Abstract: A unitary and integrally formed ring gear shroud having a first end portion, an arc-shaped middle portion, a second end portion, a first side and a second side. The first end portion extends orthogonally from the arc-shaped middle portion. The second end portion extends orthogonally from the arc-shaped middle portion, opposite the first end portion. The first end portion and the second end portions each extend from the arc-shaped middle portion. The first and second sides each have an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner and outer surfaces of the first side define a first radiused opening. The inner and outer surfaces of the second side also define a second radiused opening, wherein the first opening has a larger radius than the second opening. The outer surfaces of the first side and the second side are non-symmetrical.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for managing one or more tasks or human resources. In one embodiment, the method receives one or more tasks. The method determines at least one task evaluation criteria value for each received one or more tasks. In addition, the method determines a task value associated with each received one or more tasks based on the determined at least one task evaluation criteria value.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for managing one or more tasks or human resources. In one embodiment, the method receives one or more first tasks. In addition, the method receives one or more first sets of skill information. Each of the one or more first sets of skill information includes at least one human resource skill and is associated with a human resource. The method further receives one or more second sets of skill information. Each of the one or more second sets of skill information includes at least one task skill and is associated with one of the one or more first tasks. Additionally, the method evaluates the received one or more first tasks, the received one or more first sets of skill information, and the received one or more second sets of skill information. Further, the method determines to request the human resource to add an associated human resource skill or increase an associated human resource skill level.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for task and human resource management. In one embodiment, the method stores a plurality of first tasks, each first task including at least one first task skill. In addition, the method receives a search request, the search request including at least one search request skill. The method determines, based on the one or more first tasks, if one or more of the at least one first task skills corresponds to the at least one search request skill. In addition, the method determines one or more second tasks when it is determined that one or more of the at least one first task skills corresponds to the at least one search request skill. The one or more second tasks are determined from the plurality of first tasks. The method provides the determined one or more second tasks to a human resource.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for task and human resource management. In one embodiment, the method determines a set of skill information. The set of skill information includes at least one task skill and is associated with a task. In addition, the method determines, from a set of one or more first human resources, one or more second human resources. The one or more second human resources have at least one human resource skill that corresponds to the at least one task skill. The method provides an indication of a task load for the determined one or.more second human resources, and associates the task to at least one of the one or more second human resources based on the at least one human resource skill, the at least one task skill, and the indication of the task load.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a vehicle front-drive axle assembly having a front differential including a housing supporting left hand and right hand one-piece assemblies. Each of the left hand and right hand assemblies extend outwardly from the housing, and include an axle tube having a first end coupled to the housing and a second end having an integral yoke member. The one-piece assemblies further have integral bracket assemblies having outwardly extending mounting portions for mounting of vehicle suspension components and for securing the axle assembly to the vehicle. Each of the left hand and right hand one-piece assemblies are manufactured by suitable casting procedures, providing an assembly which has greater structural integrity than when multiple components are welded together, and which reduces cost and simplifies assembly into the vehicle.