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Mark D Feblowitz - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • wham supporting Mobile Workforce and applications in workflow environments
    International Workshop on Research Issues in Data Engineering, 2000
    Co-Authors: Jin Jeng, K Huff, B Hurwitz, H Sinha, B Robinson, Mark D Feblowitz
    Abstract:

    We have prototyped a system called WHAM (Workflow enHAncements for Mobility) to support a Mobile Workforce and applications in workflow environments. The goal of WHAM is to effectively handle the constraints of network connectivity and the mobility of workflow resources for workflow applications. In this paper, we describe the design and architecture of WHAM. We also describe the Mobile resource management approach introduced in WHAM to support the adaptability and scalability of resource management for location-dependent activities.

  • RIDE - WHAM: supporting Mobile Workforce and applications in workflow environments
    Proceedings Tenth International Workshop on Research Issues in Data Engineering. RIDE 2000, 1
    Co-Authors: Jin Jeng, K Huff, B Hurwitz, H Sinha, B Robinson, Mark D Feblowitz
    Abstract:

    We have prototyped a system called WHAM (Workflow enHAncements for Mobility) to support a Mobile Workforce and applications in workflow environments. The goal of WHAM is to effectively handle the constraints of network connectivity and the mobility of workflow resources for workflow applications. In this paper, we describe the design and architecture of WHAM. We also describe the Mobile resource management approach introduced in WHAM to support the adaptability and scalability of resource management for location-dependent activities.

Volker Gruhn - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • business independent model of Mobile Workforce management
    Grid and Pervasive Computing, 2010
    Co-Authors: Volker Gruhn, Thomas Richter
    Abstract:

    In this work we introduce a general model for the description of Mobile Workforce environments In the context of Business Process reengineering projects such models are necessary to predict the outcome of the optimization efforts The model we propose is designed to be domain independent and can thus be utilized in BPR projects for any business domain incorporating Mobile Workforce systems.

  • GPC - Business independent model of Mobile Workforce management
    Advances in Grid and Pervasive Computing, 2010
    Co-Authors: Volker Gruhn, Thomas Richter
    Abstract:

    In this work we introduce a general model for the description of Mobile Workforce environments In the context of Business Process reengineering projects such models are necessary to predict the outcome of the optimization efforts The model we propose is designed to be domain independent and can thus be utilized in BPR projects for any business domain incorporating Mobile Workforce systems.

  • Business Process Management Workshops - Mobile Workforce Scheduling Problem with Multitask-Processes
    Business Process Management Workshops, 2010
    Co-Authors: Asvin Goel, Volker Gruhn, Thomas Richter
    Abstract:

    In this work we introduce a new generalization of the Resource-Constrained Project Scheduling Problem – the Mobile Workforce Scheduling Problem with Multitask-Processes (MWSP-MP). This scheduling problem arises in Mobile work scenarios and is characterized by tasks to be scheduled that are not independent from each other, but belong to structured business processes. These business processes are subject to timing and cost related properties and restrictions that have to be considered for the scheduling of resources. We fortify the relevance of the MWSP-MP by illustration with process examples from the utility industry and present an initial heuristic for the insertion of processes into solutions of the problem.

  • Mobile Workforce scheduling problem with multitask processes
    Business Process Management, 2009
    Co-Authors: Asvin Goel, Volker Gruhn, Thomas Richter
    Abstract:

    In this work we introduce a new generalization of the Resource-Constrained Project Scheduling Problem – the Mobile Workforce Scheduling Problem with Multitask-Processes (MWSP-MP). This scheduling problem arises in Mobile work scenarios and is characterized by tasks to be scheduled that are not independent from each other, but belong to structured business processes. These business processes are subject to timing and cost related properties and restrictions that have to be considered for the scheduling of resources. We fortify the relevance of the MWSP-MP by illustration with process examples from the utility industry and present an initial heuristic for the insertion of processes into solutions of the problem.

  • An Analysis Framework for Mobile Workforce Automation
    11th IEEE International Enterprise Distributed Object Computing Conference (EDOC 2007), 2007
    Co-Authors: Volker Gruhn, Andre Kohler
    Abstract:

    In this paper we introduce an analysis framework for Mobile Workforce automation. The framework is based on the findings from earlier research as well as on an analysis of 27 recent case studies conducted within the field of Mobile Workforce automation. It consists of a general reference process for Mobile work and of a model explaining influencing factors (worker, task, coordination system, information system), optimization goals and their relationships in Mobile business processes. The framework can be applied to process modeling, simulation, and optimization as well as to requirements analysis and return on investment calculations. Based on the results of case study evaluation, it is furthermore shown, that recent Mobile IT solutions are mainly built for relatively simple processes and cooperation models. Mobilizing more complex processes still seems to be a challenge.

Siti Salbiah Mohamed Shariff - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • development of Mobile Workforce management system for electricity supply industries
    Advances in Mobile Multimedia, 2009
    Co-Authors: Faridah Hani Mohamed Salleh, Zaihisma Che Cob, Mohana Shanmugam, Siti Salbiah Mohamed Shariff
    Abstract:

    This research paper presents the features of a proposed Mobile Workforce Management System (MWMS) that will be used for the Electricity Supply Industries (ESI). The paper wraps up the types of related works that has been executed; the study on problems addressed and proposed application system flow. The paper also identifies the various aspects of Mobile Workforce management benefits contribution to the electricity utilities. A significant part on Knowledge Management (KM) has also been rationalized and incorporated to the development. As a whole, it is hoped that with the research on MWMS development, enhancement and advancement in the particular area can be adopted in the nearest future targeting at various utilities.

  • MoMM - Development of Mobile Workforce management system for electricity supply industries
    Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Advances in Mobile Computing and Multimedia - MoMM '09, 2009
    Co-Authors: Faridah Hani Mohamed Salleh, Zaihisma Che Cob, Mohana Shanmugam, Siti Salbiah Mohamed Shariff
    Abstract:

    This research paper presents the features of a proposed Mobile Workforce Management System (MWMS) that will be used for the Electricity Supply Industries (ESI). The paper wraps up the types of related works that has been executed; the study on problems addressed and proposed application system flow. The paper also identifies the various aspects of Mobile Workforce management benefits contribution to the electricity utilities. A significant part on Knowledge Management (KM) has also been rationalized and incorporated to the development. As a whole, it is hoped that with the research on MWMS development, enhancement and advancement in the particular area can be adopted in the nearest future targeting at various utilities.

Andre Kohler - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • An Analysis Framework for Mobile Workforce Automation
    11th IEEE International Enterprise Distributed Object Computing Conference (EDOC 2007), 2007
    Co-Authors: Volker Gruhn, Andre Kohler
    Abstract:

    In this paper we introduce an analysis framework for Mobile Workforce automation. The framework is based on the findings from earlier research as well as on an analysis of 27 recent case studies conducted within the field of Mobile Workforce automation. It consists of a general reference process for Mobile work and of a model explaining influencing factors (worker, task, coordination system, information system), optimization goals and their relationships in Mobile business processes. The framework can be applied to process modeling, simulation, and optimization as well as to requirements analysis and return on investment calculations. Based on the results of case study evaluation, it is furthermore shown, that recent Mobile IT solutions are mainly built for relatively simple processes and cooperation models. Mobilizing more complex processes still seems to be a challenge.

  • EDOC - An Analysis Framework for Mobile Workforce Automation
    11th IEEE International Enterprise Distributed Object Computing Conference (EDOC 2007), 2007
    Co-Authors: Volker Gruhn, Andre Kohler
    Abstract:

    In this paper we introduce an analysis framework for Mobile Workforce automation. The framework is based on the findings from earlier research as well as on an analysis of 27 recent case studies conducted within the field of Mobile Workforce automation. It consists of a general reference process for Mobile work and of a model explaining influencing factors (worker, task, coordination system, information system), optimization goals and their relationships in Mobile business processes. The framework can be applied to process modeling, simulation, and optimization as well as to requirements analysis and return on investment calculations. Based on the results of case study evaluation, it is furthermore shown, that recent Mobile IT solutions are mainly built for relatively simple processes and cooperation models. Mobilizing more complex processes still seems to be a challenge.

Zulaiha Ali Othman - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Ontology-driven coordination model for multiagent-based Mobile Workforce brokering systems
    Applied Intelligence, 2012
    Co-Authors: Arash Mousavi, M. Jan Nordin, Zulaiha Ali Othman
    Abstract:

    Coordination has been recognized by many researchers as the most important feature of multi-agent systems. Coordination is defined as managing interdependencies amongst activities (Malone and Crowston in ACM Comput. Surv. 26(1):87–119, 1994 ). The traditional approach of implementing a coordination mechanism is to hard-wire it into a coordination system at design time. However, in dynamic and open environments, many attributes of the system cannot be accurately identified at the design time. Therefore, dynamic coordination, capable of coordinating activities at run-time, has emerged. On the other hand, a successful dynamic coordination model for multi-agent systems requires knowledge sharing as well as common vocabulary. Therefore, an ontological approach is an appropriate way in proposing dynamic coordination models for multi-agent systems. In this paper, an Ontology-Driven Dynamic Coordination Model (O-DC) for Multiagent-Based Mobile Workforce Brokering Systems (MWBS) (Mousavi et al. in Int. J. Comput. Sci. 6:(5):557–565, 2010 ; Mousavi et al. in Proceedings of 4th IEEE international symposium on information technology, ITSim’10, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 15–17 June 2010, vol. 3, pp. 1416–1421, 2010 ; Mousavi and Nordin in Proceedings of the IEEE international conference on electrical engineering and informatics, Bandung, Indonesia, 17–19 June 2007, pp. 294–297, 2007 ) is proposed and formulated. Subsequently, the applicability of O-DC is examined via simulation based on a real-world scenario.

  • A Method for Human Resource Risk Management in Mobile Workforce Brokering Systems
    American Journal of Applied Sciences, 2011
    Co-Authors: Arash Mousavi, Jan Nordin, Zulaiha Ali Othman, Riza Sulaiman
    Abstract:

    Problem statement: Human Resource Risk Management is one of the crucial issues in Mobile Workforce Management Systems (MWM) in general, and in Mobile Workforce Brokering Systems (MWBS) in Particular. It is important because, if not properly managed, it will cause reduction in accuracy of the automated MWBS, which in turn necessitates more human involvement in the task allocation process. Thus, no reliable planning and scheduling schema can be made or achieved. Approach: However, a proven approach to tackle this problem is via contingency planning. In this study, we examined a specific type of HR risk called Unexpected Absence of Mobile Workforces in the context of an ontology-driven and multiagent-based MWBS. Our contingency plan that mainly consists of a statistical method is incorporated into the body of a coordination medium represented in OWL ontology format. Results: The proposed statistical method evaluates the past history and the current claims of an MW in order to find out a realistic plan for the next period of the system's run. Conclusion: Finally, via a case study we have illustrated that this method increases the accuracy and reliability of a periodical plan, made for MWBS in its initialization phase.

  • an ontology driven procedural reasoning system like agent model for multi agent based Mobile Workforce brokering systems
    Journal of Computer Science, 2010
    Co-Authors: Arash Mousavi, Md Jan Nordin, Zulaiha Ali Othman
    Abstract:

    Problem statement: It has been proven that Believe, Desire, Intention (BDI) agent architecture, performs suitably in dynamic and unpredictable environments. Although BDI architecture has been formulated rigorously, implementing BDI architecture is not as straightforward as it has been promised. Nevertheless, the preeminent implementation of BDI architecture is Procedural Reasoning System (PRS) and Jadex is a Java-based platform that successfully applies PRS BDI architecture to implement BDI agents. However, Jadex utilizes XML format to represent plans, beliefs and goals which are the core of the PRS BDI agents. Although XML is a suitable format for exchanging data, it does not add any semantic to the data that it represents. Approach: In contrast, in our proposed Ontology driven PRS like model (O-PRS), we used Ontology with OWL format to represent Believes, Plans and Events. Our Ontology had been designed particularly for implementing BDI agents which are used in Mobile Workforce Brokering Systems (MWBS), a multi-agent system that automated the process of allocating tasks to Mobile Workforces. Results: This research was an endeavor to equip the PRS model with Ontology and semantic knowledge representation and reasoning capability. In this study firstly, our proposed model was formulated, then the model was been examined using a simulation tool (MWBS-SIM) which simulated MWBS in its Initialization phase. We used JADE to implement the Agents, Protege OWL to create the Ontology and Jena as a semantic web platform by means of which MWBS is able to connect to the Ontology and apply the O-PRS model. Conclusion: The result of our simulation showed that O-PRS is a feasible approach. Furthermore, Ontology provided better means for knowledge sharing and navigation therefore, multi-agent systems constructed using O-PRS, were more generic and more adaptable in comparison with those that use XML.

  • An ontology driven, multi-agent based framework for automated resource allocation in Mobile Workforce Management systems
    2010 International Symposium on Information Technology, 2010
    Co-Authors: Arash Mousavi, Jan Nordin, Zulaiha Ali Othman
    Abstract:

    Rapid advancement in Mobile Information and Communication Technology (ICT) caused an enormous increment in Mobile Workforce population of the world. Consequently, this rapid increment created a high-demand for reliable and automated Mobile Workforce management (MWM) amongst them, Resource Allocation (RAL), which is the focus of this paper, is of high importance. The better performance and reliability that an RAL system exhibits, the more reliable its corresponding MWM will be. A reliable resource allocation process in a Mobile environment however, should be able to adequately challenge human resource risks (unpredictable unavailability) as well as environmental risks, such as frequent disconnection, caused by mobility of the resources. In this paper an ontology driven multi-agent based framework for such RAL systems is proposed. The main emphasis of this framework is to describe a dynamic coordination model for Mobile Workforce Brokerage System, a multi-agent system which is utilized to automate the resource allocation process in presence of the abovementioned risks and challenges.