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�ݺ�ߣshows by User: ARAlvarez / http://www.slideshare.net/images/logo.gif �ݺ�ߣshows by User: ARAlvarez / Sun, 02 Jul 2017 16:58:21 GMT �ݺ�ߣShare feed for �ݺ�ߣshows by User: ARAlvarez Managing Business Process Improvement /slideshow/business-process-improvement-77441518/77441518 businessprocessimprovementara170630-170702165821
With the release of my ebook "Managing Business Process Improvement available on Amazon (Link provided in presentation) I wanted to update this file. Everyone involved with running a business, functional group, or project looks for ways to do things better. This usually means doing things faster, with better quality, or at lower cost. At its core, doing things better is the essence of Business Process Improvement (BPI). This presentation is excerpted from Managing Business Process Improvement: Navigate the Turbulence and Get to Your Destination (published September 2017) and can be traced to a white paper I wrote in 2002 while working on a process to improve an order management system. As I developed insights from my experience, as well as from other people’s work, I would periodically update the white paper. As I surveyed the available literature on business process improvement, I realized that, even though a great deal of very good information was readily available, a gap still existed between the theory of business process improvement and its implementation. In particular, I bring the perspective of someone who had to live with the business processes that were put in place, as opposed to consulting on the processes and then leaving. I concluded that a short book providing a practical step-by-step management methodology on how to put the theory of business process improvement into practice would be worthwhile. My interest in business processes began in earnest during my tenure at Cypress Semiconductor. Cypress’s founder, TJ Rodgers, strived to optimize every aspect of the company. Consequently, even from its startup days, Cypress worked hard to hone business process that it deemed critical to its core operations. During my 18 years at Cypress, I was initially responsible for new process technologies and eventually went on to assume responsibility for Cypress’s Memory Products Division. Having started with Cypress when its annualized revenue was approximately $60 million and working there until its revenue exceeded $1 billion, I was able to work on a wide variety of business processes at different stages of the company’s maturity. These business processes involved almost all aspects of the company: new technology and product development, quality, operations, product pricing, strategy, human resources, and M&A. ]]>
With the release of my ebook "Managing Business Process Improvement available on Amazon (Link provided in presentation) I wanted to update this file. Everyone involved with running a business, functional group, or project looks for ways to do things better. This usually means doing things faster, with better quality, or at lower cost. At its core, doing things better is the essence of Business Process Improvement (BPI). This presentation is excerpted from Managing Business Process Improvement: Navigate the Turbulence and Get to Your Destination (published September 2017) and can be traced to a white paper I wrote in 2002 while working on a process to improve an order management system. As I developed insights from my experience, as well as from other people’s work, I would periodically update the white paper. As I surveyed the available literature on business process improvement, I realized that, even though a great deal of very good information was readily available, a gap still existed between the theory of business process improvement and its implementation. In particular, I bring the perspective of someone who had to live with the business processes that were put in place, as opposed to consulting on the processes and then leaving. I concluded that a short book providing a practical step-by-step management methodology on how to put the theory of business process improvement into practice would be worthwhile. My interest in business processes began in earnest during my tenure at Cypress Semiconductor. Cypress’s founder, TJ Rodgers, strived to optimize every aspect of the company. Consequently, even from its startup days, Cypress worked hard to hone business process that it deemed critical to its core operations. During my 18 years at Cypress, I was initially responsible for new process technologies and eventually went on to assume responsibility for Cypress’s Memory Products Division. Having started with Cypress when its annualized revenue was approximately $60 million and working there until its revenue exceeded $1 billion, I was able to work on a wide variety of business processes at different stages of the company’s maturity. These business processes involved almost all aspects of the company: new technology and product development, quality, operations, product pricing, strategy, human resources, and M&A. ]]> Sun, 02 Jul 2017 16:58:21 GMT /slideshow/business-process-improvement-77441518/77441518 ARAlvarez@slideshare.net(ARAlvarez) Managing Business Process Improvement ARAlvarez With the release of my ebook "Managing Business Process Improvement available on Amazon (Link provided in presentation) I wanted to update this file. Everyone involved with running a business, functional group, or project looks for ways to do things better. This usually means doing things faster, with better quality, or at lower cost. At its core, doing things better is the essence of Business Process Improvement (BPI). This presentation is excerpted from Managing Business Process Improvement: Navigate the Turbulence and Get to Your Destination (published September 2017) and can be traced to a white paper I wrote in 2002 while working on a process to improve an order management system. As I developed insights from my experience, as well as from other people’s work, I would periodically update the white paper. As I surveyed the available literature on business process improvement, I realized that, even though a great deal of very good information was readily available, a gap still existed between the theory of business process improvement and its implementation. In particular, I bring the perspective of someone who had to live with the business processes that were put in place, as opposed to consulting on the processes and then leaving. I concluded that a short book providing a practical step-by-step management methodology on how to put the theory of business process improvement into practice would be worthwhile. My interest in business processes began in earnest during my tenure at Cypress Semiconductor. Cypress’s founder, TJ Rodgers, strived to optimize every aspect of the company. Consequently, even from its startup days, Cypress worked hard to hone business process that it deemed critical to its core operations. During my 18 years at Cypress, I was initially responsible for new process technologies and eventually went on to assume responsibility for Cypress’s Memory Products Division. Having started with Cypress when its annualized revenue was approximately $60 million and working there until its revenue exceeded $1 billion, I was able to work on a wide variety of business processes at different stages of the company’s maturity. These business processes involved almost all aspects of the company: new technology and product development, quality, operations, product pricing, strategy, human resources, and M&A. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/businessprocessimprovementara170630-170702165821-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> With the release of my ebook "Managing Business Process Improvement available on Amazon (Link provided in presentation) I wanted to update this file. Everyone involved with running a business, functional group, or project looks for ways to do things better. This usually means doing things faster, with better quality, or at lower cost. At its core, doing things better is the essence of Business Process Improvement (BPI). This presentation is excerpted from Managing Business Process Improvement: Navigate the Turbulence and Get to Your Destination (published September 2017) and can be traced to a white paper I wrote in 2002 while working on a process to improve an order management system. As I developed insights from my experience, as well as from other people’s work, I would periodically update the white paper. As I surveyed the available literature on business process improvement, I realized that, even though a great deal of very good information was readily available, a gap still existed between the theory of business process improvement and its implementation. In particular, I bring the perspective of someone who had to live with the business processes that were put in place, as opposed to consulting on the processes and then leaving. I concluded that a short book providing a practical step-by-step management methodology on how to put the theory of business process improvement into practice would be worthwhile. My interest in business processes began in earnest during my tenure at Cypress Semiconductor. Cypress’s founder, TJ Rodgers, strived to optimize every aspect of the company. Consequently, even from its startup days, Cypress worked hard to hone business process that it deemed critical to its core operations. During my 18 years at Cypress, I was initially responsible for new process technologies and eventually went on to assume responsibility for Cypress’s Memory Products Division. Having started with Cypress when its annualized revenue was approximately $60 million and working there until its revenue exceeded $1 billion, I was able to work on a wide variety of business processes at different stages of the company’s maturity. These business processes involved almost all aspects of the company: new technology and product development, quality, operations, product pricing, strategy, human resources, and M&A.

Managing Business Process Improvement from Tony Alvarez

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0 New Product Development Management /slideshow/new-product-development-management/62321857 newproductdevelopmentmanagementaramay16-160523231848
I've been involved in new product development (NPD) in one form or other my entire career and maintain a strong passion for creating and delivering innovative money-making new products to the market. Over the years I’ve had the opportunity to learn what works and what doesn’t at a variety of companies. My journey started at Motorola, was refined at Cypress Semiconductor, and subsequently put to test at a variety of companies after that. These set of notes is a high-level distillation of that learning. While most of my direct experience is in semiconductors, based on what I’ve seen the lessons can be applied in a wide variety of industries. For those interested in additional details of project management or problem solving refer to those respective workshop notes on �ݺ�ߣshare.]]>
I've been involved in new product development (NPD) in one form or other my entire career and maintain a strong passion for creating and delivering innovative money-making new products to the market. Over the years I’ve had the opportunity to learn what works and what doesn’t at a variety of companies. My journey started at Motorola, was refined at Cypress Semiconductor, and subsequently put to test at a variety of companies after that. These set of notes is a high-level distillation of that learning. While most of my direct experience is in semiconductors, based on what I’ve seen the lessons can be applied in a wide variety of industries. For those interested in additional details of project management or problem solving refer to those respective workshop notes on �ݺ�ߣshare.]]> Mon, 23 May 2016 23:18:48 GMT /slideshow/new-product-development-management/62321857 ARAlvarez@slideshare.net(ARAlvarez) New Product Development Management ARAlvarez I've been involved in new product development (NPD) in one form or other my entire career and maintain a strong passion for creating and delivering innovative money-making new products to the market. Over the years I’ve had the opportunity to learn what works and what doesn’t at a variety of companies. My journey started at Motorola, was refined at Cypress Semiconductor, and subsequently put to test at a variety of companies after that. These set of notes is a high-level distillation of that learning. While most of my direct experience is in semiconductors, based on what I’ve seen the lessons can be applied in a wide variety of industries. For those interested in additional details of project management or problem solving refer to those respective workshop notes on �ݺ�ߣshare. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/newproductdevelopmentmanagementaramay16-160523231848-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> I've been involved in new product development (NPD) in one form or other my entire career and maintain a strong passion for creating and delivering innovative money-making new products to the market. Over the years I’ve had the opportunity to learn what works and what doesn’t at a variety of companies. My journey started at Motorola, was refined at Cypress Semiconductor, and subsequently put to test at a variety of companies after that. These set of notes is a high-level distillation of that learning. While most of my direct experience is in semiconductors, based on what I’ve seen the lessons can be applied in a wide variety of industries. For those interested in additional details of project management or problem solving refer to those respective workshop notes on �ݺ�ߣshare.

New Product Development Management from Tony Alvarez

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0 Semiconductor Index (SOX) Analysis Updated /slideshow/semiconductor-index-sox-analysis-updated/61512532 soxindexanalysisara160429-160429173655
I updated an analysis that I did of the Philadelphia Semiconductor Stock Index (SOX) performance that I had done November 2105. The first part of the analysis provides a historical perspective and some simple analytics. The second part compares the SOX to standard benchmarks such as the S&P 500. The final section compares a simple momentum rule to a "Buy and Hold" investment strategy in the SOX. This analysis adds: 1) a section on how the SOX performs wrt recessions , 2) correlation analysis between the SOX and the NASDAQ and S&P 500, and 3) the use of a recession filter when applying momentum. Results are also updated as of March 31, 2016. ]]>
I updated an analysis that I did of the Philadelphia Semiconductor Stock Index (SOX) performance that I had done November 2105. The first part of the analysis provides a historical perspective and some simple analytics. The second part compares the SOX to standard benchmarks such as the S&P 500. The final section compares a simple momentum rule to a "Buy and Hold" investment strategy in the SOX. This analysis adds: 1) a section on how the SOX performs wrt recessions , 2) correlation analysis between the SOX and the NASDAQ and S&P 500, and 3) the use of a recession filter when applying momentum. Results are also updated as of March 31, 2016. ]]> Fri, 29 Apr 2016 17:36:55 GMT /slideshow/semiconductor-index-sox-analysis-updated/61512532 ARAlvarez@slideshare.net(ARAlvarez) Semiconductor Index (SOX) Analysis Updated ARAlvarez I updated an analysis that I did of the Philadelphia Semiconductor Stock Index (SOX) performance that I had done November 2105. The first part of the analysis provides a historical perspective and some simple analytics. The second part compares the SOX to standard benchmarks such as the S&P 500. The final section compares a simple momentum rule to a "Buy and Hold" investment strategy in the SOX. This analysis adds: 1) a section on how the SOX performs wrt recessions , 2) correlation analysis between the SOX and the NASDAQ and S&P 500, and 3) the use of a recession filter when applying momentum. Results are also updated as of March 31, 2016. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/soxindexanalysisara160429-160429173655-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> I updated an analysis that I did of the Philadelphia Semiconductor Stock Index (SOX) performance that I had done November 2105. The first part of the analysis provides a historical perspective and some simple analytics. The second part compares the SOX to standard benchmarks such as the S&P 500. The final section compares a simple momentum rule to a "Buy and Hold" investment strategy in the SOX. This analysis adds: 1) a section on how the SOX performs wrt recessions , 2) correlation analysis between the SOX and the NASDAQ and S&P 500, and 3) the use of a recession filter when applying momentum. Results are also updated as of March 31, 2016.

Semiconductor Index (SOX) Analysis Updated from Tony Alvarez

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0 Project Management Cookbook Part 3 (ARA) Feb16 /slideshow/project-management-cookbook-part-3-ara-feb16-58233717/58233717 project-management-cookbook-part-3-ara-feb16-160213232129
I've taught many workshops on basic problem solving over the years at various companies. This 3 part presentation collects tools and methods that I've found useful and that most people tend to be able to put into practice quickly. Problem solving is ground that has been covered by many people many times in the past and this presentation builds on that work, incorporates my experience and hopefully integrates it in a way that provides some new insights. This is the 3rd of a 3 part presentation. ]]>
I've taught many workshops on basic problem solving over the years at various companies. This 3 part presentation collects tools and methods that I've found useful and that most people tend to be able to put into practice quickly. Problem solving is ground that has been covered by many people many times in the past and this presentation builds on that work, incorporates my experience and hopefully integrates it in a way that provides some new insights. This is the 3rd of a 3 part presentation. ]]> Sat, 13 Feb 2016 23:21:29 GMT /slideshow/project-management-cookbook-part-3-ara-feb16-58233717/58233717 ARAlvarez@slideshare.net(ARAlvarez) Project Management Cookbook Part 3 (ARA) Feb16 ARAlvarez I've taught many workshops on basic problem solving over the years at various companies. This 3 part presentation collects tools and methods that I've found useful and that most people tend to be able to put into practice quickly. Problem solving is ground that has been covered by many people many times in the past and this presentation builds on that work, incorporates my experience and hopefully integrates it in a way that provides some new insights. This is the 3rd of a 3 part presentation. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/project-management-cookbook-part-3-ara-feb16-160213232129-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> I've taught many workshops on basic problem solving over the years at various companies. This 3 part presentation collects tools and methods that I've found useful and that most people tend to be able to put into practice quickly. Problem solving is ground that has been covered by many people many times in the past and this presentation builds on that work, incorporates my experience and hopefully integrates it in a way that provides some new insights. This is the 3rd of a 3 part presentation.

Project Management Cookbook Part 3 (ARA) Feb16 from Tony Alvarez

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0 Project Management Cookbook Part 2 (ARA) Feb16 /ARAlvarez/project-management-cookbook-part-2-ara-feb16 project-management-cookbook-part-2-ara-feb16-160213230642
I've taught various workshops on Project Management over the years. This workshop complements the Problem Solving Workshops that I've taught. This 3 part presentation pulls together techniques that will enable project leaders to deliver projects on time. Project Management is ground that has been covered by many people many times in the past and this presentation builds on that work, incorporates my experience and hopefully integrates it in a way that provides some new insights. This is the 2nd of a 3 part presentation.]]>
I've taught various workshops on Project Management over the years. This workshop complements the Problem Solving Workshops that I've taught. This 3 part presentation pulls together techniques that will enable project leaders to deliver projects on time. Project Management is ground that has been covered by many people many times in the past and this presentation builds on that work, incorporates my experience and hopefully integrates it in a way that provides some new insights. This is the 2nd of a 3 part presentation.]]> Sat, 13 Feb 2016 23:06:41 GMT /ARAlvarez/project-management-cookbook-part-2-ara-feb16 ARAlvarez@slideshare.net(ARAlvarez) Project Management Cookbook Part 2 (ARA) Feb16 ARAlvarez I've taught various workshops on Project Management over the years. This workshop complements the Problem Solving Workshops that I've taught. This 3 part presentation pulls together techniques that will enable project leaders to deliver projects on time. Project Management is ground that has been covered by many people many times in the past and this presentation builds on that work, incorporates my experience and hopefully integrates it in a way that provides some new insights. This is the 2nd of a 3 part presentation. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/project-management-cookbook-part-2-ara-feb16-160213230642-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> I've taught various workshops on Project Management over the years. This workshop complements the Problem Solving Workshops that I've taught. This 3 part presentation pulls together techniques that will enable project leaders to deliver projects on time. Project Management is ground that has been covered by many people many times in the past and this presentation builds on that work, incorporates my experience and hopefully integrates it in a way that provides some new insights. This is the 2nd of a 3 part presentation.

Project Management Cookbook Part 2 (ARA) Feb16 from Tony Alvarez

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0 Project Management Cookbook Part 1 (ARA) Feb16 /slideshow/project-management-cookbook-part-1-ara-feb16/58233492 project-management-cookbook-part-1-ara-feb16-160213225700
I've taught various workshops on Project Management over the years. This workshop complements the Problem Solving Workshops that I've taught. This 3 part presentation pulls together techniques that will enable project leaders to deliver projects on time. Project Management is ground that has been covered by many people many times in the past and this presentation builds on that work, incorporates my experience and hopefully integrates it in a way that provides some new insights. This is the 1st of a 3 part presentation.]]>
I've taught various workshops on Project Management over the years. This workshop complements the Problem Solving Workshops that I've taught. This 3 part presentation pulls together techniques that will enable project leaders to deliver projects on time. Project Management is ground that has been covered by many people many times in the past and this presentation builds on that work, incorporates my experience and hopefully integrates it in a way that provides some new insights. This is the 1st of a 3 part presentation.]]> Sat, 13 Feb 2016 22:57:00 GMT /slideshow/project-management-cookbook-part-1-ara-feb16/58233492 ARAlvarez@slideshare.net(ARAlvarez) Project Management Cookbook Part 1 (ARA) Feb16 ARAlvarez I've taught various workshops on Project Management over the years. This workshop complements the Problem Solving Workshops that I've taught. This 3 part presentation pulls together techniques that will enable project leaders to deliver projects on time. Project Management is ground that has been covered by many people many times in the past and this presentation builds on that work, incorporates my experience and hopefully integrates it in a way that provides some new insights. This is the 1st of a 3 part presentation. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/project-management-cookbook-part-1-ara-feb16-160213225700-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> I've taught various workshops on Project Management over the years. This workshop complements the Problem Solving Workshops that I've taught. This 3 part presentation pulls together techniques that will enable project leaders to deliver projects on time. Project Management is ground that has been covered by many people many times in the past and this presentation builds on that work, incorporates my experience and hopefully integrates it in a way that provides some new insights. This is the 1st of a 3 part presentation.

Project Management Cookbook Part 1 (ARA) Feb16 from Tony Alvarez

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0 Problem Solving Tools & Methods - Part 3 /slideshow/problem-solving-tools-methods-part-3/55871001 basic8dproblemsolvingtoolsmethods-part3aradec15-151206190354-lva1-app6891
I've taught many workshops on basic problem solving over the years at various companies. This 3 part presentation collects tools and methods that I've found useful and that most people tend to be able to put into practice quickly. Problem solving is ground that has been covered by many people many times in the past and this presentation builds on that work, incorporates my experience and hopefully integrates it in a way that provides some new insights. This is the 3rd of a 3 part presentation. ]]>
I've taught many workshops on basic problem solving over the years at various companies. This 3 part presentation collects tools and methods that I've found useful and that most people tend to be able to put into practice quickly. Problem solving is ground that has been covered by many people many times in the past and this presentation builds on that work, incorporates my experience and hopefully integrates it in a way that provides some new insights. This is the 3rd of a 3 part presentation. ]]> Sun, 06 Dec 2015 19:03:54 GMT /slideshow/problem-solving-tools-methods-part-3/55871001 ARAlvarez@slideshare.net(ARAlvarez) Problem Solving Tools & Methods - Part 3 ARAlvarez I've taught many workshops on basic problem solving over the years at various companies. This 3 part presentation collects tools and methods that I've found useful and that most people tend to be able to put into practice quickly. Problem solving is ground that has been covered by many people many times in the past and this presentation builds on that work, incorporates my experience and hopefully integrates it in a way that provides some new insights. This is the 3rd of a 3 part presentation. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/basic8dproblemsolvingtoolsmethods-part3aradec15-151206190354-lva1-app6891-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> I've taught many workshops on basic problem solving over the years at various companies. This 3 part presentation collects tools and methods that I've found useful and that most people tend to be able to put into practice quickly. Problem solving is ground that has been covered by many people many times in the past and this presentation builds on that work, incorporates my experience and hopefully integrates it in a way that provides some new insights. This is the 3rd of a 3 part presentation.

Problem Solving Tools & Methods - Part 3 from Tony Alvarez

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0 Basic 8D Problem Solving Tools & Methods - Part 2 /slideshow/basic-8d-problem-solving-tools-methods-part-2/55870947 basic8dproblemsolvingtoolsmethods-part2aradec15-151206190047-lva1-app6892
I've taught many workshops on basic problem solving over the years at various companies. This 3 part presentation collects tools and methods that I've found useful and that most people tend to be able to put into practice quickly. Problem solving is ground that has been covered by many people many times in the past and this presentation builds on that work, incorporates my experience and hopefully integrates it in a way that provides some new insights. This is the 2nd of a 3 part presentation. ]]>
I've taught many workshops on basic problem solving over the years at various companies. This 3 part presentation collects tools and methods that I've found useful and that most people tend to be able to put into practice quickly. Problem solving is ground that has been covered by many people many times in the past and this presentation builds on that work, incorporates my experience and hopefully integrates it in a way that provides some new insights. This is the 2nd of a 3 part presentation. ]]> Sun, 06 Dec 2015 19:00:47 GMT /slideshow/basic-8d-problem-solving-tools-methods-part-2/55870947 ARAlvarez@slideshare.net(ARAlvarez) Basic 8D Problem Solving Tools & Methods - Part 2 ARAlvarez I've taught many workshops on basic problem solving over the years at various companies. This 3 part presentation collects tools and methods that I've found useful and that most people tend to be able to put into practice quickly. Problem solving is ground that has been covered by many people many times in the past and this presentation builds on that work, incorporates my experience and hopefully integrates it in a way that provides some new insights. This is the 2nd of a 3 part presentation. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/basic8dproblemsolvingtoolsmethods-part2aradec15-151206190047-lva1-app6892-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> I've taught many workshops on basic problem solving over the years at various companies. This 3 part presentation collects tools and methods that I've found useful and that most people tend to be able to put into practice quickly. Problem solving is ground that has been covered by many people many times in the past and this presentation builds on that work, incorporates my experience and hopefully integrates it in a way that provides some new insights. This is the 2nd of a 3 part presentation.

Basic 8D Problem Solving Tools & Methods - Part 2 from Tony Alvarez

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0 Basic 8D Problem Solving Tools & Methods - Part 1 /slideshow/basic-8d-problem-solving-tools-methods-part-1/55870800 basic8dproblemsolvingtoolsmethods-part1aradec15-151206185240-lva1-app6892
I've taught many workshops on basic problem solving over the years at various companies. This 3 part presentation collects tools and methods that I've found useful and that most people tend to be able to put into practice quickly. Problem solving is ground that has been covered by many people many times in the past and this presentation builds on that work, incorporates my experience and hopefully integrates it in a way that provides some new insights. This is the 1st of a 3 part presentation.]]>
I've taught many workshops on basic problem solving over the years at various companies. This 3 part presentation collects tools and methods that I've found useful and that most people tend to be able to put into practice quickly. Problem solving is ground that has been covered by many people many times in the past and this presentation builds on that work, incorporates my experience and hopefully integrates it in a way that provides some new insights. This is the 1st of a 3 part presentation.]]> Sun, 06 Dec 2015 18:52:40 GMT /slideshow/basic-8d-problem-solving-tools-methods-part-1/55870800 ARAlvarez@slideshare.net(ARAlvarez) Basic 8D Problem Solving Tools & Methods - Part 1 ARAlvarez I've taught many workshops on basic problem solving over the years at various companies. This 3 part presentation collects tools and methods that I've found useful and that most people tend to be able to put into practice quickly. Problem solving is ground that has been covered by many people many times in the past and this presentation builds on that work, incorporates my experience and hopefully integrates it in a way that provides some new insights. This is the 1st of a 3 part presentation. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/basic8dproblemsolvingtoolsmethods-part1aradec15-151206185240-lva1-app6892-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> I've taught many workshops on basic problem solving over the years at various companies. This 3 part presentation collects tools and methods that I've found useful and that most people tend to be able to put into practice quickly. Problem solving is ground that has been covered by many people many times in the past and this presentation builds on that work, incorporates my experience and hopefully integrates it in a way that provides some new insights. This is the 1st of a 3 part presentation.

Basic 8D Problem Solving Tools & Methods - Part 1 from Tony Alvarez

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0 Semiconductor Index (SOX) Analysis /slideshow/semiconductor-index-sox-analysis/55434685 soxindexanalysisara151123-151123203915-lva1-app6892
I recently took an interest in looking back on how the Philadelphia Semiconductor Stock Index had performed since its inception. The first part of the analysis provides a historical perspective and some simple analytics. The second part compares the SOX to standard benchmarks such as the S&P 500. The final section compares a simple momentum rule to a "Buy and Hold" investment strategy in the SOX.]]>
I recently took an interest in looking back on how the Philadelphia Semiconductor Stock Index had performed since its inception. The first part of the analysis provides a historical perspective and some simple analytics. The second part compares the SOX to standard benchmarks such as the S&P 500. The final section compares a simple momentum rule to a "Buy and Hold" investment strategy in the SOX.]]> Mon, 23 Nov 2015 20:39:15 GMT /slideshow/semiconductor-index-sox-analysis/55434685 ARAlvarez@slideshare.net(ARAlvarez) Semiconductor Index (SOX) Analysis ARAlvarez I recently took an interest in looking back on how the Philadelphia Semiconductor Stock Index had performed since its inception. The first part of the analysis provides a historical perspective and some simple analytics. The second part compares the SOX to standard benchmarks such as the S&P 500. The final section compares a simple momentum rule to a "Buy and Hold" investment strategy in the SOX. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/soxindexanalysisara151123-151123203915-lva1-app6892-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> I recently took an interest in looking back on how the Philadelphia Semiconductor Stock Index had performed since its inception. The first part of the analysis provides a historical perspective and some simple analytics. The second part compares the SOX to standard benchmarks such as the S&P 500. The final section compares a simple momentum rule to a "Buy and Hold" investment strategy in the SOX.

Semiconductor Index (SOX) Analysis from Tony Alvarez

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0 Statistical Forecasting For The Semiconductor Industry /slideshow/statistical-forecasting-for-the-semiconductor-industry/51979440 semifcstsmodeling-finalruss-tony150823-150823203734-lva1-app6892
In my last position I had the opportunity to dig into current state of the art demand planning methods and had the good fortune to work with a talented team. Part of the work involved statistical forecasting and model building with a resourceful industrial statistician, Russ Elias, that I have worked with over the years. Russ extended his Demand Signal Forecasting modeling technique to work in an environment where customer backlog credibility doesn't extend beyond 30 days. This presentation documents that work (the heavy stats was done by Russ). It also provides some thoughts on product segmentation and shows how conventional forecast accuracy metrics translate into financial metrics that are more approachable by the general population.]]>
In my last position I had the opportunity to dig into current state of the art demand planning methods and had the good fortune to work with a talented team. Part of the work involved statistical forecasting and model building with a resourceful industrial statistician, Russ Elias, that I have worked with over the years. Russ extended his Demand Signal Forecasting modeling technique to work in an environment where customer backlog credibility doesn't extend beyond 30 days. This presentation documents that work (the heavy stats was done by Russ). It also provides some thoughts on product segmentation and shows how conventional forecast accuracy metrics translate into financial metrics that are more approachable by the general population.]]> Sun, 23 Aug 2015 20:37:34 GMT /slideshow/statistical-forecasting-for-the-semiconductor-industry/51979440 ARAlvarez@slideshare.net(ARAlvarez) Statistical Forecasting For The Semiconductor Industry ARAlvarez In my last position I had the opportunity to dig into current state of the art demand planning methods and had the good fortune to work with a talented team. Part of the work involved statistical forecasting and model building with a resourceful industrial statistician, Russ Elias, that I have worked with over the years. Russ extended his Demand Signal Forecasting modeling technique to work in an environment where customer backlog credibility doesn't extend beyond 30 days. This presentation documents that work (the heavy stats was done by Russ). It also provides some thoughts on product segmentation and shows how conventional forecast accuracy metrics translate into financial metrics that are more approachable by the general population. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/semifcstsmodeling-finalruss-tony150823-150823203734-lva1-app6892-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> In my last position I had the opportunity to dig into current state of the art demand planning methods and had the good fortune to work with a talented team. Part of the work involved statistical forecasting and model building with a resourceful industrial statistician, Russ Elias, that I have worked with over the years. Russ extended his Demand Signal Forecasting modeling technique to work in an environment where customer backlog credibility doesn't extend beyond 30 days. This presentation documents that work (the heavy stats was done by Russ). It also provides some thoughts on product segmentation and shows how conventional forecast accuracy metrics translate into financial metrics that are more approachable by the general population.

Statistical Forecasting For The Semiconductor Industry from Tony Alvarez

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0 Io t semiconductor perspective (ara) 150313 /slideshow/io-t-semiconductor-perspective-ara-150313/46244765 iot-semiconductorperspectiveara150313-150324192517-conversion-gate01
This is from a panel session at the GSF Conference in Shanghai March 2015. The question I poised was whether IoT would change the semi revenue growth rate. I took a contrarian view and said ‘No, but that I hoped that I’m wrong”. I did some back of the envelope math estimating the die sizes of what a typical IoT related ‘connection’ chip might be and then translated that into silicon consumption, revenue, etc. (pg. 8). My conclusion was that IoT ICs would contribute low single digit of revenue in 2020. But, I only looked at a slice of the market – not the impact on server farms, telecom infrastructure, etc. My gut feel is that even in those areas it won’t change the slope of the line – at least significantly – just maintain it. Welcome any Inputs]]>
This is from a panel session at the GSF Conference in Shanghai March 2015. The question I poised was whether IoT would change the semi revenue growth rate. I took a contrarian view and said ‘No, but that I hoped that I’m wrong”. I did some back of the envelope math estimating the die sizes of what a typical IoT related ‘connection’ chip might be and then translated that into silicon consumption, revenue, etc. (pg. 8). My conclusion was that IoT ICs would contribute low single digit of revenue in 2020. But, I only looked at a slice of the market – not the impact on server farms, telecom infrastructure, etc. My gut feel is that even in those areas it won’t change the slope of the line – at least significantly – just maintain it. Welcome any Inputs]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2015 19:25:17 GMT /slideshow/io-t-semiconductor-perspective-ara-150313/46244765 ARAlvarez@slideshare.net(ARAlvarez) Io t semiconductor perspective (ara) 150313 ARAlvarez This is from a panel session at the GSF Conference in Shanghai March 2015. The question I poised was whether IoT would change the semi revenue growth rate. I took a contrarian view and said ‘No, but that I hoped that I’m wrong”. I did some back of the envelope math estimating the die sizes of what a typical IoT related ‘connection’ chip might be and then translated that into silicon consumption, revenue, etc. (pg. 8). My conclusion was that IoT ICs would contribute low single digit of revenue in 2020. But, I only looked at a slice of the market – not the impact on server farms, telecom infrastructure, etc. My gut feel is that even in those areas it won’t change the slope of the line – at least significantly – just maintain it. Welcome any Inputs <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/iot-semiconductorperspectiveara150313-150324192517-conversion-gate01-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> This is from a panel session at the GSF Conference in Shanghai March 2015. The question I poised was whether IoT would change the semi revenue growth rate. I took a contrarian view and said ‘No, but that I hoped that I’m wrong”. I did some back of the envelope math estimating the die sizes of what a typical IoT related ‘connection’ chip might be and then translated that into silicon consumption, revenue, etc. (pg. 8). My conclusion was that IoT ICs would contribute low single digit of revenue in 2020. But, I only looked at a slice of the market – not the impact on server farms, telecom infrastructure, etc. My gut feel is that even in those areas it won’t change the slope of the line – at least significantly – just maintain it. Welcome any Inputs

Io t semiconductor perspective (ara) 150313 from Tony Alvarez

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