Abstract:A mid-sized school district could achieve annual savings of $2.3 million—sufficient to support significant teacher salary increases—by streamlining procurement processes and reducing the number of suppliers from 87 to 12.…
o 12. This practical success reflects the operational rigor of enterprise models, exemplified by Walmart Business, which has been successfully tailored for K-12 education. The study indicates a systemic crisis. Sixty-eight percent of U.S. districts experience a 19% loss of their non-payroll budgets due to procurement inefficiencies, resulting in significant financial losses for classrooms attributed to fragmented purchasing and compliance deficiencies. The study employs a rigorous mixed-methods analysis, incorporating in-depth case studies from 35 districts, a national survey of 300 procurement officers, and comprehensive spend analytics, to illustrate the transformative outcomes associated with enhanced procurement maturity. Consolidated purchasing platforms reduce processing costs by 53% and capture 92% of rebates. Additionally, the new Procurement Simplicity Scorecard predicts 79% efficiency gains, offering leaders a practical diagnostic tool. This study presents two validated innovations: the K-12 Procurement Maturity Model, which delineates a phased progression from fragmentation to strategic excellence, and the Zero-Waste Playbook, which details tactical measures for waste elimination. The evidence indicates that reengineering procurement is not merely an administrative concern; it represents a significant, frequently neglected mechanism for generating billions in savings by 2025. These funds have the potential to enhance arts programs, update outdated STEM laboratories, and recruit and retain high-quality educators. This research offers a definitive framework for districts aiming to transform waste into opportunities for equity.
Abstract:In an uncertain economic climate, a large global retailer used AI-powered spend intelligence to move $220 million from indirect operational costs toward high-impact R&D. In a difficult recession, this decisive step boosted…
ed revenue by 11%, demonstrating the transformative impact of effective capital management. This achievement contrasts with "spend blindness," where industry studies show most financial leaders struggle to link expenditure patterns to strategic growth outcomes and resort to reactive cost-cutting. This study addresses this crucial gap. A thorough mixed-methods approach including a global survey of 400 CFOs, longitudinal case studies of ten multinational organizations, and advanced predictive modeling substantiated a new paradigm. Research shows that companies that understand AI-driven spend orchestration develop 7.3% faster than competitors. This premium comes from a 37% improvement in the Growth Efficiency Ratio (GER), a critical statistic for translating savings into innovation, and 5.8 times more strategic investment opportunities than standard financial approaches allow. The Spend Intelligence Quotient (SIQ), a groundbreaking statistic that assesses financial agility through integrated spend monitoring, predictive analytics, and rapid capital reallocation, is key to this advantage. This paper introduces the empirically based Spend Orchestration Framework and the requirements for the 2025 AI Finance Stack to obtain SIQ >80, the empirically proven threshold for sustainable competitive advantage. The message is clear: finance chiefs must go beyond oversight. Today's CFO may use predictive contracting and algorithmic governance to turn spend data into strategic leverage, ensure resilience, and capture disproportionate value in.
Abstract:Abstract: A bakery that produces and sells pastries is called Rini Cake Cookies Bakery in Pulo Bandring District. Gedangan Village is home to Rini Cake Cookies Bakery, Pulo Bandring District. The Rini Bakery processes a…
large number of sales transactions each day, which has an impact on the raw material inventory of the Rini Cake Cookies Bakery. Maintaining raw material stock levels requires you to keep just enough inventory on hand for sales while cutting down on expenses and labor. An organization's attempt to minimize risk and maximize sales is known as inventory control. The challenge facing the Rini Bakery is figuring out how much raw material stock needs to be produced in the upcoming month to keep up with customer demand, avoid buildup over an extended period of time, and preserve raw material stock stability. Because an accumulation of stock may cause the product to expire before it is given to buyers. Customer demand is the reason for this, as it varies each month based on prevailing patterns. A sales strategy is actually required in light of the current issues, and one such strategy is the use of a model, namely the Single Exponential Smoothing (SES) method, to anticipate or predict sales.
Keywords: single exponential smoothing (ses) method; stock bread raw materials; web-based
Abstrak: Usaha yang memproduksi dan menjual kue kering adalah Rini Cake Cookies Bakery di Kecamatan Pulo Bandring. Desa Gedangan merupakan rumah bagi Rini Cake Cookies Bakery, Kecamatan Pulo Bandring. Toko Roti Rini Cake Cookies di Kecamatan Pulo Bandring memproses transaksi penjualan dalam jumlah besar setiap harinya sehingga berdampak pada persediaan bahan baku pada toko roti tersebut. Mempertahankan tingkat stok bahan mentah mengharuskan Anda menyimpan persediaan yang cukup untuk penjualan sekaligus mengurangi biaya dan tenaga kerja. Upaya organisasi untuk meminimalkan risiko dan memaksimalkan penjualan dikenal sebagai pengendalian inventaris. Permasalahan yang dihadapi Toko Roti Rini adalah bagaimana mengetahui berapa banyak stok bahan baku yang harus diproduksi pada bulan mendatang untuk memenuhi permintaan pelanggan, menghindari penumpukan seiring berjalannya waktu, dan menjaga stabilitas stok bahan baku. Karena penumpukan stok bisa menyebabkan produk kadaluwarsa sebelum diberikan kepada pembeli. Permintaan pelanggan menjadi alasannya, karena bervariasi setiap bulannya berdasarkan pola yang berlaku. Strategi penjualan sebenarnya diperlukan mengingat permasalahan yang ada saat ini, dan salah satu strategi tersebut adalah penggunaan suatu model yaitu metode Single Exponential Smoothing (SES) untuk mengantisipasi atau memprediksi penjualan.
Kata kunci: berbasis web; metode single exponetial smoothing (ses); stok bahan baku roti.
Abstract:Abstract: Nowadays, medical mask is difficult to find in several pharmacies in Palembang. This situation could be a promising business opportunity during the Covid-19 epidemic. The target partners in this activity are residents…
sidents of Gang Sei Saling, Siring Agung Sub-district, Ilir Barat 1 District, Palembang. This PkM activity aims to provide cloth mask sewing skills to take advantage of business opportunities during the Covid-19 pandemic. The method used in this activity is the training method. The sewing training activities consist of two types of activities, namely the presentation of sewing theory and practical training on sewing cloth masks. The presentation is going to explain about sewing theory, sewing concepts, tools and equipment needed in sewing, types and selection of fabrics. Meanwhile, training for sewing cloth masks, undoing the practice of operating a sewing machine, making cloth mask patterns, cutting patterns, sewing cloth masks, and finishing. In this PkM activity, participants not only provided skills in sewing cloth masks, but also at the finishing step such as folding and packaging.
Keywords: cloth masks; sewing; training
Abstrak: Dengan adanya kelangkaan masker medis yang mulai sulit ditemukan di apotek Palembang, hal ini menjadi peluang bisnis di masa pendemi Covid – 19. Target mitra dalam kegiatan ini adalah Warga Gang Sei Saling, kelurahan Siring Agung, kecamatan Ilir Barat 1, Palembang. Kegiatan PkM ini bertujuan memberikan keterampilan menjahit masker kain untuk memanfaatkan peluang bisnis pada saat pandemi Covid – 19. Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan ini adalah metode pelatihan. Kegiatan pelaksanaan pelatihan menjahit ini terdiri dari dua jenis kegiatan yaitu pemaparan teori menjahit dan pelatihan praktek menjahit masker kain. Pemaparan teori menjahit terdiri konsep menjahit, peralatan dan perlengkapan yang dibutuhkan dalam menjahit, dan jenis dan pemilihan kain. Sedangkan kegiatan pelatihan praktek menjahit masker kain terdiri dari praktek mengoperasikan mesin jahit,membuat pola masker kain, menggunting pola, menjahit masker kain, dan finishing. Dalam kegiatan PkM ini, peserta tidak hanya diberikan keterampilan menjahit masker kain, tetapi juga hingga tahap finishing seperti melipat dan mengemas masker kain.
Kata kunci: masker kain; menjahit; pelatihan
Abstract:Abstract: Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) poses a global health threat, but its detection remains challenging due to limited environmental monitoring. This study aims to develop a portable diagnostic tool for rapid HMPV detection…
ection by integrating cutting-edge biotechnology (CRISPR-Cas system and immunoassay) with air quality sensors on an Internet of Things (IoT)-based microfluidic platform controlled by an ESP32 microcontroller. The system is supported by a companion application and data analysis using Vertex AI, and is capable of providing results in less than fifteen minutes. The development results demonstrate the potential for improving detection accuracy and reliability, particularly with further development of virus-specific biosensors, sensor optimization, and algorithms. This technology is effective as a complementary tool for early screening and environment-based risk management in areas with limited laboratory facilities, although it does not completely replace molecular diagnostic methods such as PCR. A rapid diagnostic approach based on environmental sensors, IoT, and artificial intelligence is a promising strategy to improve early HMPV detection, accelerate public health responses, and strengthen respiratory infection prevention through integrated environmental monitoring and education functions.
Keywords: air quality; CRISPR-Cas; Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV); Internet of Things, portable diagnostic; public health; rapid detection; sensors.
Abstrak: Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) merupakan ancaman bagi kesehatan global, namun pendeteksiannya masih sulit akibat keterbatasan pemantauan lingkungan. Studi ini bertujuan mengembangkan alat diagnostik portabel untuk deteksi cepat HMPV melalui integrasi bioteknologi mutakhir (sistem CRISPR-Cas dan immunoassay) dengan sensor kualitas udara pada platform mikrofluida berbasis Internet of Things (IoT) yang dikendalikan mikrokontroler ESP32. Sistem ini didukung aplikasi pendamping dan analisis data menggunakan Vertex AI, serta mampu memberikan hasil dalam waktu kurang dari lima belas menit. Hasil pengembangan menunjukkan potensi peningkatan akurasi dan keandalan deteksi, terutama dengan pengembangan lanjutan berupa biosensor spesifik virus, optimalisasi sensor, dan algoritma. Teknologi ini efektif sebagai alat pelengkap untuk skrining awal dan manajemen risiko berbasis lingkungan di wilayah dengan keterbatasan fasilitas laboratorium, meskipun tidak sepenuhnya menggantikan metode diagnostik molekuler seperti PCR. Pendekatan diagnostik cepat berbasis sensor lingkungan, IoT, dan kecerdasan buatan menjadi strategi menjanjikan untuk meningkatkan deteksi dini HMPV, mempercepat respons kesehatan masyarakat, serta memperkuat pencegahan infeksi saluran pernapasan melalui fungsi pemantauan dan edukasi lingkungan yang terintegrasi.
Kata kunci: CRISPR-Cas; diagnostik portabel; deteksi cepat; Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV); kesehatan masyarakat; IoT (Internet of Things); sensor kualitas udara.
Abstract:Abstract: Grass is one of the plants that live on God's earth, even grass is also written in Al-quran. Grass is currently also a pest for plants, so sometimes to minimize grass growth, many farmers or people eradicate grass…
ass by cutting it even by poisoning the grass. Each method used has its own risk of work accidents, such as using grass poison can experience insecticide poisoning. To anticipate this, a remotecontrol robot that sprays automatic grass poison using the PID method is designed. The test results found that the robot works with a voltage of 11.1 VDC with a 5-12VDC motor with a speed of 3000rpm and a gearbox motor is used so that it turns into a 5Kg load torque. Meanwhile, for control using the HC-05 interface which is connected to Android, the maximum distance transmission system is 0-10m. For watering grass, it has 2 scala heights, grass with a height of 10-15 uses PID 1, which is watered with a voltage of 11.1VDC delay (t) 1.5s. Grass with a height of 25-30 using PID 2, watered with a voltage of 14.8VDC delay (t) 3s. All watering the grass uses a 16VDC pump motor with 1500 rpm. After the robotic watering system is applied using the PID method, the P value = 14.56. The value of I = 22.08 and the value of D = 15.5.
Keywords : Control Remote; PID method; Poison sprinkler robot
Abstrak: Rumput merupakan salah satu tumbuhan yang hidup dimuka bumi allah, bahkan rumput juga tertulis didalam Al-quran. Rumput saat ini juga sebagai hama bagi tumbuhan, sehingga terkadang untuk meminimalisir pertumbuhan rumput, banyak petani atau orang yang membasmi rumput dengan cara dipotong bahkan sampai dengan cara meracun rumput tersebut. Setiap cara yang digunakan memiliki resiko kecelakaan kerja tersendiri, seperti menggunakan racun rumput bisa mengalami Keracunan insektisida. Untuk mengantisipasi hal tersebut, maka dirancang robot kendali distance jauh penyiram racun rumput otomatis menggunakan metode PID. Hasil pengujian mendapati robot bekerja dengan tegangan 11.1 VDC dengan motor penggerak 5-12VDC dengan kecepatan 3000rpm dan dipakaikan motor gearbox sehingga berubah kedalam bentuk torsi beban 5Kg. Sementara untuk kendali menggunakan interface HC-05 yang terhubung ke Android, sistem pengiriman distance maksimal 0-10m. Untuk penyiraman rumput, memiliki 2 scala tinggi, rumput dengan tinggi 10-15 menggunakan PID 1, yaitu disiram dengan tegangan 11.1VDC delay (t) 1.5s. Rumput dengan tinggi 20-30 menggunakan PID 2, disiram dengan tegangan 14.8VDC delay (t) 3s. Seluruh penyiraman rumputmenggunakan motor pompa 16VDC dengan rpm 1500. Setelah sistem penyiraman robot diterapkan dengan metode PID, maka nilai P = 14,56. Nilai I = 22,08 dan nilai D = 15.5.
Kata kunci: Kendali Jarak Jauh; Metode PID; Robot penyiram racun
Abstract:The Malacca Strait is a vital maritime route that faces significant challenges from high traffic volumes and increasingly frequent extreme weather scenarios. These conditions pose serious risks to navigational safety, environmental…
vironmental integrity, and maritime operational security. This study aims to analyse the needs and components of a robust maritime surveillance architecture in the Malacca Strait, particularly in dealing with the impacts of extreme weather and climate change. Additionally, this research will explore the role of geospatial maritime intelligence in enhancing situational awareness and response to maritime incidents. The study findings indicate that a resilient surveillance architecture in the Malacca Strait requires the integration of advanced sensor systems (including multi-spectral radar and meteorological/oceanographic sensors), redundant communication networks, and AI/ML-based intelligent data processing. The adaptive capabilities of the system, including the use of UAVs and USVs, are critical to maintaining operational effectiveness in adverse weather conditions. Additionally, international cooperation and a robust policy framework, encompassing climate change adaptation and ethical considerations, are fundamental to the successful implementation and sustainability of surveillance systems. The Malacca Strait case study highlights specific vulnerabilities and proposes concrete solutions, illustrating a shift from a reactive to a proactive paradigm in maritime security. Building a resilient surveillance architecture in the Malacca Strait is a strategic imperative to safeguard global trade, regional stability, and environmental sustainability amid increasing climate uncertainty. Integrating cutting-edge technology with robust policies and international collaboration will ensure the safety and security of this vital waterway, making it a model for resilient maritime governance globally. A new aspect emphasised is the importance of adapting to climate change and the role of AI in predictive decision-making. This article presents a comprehensive and integrated approach to building a resilient maritime surveillance architecture, with a particular focus on the challenges of extreme weather in the Malacca Strait. Its originality lies in its emphasis on multi-sensor data fusion, the role of artificial intelligence in predictive analytics, and the integration of climate change adaptation into surveillance system design. Additionally, the article underscores the importance of a robust policy framework and international cooperation as the cornerstones of maritime surveillance resilience, offering a blueprint applicable to other critical maritime routes worldwide