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Defining Business Process Improvement(BPI) Projects with Analysis Results Based on the Cause-and-Effect Chain (인과관계체인 기반의 분석 결과를 활용한 비즈니스 프로세스 개선 과제 정의)

  • Kang, Jun-Gyu;Lim, Seung-Kil
    • Journal of Korean Society of Industrial and Systems Engineering
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    • v.38 no.1
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    • pp.101-109
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    • 2015
  • This paper suggests a procedure to define business process improvement (BPI) projects with analysis results based on the cause-and-effect chain. The procedure developed in this paper focuses on eliminating root causes of business problems resulted from abnormal events occurred in business process executions. First, we develop three criteria used to make clusters of the root causes where a cluster of root causes will be eliminated together by a BPI project defined based on the cluster. Second, we develop a method to formulate desired expectations from the BPI project. Also, we suggest a method to calculate the relative importance of the BPI projects that help a BPI organization determine priorities of them. We illustrate the procedure and the methods with some examples for the domestic mail delivery process in the postal service industry.

A Study on the Optimization of the Dimensional Deviation due to the Shortening of the Cycle Time for Rear Cover of Mobile Phone (휴대폰 후면 커버의 공정시간 단축에 따른 치수 편차의 최적화에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Joo-Kwon;Kim, Jong-Sun;Lee, Jun-Han;Kwak, Jae-Seob
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Process Engineers
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    • v.16 no.6
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    • pp.117-124
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    • 2017
  • In this study, we investigated the optimization of process conditions by using the Six Sigma process, design of experiment (DOE) method and response surface method (RSM) to resolve dimensional deviation and appearance problems arising from the shortened process time of the mobile phone rear cover. The analysis of the trivial many was performed by 2-sample T-test and cooling time, and mold temperature and packing pressure were selected as the vital fews affecting the overall width of the product. The optimal conditions of the process were then studied using the DOE and the RSM. We analyzed the improvement effects by applying the selected optimal conditions to the production process and the results showed that the difference between the mean value and target value of the overall width stood at 0.01 mm, an improvement of 88.89% compared to current process that fell within the range of standard dimension. The short-term process capability stood at $4.77{\sigma}$, which implied an excellent technology level despite a decrease by $0.22{\sigma}$ compared to the current process. The difference in process capability decreased by $2.44{\sigma}$ to $0.41{\sigma}$, showing a significant improvement in management capability. Ultimately, the process time of the product was shortened from 18.3 seconds in the current process to 13.65 seconds, resulting in a 34.07% improvement in production yield.

A Study on the Decision For the Process Improvement Alternatives to Reduce the Fraction Defective (불량률(不良率) 감소(減少)를 위한 공정개선대안(工程改善對案) 결정(決定)에 관한 연구(硏究))

  • Lee, Do-Gyeong;Jo, Jin-Hyeong
    • Journal of Korean Society for Quality Management
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    • v.17 no.2
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    • pp.47-54
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    • 1989
  • This study is concerned with the reduction of fraction defective for quality improvement model in manufacturing system. For the methodology, a heuristic method for the selection of alternatives of process improvement is introduced for quality improvement and cost problem subject to cost constraints. This study suggests a model for selecting fraction defective reduction alternatives in multi-stage manufacturing system and a numerical example is presented.

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A Study of interior design process and 6sigma application - Focused on display space design improvement in department store - (실내디자인 프로세스와 6시그마 적용 사례 연구 - 백화점내 연출 공간 디자인 개선을 중심으로 -)

  • Yeom, Dae-Keon
    • Korean Institute of Interior Design Journal
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    • v.16 no.2 s.61
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    • pp.322-330
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    • 2007
  • Because 6sigma is doing innovative success In management whole, estimate that can exert direct effect in interior Design management. Therefore, this study did by purpose that 6sigma that is scientific method that do customers satisfaction by ultimate purpose acts as basic study that can heighten practical use Possibility and result of interior Design management and value by interior design standardization process. Need to use marketing data that is scientific design component at schematic design step for successful interior design that can improve result. Hereupon, this study is doing to big dimension that utilizes 6sigma and makes standard process of only Interior Design, and did to dimension that present study phase verifies if '6sigma' is practical use possibility by intoner design process. Did by method that verification method of 6sigma practical use possibility analyzes "Information transmission efficiency improvement of department store display space" 6sigma project example. When see that example project is analyzed on Improvement constituent that "Design improvement" out of Vital few Xs of statistical analysis item must heighten the customers satisfaction rate conclusively, target process might be established because design becomes center of gravity if did design improvement very first time. Finally, possibility that 6sigma can utilize in process of interior design is verified, and it is scientific methodology that can utilize to all business members that there are not any special category of business even if is in practical use. Such scientific 6sigma method need persistent study that make standard process analyzing a lot of problems that is expected to be beaconed and happens substantially in here after to management development of interior design.

Study on Measurement Program in each Maturity Level of CMMI (CMMI 성숙도 레벨 별 측정 프로그램에 관한 연구)

  • Yu Young-Moo;Han Hyuk-Soo
    • The KIPS Transactions:PartD
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    • v.12D no.1 s.97
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    • pp.91-102
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    • 2005
  • In the past it was generally felt that software quality was the same as product quality. But as the software industry is getting bigger and more complex, it has become hard to develop quality software that meets customers' needs just depending on product quality. Therefore, lately many domestic and foreign companies are making efforts to upgrade product quality by implementing Process Improvement. Measurement in Process Improvement activities enhances the effect of Process Improvement, and also identifies and helps the activities. In support of this paper, research on the measurement program was conducted based on the CMMI adopted by many domestic and foreign companies for their process improvement model. MA process area that deals with measurement process setup is one of the CMMI process areas and was the basis of the structure of the measurement program. This study presents differences of the measurement program for each level of CMMI and how to apply it. The results of this study can help a business to apply CMMI-based Process Improvement by backing up the structure of the measurement program. Furthermore, it can offer a roadmap for progress of the measurement program for each level.

The Effectiveness of IIM-based Science Writhing Lessson on Science Process Skills and Self-Directed Learning in Elementary Science-Gifted Students (IIM 기반 과학 글쓰기 수업이 초등과학영재의 과학 탐구 능력과 자기 주도적 학습능력에 미치는 효과)

  • Shin, Myeung-Ryeul;Lee, Yong-Seop
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Earth Science Education
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    • v.4 no.3
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    • pp.267-277
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    • 2011
  • The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of IIM-based science writhing lesson on the science process skills and self-directed learning in elementary science-gifted students. To verify research problems, the subjects of this study were forth-grade students selected from one classes of an elementary science-gifted class in Busan National Universty of education : the research group is composed of twenty students who were participated in IIM-based science writing lessons. During 12 weeks, the IIM-based science writing lessons was executed in the reasearch group. Post-test showed following results: First, the research group showed a significant improvement in the science process skill. We look into detailly this, the research group showed a significant improvement in the basis science skill. The sub-factor 'expectation' of the science process skill effects a significant improvement. Second, the research group showed a significant improvement in the self-directed learning. In conclusion, IIM-based science writing lesson was more effective on science process skill and self-directed learning. However, since the study has a limit on an object of the study and the applied program, the additional studies need to be conducted with an extended comparative group and program.

The Effect of PBL-based Astronomical Observation Program on Science Process Skills and Scientific Attitudes in Elementary Science-Gifted Students (PBL 기반 천체관측 프로그램이 초등과학영재의 과학적 탐구능력과 과학적 태도에 미치는 효과)

  • Shin, Myeung-Ryeul;Lee, Yong-Seop
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Earth Science Education
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    • v.4 no.1
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    • pp.20-31
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    • 2011
  • The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of PBL-based astronomical observation on the science process skills and scientific attitudes in elementary science-gifted students. To verify research problems, the subjects of this study were forth-grade students selected from one classes of an elementary science-gifted class in Busan National University of education : the research group is composed of twenty students who were participated in PBL-based astronomical observation program. During four weeks, the PBL-based astronomical observation program instruction was executed in the reasearch group. Post-test showed following results: First, the research group showed a significant improvement in the science process skill. We look into detailly this, the research group showed a significant improvement in the basis science skill. The sub-factor 'expectation' of the science process skill effects a significant improvement. Second, the research group showed a significant improvement in the scientific attitudes. In conclusion, PBL-based astronomical observation program was more effective on science process skill and scientific attitudes. However, since the study has a limit on an object of the study and the applied program, the additional studies need to be conducted with an extended comparative group and program.

Thermal Transient Characteristics of Die Attach in High Power LED Package

  • Kim Hyun-Ho;Choi Sang-Hyun;Shin Sang-Hyun;Lee Young-Gi;Choi Seok-Moon;Oh Yong-Soo
    • Journal of the Microelectronics and Packaging Society
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    • v.12 no.4 s.37
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    • pp.331-338
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    • 2005
  • The rapid advances in high power light sources and arrays as encountered in incandescent lamps have induced dramatic increases in die heat flux and power consumption at all levels of high power LED packaging. The lifetime of such devices and device arrays is determined by their temperature and thermal transients controlled by the powering and cooling, because they are usually operated under rough environmental conditions. The reliability of packaged electronics strongly depends on the die attach quality, because any void or a small delamination may cause instant temperature increase in the die, leading sooner or later to failure in the operation. Die attach materials have a key role in the thermal management of high power LED packages by providing the low thermal resistance between the heat generating LED chips and the heat dissipating heat slug. In this paper, thermal transient characteristics of die attach in high power LED package have been studied based on the thermal transient analysis using the evaluation of the structure function of the heat flow path. With high power LED packages fabricated by die attach materials such as Ag paste, solder paste and Au/Sn eutectic bonding, we have demonstrated characteristics such as cross-section analysis, shear test and visual inspection after shear test of die attach and how to detect die attach failures and to measure thermal resistance values of die attach in high power LED package. From the structure function oi the thermal transient characteristics, we could know the result that die attach quality of Au/Sn eutectic bonding presented the thermal resistance of about 3.5K/W. It was much better than those of Ag paste and solder paste presented the thermal resistance of about 11.5${\~}$14.2K/W and 4.4${\~}$4.6K/W, respectively.

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A Study on Waste Factors and Improvement Priorities of Missile Flight Test Works (유도무기 비행시험 업무 개선을 위한 낭비요인과 우선순위 분석 연구)

  • Ahn, Jangkeun;Kim, Euihwan
    • Journal of the Korea Institute of Military Science and Technology
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    • v.21 no.4
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    • pp.541-550
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    • 2018
  • The works of preparing for missile flight test are becoming more complicated. To reduce the amount of waste time along with the complexity of the task, systematic analysis of waste factors should be performed before performing process improvement. The waste factors for missile flight test are first defined using lean-based waste factors. The improvement priorities for the defined waste factors are surveyed. For reliable analysis, AHP is used in questionnaire analysis instead of the existing method with large error. Then weighting and priority for waste factors for level 1 and Level 2 are suggested. Through AHP, we could derive reliable improvement priorities for waste factors. It is analyzed that the biggest cause of waste factors is waiting time and identified as the first item to be considered when establishing improvement plan. In addition, suggestions for improvement measures of waste factors are presented through brainstorming method. Reliable results will be an important factor in process redesign for missile flight test works.

Development of an index that decreases birth weight, promotes postnatal growth and yet minimizes selection intensity in beef cattle

  • Kenji Togashi;Toshio Watanabe;Atsushi Ogino;Masakazu Shinomiya;Masashi Kinukawa;Kazuhito Kurogi;Shohei Toda
    • Animal Bioscience
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    • v.37 no.5
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    • pp.839-851
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    • 2024
  • Objective: The main goal of our current study was to improve the growth curve of meat animals by decreasing the birth weight while achieving a finishing weight that is the same as that before selection but at younger age. Methods: Random regression model was developed to derive various selection indices to achieve desired gains in body weight at target time points throughout the fattening process. We considered absolute and proportional gains at specific ages (in weeks) and for various stages (i.e., early, middle, late) during the fattening process. Results: The point gain index was particularly easy to use because breeders can assign a specific age (in weeks) as a time point and model either the actual weight gain desired or a scaled percentage gain in body weight. Conclusion: The point gain index we developed can achieve the desired weight gain at any given postnatal week of the growing process and is an easy-to-use and practical option for improving the growth curve.