Workflows

That word used to be so foreign to me. I heard it from our IT people before but that was it – I have no idea what is it. From what I heard, it seems to be so complex.

Now, I still can’t explain it in technically or lay man’s language but I don understand it. I was taught how to create a simple one – I’m not sure if I can remember how to. But I’ve been testing series of workflows since I was employed here. Most of the time, it is used to cater a customisation that our client wants especially those functions and features that are not covered by our standard functionalities.

According to wiki:

The term workflow is used in computer programming to capture and develop human-to-machine interaction. Workflow (management) software aims to provide end users with an easier way to orchestrate or describe complex processing of data in a visual form, much like flow charts but without the need to understand computers or programming.

Many software systems exist to support workflows in particular domains. Such systems manage tasks such as automatic routing, partially automated processing and integration between different functional software applications and hardware systems that contribute to the value-addition process underlying the workflow.

Economic order quantity

... is the level of inventory that minimizes the total inventory holding costs and ordering costs. The framework used to determine this order quantity is also known as Wilson EOQ Model. The model was developed by F. W. Harris in 1913. But still R. H. Wilson is given credit for his early in-depth analysis of the model.

Underlying assumptions:
• The ordering cost is constant.
• The rate of demand is constant
• The lead time is fixed
• The purchase price of the item is constant i.e no discount is available
EOQ is the level of the inventory where ordering cost and carrying cost remains equal.

Something to do with the inventory costing in our system.

Quotes from Joel Osteen

• People respond when you tell them there is a great future in front of you, you can leave your past behind.
• Prospering just doesn't have to do with money.
• Prospering just doesn't have to do with money.
• When you focus on being a blessing, God makes sure that you are always blessed in abundance.
• You can change your world by changing your words... Remember, death and life are in the power of the tongue.

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Skywatch #2

I was really busy at work last week. Didn't get to write anything about anything at work at all. Just an update, I'm going to Melbourne next week for two days to meet the customer for the first time. I'm not going alone - that I am happy.

Since, this weeks skywatch has sort of beach theme, I'll post one of the old photos I got when we dash to the beach from my in-laws place.

More skywatchers here.

Pool

When it's really hot, we make short trips to the aquatic centre to have a quick dip. It's just a short 5 minutes drive from home. The place is nice, spacious and clean.