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March 18, 2017

An Understanding on Enterprise Automation

Filed under: Small Business — mdnuser12 @ 3:49 AM
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The term enterprise automation refers to that where an enterprise implement the usage of new tools and techniques to make the business processes more faster and produce the output with accuracy. Automating the process in an enterprise increases the work efficiency of the workforce and decreases the workload of different activities. Usage of new techniques and tools help employees to do more economic value addition by which more revenue can be generated. Automation helps in customization of various processes where the advance tools with highly integrated set of techniques are used. It can be adopted at various levels to receive the quality output and to bring more credibility. Automation is effective in different aspects like monitoring and managing of job scheduling, IT process, workload minimization, transfer of files, database management, infrastructure provisioning, security/compliance, documentation etc.

Basic Reasons for Automating the Business Process
1. Using advance tools and techniques in business processes is helpful to reduce the operational cost. The less capital or money needed to be invested to start an operational activity in a business and key task can be accomplished in a specified time. This will allow the enterprise to save more time and money. Equally, it allows the higher authorities to make the effective and better decisions for different operational levels. According to the capabilities of the workforce the distribution of the activities can be done among them, where they will be able to improve their performance in a given task.

2. Automated tasks are done with the customized tool and techniques which are measurably less error prone. It means that the chances of happening the error or mistakes becomes less. The task can be done with more accuracy by the workforce. If training is provided to the employees on automation tools and techniques, organizations can yield higher productivity outputs.

3. Automated tasks enable an enterprise reduce cycle times of producing or manufacturing the product. Time can be managed and different market strategies can be developed to focus on business expansion. Understanding the core business activities will become easy and its importance could be visible towards employees. Automation provide focus to such activities that takes longer time for the completion of a process and avail the management to strategies to effectively overcome such problems. And more attention towards the preference of the customer or clients can easily be fulfilled with that the demand of the market for quality products and services would easily be delivered.

Processes and Systems that can be Automated
1. Life cycles
The life cycle of the things that can be fully automated in an enterprise include IT assets like servers, different storage devices, desktops and telecommunication devices, etc. The IT assets may also include upgrading the hardware, installation of customized software, conformation and examination of the condition of an asset life, removing the asset which are in bad working condition, etc.

2. Processes
Automation can be done towards all IT and business operations that can be

  • Planning the business processes where the organization appoint the technically skilled employees, who can easily understand the core business activities and deal with the challenges to provide quality output.
  • Analyzing and identifying the market opportunities to enhance business opportunities.
  • Making the purchasing of the tools and machinery, easy and timely updating of IT assets to facilitate the smooth operation of daily activities
    Scheduling and execution of OS patch windows, which may require many attempts to deal with exception handling

3. Audit and Examination
Automation is very helpful in asset management to get a clear view on software and hardware assets. By streamlining the audit process through automation, organizations can gain true visibility on their IT assets.

April 16, 2015

Bitewing X Rays in Dental Diagnosis And Treatments

Filed under: 2014 — Tags: — Ralph C Dreher @ 1:27 AM

Bitewing radiography furnishes images of the crown, the top and bottom part of teeth on a single film. The photographic films that are used in this procedure give detailed information about the changes occurring by dental diseases. Bitewing radiography is usually done in a series of 4 films, which are placed on both sides of the mouth, thus examining the structures from the eye teeth, canines, etc.

As they show the crown of the tooth, bitewing X-rays are extremely helpful in determining tooth decay located in between teeth, various stages of gum disease and problems with tooth. Bitewings are also helpful for detecting a buildup of dental tartar and also bone loss due to periodontal disease. It is a quick and painless process, and the output is usually ready for the dentist to view within just a few minutes.

Steps followed while doing a dental checkup using bitewing X rays

  • The patient is allowed to seat in an upright position in the dental chair.
  • Patient is covered with a apron and thyroid collar.
  • A film is placed into the patient’s mouth using a holding device. It is important that the patient closes his or her teeth completely in their natural bite. The film has the shape of letter T, and is placed in the interior side of the jaw.
  • Once the film is in position, the operator directs the X-ray unit towards the film.
  • After directing the X-ray the film from the patient’s mouth is removed. This procedure may be repeated for different areas of the mouth as required.
  • Once the series of bitewing radiographs have been completed the films are sent for processing.
  • The films are assessed to determine whether all areas can be visualized adequately and are sent for final documentation.

Benefits

  • Dose of radiation is kept as low as possible in order to maximize diagnostic value and minimizing risk.
  • Bitewing radiographs provide the dental professionals with important information that is important in the diagnosis and treatment planning for patients.

Safety precautions to be followed while using bitewing radiographs

  • Low amount of radiation is used in this bitewing radiographs.
  • Due to the usage of low amount of radiation there are no side effects.
  • Patients should always be covered with a apron and no one else should be there in the room because the X rays are harmful.

Bitewing X-rays are an essential part of any dental care program. It is highly usefull in the diagnosis of tooth decay, periodontal diseases and gum diseases. These are widely used X-rays used comapred to other X-rays which are available.
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March 24, 2015

Model of OSHA Training Guidelines

Filed under: Business — Tags: — Winson @ 3:16 AM

OSHA requires that safety and health program training to be the essential part of employers for protecting the employees from illness and injuries. For conducting training, OSHA has a model with the training guidelines. This model is designed in such a way that even the smaller organizations can afford it, without hiring a professional trainer or purchasing the expensive material. The guidelines are listed below.

Determining whether the training is required
This is the first step in the training process; and it determines whether the problem can be solved by training or not. Training is given to the employees if they are not performing well in their job but safety and health training is given before any problem. Else, accidents occur – because, it would cover both safety and health rules. Problems that are addressed effectively by training includes – incorrect execution of the task, unfamiliarity with the equipment etc.

Identify the needs of training
If the problem can be solved with the help of training, then the next step is to determine what type of training is needed. Here, it is necessary to find out what the employee is expected to do, and in what way. This can be found by conducting the job analysis that shows what the employees should know, in order to perform well in their job.

Identifying the objectives and goals
Once the needs of the training are identified, employer have to prepare the training objectives for the employees. For effective training objectives, the objective should be identified precisely – what individuals will do to show once they would learn or otherwise the objective has been achieved? They also have to explain the important situations under which the individual will show competence and define those points that helped them for their satisfactory performance.

Developing learning activities
Here, the learning activities are identified and described. They help the employees for explaining what they have obtained – the desired knowledge or skills – and to ensure that they can transfer these to their jobs – the learning situation impact the actual job closely. The materials and methods for the learning activity will defer, based on the available resources and the employer’s imagination.

Conducting the training
After following the above steps, the employer has to conduct the training; and the training should be given to the suitable level possible, so that the organization and its meaning will be clear for the employees. Training program should allow the employees to participate in it, and practice the knowledge or skills.

Evaluating program effectiveness
The training program is evaluated to find out how effective it is. This will help the supervisors or the employers to determine the amount of learning achieved; and also, to identify whether the employee has improved his/her performance in the job or not. The ultimate success should be – all the changes in the workplace that reduces the rates of injuries and accidents.

Improving the program
After the evaluation, if it is found that the training is not effective in providing the required knowledge or skills to the employees, then it has to be revised or provided the periodic retraining.

This is the model of OSHA training guidelines. So, it is the responsibility of the employers to make sure that the employees get effective training in improving their skills or knowledge, following these guidelines.
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March 16, 2015

Various Types of Mobile Marketing

Filed under: Business — Tags: — Winson @ 7:59 AM

In order to improve business sales you need to market your products/services effectively among the customers. For this mobile marketing is an effective way especially for small businesses that can’t afford much on advertising or marketing. Mobile marketing is divided into various types. Some of them are listed below.

SMS marketing
SMS (Short message service) marketing is also called as text messaging. It is a type of mobile advertising. Here, the information is send in the form of text that can include, link to the websites, news, offers etc. This text messages are visible in all the phones i.e., from normal to smart phones. It is the traditional form of advertising, but people still follow this method of marketing or advertising as majority of people read their every message and is also least expensive mode of advertising.

MMS marketing
It is similar to the SMS marketing but with some changes in the mode of information they send in the form or message or ad. Rather than sending simple text they send MMS (Multimedia messaging service) that includes images, audio, video and they are same as TV ads. Marketers or advertisers believe that MMS marketing makes a better impressions on the customers but, it is more expensive when compared to the SMS marketing and this type of messages are not supported in all types of mobile phones.

QR (Quick Response) code marketing
This is the most powerful way of driving traffic to the clients website or store and is becoming more popular today. This ad is displayed in patterned square that pops-up in the mobile. This ads are displayed in the mobiles that have camera with QR application. But, the disadvantage here is these ads can be understood by the people who are educated. But, it is powerful mode of marketing as it directly drives the customers to the websites or online content.

Mobile internet marketing
It is also called as mobile web marketing. It involves the usage of both internet and the mobile device to market your service or product. But, for this you need to optimize your website so that it can be visible both in the desktops and the mobile phones. As the mobile users with internet are more today. Mobile web marketing strategies are growing faster.

These are some of the most popular types of mobile marketing. So, utilize these ways and market your products/services effectively among your potential customers.
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December 30, 2014

Major Employment Laws that You Should Know

Filed under: 2014 — Tags: , — Winson @ 5:23 AM

Whether you are a business owner or an employee, there are a few employment labor laws that you should know. These laws tell you of your rights and responsibilities in the organization. Ignoring these laws amounts to violation and may lead to serious actions sometimes. So, you should know at least the major employment laws, if you are a business owner or an employee. The purpose of this article is to make you know about a few major laws.

Wage laws
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is the law that sets the federal minimum wage or overtime pay. Minimum wage varies from state to state; and one thing that you should know here is, if the state has set higher minimum wage than the federal minimum wage, then it means that the higher minimum wage will be considered and will be in effect.

Over time pay is for any type of work done in excess to what has been legally set by the law. In general, under the federal law, the employer should pay the employees 1.5 times more than the normal wage for the hours worked more than 40 hours a week.

Discrimination laws
There are many discrimination laws under various state or federal laws such as – job discrimination, wage discrimination, age discrimination, disability discrimination, pregnancy discrimination, sexual discrimination or harassment, etc. So, the employees of an organization must be aware of such discrimination laws of their state; and if they have faced any type of discrimination under the associated acts, they can make a claim, accordingly.

Workplace safety law
Workplace safety comes under OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act). It requires employers for making the workplace free from recognized hazards (illness and injuries). Under this act, the employer of an organization have several responsibilities that must be taken care and make the workplace safe and secure. The employees also have many rights under this Act.

Leave laws
Under Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), different employees have different time periods or limits for availing the leave with job protection, based on the acts the employee belongs to. So, make sure that you are aware of the limits from your employer, before you take leave.

A note to make here is that these laws may differ from state to state and across the countries. So, ensure checking with your organization or your employer regarding the employment laws (state or federal).

These are the common major employment laws that an employer or employee should be aware of. It is recommended that an employer must have these labor law posters in their organization, to make the employees know about the facts of labor law.
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