Systems science

Christopher E. Johnson Appointed Director of Georgia State’s Institute for Health Administration

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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Atlanta, Georgia, Aug. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Christopher E. Johnson has been appointed Joe Taylor Director of the Institute of Health Administration at Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business.

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  • Atlanta, Georgia, Aug. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Christopher E. Johnson has been appointed Joe Taylor Director of the Institute of Health Administration at Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business.
  • A renowned health services research, policy, and administration scholar, Johnson has deep expertise in investigating healthcare organizations and healthcare outcomes for veterans, underserved populations, and the elderly.
  • “We are thrilled Chris Johnson will lead the Institute for Health Administration,” said Richard D. Phillips, dean of the Robinson College.
  • Johnson holds a doctorate in health services research, policy, and administration from the University of Minnesota and is a graduate of the U.S.

Rapid global food inflation and income collapse due to COVID-19 puts millions more lives at risk, warns new World Vision report

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Thursday, September 23, 2021
Oxfam, Malnutrition, Hunger, Congo, Food, Dashboard, World Vision International, Climate change, Mark (given name), Johns Hopkins University, CSSE, Death, Wasting, CEO, Food security, Ageing, Center, Democratic republic, NGO, World Vision Canada, COVID-19, F-100 and F-75 (foods), Systems science, COVID-19 deaths, JHU, Commodity price shocks, Agriculture, Animal

The Price Shocks report confirms that while food inflation has been global, it is the developing world that has become the most impacted.

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  • The Price Shocks report confirms that while food inflation has been global, it is the developing world that has become the most impacted.
  • As a result, by 2022, the nutritional crisis from COVID-19 could result in 13.6 million more children suffering from acute malnutrition or wasting.
  • World Vision response to the hunger crisis, has already reached 12 million of the world's most vulnerable people in 29 countries with food and nutrition in 2020 alone.
  • [i] Oxfam, 2021, The Hunger Virus Multiplies: Deadly recipe of conflict, COVID-19 and climate accelerate world hunger , accessed July 2021.

Object Management Group Systems Modeling Certification Tests Available Online

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Unified Modeling Language, Object Management Group, OMG, Systems science, Academic disciplines, Technology, Architecture-driven modernization, Model-driven architecture

Professionals can take the tests virtually, online at Pearson OnVUE , or at one of Pearson VUE stesting centers worldwide.

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  • Professionals can take the tests virtually, online at Pearson OnVUE , or at one of Pearson VUE stesting centers worldwide.
  • The Object Management Group (OMG) is an international, open membership, not-for-profit technology standards consortium representing government, industry, and academia.
  • OMG's modeling standards enable powerful visual design, execution, and maintenance of software and other processes.
  • Note to editors: Object Management Group and OMG are registered trademarks of the Object Management Group.

Convergint Announces Acquisition of Premier Security Group (PSG)

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Finance, Security, Banking, Professional services, Technology, Data security, Systems engineering, System integration, Systems science, Systems integrator, Computer security, UST

Convergint , a global leader in service-based systems integration, today announced the acquisition of Premier Security Group (PSG), a diversified physical security company servicing the financial market vertical in California, Utah, and Arizona.

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  • Convergint , a global leader in service-based systems integration, today announced the acquisition of Premier Security Group (PSG), a diversified physical security company servicing the financial market vertical in California, Utah, and Arizona.
  • PSG provides a wide range of services from design and installation to commercial electronic security and banking equipment maintenance.
  • "We are excited to be joining Convergint, a highly reputable, global systems integrator destined for continuous growth," said Brian Garrison, president of Premier Security Group.
  • Convergint is a $1.7 billion global, industry-leading systems integrator that designs, installs, and services electronic security, cybersecurity, fire and life safety systems, financial automation, building automation, and audio-visual.

AIT Worldwide Logistics acquires Austin-based Intelligent Logistics

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Logistics, Systems engineering, Articles, Business, Systems science, Supply chain management

ITASCA, Ill., Aug.3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Supply chain solutions leader AIT Worldwide Logistics today announced the acquisition of Austin, Texas-based Intelligent Logistics, a firm with expertise in freight forwarding, cartage, warehousing, and truckload brokerage.

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  • ITASCA, Ill., Aug.3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Supply chain solutions leader AIT Worldwide Logistics today announced the acquisition of Austin, Texas-based Intelligent Logistics, a firm with expertise in freight forwarding, cartage, warehousing, and truckload brokerage.
  • "With strategic acquisitions like Intelligent Logistics, AIT continues to implement our plans for global growth, adding valuable expertise and facilities to our expanding worldwide network," said AIT Executive Vice President, Global Operations, Greg Weigel.
  • Terms of AIT Worldwide Logistics' agreement to acquire Intelligent Logistics have not been disclosed.
  • At AIT, we vigorously seek opportunities to earn our customers' trust by delivering exceptional worldwide logistics solutions while passionately valuing our co-workers, partners and communities.

The New SmartStage™ XY Linear Positioner from Dover Motion

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Articles, Academic disciplines, Automation, Systems science, Control theory, Motion control, X-Y table

The SmartStage XY combines the precise direct-drive motion of two axes (X and Y) with all of the motion control components built inside of the stage.

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  • The SmartStage XY combines the precise direct-drive motion of two axes (X and Y) with all of the motion control components built inside of the stage.
  • The resulting SmartStage XY platform has two axes of motion with only a single, stationary cable exiting the unit.
  • As a result, the linear motor based SmartStage XY allows the motion and controls subsystem volume to decrease by up to 400%.
  • For more information on the Dover Motion SmartStage XY Linear Positioner or the Dover Motion Trigger on Position (TOP) Capabilities, visit the product page: https://dovermotion.com/smartstagexy
    Dover Motion is a leading provider of precision stages and engineered motion solutions for the medical, life sciences, and diagnostics industries.

Leaf Logistics Launches Leaf Adapt to Help Shippers Navigate the Transportation Market with a Forward-Looking View

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Articles, Logistics, Systems engineering, Mathematical optimization, Systems science, Business, Freight transport

NEW YORK, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Leaf Logistics, a data-driven transportation platform that unlocks network efficiencies for shippers, carriers, and other logistics partners, today announced the launch of Leaf Adapt.

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  • NEW YORK, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Leaf Logistics, a data-driven transportation platform that unlocks network efficiencies for shippers, carriers, and other logistics partners, today announced the launch of Leaf Adapt.
  • Leaf Adapt offers large shippers a new way to better plan their transportation needs with continuous transportation portfolio optimization based on changing business needs and market dynamics.
  • Leveraging the Leaf network of more than $21 billion in transportation data, Leaf Adapt uses machine learning to continuously assess a shipper's transportation needs by recognizing patterns of opportunities and risk to drive operational efficiencies.
  • Leaf Adapt technology identifies efficiency opportunities for shippers within their own networks and across the Leaf transportation network.

Transplace Provides Advice to Address Supply Chain Volatility in Transplace’s Third Quarter 2021 Logistics Market Update Report and Webinar

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Software, Data management, Trucking, Rail, Technology, Maritime, Logistics, Supply chain management, Transport, Supply chain management, Articles, Logistics, Systems engineering, Supply chain, Business, Systems science

Transplace , the leading provider of advanced logistics technology and solutions, announces its Third Quarter 2021 Logistics Market Update Report and Webinar with strategies for greater supply chain stability in the face of industry-wide imbalances and uncertainty.

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  • Transplace , the leading provider of advanced logistics technology and solutions, announces its Third Quarter 2021 Logistics Market Update Report and Webinar with strategies for greater supply chain stability in the face of industry-wide imbalances and uncertainty.
  • Logistics and supply chain professionals are invited to a complimentary webinar on August 4 at 1 p.m.
  • We are committed to thrilling our customers by consistently improving supply chain performance and providing greater visibility and control of their logistics networks.
  • Companies of all sizes rely on Transplace to deliver trusted outcomes through best-in-class logistics management, strategic capacity and cross-border services.

Boticário Group Digitally Transforms the Manufacturing of 300 Million Products a Year with Dassault Systèmes

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Electronic design automation, Cosmetics, Data management, Retail, Technology, Software, Barcodes, Forest certification, Pharmaceuticals policy, Radio-frequency identification, Systems engineering, Traceability, Articles, Technology, Systems science, Dassault Systèmes, Grupo Boticário, DASSAULT SYSTèMES, GRUPO BOTICáRIO

The first step in our growth strategy is to integrate manufacturing processes and improve operations with real-time monitoring and traceability.

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  • The first step in our growth strategy is to integrate manufacturing processes and improve operations with real-time monitoring and traceability.
  • Boticrio Group identified the need to better orchestrate its manufacturing know-how to create long-term value a key element of todays Industry Renaissance, said Philippe Loeb, Vice President, Consumer Packaged Goods & Retail Industry, Dassault Systmes.
  • Dassault Systmes brings value to more than 290,000 customers of all sizes, in all industries, in more than 140 countries.
  • The company also works on environmental, social, and cultural fronts through Fundao Grupo Boticrio and Instituto Grupo Boticrio.

PSI Acquires ProSphere to Enhance its Position as a Health IT Leader

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Capability Maturity Model Integration, Software development process, Standards, Systems engineering, ISO/IEC 27001, Technology, Computing, Systems science

ProSphere has a strong culture of investing in its employees and is committed to serving its communities, its families, our Veterans, and their families.

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  • ProSphere has a strong culture of investing in its employees and is committed to serving its communities, its families, our Veterans, and their families.
  • We are proud to welcome ProSphere into the PSI family, said Terry Lin, CEO of PSI.
  • ProSphere was appraised at CMMI Level 3 for Services and Development and holds ISO 9001:2015, 20000-1:2011, and 27001:2013 certifications.
  • For more information about working with ProSphere, please contact us at [email protected] or visit our website at www.prosphere.com .