Abstract: A system and method (and method of deploying computing infrastructure) of a system, method, and framework for measuring the impact of a collaborative activity, or set of activities, based on social networks and attributes observed before and after the collaborative activity.

Abstract: A system and method (and method of deploying computing infrastructure) of constructing a social network, which includes constructing the social network from a plurality of disparate, heterogeneous data sources, in which at least one of the data sources includes a user generated data source. A plurality of nodes and linkages are identified and attributes for the nodes and linkages are determined based on the plurality of disparate, heterogeneous data sources.

Abstract: A system (and method, and method for deploying computing infrastructure) for planning for development of at least one services solution offering, includes a generating unit that generates an action plan for at least one portion of a development lifecycle of the services solution offering.

Abstract: A method (and structure) of planning allocation of life cycle resources for a system including a plurality of components whereby the system inherits attributes from its components according to its structural architecture and in terms of an uncertainty of usage in operation.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the invention relates to a method, system, and storage medium for integrating returned products into a forward supply chain manufacturing process. The method comprises forecasting returns for at least one product by quantity for a given time period. The product includes a product identifier. Based upon the forecasting returns, determining raw component supply for at least one constituent component of the at least one product utilizing a Bill of Material for the product and the product identifier. The method also includes analyzing raw component supply data in conjunction with supply suitability analysis data. The raw component supply comprises a component identifier, a potential quantity, and a time period operable for identifying when a component is anticipated to be available for return. Other embodiments of the invention include a system, and a storage medium.

Abstract: Mathematical means and methods are used within the context of mathematical models of a workforce evolution to address key issues in workforce design and planning. Examples of such mathematical means and methods are (but not limited to) fluid-flow models and diffusion-process models. In each case, these mathematical models characterize the workforce evolution over time as a function of dynamic workforce events, such as new hires, terminations, resignations, retirements, promotions and transfers, and dynamic workforce topology, such as the viable paths from one workforce resource state to another workforce resource state.

Abstract: Mathematical means and methods are used within the context of mathematical models of a workforce evolution to address key issues in workforce design and planning. Examples of such mathematical means and methods are (but not limited to) fluid-flow models and diffusion-process models. In each case, these mathematical models characterize the workforce evolution over time as a function of dynamic workforce events, such as new hires, terminations, resignations, retirements, promotions and transfers, and dynamic workforce topology, policy, or scenario, such as the viable paths from one workforce resource state to another workforce resource state.