4,000 aircraft that requires an inventory that includes: 551 different engines; 7,325 different motors; 36,979 types of valves; 268 air-conditioning unit models and ; 443 categories of generators. Research was conducted into the efficiencies and added value that could be realized by incorporating 3D laser scanning and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools into the cost estimation portion of the ship maintenance and modernization (SHIPMAIN) program. Knowledge Value Added (KVA) + Real Options (RO) framework was used in a proof-of-concept case study to quantify process improvements and subsequent benefits of the addition of 3D laser scanning and PLM technologies on cost estimation in the SHIPMAIN program. The Entitled Process for Surface Ship and Carrier Modernization (SHIPMAIN EP) is a five-phased program that leverages best practice techniques to provide a common planning process for fleet maintenance. The goal of this program is the "right" work at the "right" time for the "right" cost.
Download or read book The Use of Collaborative and Three Dimensional Imaging Technology to Achieve Increased Value and Efficiency in the Cost Estimation Portion of the SHIPMAIN Environment written by and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maintenance and modernization efforts of the U.S. Navy s fleet are essential to the U.S. s ability to project power and deter adversaries from around the world. This maintenance and modernization requires substantial allocation of funds from the already stretched thin budget. In order to facilitate the most cost-effective way of allocating funds the Navy has invested substantial fiscal and human resources to standardize the processes used to accomplish maintenance, modernization and repair for its fleet of ships. In order to realize the full benefit to the available technology, reliable and quantitative measures which capture and measure the full range of benefits provided by technology resources are essential. The Knowledge Value Added (KVA) methodology will be used in this thesis to identify and quantify the benefits that can be realized within the cost estimation portion of the ship maintenance and modernization (SHIPMAIN) program. A proof of concept case was developed to analyze the current cost estimation process with SHIPMAIN. After the completion of the baseline as-is process, the KVA methodology is applied to a notional scenario which uses 3D laser scanning and Product Lifecycle Management to reengineer the current cost estimation process. The notional scenario demonstrates positive returns from the reengineered cost estimation process and the KVA methodology establishes evidence which suggests that operating costs will be reduced by over $176 million and cost estimation efficiency will increase.
Download or read book Potential Impact of Collaborative and Three dimensional Imaging Technology on SHIPMAIN written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The U.S. Navy does not have a single portfolio containing lifecycle information for individual ships, classes of ships or shipboard systems from cradle-to-grave. Initiatives like Open Architecture (OA), the Entitled Process for Surface Ship and Carrier Modernization (SHIPMAIN EP) and rapid acquisition strategies are challenging old business models to obtain higher levels of mission capability for less cost in less time. Cost-estimation and comprehensive lifecycle management are two specific areas in which Navy must become more efficient to leverage new initiatives.
Download or read book The Potential Impact of Collaborative and Three dimensional Imaging Technology on SHIPMAIN Fleet Modernization Plan written by Nathan L. Seaman and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maintenance and modernization of the US Navy fleet is big business. The Navy has invested substantial fiscal and human resources to standardize the processes used to accomplish maintenance, modernization and repair for its fleet of ships. As technology continues to advance at exponential rates, reliable and quantitative measures capturing and measuring the full range of benefits are essential. The Knowledge Value Added (KVA) + Real Options (RO) framework was used in this case analysis to quantify process improvements and subsequent benefits of select technology on the ship maintenance and modernization (SHIPMAIN) program.
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Download or read book The Use of Collaborative and Three Dimensional Imaging Technology to Increase Value in the Shipmain Environment of the Fleet Modernization Plan written by and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maintenance and modernization of the U.S. Navy fleet is big business. To get the most value for each dollar spent, the Navy has invested substantial fiscal and human resources to standardize the processes used to accomplish maintenance, modernization and repair for its fleet of ships. As technology continues to advance at an exponential rate, reliable and quantitative measures which capture and measure the full gamut of benefits provided by technology resources are essential. An analytic form of analysis known as the Knowledge Value Added (KVA) methodology will be used in this thesis to capture and quantify the benefits of the ship maintenance and modernization (SHIPMAIN) program and the potential benefits offered by a reengineered process. A proof of concept case was developed to analyze current maintenance and modernization efforts for combatant ships of the Navy's surface forces. Using the current status as a baseline analysis, the KVA methodology is applied to a notional scenario which uses 3D laser scanning and Product Lifecycle Management to reengineer the current process. The notional scenario demonstrates positive returns from the reengineered process and the KVA methodology establishes evidence which suggests that operating costs will be reduced by nearly 7 8 million annually.
Download or read book Ship Design written by Apostolos Papanikolaou and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-09-16 with total page 635 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book deals with ship design and in particular with methodologies of the preliminary design of ships. The book is complemented by a basic bibliography and five appendices with useful updated charts for the selection of the main dimensions and other basic characteristics of different types of ships (Appendix A), the determination of hull form from the data of systematic hull form series (Appendix B), the detailed description of the relational method for the preliminary estimation of ship weights (Appendix C), a brief review of the historical evolution of shipbuilding science and technology from the prehistoric era to date (Appendix D) and finally a historical review of regulatory developments of ship's damage stability to date (Appendix E). The book can be used as textbook for ship design courses or as additional reading for university or college students of naval architecture courses and related disciplines; it may also serve as a reference book for naval architects, practicing engineers of related disciplines and ship officers, who like to enter the ship design field systematically or to use practical methodologies for the estimation of ship's main dimensions and of other ship main properties and elements of ship design.
Download or read book Modeling Risk written by Johnathan Mun and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2006-07-21 with total page 626 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This completely revised and updated edition of Applied Risk Analysis includes new case studies in modeling risk and uncertainty as well as a new risk analysis CD-ROM prepared by Dr. Mun. On the CD-ROM you'll find his Risk Simulator and Real Options Super Lattice Solver software as well as many useful spreadsheet models. "Johnathan Mun's book is a sparkling jewel in my finance library. Mun demonstrates a deep understanding of the underlying mathematical theory in his ability to reduce complex concepts to lucid explanations and applications. For this reason, he's my favorite writer in this field." —Janet Tavakoli, President, Tavakoli Structured Finance, Inc. and author of Collateralized Debt Obligations and Structured Finance "A must-read for product portfolio managers . . . it captures the risk exposure of strategic investments, and provides management with estimates of potential outcomes and options for risk mitigation." —Rafael E. Gutierrez, Executive Director of Strategic Marketing and Planning, Seagate Technology, Inc. "Once again, Dr. Mun has created a 'must-have, must-read' book for anyone interested in the practical application of risk analysis. Other books speak in academic generalities, or focus on one area of risk application. [This book] gets to the heart of the matter with applications for every area of risk analysis. You have a real option to buy almost any book?you should exercise your option and get this one!" —Glenn Kautt, MBA, CFP, EA, President and Chairman, The Monitor Group, Inc. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
Download or read book Practical Ship Design written by D.G.M. Watson and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2002-02-22 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ever-growing demand for commercial activities at sea has meant that ships are rapidly developing and that the rules governing their construction and operation are changing. Practical Ship Design records these changes, their outcomes and the reasoning behind them. It deals with every aspect of ship design and handles a wide range of both merchant ships and naval ships with authority. It provides coverage of cargo ships and passenger ships, tugs, dredgers and other service craft. It also includes concept design, detail design, structural design, hydrodynamics design, the effect of regulations, the preparation of specifications and matters of costs and economics. Drawing on the author's extensive practical experience, Practical Ship Design is likely to interest everybody involved in the design, construction, repair and operation of ships. Students and the most experienced professionals will all benefit from the book's vast store of design data and its conclusions and recommendations.
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Download or read book Real Options Analysis written by Johnathan Mun and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-07-02 with total page 603 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Mun demystifies real options analysis and delivers a powerful, pragmatic guide for decision-makers and practitioners alike. Finally, there is a book that equips professionals to easily recognize, value, and seize real options in the world around them." --Jim Schreckengast, Senior VP, R&D Strategy, Gemplus International SA, France Completely revised and updated to meet the challenges of today's dynamic business environment, Real Options Analysis, Second Edition offers you a fresh look at evaluating capital investment strategies by taking the strategic decision-making process into consideration. This comprehensive guide provides both a qualitative and quantitative description of real options; the methods used in solving real options; why and when they are used; and the applicability of these methods in decision making.
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Download or read book Strategic System Assurance and Business Analytics written by P. K. Kapur and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-06-19 with total page 603 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book systematically examines and quantifies industrial problems by assessing the complexity and safety of large systems. It includes chapters on system performance management, software reliability assessment, testing, quality management, analysis using soft computing techniques, management analytics, and business analytics, with a clear focus on exploring real-world business issues. Through contributions from researchers working in the area of performance, management, and business analytics, it explores the development of new methods and approaches to improve business by gaining knowledge from bulk data. With system performance analytics, companies are now able to drive performance and provide actionable insights for each level and for every role using key indicators, generate mobile-enabled scorecards, time series-based analysis using charts, and dashboards. In the current dynamic environment, a viable tool known as multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) is increasingly being adopted to deal with complex business decisions. MCDA is an important decision support tool for analyzing goals and providing optimal solutions and alternatives. It comprises several distinct techniques, which are implemented by specialized decision-making packages. This book addresses a number of important MCDA methods, such as DEMATEL, TOPSIS, AHP, MAUT, and Intuitionistic Fuzzy MCDM, which make it possible to derive maximum utility in the area of analytics. As such, it is a valuable resource for researchers and academicians, as well as practitioners and business experts.
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