Abstract: A distribution control center includes a processor operative to receive damaged asset data, the damaged asset data including an identification and assessment of at least one damaged asset of a power grid, process the damaged asset data to associate a repair time with the damaged asset, generate a proposed switch plan, process the proposed switch plan to identify the damaged asset in the proposed switch plan and assigning a priority for repairing the damaged asset, generate switch plan modification data, modify the proposed switch plan to define a modified switch plan, and output the modified switch plan.

Abstract: A method of and a system for allocating commodity shelves including obtaining shopping paths of customers, classifying the customers according to a predetermined standard, determining one or more shopping paths adopted by more customers in each kind of customers as frequent shopping path(s) of this kind of customers, calculating a see-buy rate of a commodity for each class of customers. The see-buy rate of a commodity for a class of customers refers to a probability to purchase the commodity for the class of customers. Calculating a shelf where each commodity in a set of commodities is located when the total expected benefits for set of commodities are maximized during a certain period of time. The total expected benefits include a sum of an expected benefit for the each commodity based on the see-buy rate and the frequency shopping path when each commodity is located in its own shelf.

Abstract: A travel information server estimates travel demand with mobility data. The server identifies activity types of users based, at least in part, on mobility data of the users. The mobility data has been collected over time and indicates at least locations and corresponding times at the locations. Travel information is generated with the mobility data for each of the activity types. The travel information for a first of the activity types is adjusted based, at least in part, on travel-related event data that corresponds to the first activity type to generate an adjusted travel information for the first activity type. The travel-related event data indicates an event that potentially influences travel for a short term. computing an estimated travel demand with a combination of the adjusted travel information for the first activity type and the travel information for at least a second of the activity types.

Abstract: Generation of an engineering change case is initiated by associating an identified problem for a product with an engineering change case template. The engineering change case can include a plurality of structured folders that can be populated with content characterizing the identified problem as well as proposed solutions to the identified problem with each folder being assignable to one or more users and having associated deliverables for such users. The various users populate the folders with content associated with the deliverables with at least a portion of the deliverables being delegable and requiring completion in a sequential order. Thereafter, generation of the engineering case can be finalized when an indication is received that all deliverables requiring approval have been completed. Otherwise, the engineering change case can be canceled. Related apparatus, systems, techniques and articles are also described.

Abstract: A travel information server estimates travel demand with mobility data. The server identifies activity types of users based, at least in part, on mobility data of the users. The mobility data has been collected over time and indicates at least locations and corresponding times at the locations. Travel information is generated with the mobility data for each of the activity types. The travel information for a first of the activity types is adjusted based, at least in part, on travel-related event data that corresponds to the first activity type to generate an adjusted travel information for the first activity type. The travel-related event data indicates an event that potentially influences travel for a short term computing an estimated travel demand with a combination of the adjusted travel information for the first activity type and the travel information for at least a second of the activity types.

Abstract: An automated constraint-based scheduler that uses condition-based information is disclosed. A scheduler module generates a maintenance schedule for one or more components. The scheduler module receives time-based maintenance information associated with a component and condition-based maintenance information that identifies a determined condition of the component. A plurality of constraints associated with performing maintenance on the component is determined. The scheduler module uses a constraint-based scheduler to generate a maintenance schedule for the component based on the time-based maintenance information, the condition-based maintenance information, and the plurality of constraints.

Abstract: Systems and methods for evaluating a worker in performing crowd sourced tasks and providing in-task training are disclosed. In one aspect, embodiments of the present disclosure include a method, which may be implemented on a system, for selecting a job distributed through a job distribution platform for workers to work on, for use to generate a test task, the job being associated with a known correct result, associating a manipulated result, known to be an incorrect result for the job, with the job to generate the test task, and/or presenting the job with the manipulated result as the test task to a worker for evaluation of work quality of the worker. The job distribution platform crowd sources tasks online to workers to work on via their respective computing devices.

Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product for measuring and assessing an organization's business adaptability is provided. In one embodiment, a taxonomy comprising a hierarchical list of taxonomy indicators that captures organizational elements that can be used to measure an organization's responsiveness to change is created. The taxonomy indicators are industry specific. A set of weights associated with the elements of the taxonomy, indicating a relevant contribution of each element to an overall adaptability of an organization, is assigned. The set of weights are industry specific. An enterprise profile is created assigning a level of adaptability to each taxonomy indicator indicating where, in a range of scores from low to high, an enterprise rates relative to the relevant taxonomy indicator. An adaptability result of the organization from the weights, taxonomy, and enterprise profile is then calculated. The adaptability result provides a quantitative assessment of the organization's adaptability.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for processing loan applications in dynamic workflows. In a preferred embodiment, a system calls an activity engine with a top-level activity for processing a work-item, e.g., a loan application. The activity engine decomposes the top-level activity into child activities and lower-level child activities, and recursively calls itself to process the child activities until all constituent child activities have been preformed, thus performing the original top-level activity. In the preferred embodiment, each activity, work-item, user, event and role has associated rules, wherein an event represents a change in state of an activity and a role represents a class of users of the system having shared attributes. The evaluation of the associated rules dynamically creates the flow of activities, thereby creating a dynamic workflow.

Abstract: Production flows/processes are presented through a layout distribution of kanban job symbols (cards, representing production tasks/jobs) in a sequence of execution inside several planning periods. A smart layout distribution algorithm displays a schedule consistent of planning periods and kanban job symbols planned in the planning periods. In addition to a variety of color, textual, graphic, and shading schemes, as well as, icons for providing visual information on the tasks/jobs, the algorithm fits the kanban job symbols within the user interface without scroll bars with a resizable control, and maintains kanban job symbol size proportional to capacity consumed, consistent across planning periods even if the planning periods have different total capacity or are overloaded.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to selecting a portfolio. One embodiment of the present invention includes identifying a network comprising a source node, a target node, a first set of intermediate nodes that correspond to a set of objects from which a portfolio is selected, a second set of intermediate nodes, and a plurality of directed links. Also, the embodiment comprises initializing a network flow through the directed links and redistributing the flow through a subset of the plurality of directed links including directed links extending between the source node and the first set of intermediate nodes, between the first set of intermediate nodes and the second set of intermediate nodes. Further, the embodiment includes identifying members of the portfolio by determining which nodes of the first set of intermediate nodes have a network flow from the source node equal to or greater than a threshold value.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer-readable medium, is described that provides a probability of deletion (or renewal rate) prediction for a domain name based on a historical model of expired and renewed domain names. Domain name attribute sets are defined using domain attribute/value combinations. These sets are used to classify past expired and renewed domain names into each of the applicable sets where the domain attribute and values match the expired or renewed domain names. The percentage of renewed domain names in a set is used to predict the likelihood that a user will renew a domain name set to expire in a defined window and that matches the attribute/value combinations that make up the domain attribute set. This predicted percentage is used to target domains and deliver marketing offers to the domain contacts.

Abstract: According to various embodiments, a supply chain management system may provide dynamic information regarding items in manufacturing, storage, inventory, or retail processes by detecting RFID tags embedded on the items. A supply chain management system may also be configured to determine current inventory and regulate what items are stocked and restocked on displays. A split-screen showing detected items and instructions or information pertaining to the items may facilitate accurate and efficient execution of process steps by an employee or user. Supply chain management systems may also provide for re-tagging items with lost or damaged RFID tags and finding items lost from inventory due to lost or damaged RFID tags. Furthermore, a supply chain management system may include RFID tags affixed to point of purchase displays and include information regarding the point of purchase display within a database.

Abstract: Methodologies, systems, components and software are provided that perform web analytics to measure visitor to consumer conversion continuously throughout surfing, through conversion and past completion of a purchase on-line. In accordance with at least one embodiment, such methodologies, systems, components and software may be utilized to determine efficacy of a plurality of parameters relating to one or more Transaction Related Offerings (TROs). In accordance with at least one embodiment of the invention, such methodologies, systems, components and software may be utilized to configure one or more Consumer Behavior Decision Models (CBDMS) and/or generate consumer behavior data.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to determining and displaying item preferences associated with geographic areas. Each of a plurality of item selections is associated with a respective geographic location. Item selections associated with a geographic area are identified. A preference for an item from among a group of items is determined based on the identified ones of the item selections. The preference is sent to a client for rendering.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and machine-readable and executable instructions are provided for profit comparison. Profit comparison can include determining a first profitability function of a flexible duration extended warranty offering with respect to a first plurality of warranty parameters and determining a second profitability function of a fixed duration extended warranty offering with respect to a second plurality of warranty parameters. Profit comparison can also include comparing the first function and the second function for at least one level of at least one of profit lift and flexible duration warranty offering coverage duration. Presenting results of the comparison for a range of values of the first and second plurality of warranty parameters can also be included in profit comparison.

Abstract: Determining an inventory target for a node of a supply chain includes calculating a demand stock for satisfying a demand over supply lead time at the node of the supply chain, and calculating a demand variability stock for satisfying a demand variability of the demand over supply lead time at the node. A demand bias of the demand at the node is established. An inventory target for the node is determined based on the demand stock and the demand variability stock in accordance with the demand bias.

Abstract: An operating strategy for effectively operating a system, such as a boiler system, is provided by quantifying operation of the system based on failure characteristics modeled in a computer processor performing failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) to forecast damage mechanisms from operational parameters. One method includes determining operational consequences from inherent damage impact of fixed operational parameters, enabling instruments for operation with the processor for monitoring and diagnosing potential damage mechanisms, forming a graphic component map sufficient for user review of preselected system locations, and developing macroscopic in-service and out-of-service condition monitoring plans for the system.

Abstract: According to exemplary embodiments of the present invention, system, method and computer accessible medium can be provided for making a worker distribution plan on the basis of updated skill assessment data. For example, a computer can be configured, programmed and/or structured to obtain a record data table collected and stored by a server. Further, such computer can update skill assessment data of each worker by updating work efficiency data determined from the average working hours per work according to the work record data included in the acquired record data table. In addition, the computer can select the workers to be assigned to projects for each predetermined period according to preferable and/or necessary worker data calculated from the predicted value of the workload for each predetermined period and the updated skill assessment data.

Abstract: Systems and methods for streamlining the procurement and provisioning of devices, services, and applications are described. At least one embodiment includes a method comprising receiving a request from a member associated with an organization, the request operable to select at least one application to be executed on at least one device, the at least one device configured to operate at least one service; receiving a device selection based on the at least one requested application; receiving a service selection based on the device selection; generating orders to one or more entities, the one or more entities operable to fulfill the device request, service selection, and the application selection; and procuring the at least one device, the at least one device being provisioned with the selected service and the selected application.