Agility defined

The dielectric constant (6r) and the quality values Q at microwave frequency were measured using the Hakki-Coleman s dielectric resonator method , and modified and improved by Courtney. A vector network analyzer (E8363, Agilent Technologies, Loveland, CO, USA) was employed in the measurement. The temperature coefficient of resonant frequency (t/) was measured in the temperature range from -25 to h-85 °C. The X/ value was defined as follows ... 

The iterative structure of agile development fits well with the iteration needed for usability and user experience design. However, the piecemeal manner in which functionality is introduced into the overall system necessitates developing a concept model early to guide consistent design and define reusable interaction patterns. 

Many companies, early in their understanding of supply chain management, will erroneously define agility as a shorter... 

Herron C and Braiden PM (2007) Defining the foundation of lean manufactming in the context of its origins. ET international conference on agile manufacturing, pp 148-157... 

On the other hand, agility is defined as the ability of an organization to respond rapidly to changes in demand, both in terms of volume and variety. Figure 2.7 summarizes the three critical dimensions - variety, variability (or predictability) and volume - that determine which approach - agile or lean - should be deployed. 

Originally, all CDS were control and evaluation systems of one instrument manufacturer. The aim was to provide a better and more convenient control of the in-house HPLC and GC instruments. As the solutions were always focused on the own instrument hardware, almost every manufacturer uses his own system to connect instruments to the computer hardware. Besides standardized formats such as IEEE488 Bus Waters Agilent), there can be found serial interfaces, later on often USB ports or proprietary connections. In correlation with standardized communication protocols, this can lead to incompatibiUties, why some laboratories have decided to use several CDS each having its particular data system. In order to decrease the effort that arises from training laboratory staff and multiple installations, maintenances, and software validations, companies aim to decrease the number of CDS in their laboratories to a minimum. Having the focus on one CDS helps to define a unique workflow and ensures a consistent documentation of the processes. 

Reconfigurability is a required property to ensure supply chain agility and to enable service-oriented supply chains. For the purposes of this book, a reconfigurable supply chain is defined as ... 

The CODP allows for a differentiation of supply chain strategy before and after the defined point. Companies may utilize a lean strategy up to the CODP and an agile strategy beyond it as depicted in Fig. 3.14 (Christopher and TowiU 2001). 

Christopher (2000) defines agility as achieving a rapid response on a global scale to constantly changing markets. The rapid response needs to cover changes in demand for both volnme and variety. A third dimension is lead times and how long it takes to replenish the goods in order to satisfy demand. 

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