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Intercomparison of data-driven and learning-based interpolations of along-track Nadir and wide-swath Swot altimetry observations
Provedor de dados: 5
Autores: Beauchamp, Maxime; Fablet, Ronan; Ubelmann, Clément; Ballarotta, Maxime; Chapron, Bertrand.
Over the last years, a very active field of research aims at exploring new data-driven and  learning-based methodologies to propose computationally efficient strategies able to benefit from  the large amount of observational remote sensing and numerical simulations for the reconstruction,  interpolation and prediction of high-resolution derived products of geophysical fields. In this paper,  we investigate how they might help to solve for the oversmoothing of the state-of-the-art optimal  interpolation (OI) techniques in the reconstruction of sea surface height (SSH) spatio-temporal  fields. We focus on two small 10° x 10° GULFSTREAM and 8° x 10° OSMOSIS regions, part  of the North-Atlantic basin: the GULFSTREAM area is mainly driven by energetic...
Tipo: Text
Palavras-chave: Data-driven and learning-based approaches; Interpolation; Benchmarking; Nadir and SWOT altimetric satellite data; Sea surface height (SSH).
Ano: 2020
URL: https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00648/76052/76996.pdf

Benchmarking analogue models of brittle thrust wedges
Provedor de dados: 5
Autores: Schreurs, Guido; Buiter, Susanne J. H.; Boutelier, Jennifer; Burberry, Caroline; Callot, Jean-paul; Cavozzi, Cristian; Cerca, Mariano; Chen, Jian-hong; Cristallini, Ernesto; Cruden, Alexander R.; Cruz, Leonardo; Daniel, Jean-marc; Da Poian, Gabriela; Garcia, Victor H.; Gomes, Caroline J. S.; Grall, Celine; Guillot, Yannick; Guzman, Cecilia; Hidayah, Triyani Nur; Hilley, George; Klinkmuller, Matthias; Koyi, Hemin A.; Lu, Chia-yu; Maillot, Bertrand; Meriaux, Catherine; Nilfouroushan, Faramarz; Pan, Chang-chih; Pillot, Daniel; Portillo, Rodrigo; Rosenau, Matthias; Schellart, Wouter P.; Schlische, Roy W.; Take, Andy; Vendeville, Bruno; Vergnaud, Marine; Vettori, Matteo; Wang, Shih-hsien; Withjack, Martha O.; Yagupsky, Daniel; Yamada, Yasuhiro.
We performed a quantitative comparison of brittle thrust wedge experiments to evaluate the variability among analogue models and to appraise the reproducibility and limits of model interpretation. Fifteen analogue modeling laboratories participated in this benchmark initiative. Each laboratory received a shipment of the same type of quartz and corundum sand and all laboratories adhered to a stringent model building protocol and used the same type of foil to cover base and sidewalls of the sandbox. Sieve structure, sifting height, filling rate, and details on off-scraping of excess sand followed prescribed procedures. Our analogue benchmark shows that even for simple plane-strain experiments with prescribed stringent model construction techniques,...
Tipo: Text
Palavras-chave: Thrust wedges; Brittle wedges; Shear zones; Analogue modeling; Benchmarking; Critical taper; Sand; Friction; Cohesion.
Ano: 2016
URL: http://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00359/47011/51118.pdf

The Pangeo Ecosystem: Interactive Computing Tools for the Geosciences: Benchmarking on HPC
Provedor de dados: 5
Autores: Odaka, Tina; Banihirwe, Anderson; Eynard-bontemps, Guillaume; Ponte, Aurelien; Maze, Guillaume; Paul, Kevin; Baker, Jared; Abernathey, Ryan.
The Pangeo ecosystem is an interactive computing software stack for HPC and public cloud infrastructures. In this paper, we show benchmarking results of the Pangeo platform on two di erent HPC sys- tems. Four di erent geoscience operations were considered in this bench- marking study with varying chunk sizes and chunking schemes. Both strong and weak scaling analyses were performed. Chunk sizes between 64MB to 512MB were considered, with the best scalability obtained for 512MB. Compared to certain manual chunking schemes, the auto chunk- ing scheme scaled well.
Tipo: Text
Palavras-chave: Pangeo; Interactive computing; HPC; Cloud; Benchmarking; Dask; Xarray.
Ano: 2019
URL: https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00597/70946/69187.pdf

Carp land: Economics of fish farms and the impact of region-marketing in the Aischgrund (DEU) and Barycz Valley (POL)
Provedor de dados: 5
Autores: Lasner, Tobias; Mytlewski, Adam; Nourry, Myriam; Rakowski, Marcin; Oberle, Martin.
The carp farmers of today face many challenges, with changing consumer habits, drought, losses of fish to avian predators and diseases presenting some of the most widespread threats. Our study has selected two European carp-farming areas as case studies: the Aischgrund in Germany and the Barycz Valley in Poland, where local stakeholders have initiated region-marketing concepts. The carp provides the core identity of these region-marketing. The region-marketing aims to boost touristic attractiveness of the regions and should indirectly support carp farmers in the strained economic situation for carp aquaculture. Notwithstanding, it is unknown, how the region-marketing effects carp farms' economics. Stakeholders were interviewed to explore the establishment...
Tipo: Text
Palavras-chave: Benchmarking; Focus group; Profitability; Protected Geographic Indication (PGI); Stakeholder interviews.
Ano: 2020
URL: https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00657/76867/83105.pdf

Food Safety in Agricultural International Trade: The Spanish experience in Mediterranean products
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Briz,   Julian; de Felipe,   Isabel; Garca,   Marian.
Food international trade between developed and developing countries is increasing as a consequence of the worldwide liberalization movement. Tariffs and technical barriers are decreasing and many exporters in developing countries are ready to supply to developed markets. However there are non-tariff barriers, some of them related to food safety. The goal of this paper is to analyse how some food safety and quality control measures may be overcome by Less Developed Countries following some indications, such as a benchmarking analysis. The identification of “best practice” in operating firms may be useful to others.  We describe the evolution of international trade, the situation at destination and origin markets through the international channel. It is...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: International trade; Food safety; Benchmarking; Spanish export supply chain; Traceability; Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety; International Relations/Trade.
Ano: 2007
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/7898

La Tecnica del Benchmarking Estrategico y su aplicacion a los Agronegocios
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: De Leon Contreras,   Gerardo; Aguilar Valdes,   Alfredo; Alvarado Martinez,   Luis Felipe; Hermosillo Salazar,   Javier.
Today the mexican agribusiness faces difficult times since has been subjected to changing environments, many of them due to the opening trade which increases pressure of market competitors forcing agribusiness to search alternatives to face globalization. Within the strategic management we found recent tools that identifies how improve business and increase its competitiveness, we suggest benchmarking implementation in agribusiness together with “UALAE” methodology grounded too in strategic management tools, they can identifies those practices who has enabled high performance in big business (without his nature) and even overcoming goals, working in efficiency of processes and times for national agribusiness and ensure permanence on market before new...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Benchmarking; Agribusiness sector; Opening trade; Strategic management.; Agribusiness.
Ano: 2009
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/48611

On-Farm Benchmarking: How to Do It and How to Do It Better
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Franks,   J.R.; Collis,   Jimi.
Benchmarking is the practice of establishing the relative performance of a business or enterprise against an appropriate standard, generally industry standards derived from a survey of farms. The Policy Commission into the Future of Farming and Food (2002) highlighted a need to spread and improve benchmarking on farms. The requirements of effective benchmarking are illustrated in a ten step framework. The ten steps illustrate the range of expertise and resources a manager requires before being able to justify allocating resources to benchmarking. A comparison of alternative farm surveys and methodologies used to collect, analyse and report industry standards illustrates the difficulties farmers can have in identifying appropriate, robust and accurate...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Benchmarking; Comparative analysis; Processes; Industry standards; Methodology; Techniques; Farm Management.
Ano: 2003
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/24326

BENCHMARKING AS A FUNCTION OF COMPETITIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY IN BUSINESS
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Babovic,   Jovan; Raicevic,   Vuk; Caric,   Marko.
Professional paper
Tipo: Article
Palavras-chave: Benchmarking; Method of comparison; Creativity; Innovation; Competitiveness; Profit; Marketing; Productivity Analysis; M31; M14; L16.
Ano: 2012
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/123963

Benchmarking International Food Safety Performance in the Fresh Produce Sector
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Garcia Martinez,   Marian; Poole,   Nigel D.; Briz,   Julian; de Felipe,   Isabel; Yalcin,   Ismet; Koc,   A. Ali; Messaho,   Driss.
The objective of this paper is to assess food systems performance in Mediterranean countries to deliver safe food (fresh produce), and to demonstrate the capacity to the satisfaction of private customers and public regulators. To that end, an international benchmarking exercise was developed to assess the quality performance gap in food standards across countries and food systems. The study was carried out in three Mediterranean countries: Spain, Morocco and Turkey and involved an audit of the citrus and tomatoes supply chains, and a comparison with existing "best practice" in infrastructure and management practices at both firm and industry level. The aim was to identify the gaps between fresh produce exporters and a best practice company. To that end,...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Benchmarking; Performance; Quality and safety; Fresh produce; Mediterranean countries; Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety.
Ano: 2004
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/24998

Performance/Benchmarking Chains and Net-Works
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: de Vlieger,   J.J.
In this paper a study is presented that had as goal to develop a management instrument (benchmarking)for co-innovation projects on basis of a set of performance indicators for chains and net-works of firms. To base the indicators on a sound basis relevant theories were studied, like industrial economics, resource-based theory, marketing theory, net-work theory and also specialised theories related to flexibility, innovation and quality care. Thereafter a framework was developed. The framework consist of a quick scan of performance measurement and comparative benchmarking to get a global idea of the possible improvements. For the aspects that need to be improved a more fine tuned approach is the measurement of performance related tot the different processes...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Performance; Benchmarking; Chains; Net-work; Industrial Organization.
Ano: 2002
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/24952

Top Performing Farmers are Information Rich:  Case Studies of Sheep and Cattle Farmers in the South Island of New Zealand
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Verissimo,   Andrea; Woodford,   Keith.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the management behaviours of six top performing sheep and beef farmers from the South Island of New Zealand. Information was obtained through interviews using grounded theory qualitative research methodology. All six farmers were found to be information rich. They source information widely and with a discriminating behaviour. They read widely, typically about one hour per day. They participate in discussion groups but only when relevant information can be obtained. They regularly visit other farms and tend to associate with other high-performing people. They have well developed networks. They have challenging, relevant and achievable goals and targets. All six farmers plan well ahead but with a strong focus on...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Benchmarking; Farm management; Sheep and beef cattle farmers; Grounded theory; New Zealand; Decision-making process; Information sourcing; Farm Management; Livestock Production/Industries.
Ano: 2005
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/24298

REGIONAL BENCHMARKING PROCESS IN COGNAC PROJECT (COORDINATION OF RDI POLICIES AND THEIR COHERENCE WITH OTHER POLICIES IN THE NEWLY ACCEDED COUNTRIES)
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Berde,   Agnes; Nadaban,   Marta Volgyine.
In order to achieve the Lisbon objectives and create a knowledge based society, Europe needs to increase and improve investment in R&amp;D. This requires improving the effectiveness and coherence of research policies at European, national and regional levels. The first cycle of application of the open method of co-ordination (OMC) to the 3% objective provided an overview of the Member States policies in a number of areas, facilitated mutual learning and led to a number of policy recommendations adopted by CREST in October 2004. The current regional benchmarking practice is made within a 6th Framework Programme project called Cognac, which is the acronym for Coordination of R&amp;D&amp;I policies and their coherence with other policies in Newly Acceded...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Benchmarking; Regional benchmarking; Economic and research performance; Agribusiness; Community/Rural/Urban Development; Teaching/Communication/Extension/Profession.
Ano: 2009
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/53536

An Innovative Tool to Assess Marketing Capabilities of Traditional Producers within the European Food Industry
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Banterle,   Alessandro; Carraresi,   Laura; Stranieri,   Stefanella.
The purpose of this paper is to assess the marketing management capabilities of SMEs producing traditional food products in EU throughout the development of a benchmarking tool. SMEs represent the greater part of European food firms and they find it very difficult to adapt to market changes, and to compete with big enterprises. In this context, marketing management plays a key role in good SMEs performances in the market. The benchmarking tool, utilised to assess marketing capabilities, is aimed at improving critical points in the marketing area of traditional food firms by following the example of the best ones. This method is developed in the innovative form of an interactive questionnaire published on the Web. At the moment the sample is composed by 60...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Marketing capabilities; Traditional food; Benchmarking; Cluster analysis; Agribusiness; Agricultural and Food Policy; Farm Management; Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety; Industrial Organization; L25; L66; M31; Q13.
Ano: 2008
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/49769

AVALIAÇÃO DOS IMPACTOS ECONOMICOS E SOCIAIS DA ADOÇÃO DA TECNOLOGIA DE MÓDULOS MÚLTIPLOS DE BENEFICIAMENTO DA CASTANHA DE CAJU EM TRÊS COOPERATIVAS DO ESTADO DO CEARÁ.
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Araujo,   Joao Cavalcante; Mattos,   Adriano Lincoln Albuquerque; Pessoa,   Pedro Adeodato; Marinho,   Francisco Assis; Sousa,   Jose Rodrigues.
A metodologia de avaliação de impactos de programas/projetos/intevenções tecnológicas baseia-se na identificação e posterior mensuração ex-post da importância de transformações de aspectos da realidade resultantes do desenvolvimento, adoção e difusão de um programa de pesquisa, programa tecnológico e/ou inovação tecnológica. A metodologia esta baseada nas diferentes possibilidades de interação das dimensões da avaliação procurando preservar suas características particulares em um mesmo marco metodológico no qual estão envolvidos direta ou indiretamente atores relacionados com o objeto da avaliação e que percebem os impactos de forma heterogênea, a partir das suas situações particulares. A análise utilizou para a avaliação de impacto econômico a mensuração...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Análise comparativa; Impactos; Mini-fábrica; Unidades de processamento; Caju; Benchmarking; Impacts; Mini-factory; Processing units; Cashews; Crop Production/Industries; Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies.
Ano: 2008
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/109198

Queensland Dairy Accounting Scheme 2004 Results and Analysis
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Murphy,   Ray; Busby,   Graeme.
This paper provides an overview of the operation of the Queensland Dairy Accounting Scheme (QDAS) and the results and analysis of the 2003-04 data. QDAS is a voluntary scheme providing dairy farmers with an analysis of their dairy business. Key indictors measure performance and the results are then compared against benchmarks and personal targets. Analysis of data has shown that the profit drivers on the most profitable farms in QDAS, are production per cow, herd size, use of homegrown feeds and use of nitrogen fertiliser.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Benchmarking; Diary business analysis; Comparative analysis; Agricultural Finance; Livestock Production/Industries.
Ano: 2005
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/24223

Developing Farmer Focus Groups as a Knowledge Transfer Mechanism: A Practical Experience
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Barriball,   Keith; Byles,   Sharon; Biddick,   Laura.
The use of farmer focus groups is discussed as a mechanism for effective knowledge transfer activity, and the functionality of the focus farm contrasted with that of the demonstration farm. Key qualities of focus farmers and the essential characteristics of focus groups are summarised, as portrayed by four different stakeholder groups. Benchmarking, as a means of identifying and sharing good practice within the groups is also highlighted within the knowledge transfer mechanism.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Farmer Focus Group; Demonstration Farm; Benchmarking; Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies; Teaching/Communication/Extension/Profession.
Ano: 2005
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/24249

IFCN Cash Crop: Benchmarking Farms Globally Oilseed Production Costs
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Plessmann,   Frank; Ebmeyer,   Christian; Goerg,   Konrad.
Vegetable oil production has become one of the fastest expanding cash crop sectors in the last 50 years and it is still increasing rapidly. However the regions of expansion, the sources of plant oil and their importance vary over time. To shed light on this development it is necessary to look at the farm level production systems and their production costs for a variety of countries and oilseeds. In this paper we present the first results of the IFCN Cash Crop Network covering the international comparison of oilseed producing farms. A total of 25 farms with oilseed production have been analysed in compiling this paper. All farms produce at least one of the following oilseeds: soybeans, oilseed rape, sunflower and (two farms) mustard. The farms are located...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Farm comparisons; Cash Crop production; International competitiveness; International Farm Comparison Network; Oilseed; Benchmarking; Crop Production/Industries.
Ano: 2005
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/24238

A hazai húsmarhatartás környezeti értékelése és externáliáinak vizsgálata benchmarking módszerrel
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Bakosne Borocz,   Maria; Fogarassy,   Csaba.
Benchmarking alkalmazásával vizsgáltuk a hazánkban alkalmazott marhatartási technológiákat annak érdekében, hogy valamilyen módon az externális hatásokat be lehessen mutatni. A vizsgálataink eredménye, hogy a hagyományos technológia mellett található a legtöbb negatív externália, míg az extenzív, és az ökológiai tartásmód externális, valamint környezeti szempontból is a legjobb megoldást jelenti. ------------------------------ In our study we reviewed the conditions of extensive agricultural farming and its benefits based on environmental criteria. Furthermore we examined its external effects, which may affect the agriculture and the meat cattle breeding. Beef fattening, when done intensively, can cause huge environmental problems which may cause negative...
Tipo: Article
Palavras-chave: Húsmarha; Extenzív; Benchmarkig; Környezet; Externália; Beef cattle; Extensive; Benchmarking; Environment; Externalities; Agribusiness; Environmental Economics and Policy; Livestock Production/Industries.
Ano: 2011
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/119900

Eficiencia técnica y viabilidad de los sistemas de pastoreo de vacunos de leche en La Pampa, Argentina
Provedor de dados: 115
Autores: Angón,Elena; García,Antón; Perea,José; Acero,Raquel; Toro-Mújica,Paula; Pacheco,Hernán; González,Ana.
Los sistemas lecheros pastoriles de La Pampa atraviesan una situación difícil debido a la escasa rentabilidad y a la relación competitiva y sustitutiva entre la agricultura y la ganadería por el uso del suelo. La agricultura (soja y maíz fundamentalmente) cotiza a precios internacionales, pero la producción lechera compite en el mercado interior argentino. En esta situación compleja es preciso conocer la eficiencia y viabilidad de estos sistemas en la provincia de La Pampa (Argentina). Se realizó un muestreo aleatorio estratificado por departamentos con asignación proporcional y fueron entrevistados 47 productores que representan 27 % de los productores de la cuenca Pampeana. La producción lechera (PL, L año-1) se modelizó respecto al tamaño del rebaño en...
Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article
Palavras-chave: Benchmarking; Gestión; Toma de decisiones; Viabilidad económica.
Ano: 2013
URL: http://www.scielo.org.mx/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1405-31952013000500003