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• 1. [Article] Case Study: The Optimization of Information Flow & Organization in Software Development

  Trial and error are inevitable in the process of software development; the redesign is wasteful when unfocused communication occurs within the development process. To speed up this development process, ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Case Study: The Optimization of Information Flow & Organization in Software Development Author: Madani, Farshad, Wang, Bing, Wang, Xiaowen, White, Corey, Wang, Liying Year: 2012 Trial and error are inevitable in the process of software development; the redesign is wasteful when unfocused communication occurs within the development process. To speed up this development process, we optimized the information flow and redesigned the development organization into chunks. First, we investigated the information flow between tasks and coupled tasks into phases utilizing the Design Structure Matrix (DSM) so that the information exchange among chunks of tasks is as few as possible. In this way, the redundant iterations of tasks are eliminated. Meanwhile, we also grouped the engineers into groups according to the tasks, in this; we eliminated wasteful communications between the groups of engineers. We depict the social network defined by the information flow within the software development sector and compared the new arrangement to the old arrangement in a visible way. This new arrangement will facilitate the communications between engineers and speed up the process of software development. Title: Case Study: The Optimization of Information Flow & Organization in Software Development Author: Madani, Farshad, Wang, Bing, Wang, Xiaowen, White, Corey, Wang, Liying Year: 2012 Trial and error are inevitable in the process of software development; the redesign is wasteful when unfocused communication occurs within the development process. To speed up this development process, we optimized the information flow and redesigned the development organization into chunks. First, we investigated the information flow between tasks and coupled tasks into phases utilizing the Design Structure Matrix (DSM) so that the information exchange among chunks of tasks is as few as possible. In this way, the redundant iterations of tasks are eliminated. Meanwhile, we also grouped the engineers into groups according to the tasks, in this; we eliminated wasteful communications between the groups of engineers. We depict the social network defined by the information flow within the software development sector and compared the new arrangement to the old arrangement in a visible way. This new arrangement will facilitate the communications between engineers and speed up the process of software development. Close

• 2. [Article] Location Selection for Fabless Firms

  Site selection for a fabless firm has been a concern in high technology environment and economic development for global semiconductor companies. The process of site selection for firms that are involved ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Location Selection for Fabless Firms Author: Jeena, Niharika, Hagos, Meles, Tsai, Charles, Xu, Yuan, Khalifa, Zack Year: 2012 Site selection for a fabless firm has been a concern in high technology environment and economic development for global semiconductor companies. The process of site selection for firms that are involved in research and development is influenced by many criteria. The model developed highlights the most significant criteria that have an impact on the fabless site selection. Such important criteria are defined to be as: engineering talent, market development, policy, cost, and communication. Moreover, in this study, these criteria are fed into a Hierarchical Decision Model (HDM) along with their associated sub-criteria to select the most attractive site from several potential sites including San Jose, Portland, Hsinchu, Tokyo, Haifa, and Stockholm, for a fabless semiconductor company. A brief background on fabless firms worldwide with all the criteria and sub criteria is discussed. The pairwise comparison method is utilized to have the experts’ opinions from the semiconductor industry on the fabless site selection. Additionally, due to some factual and objective data existed in the literature such as those related to the engineering talent and marketing development, the researchers of this framework extracted information from various sources and normalized accordingly to be incorporated in the HDM model. The findings using pairwise comparison indicated that San Jose, Portland and Hsinchu are the most attractive locations for fabless firms. Title: Location Selection for Fabless Firms Author: Jeena, Niharika, Hagos, Meles, Tsai, Charles, Xu, Yuan, Khalifa, Zack Year: 2012 Site selection for a fabless firm has been a concern in high technology environment and economic development for global semiconductor companies. The process of site selection for firms that are involved in research and development is influenced by many criteria. The model developed highlights the most significant criteria that have an impact on the fabless site selection. Such important criteria are defined to be as: engineering talent, market development, policy, cost, and communication. Moreover, in this study, these criteria are fed into a Hierarchical Decision Model (HDM) along with their associated sub-criteria to select the most attractive site from several potential sites including San Jose, Portland, Hsinchu, Tokyo, Haifa, and Stockholm, for a fabless semiconductor company. A brief background on fabless firms worldwide with all the criteria and sub criteria is discussed. The pairwise comparison method is utilized to have the experts’ opinions from the semiconductor industry on the fabless site selection. Additionally, due to some factual and objective data existed in the literature such as those related to the engineering talent and marketing development, the researchers of this framework extracted information from various sources and normalized accordingly to be incorporated in the HDM model. The findings using pairwise comparison indicated that San Jose, Portland and Hsinchu are the most attractive locations for fabless firms. Close

• 3. [Article] Managing Knowledge-based Projects

  In knowledge-based projects, many risks can be resulted due to lack of knowledge applied in the project. To avoid these risks, project based companies need to implement a convenient mechanism to develop ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Managing Knowledge-based Projects Author: Madani, Farshad Year: 2012 In knowledge-based projects, many risks can be resulted due to lack of knowledge applied in the project. To avoid these risks, project based companies need to implement a convenient mechanism to develop knowledge management strategies. In this article, this mechanism is addressed as a KM strategic planning model, which is inherently a process model. This model helps to build a bridge between PMBOK processes and knowledge management strategy development. The foundation of this bridge is made on two pillars. First, the spiral of knowledge introduced by Nonaka [1] and, second, PMBOK processes. To develop the KM strategic planning model, the author is used his experiences acquired in applying knowledge management in managing projects in a consulting company. Title: Managing Knowledge-based Projects Author: Madani, Farshad Year: 2012 In knowledge-based projects, many risks can be resulted due to lack of knowledge applied in the project. To avoid these risks, project based companies need to implement a convenient mechanism to develop knowledge management strategies. In this article, this mechanism is addressed as a KM strategic planning model, which is inherently a process model. This model helps to build a bridge between PMBOK processes and knowledge management strategy development. The foundation of this bridge is made on two pillars. First, the spiral of knowledge introduced by Nonaka [1] and, second, PMBOK processes. To develop the KM strategic planning model, the author is used his experiences acquired in applying knowledge management in managing projects in a consulting company. Close

• 4. [Article] Bridging the Missing Link between "Top-down" and "Bottom-up": A Strategic Policy Model for International Collaboration in Science and Technology

  Success in International Collaboration in Science and Technology (ICST) depends on various factors, different players have different perspectives. Governments participate in collaboration in order to meet ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Bridging the Missing Link between "Top-down" and "Bottom-up": A Strategic Policy Model for International Collaboration in Science and Technology Author: Suntharasaj, Pattharaporn Year: 2013 Success in International Collaboration in Science and Technology (ICST) depends on various factors, different players have different perspectives. Governments participate in collaboration in order to meet their country's policy goals. Scientists and researchers establish their contacts through their personal channels or scientific networks in order to pursue their own academic interest. There are two significant approaches in ICST Policy making which are "top-down" and "bottom-up" approaches. Both approaches are important. One approach can not fit all. Each approach has its own advantages and disadvantages. A balance between these two approaches is necessary. The objective of this research is to develop a strategic policy model for international collaboration in science and technology to bridge the gap between "top-down" and "bottom-up" approaches. A strategic policy model was developed in which the characteristics of ICST proposals and expert judgments are quantified to determine the relative importance the country's international S&T vision and objectives and specific sectors, and to evaluate the proposals accordingly. Four international evaluation criteria are proposed in this research: strategic importance (SI), potential impact (PI), human resource development (HRD), and matching fund from international partners (MF). Each proposal is evaluated with respect to each criterion and related sub-criteria. The value of each ICST proposal is then calculated by incorporating all of the elements at each level of the model. The output of this model is the ranking of the ICST proposals coming from the "bottom-up" approach that satisfy the national priorities and organizational requirements represented by the "top-down" approach. The model facilitates the national policymakers to make better decisions about participating in ICST research, and the researchers to have a better understanding of the entire international scientific collaboration system by identifying research opportunities to fit in. Title: Bridging the Missing Link between "Top-down" and "Bottom-up": A Strategic Policy Model for International Collaboration in Science and Technology Author: Suntharasaj, Pattharaporn Year: 2013 Success in International Collaboration in Science and Technology (ICST) depends on various factors, different players have different perspectives. Governments participate in collaboration in order to meet their country's policy goals. Scientists and researchers establish their contacts through their personal channels or scientific networks in order to pursue their own academic interest. There are two significant approaches in ICST Policy making which are "top-down" and "bottom-up" approaches. Both approaches are important. One approach can not fit all. Each approach has its own advantages and disadvantages. A balance between these two approaches is necessary. The objective of this research is to develop a strategic policy model for international collaboration in science and technology to bridge the gap between "top-down" and "bottom-up" approaches. A strategic policy model was developed in which the characteristics of ICST proposals and expert judgments are quantified to determine the relative importance the country's international S&T vision and objectives and specific sectors, and to evaluate the proposals accordingly. Four international evaluation criteria are proposed in this research: strategic importance (SI), potential impact (PI), human resource development (HRD), and matching fund from international partners (MF). Each proposal is evaluated with respect to each criterion and related sub-criteria. The value of each ICST proposal is then calculated by incorporating all of the elements at each level of the model. The output of this model is the ranking of the ICST proposals coming from the "bottom-up" approach that satisfy the national priorities and organizational requirements represented by the "top-down" approach. The model facilitates the national policymakers to make better decisions about participating in ICST research, and the researchers to have a better understanding of the entire international scientific collaboration system by identifying research opportunities to fit in. Close

• 5. [Article] Nano Adhesion Technology

  Slides from a presentation on a newly developed graphene nano-adhesion technology, with a technology background, its potential as a new product, analysis of its market, and a technology roadmap.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Nano Adhesion Technology Author: Meador, Dan, Dash, Pranabesh, Koche, Rahulkumar Sadanand, Cho, Yonghee, Intarode, Nuttavut Year: 2010 Slides from a presentation on a newly developed graphene nano-adhesion technology, with a technology background, its potential as a new product, analysis of its market, and a technology roadmap. Title: Nano Adhesion Technology Author: Meador, Dan, Dash, Pranabesh, Koche, Rahulkumar Sadanand, Cho, Yonghee, Intarode, Nuttavut Year: 2010 Slides from a presentation on a newly developed graphene nano-adhesion technology, with a technology background, its potential as a new product, analysis of its market, and a technology roadmap. Close

• 6. [Article] USB 3.0: An Emerging Technology

  Slides from a presentation on USB technology, focusing on its history, implementation. and future development.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: USB 3.0: An Emerging Technology Author: Rasiah, Rekha, Nguyen, Paul, Nafisi, Jamshid, Phopoonsak, Nuancharas Year: 2010 Slides from a presentation on USB technology, focusing on its history, implementation. and future development. Title: USB 3.0: An Emerging Technology Author: Rasiah, Rekha, Nguyen, Paul, Nafisi, Jamshid, Phopoonsak, Nuancharas Year: 2010 Slides from a presentation on USB technology, focusing on its history, implementation. and future development. Close

• 7. [Article] A Suggested Framework for Selecting an Open Innovation Method

  Open innovation has been one of the most sought out ideas in gaining knowledge. However due to the many options in open innovation (OI), selecting which approach in new product development is very difficult. ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: A Suggested Framework for Selecting an Open Innovation Method Author: Bryant, Nathan, Her, Pengsee, Eyetsemitan, Roli, Chen, T. Gortdon Year: 2016 Open innovation has been one of the most sought out ideas in gaining knowledge. However due to the many options in open innovation (OI), selecting which approach in new product development is very difficult. This article breaks down open innovation into three different types of open innovation approaches and provides a suggested framework for organizing and choosing one of the three open innovation methods for pursuing new product development ideas. The framework is created using a Hierarchical decision model (HDM) fed by criteria that would surround a company that has moved past the ideation stage and is actively seeking extra-organizational solutions or partners. This framework helps simplify the OI decision making process by analyzing complex multi-criteria decisions per project base. The HDM model presented was validated by comparing the decision made in real cases with the HDM projected OI selection. However, even though the evidence provides support for this OI selection, the HDM criteria is limited to one industry represented in the case studies and can be adapted. Title: A Suggested Framework for Selecting an Open Innovation Method Author: Bryant, Nathan, Her, Pengsee, Eyetsemitan, Roli, Chen, T. Gortdon Year: 2016 Open innovation has been one of the most sought out ideas in gaining knowledge. However due to the many options in open innovation (OI), selecting which approach in new product development is very difficult. This article breaks down open innovation into three different types of open innovation approaches and provides a suggested framework for organizing and choosing one of the three open innovation methods for pursuing new product development ideas. The framework is created using a Hierarchical decision model (HDM) fed by criteria that would surround a company that has moved past the ideation stage and is actively seeking extra-organizational solutions or partners. This framework helps simplify the OI decision making process by analyzing complex multi-criteria decisions per project base. The HDM model presented was validated by comparing the decision made in real cases with the HDM projected OI selection. However, even though the evidence provides support for this OI selection, the HDM criteria is limited to one industry represented in the case studies and can be adapted. Close

• 8. [Article] Critical Elements of R&D Management: Case Study of Three Firms from Different Sectors of Industry

  Across industries, firms vary broadly on how they operate their respective Research & Development, R&D. This study is conducted to holistically evaluate the critical elements of R&D Management—R&D Planning, ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Critical Elements of R&D Management: Case Study of Three Firms from Different Sectors of Industry Author: Khalifa, Zack, Bregaj, Nertila, Pizarro, Melinda, Abudawod, Baraa Year: 2012 Across industries, firms vary broadly on how they operate their respective Research & Development, R&D. This study is conducted to holistically evaluate the critical elements of R&D Management—R&D Planning, R&D Organization, R&D Portfolio Management, R&D Project Management, and R&D Knowledge Transfer—by assessing R&D management from different sectors. This framework puts the spotlights of R&D management on three well-known firms— Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), Intel Corporation, and Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). The research methodology is based on an intensive literature review by delving into the literature to have a full understanding of the critical elements of R&D management. In addition, R&D managers from the three firms were interviewed in order to gain insight on how R&D management functions within the critical elements of R&D management. A questionnaire was developed, and the questions asked were at the macro scale to avoid confidentiality concerns that might arise. The research findings highlight the fact that despite the differences among the firms’ R&D orientation—stemmed from company’s size, number of employees, nature of the industry, and budget being spent on R&D—the pipeline of R&D management of the three firms are almost the same at the macro scale. Title: Critical Elements of R&D Management: Case Study of Three Firms from Different Sectors of Industry Author: Khalifa, Zack, Bregaj, Nertila, Pizarro, Melinda, Abudawod, Baraa Year: 2012 Across industries, firms vary broadly on how they operate their respective Research & Development, R&D. This study is conducted to holistically evaluate the critical elements of R&D Management—R&D Planning, R&D Organization, R&D Portfolio Management, R&D Project Management, and R&D Knowledge Transfer—by assessing R&D management from different sectors. This framework puts the spotlights of R&D management on three well-known firms— Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), Intel Corporation, and Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). The research methodology is based on an intensive literature review by delving into the literature to have a full understanding of the critical elements of R&D management. In addition, R&D managers from the three firms were interviewed in order to gain insight on how R&D management functions within the critical elements of R&D management. A questionnaire was developed, and the questions asked were at the macro scale to avoid confidentiality concerns that might arise. The research findings highlight the fact that despite the differences among the firms’ R&D orientation—stemmed from company’s size, number of employees, nature of the industry, and budget being spent on R&D—the pipeline of R&D management of the three firms are almost the same at the macro scale. Close

• 9. [Article] Evaluation of Early Detection Technology for Ovarian Cancer (OC)

  Slides from a presentation that evaluates a new technology for detection of ovarian cancer, provides analysis of whether commercialization should be pursued, and offers guidelines for further developme...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Evaluation of Early Detection Technology for Ovarian Cancer (OC) Author: Richardson, Kevin, Belding, Jeff, Assiri, Saeed, Alawini, Abdussalam, Thirumalai, Mukundan Year: 2010 Slides from a presentation that evaluates a new technology for detection of ovarian cancer, provides analysis of whether commercialization should be pursued, and offers guidelines for further development. Title: Evaluation of Early Detection Technology for Ovarian Cancer (OC) Author: Richardson, Kevin, Belding, Jeff, Assiri, Saeed, Alawini, Abdussalam, Thirumalai, Mukundan Year: 2010 Slides from a presentation that evaluates a new technology for detection of ovarian cancer, provides analysis of whether commercialization should be pursued, and offers guidelines for further development. Close

• 10. [Article] FINEX 2017 Strategy

  The FINEX Cast Iron Cookware Company was established in 2013 to create locally-made, heirloom-quality cast iron skillets that incorporate design innovations. The ETM 525/625 project team researched FINEX ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: FINEX 2017 Strategy Author: Arzola, Eric, Eaton, Jennifer, Smith, Michael Year: 2016 The FINEX Cast Iron Cookware Company was established in 2013 to create locally-made, heirloom-quality cast iron skillets that incorporate design innovations. The ETM 525/625 project team researched FINEX and developed a complete strategy that defined company values and included a new vision, mission, profitability goal, and strategies to achieve that goal. Title: FINEX 2017 Strategy Author: Arzola, Eric, Eaton, Jennifer, Smith, Michael Year: 2016 The FINEX Cast Iron Cookware Company was established in 2013 to create locally-made, heirloom-quality cast iron skillets that incorporate design innovations. The ETM 525/625 project team researched FINEX and developed a complete strategy that defined company values and included a new vision, mission, profitability goal, and strategies to achieve that goal. Close