Academic literature on the topic 'Low-code BPM platform'

Daylighting presents an important role for high performance buildings. Currently, Building Information Modeling (BIM) has excelled in the Architecture and Engineering (A&E) industry as a collaboration and information exchange methodology that generates integrated computational models. Simulation plug-ins for BIM tools capable of performing daylighting simulations in a semi-automated way have been developed, thus presenting a more simplified simulation process and favoring the adoption of performance analysis since initial design stages; being a little explored subject. This article aims to investigate the Insight plug-in for Revit, focusing on its daylighting features. The workflow, input-output structure and results of Insight dynamic (sDA) and static (illuminance levels) daylighting metrics were analyzed, comparatively to the plug-in DIVA-for-Rhino, which simulation engines were considered validated by literature. Simulations on both software used the same model of a reference office space for the city of Belo Horizonte. Results indicate that Insight’s favors the daylighting analysis in the initial phases of the design process and allows the verification of code compliances, however determining materials optical properties presents some degree of complexity. Low sensitivity to glasses with low and medium values of light transmittance was noticed in the case study. Evidence of consideration of internal reflections of light rays (ambient bounces) close to 7 may leed to overestimated results in the case of low complexity models. This study intends to contribute to the understanding of the potentials and limitations of both analyzed tools, especially in regard to the specificities of BIM daylight simulation with Insight.

This paper addresses the problem of estimating the air gap for a large semisubmersible production platform. Although it has a great impact on the design of the floating unit, many times the minimum deck height is still defined from simplified methods that incorporate relatively large safety margins. The reason for this is the intrinsic complexity of the associated hydrodynamic problem. Nonlinear effects on the incoming and scattered waves are usually relevant and sometimes nonlinear effects on the motions of the floating hull may also play an important role. This discussion is illustrated by means of wave basin tests performed with the model of a large semisubmersible designed to operate in Campos Basin. Significant run-up effects on its squared-section columns were observed for the steepest waves in several design conditions. Also, the unit presented relatively large low-frequency motions in heave, roll and pitch, which also affected the dynamic air gap measurements. In order to evaluate the difficulties involved in modeling such phenomena, simplified tests were also performed with the model fixed and moored in regular waves of varying steepness. Wave elevation in different points was measured in these tests and compared to the predictions obtained from two different numerical methods: a BEM code that incorporates second order diffraction effects (WAMIT) and a VOF CFD code (ComFLOW), the latter employed for fixed model tests only. Results show that a standard linear analysis may lead to significant errors concerning the air gap evaluation. Extending the BEM model to second order clearly improve the results as the wave-steepness increases. Although the VOF analysis is considerably time-consuming, simulations presented very good agreement to the experimental results, even for the steepest waves tested.

Många verksamheter använder idag affärssystem för att styra sin verksamhet, stötta processer och hantera sin information. Affärssystem är från grunden generiska system som är ämnade att passa många olika typer av verksamheter. Denna generiska utformning gör att verksamheter bygger upp anpassningsbehov, något som inte är helt okomplicerat att hantera. Att det är kostsamt och komplext att uppfylla anpassningsbehov genom att utveckla anpassningar i affärssystemet är väl studerat och forskning hävdar ofta att verksamheten istället borde anpassa sig till affärssystemet vid implementering. Faktorer som en snabb teknisk utveckling, nya marknadsförutsättningar och förändringar inom verksamheten gör ändock att behov kan förändras och uppstå över tid. Likaså har nya verktyg utvecklats för att bistå verksamhetsspecifika behov, varav low-code BPM-plattformen är en sådan. Low-code BPM-plattformar kan ses som utvecklingsverktyg för fristående applikationer och integrerade lösningar som används för att uppfylla verksamhetsbehov. Genom en fallstudie undersöker vi hur low-code BPM-plattformar används som ett alternativt sätt för att uppfylla anpassningsbehov av affärssystem samt vilka typer av verksamhetsbehov som kan uppfyllas med en sådan plattform. I studien har fyra intervjuer och en artefaktstudie genomförts vid ett svenskt IT-tjänsteföretag som erbjuder lösningar utvecklade genom deras low-code BPM-plattform. Studiens resultat visar att low-code BPM-plattformar kan användas som självständiga applikationer, integrationsmotorer och inbäddade i affärssystemets gränssnitt. Lösningar utvecklade genom en low-code BPM-plattform har ett tydligt fokus på slutanvändare. I studien har verksamhetsbehov om mobilåtkomst till affärssystem, anpassade processer utefter den enskilda verksamhetens existerande arbetssätt, ökad tillgång till information, styrande och guidande användargränssnitt och förbättrat samarbete, identifierats.
Many businesses today use enterprise resource planning systems (ERP) to handle their processes and information. ERP systems are generically designed to be able to fit a wide range of businesses. This generic composition creates a customization need, something that is not always so easy to handle. To customize ERP system is through research well known to be a both costly and complex task, several studies suggest the business should adapt to the system instead. From factors such as a rapid technical development, shifts in the market, and internal changes within the organization, need for change can arise over time. Likewise, new tools have been developed to meet business specific needs, such as the low-code BPM platform. Low-code BPM platforms can be seen as development tools for stand-alone applications and integrated solutions to be used to meet business needs.  With a case study, we investigate how a low-code BPM platform can be used as an alternative for ERP customization, as well as what types of business needs a low-code BPM platform can meet. The study includes four interviews and an artifact study at a Swedish IT service company, who offer customers solutions developed through their low-code BPM platform.  The results show low-code BPM platforms to be used as stand-alone applications, integration engines, or embedded in the ERP interface. Solutions developed on a low-code BPM platform have a clear focus on end-users. The study identifies business needs of mobile access to ERP-system, customization of processes according to existing business operations, increased access to information, guiding user interfaces, and improved collaboration

This master's thesis is focusing to create an operational CRM system in web interface of SystemBaker application in company environment – specifically for company named Mathesio s.r.o. In theoretical part there are explained concepts and technologies, which are needed to know to fully comprehend background of the developed application. Then there are introduced possible forms of developing this application, which serve for later assessment of economic benefits of this development form. In practical part there is de-scribed structure of database, use-cases and operational solution of this application and then economical assessment of benefits of this style of development.

This paper addresses the problem of estimating the air gap for a large semi-submersible production platform. Although it has a great impact on the design of the floating unit, many times the minimum deck height is still defined from simplified methods that incorporate relatively large safety margins. The reason for this is the intrinsic complexity of the associated hydrodynamic problem. Nonlinear effects on the incoming and scattered waves are usually relevant and sometimes non-linear effects on the motions of the floating hull may also play an important role. This discussion is illustrated by means of wave basin tests performed with the model of a large semi-submersible designed to operate in Campos Basin. Significant run-up effects on its squared-section columns were observed for the steepest waves in several design conditions. Also, the unit presented relatively large low-frequency motions in heave, roll and pitch, which also affected the dynamic air gap measurements. In order to evaluate the difficulties involved in modeling such phenomena, simplified tests were also performed with the model fixed and moored in regular waves of varying steepness. Wave elevation in different points was measured in these tests and compared to the predictions obtained from two different numerical methods: a BEM code that incorporates 2nd order diffraction effects (WAMIT) and a VOF CFD code (ComFLOW), the latter employed for fixed model tests only. Results show that a standard linear analysis may lead to significant errors concerning the air gap evaluation. Extending the BEM model to 2nd order clearly improve the results as the wave-steepness increases. Although the VOF analysis is considerably time-consuming, simulations presented very good agreement to the experimental results, even for the steepest waves tested.