Solution and Application Development of the Supply Chain Management System in SINOPEC

SINOPEC is an integrated energy and chemical company engaging in upstream,midstream and downstream operations. The business of SINOPEC covers E&P of oil and gas, refining,chemical production, as well as sales and marketing of refined oil products. In the field of oil andnatural gas exploration and development, there are 13 upstream subsidiaries in SINOPEC. By the endof 2003, the proven reserves of crude oil were 3,257 mmbbls, and natural gas reserves totaled2,887.6 bcf. The oil and gas production in 2003 included 270.96 mmbbls of oil and 187.7 bcf ofnatural gas. In the area of middle-stream operation, SINOPEC has 33 refineries. The total capacityof crude distillation is 153.9 million tons/year, about 51% of the total distillation capacity inChina. In 2003, 123.5 million tons of crude oil was processed, around 53% of total crude processedin China.

Development of quality function development matrix to measure the quality management performance of contractor

Quality function development (QFD) matrix was introduced as a tool to measure the quality management performance of contractors. Engineering quality, quality management system components, and their relationship were defined. An integrated engineering quality system was decomposed into seven factors and the quality management system was composed of eight factors. Importance weights of all factors and their relationship point were acquired by questionnaires and interviews. Then, QFD matrix was formulated and the calculating process was proposed. This model was verified on a case study. The result shows that it is useful for contractor in benchmarking themselves and invaluable for owners in the process of deciding contractor.

BENEFITS OF ISO 9000 CERTIFICATION AND FURTHER DEVELOPMENT ON QUALITY MANAGEMENT

This paper summarizes the benefits of ISO 9000 certification based on the findings of nine research studies conducted in more than ten developed countries/cities. Major benefits derived by the certified companies are identified. Future development approaches adopted by certified companies are summarized. Aspects of research methodology and objective for future research in ISO 9000 are also discussed.

Total Quality Management at Algerian Higher Education Institutions to Promote Our Roles in Comprehensive Development

The aims this study to know the reality of the role for Total Quality Management(TQM)to need of Algerian Higher Education Institutions(AHEI)in apply the Total Quality Management(TQM)to promote the Comprehensive Development(CD),and this approach to enhance their roles in the comprehensive development,the efficiency of the training process,global changes and their needs to adopt a new educational policy in line with the global transformation competition,and the requirements of sustainable development,in this study was used a questionnaire composed of(75)items distributed on(08)areas,This is for confirmation the need to adopt philosophy of Total Quality Management(TQM)as a strategy imposed by the nature and the stage experienced for Algerian Higher Education Institutions(AHEI),And deal with the nature of the changes and challenges imposed by certain factors such as Globalization and the knowledge revolution,through all this inevitably to apply the Total Quality Management(TQM)in our Algerian Higher Education Institutions(AHEI).

APPLICATION OF ISO 9000 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS FOR SMALL SIZED COMPANIES

The common mystique is that ISO 9000 quality management systems are only applicable to large companies, and such systems are too expensive for smaller companies. This paper clarifies this misconception. It shows that the inherent ISO 9000 systems are in fact flexible that permit their application to small companies, regardless of the type of trade disciplines. In addition, it shows some of the pitfalls that certification assessors and quality management consultants should watch out for.

INTEGRATION OF HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING AND QUALITY MANAGEMENT

Human factors engineering and quality management are different research branches in the field of industrial engineering.A basis for interaction based on the concepts and techniques of human factors engineering and quality management with some practical examples of cooperative effect is defined in this paper.The specific challenges about the quality management in manufacturing and service are presented to demonstrate that the human factors analysis of quality problems leads to new tends for integrated development.

Quality Management Model Embodying Circular Economy and Sustainable Manufacture - Quality Concept Models Based on a Chinese Traditional Cultural Principle

Based on circular economy and sustainable manufacture theories, the drawbacks in the existing quality management models are analyzed. The requests that satisfy the big system 'environment-society-economy' are summarized to build up a model. A Chinese traditional cultural principle is applied and the relevant contents are sublimated as the platform to set up the model. The new quality management concept models are put forward: 'T-D-R' three dimension structures and 'ecological quality loop' model, from which the new quality concepts are formed. The paper elaborates the contents and the process of setting up the models. The big system quality problems can be handled by the new quality concept and model that are validated in practice.

HV Process Model of Software Development

Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is one of the major ingredients for the development of efficient software systems within a time frame and low-cost involvement. From the literature, it is evident that there are various kinds of process models that are used by the software industries for the development of small, medium and long-term software projects, but many of them do not cover risk management. It is quite obvious that the improper selection of the software development process model leads to failure of the software products as it is time bound activity. In the present work, a new software development process model is proposed which covers the risks at any stage of the development of the software product. The model is named a Hemant-Vipin (HV) process model and may be helpful for the software industries for development of the efficient software products and timely delivery at the end of the client. The efficiency of the HV process model is observed by considering various kinds of factors like requirement clarity, user feedback, change agility, predictability, risk identification, practical implementation, customer satisfaction, incremental development, use of ready-made components, quick design, resource organization and many more and found through a case study that the presented approach covers many of parameters in comparison of the existing process models. .

A HYBRID MODEL OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT FOR NEW SERVICE DEVELOPMENT

Although many theories regarding the implementation of knowledge management （KM） in organizations have been proposed and studied, most applications tend to stand alone without incorporating the business processes. Different categories of knowledge provide different benefits and how to integrate various categories of KM into a hybrid approach as an effective KM manner remains strategically important, and yet is still understudied. Therefore, in this paper a hybrid model that integrates principal KM applications for new service development （NSD） and the measurement of the resulting f＇mancial benefits have been developed. The proposed KM model incorporates newsgroups, knowledge forums, knowledge asset management and knowledge application processes as a hybrid means for sharing organizational knowledge along two axes, explicit vs. implicit and individual vs. collective. One of the largest management consulting companies in Taiwan, China, whose process model of NSD was standing alone with KM applications, was selected for the case study. A set of hybrid KM processes was developed to implement the proposed KM model, and it illustrates an application with greater financial benefits for integrating hybrid KM practices into the business process. Based on knowledge value added （KVA） validation, the proposed KM model provides a new operating system for sharing NSD knowledge within an organization. Through the case study by measuring the achieved financial results, the proposed KM model is found to provide an exclusive hybrid platform with an empirical process model to address innovative approaches and practical values of KM within an organization.

Public Investments as a Development Tool

The role of public investment and its substantial contribution to economic growth and the quality of life of citizens is now being reaffirmed internationally,creating a trend towards enhancing the relative public spending.This paper analyses this role at international and European level,while it examines especially the case of Greece;having undergone a significant period of shrinkage over the years of the memorandums,the Public Investment Program(PIP)has again shown a tendency to increase its resources and its importance.Greece makes an important reform effort,which must take into account that,in order to keep track of current global trends and prospects,Public Investment Programs are now called for to be reconciled with new development models as well as new,internationally accepted rules of proper governance and financial management.In this context,they should also act as catalysts for further supporting and strengthening private investment.

Quality Tax Service and Management Ensures China's Economic Development and Victory over COVID-19

1.Introduction In recent years,the Chinese tax authority hascontinued to deepen the reform of"stream-lining administration,delegating powers,i mprovig regulation and upgrading services",improve tax-related business environment,and constantly rolled out new and optimized measures to facilitate tax processing,and provided taxpayers with high-quality,efficient,convenient and smart tax services.

A Comparative Analysis of RAD and Agile Technique for Management of Computing Graduation Projects

Computing students face the problem with time and quality of the work while managing their graduation/senior projects.Rapid Application Development(RAD)model is based on continual user involvement for the process of requirement gathering via prototyping.After each iteration,the developers can validate the requirements that are completed in the iteration.Managing a project with RAD is easier but not flexible.On the other hand,Agile project management techniques focus on flexibility,agility,teamwork and quality based on user stories.Continual user involvement is avoided,which requires extensive maintenance time for fixing iteration and release of the story points.This also makes it necessary to provide onsite training to the users of the application.This research provides the pros and cons of RAD and Agile project management techniques,to help students in deciding the best approach for managing their graduation projects.For the evaluation of these techniques,similar case studies were given to the senior project students(having similar CGPAs)for building similar functionality-based applications.The two projects“Life Organizer”developed and managed using RAD and“Smart Patient Assistant(SPA)”developed and managed through Agile methodology were evaluated against the quality assurance criteria for senior projects.The study found that the project developed with RAD methodology performed 13.33%better in providing extensive and elaborated documentation than the students following the Agile technique.On the other hand,SPA-Agile based project,due to teamwork had 2.5%better implementation than Life Organizer-RAD based project.

Network Management of Food Additives Quality Analysis and Inspection

In this paper, on the basis of the implementation of the national chemical industry standard analytical test methods and analysis of test items, a food additive quality analysis and inspection of network management applications are developed using the development technology of Visual Basic language and computer system operating environment, to achieve a network management software for users on food additives of quality analytical testing. The software sets up an information sharing network platform for enterprise and quality management departments, which is a major innovation in the food additive quality analysis on test management methods and tools.

Intelligent Management Based on Chemical Reagent Quality Analysis

Access database technology and Visual Basic programming language are used to develop a set of chemical reagents quality analysis and inspection of intelligent management application software, and its stability was investigated. The results show that the sotfware is used to manage intelligently the quality analysis of chemical reagents test each linkage, to upload and save the analysis of test data and results in the network in time for users, to build a network of information sharing platform for enterprises and quality management departments, and its quality of chemical reagents test results is used to manage by the computer with practical application value. The software is simple, convenient, fast, friendly interface, stable operation, accurate and reliable results, with a high value to promote the application.

Food Additives-Ascorbic Acid Quality Assay Test Intelligent Management

In this paper, based on the analysis and test methods of national standards （GB 14754-2010） and chemical analysis and test items carried out by chemical enterprises, a set of automatic processing of quality analysis test data of ascorbic acid products was developed by using access database technology and Visual Basic programming language system, and its stability was investigated. The results show that the software can manage intelligently all aspects of the quality analysis and test of ascorbic acid products, uploading timely the data and results of the analysis and inspection to the network and saving it for users, enterprises and quality management, which set up a network of information sharing platform to ensure the authenticity and reliability of measurement results, improving greatly the speed of data processing, saving valuable time, reducing production costs with good economic efficiency and social benefit. It has practical value for ascorbic acid quality analysis test data processing automatically the results of the implementation of intelligent management.

Multi-dimensional project management models for mega-construction companies and their applications

China is undertaking an increasing number of mega-infrastructure projects along with its rapid economic expansion.For participants in these projects,understand how to adapt the proper and efficient management strategies is critical.In this paper,we propose three distinct models for companies under various background and management requirements,based on sophisticated data analysis and model development.Moreover,we successfully committed these models with hydropower development projects and achieved a great progress in enhancing management efficiency.

Assessment of Fish Farming Practices, Operations, Water Resource Management and Profitability in Katsina State, Nigeria

This study assessed the fish production, culture facilities, operations, water resource management and profitability of fish farming in Katsina State, Nigeria, with a view of understanding the status of aquaculture development in Katsina State. Data were collected using structured questionnaire administered to 35 out of the active 42 farms in Katsina State at the period and the data obtained were analyzed using descriptive statistics and linear regression. Among the respondents, 37.1% used concrete tank alone and another 37.2% used concrete tank with other types of culture facilities, 57.1% practised mono-culture techniques and 77.1% used stagnant renewal system as culture system. Management of water quality was done by majority(82.9%) with mere visual evaluation, while 68.6% did not use any forms of water treatment. Most of the farms(80%) depended on imported feed for feeding their fish and gross profits of ■7.29±1.81 and ■157.83±118.08 were obtained on fingerlings and adult fish, respectively. The tested explanatory variables were responsible for 45.4% change in profitability and profitability was found to be dependent on feeding cost(t=–3.38 and p=0.002) and size of fish at harvest(t=2.70 and p=0.011). The research findings established that fish farming in Katsina State was under developed.

HIGH QUALITY DEVELOPMENTAL APPROACH FOR SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION AND ECOLOGICAL PROTECTION ON THE LOESS PLATEAU

The Loess Plateau is the core area in the Yellow River basin for implementing environmental protection and high-quality development strategies. A series of ecological projects has implemented aimed at soil and water conservation and ecological management on the Loess Plateau over the past 70 years. The effects of the ecological projects are apparent mainly through a marked increase in vegetation cover, controlled soil erosion and reduced flow of sediment into the Yellow River, continual optimization of the industrial structure and increased production from arable land, poverty alleviation and greater prosperity, and optimal allocation of space for biological organisms.Major problems have also been analyzed in ecological management including the fragile ecosystem of the region, maintaining the stability of vegetation,lower agricultural productivity and continued risk from natural disasters. Some suitable schemes and models have been developed for the coordinated development of the region through research and demonstration, striking the optimum balance between rural industry and ecology, and increased regionalcapacity to supply high-quality ecological products. Countermeasures to address the problems are suggested to guide ecological management and high-quality development in the future.

激活公立医院高质量发展内生动力的绩效管理实践与启示

如何在国家的政策指导下,利用好“绩效”这一“助推器”和“发动机”,激活公立医院高质量发展的内生动力,是医院管理者面临的新课题。样本医院建立了绩效管理多部门联合协作机制,形成了全院绩效综合目标考核体系,针对不同系列设置基础绩效方案,设计实施了新增医疗服务项目绩效方案、特殊科室个性化绩效方案、专项绩效方案等,成效显著。样本医院的实践启示:把握国家政策,设计以公益性为导向的医院绩效方案;深入临床调研,实行专科助理模式下的绩效方案全链条闭环管理;部门联动,多措并举,形成激活公立医院高质量发展内生动力的绩效管理合力。